K:Dara Noodle Bar — Restaurant in Buffalo

I recently discovered K:Dara Noodle Bar, a gem of a South East Asian restaurant nestled in the heart of Buffalo, right at 110 Pearl Street. It's housed in the historic Dun Building, a spot that's quickly become a favorite for me and my boys, August, Enzo, and Roman.

Our first visit to K:Dara was on a whim. We were looking for something different for dinner and stumbled upon this place. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the warm ambiance and the inviting aroma of Asian spices. The boys' eyes lit up seeing the menu - they've always had a soft spot for Asian cuisine, just like me.

We ordered a variety of dishes, but the standouts were undoubtedly the Udon and Pho. The Udon had this rich, flavorful broth that was both comforting and invigorating. As for the Pho, it was a delightful mix of savory broth, tender meat, and fresh herbs. It was like a symphony of flavors in every spoonful.

But the real winner for my boys was the dumplings. They couldn't get enough of them! Each dumpling was a perfect bite of juicy filling wrapped in a delicate, soft dough. It was a joy watching them argue over who would get the last one - they're usually picky eaters, but not when it comes to K:Dara's dumplings.

The staff at K:Dara Noodle Bar, especially Jennifer, the owner/manager, made our experience even more special. She has this way of making everyone feel like they're dining in her own home. And the creative cocktails? They were the cherry on top for me, a perfect blend of aesthetics and flavor.

Since that first visit, K:Dara has become our go-to spot for family dinners. It's not just about the food, which is consistently delicious and beautifully served, but also about the warmth and hospitality we experience each time. It's a place where we've created many happy memories, laughing and sharing stories over bowls of Udon and Pho, and, of course, those...

We have been excited to try KDara Noodle Bar now that they have their own freestanding location. We were able to get a reservation to celebrate my significant other's birthday and were not disappointed.

Set up in the location which previously was home to Sato Ramen on Pearl Street, KDara has a great space to operate in. KDara specializes in fresh, hand made Asian noodles which can be made into stir fry or soup dishes. You can pick your own protein, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are available as well so the menu caters to different diets which is a plus when dining with a group.

We started with the cucumber salad which was fresh and spicy. I enjoy spicy cucumbers and love to add them on top of my stir fry. For mains we opted for str fried versions of the crispy egg noodles with beef and the chicken and udon. Both were delicious and flavorful. The noodles were fresh and amazing. The crispy egg noodles had a wonderful sear and still had some chew while the udon were plump, chewy and to die for. You could adjust your spice levels here and choose from a large or small portion size. We chose the large sized entrees and the amount of meat was generous but for the extra charge we didn’t feel like we got extra noodles. I’m not trying to complain but think it’s worth mentioning because you would probably want to choose the large portions for the few extra dollars.

Staff was friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning and trying more...

NOOOOOODS!!!! My wife & I first went to the original restaurant back around 2012, which was located on Main St? I remember it was near Studio Arena Theatre.

Annnywho- we hit this place up after I got a strong craving for Ramen or some type of noodle soup! We got an order of the pork dumplings as an appetizer and they were delicious. And devoured before I remembered to take a pic.

My wife remembered that the old place was the first time she tried Pho. And she remembered how much she loved the broth! Today, she was so excited to be reunited with her favorite Pho broth!! It hasn’t changed. Maybe even gotten better.

This place does NOT disappoint. Cool spot around the corner from Pearl St Brewery. They give you the additions of Soy sauce, hoisin and some sriracha that you can add to your liking. But man- such a good broth!! Our favorite in Buffalo!

Next time we swing through- we were told we NEED to try the fried rice and noodle dishes- but it will be HARD when we live that...