Bravo Taiwanese Noodle & Grill Restaurant — Restaurant in Hobart

For our lengthy trip travelling all around Tasmania, homesickness was sure to slam us after eating countless plates of Western food each day. Thus, we had to get one last bite of noodles or rice to soothe our Asian tastes while we were still in Hobart. Only a few steps from our hotel, Bravo Taiwanese Noodle and Grill provided the quaint, intimate haven for us to savour every drop of nostalgic flavour.

We were warmly greeted by the youthful staff and the yellow walls before flipping the menu pages straight to the noodles. There was a little hiccup with the ordering where we assumed the server would take our order at the table but instead, we had to do it at the counter.

But that's no issue because the food arrived swiftly after with the boiled pork and chive dumplings being the first. Maybe I'm too accustomed to eating handmade dumplings from a variety of restaurants in the Premier State because what we received was clearly store-bought. It wasn't reprehensible but the taste and flaccid texture was an indecipherable mush. At least the sweet sesame of the dipping sauce was able to resuscitate the poor things. For $12, I wouldn't get it again.

But we made the right decision to heed the multiple reviews raving about the noodles because the braised pork dry noodles was absolutely delicious. While the knife-cut noodles might resemble narrow lasagne sheets, its supple nature has importantly soaked up the delectable soup and extended the mesmerising experience through each wide strand. The bowl was beautifully arranged with a heaping of diced pork as the centrepiece. The Alpha and Omega, the braised pork fuels the umami broth without being overly saline and perfumes the mouth with tasty explosions of meatiness. Before you get lost in a savoury daze from all that pork, intersperse it with fresh cucumbers and sour pickles in between. Don't forget the braised egg, a Taiwanese treasure that delivers the umami, melting goodness in hard-boiled form. Everything coexisting in flavour harmony to make the heart flutter with joy.

If you're looking for a quick noodle fix in the wintry Hobart or a fleeting escape to Taiwan, Bravo Taiwanese is here to embrace your cravings with wholesome...

I was super excited to eat here but I left a little disappointed. Dont get me wrong, the staff were super friendly and very helpful when it came to navigating through their menu which is quite extensive. I ordered skewered BBQ lamb and chicken which was quite nice, my favourite was the chicken. The lamb had to be eaten immediately or it turned really chewy so keep that in mind when you order it. I then had the spicy beef noodles which I was really looking forward to but I really didn't enjoy the flavour profile at all. There was something in there that left my mouth with a numb sensation every time I took a bite which was not enjoyable for me at all. The depth and balance of flavour in the broth was missing, the lemongrass was extremely overpowering and it was not spicy. I also got a cucumber and garlic salad and there was an overload of garlic in there and I love garlic! The lemon iced tea also does NOT taste like lemon iced tea... nice people though, I might have to order something different if I go back but it was a big NO on the beef...

Can’t believe I never tried here before! It was SO DELICIOUS and unique, like nothing I’ve ever had before in Tassie. I had the beef noodle soup. The “flat noodles” are delightful, I asked if they were homemade and they said no, but they sure taste like it! Love the fun texture. The broth was unique and delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. I also really appreciate that the lighting is nice and warm, and the music was just some unobtrusive piano jazz. So many places have horrible lighting and music, this space made me want to linger. (They could probably do without the weird and probably offensive giant stock picture of a random person in a Native American headdress in the window though.) All in all I am so happy I came in, the food is incredible and I can’t wait to come back...