Noodles Restaurant — Restaurant in Northampton

I was in town to see a show and was looking to have dinner beforehand. I found this place, and I'm so glad I decided to stop here. I both dined in and got some items to-go. All were wonderful!

I was greeted upon entering and ended up seated at the end seat of the window booth. It's a smallish place, so plan ahead if you have a larger group. There were so many things on the menu that sounded great, so it was hard to decide. I'll definitely have to go back.

For my dinner, I chose the roasted pork bowl with brown rice ($1 extra). The thin-sliced pork was cooked well and was tender. The broccoli was fresh and cooked just enough to still be a little crunchy, which I like, and the brown rice was perfect. This all was topped with a really tasty sweet sauce. I'd definitely have this again. For my to-go order, I'd requested the mini dumplings and an assortment of the Bao Buns: black bean, bbq chicken, and corn. The mini dumplings were soooo good, and after we'd tasted them, I'd wished I'd gotten two orders of those. They're so flavorful, definitely could eat them every day and still want more.

The Bao Buns were not only ridiculously adorable...almost too adorable to eat...but the three flavors we got were all given two thumbs up by those who ate them. I, myself, had the black bean one. I really liked it. The bun itself was light and had a really nice, subtle, sweet flavor. They didn't have the potato curry one available when I was there, so that is just another incentive to go back again. It's a little over an hour from my home, but I deem it absolutely worth the drive. They did have a sign on the door noting that they did have the Bao Buns that day, so I got the impression that they're very popular and that they may not always be available. (I saw that they aren't listed on the online order menu, so that may be related to the availability on any given day.) The Ramen that someone at another table ordered looked soooo good, so that'll probably be the next item I try when I go back.

All in all, I don't think anyone could be unhappy with the choices and quality...

So I was really scared to try something other than their classic beef stew (pho.) I had never been here and was craving pho, I feel like even if it wasn’t great pho, I would be satisfied. I took the chance and ordered the chili sour noodle soup….. AMAZING!!! One the best soups I’ve ever had anywhere. I drank every last drop. So tasty, full of flavors and I think hits every tastebud genre. I was afraid a spicy soup would be salty but it wasn’t at all. I was so happy after the first taste I forgot to take pic but here are pix of the gyoza and seaweed salad which came with some shredded cabbage. We also ordered the beef teriyaki rice bowl and it seemed quite small. Even just another scoop of rice would have sufficed. It did not fill up my boyfriend. The portions could be a little bigger so if you have a big appetite, order a few apps before your entree. Thai iced tea w boba was the...

Absolutely delicious. Wow. And the cute little savory buns are a perfect kids' meal - a couple of those and a mango-boba tea and my 10 year old was in bliss. I had the beef noodles and it was SO GOOD. Beef was so melty tender, noodles and broth just... I could eat another bowl just thinking about it. I have been here for almost a year and didn't know, but now that I do... yes. I am actually a little mad I didn't know sooner lol. Unsurprised that this humble little spot was able to weather the pandemic - the food is perfect and the people both came to our table to chat and check in. I will be a regular from now on and plan to bring anyone who comes to visit me in too. Forgot my phone so I don't...