~An absolute gem in downtown SONO~ Mecha is an experience from start to finish. Nestled in a revitalized part of the town that has a Astor Place chic city vibe to it u will find this noodle haven amongst a crowd of trendy spots. Upon entrance you get the feel of a traditional Asian noodle house with these ceiling fixtures that almost resemble drying noodles and low seating areas contrasted by a high bar. The smells excite ur sense and ur mouth instantly starts to water as u see cooks hard at work in the open kitchen. U are shown to ur seat and ur eating station affords u all the amenities. There's chopstix napkins and wet naps as well as three different sauces (sriracha,hoisin,sweet vinegar soy) to use as u see fit. The menu has a simple layout with drinks on one side and food the other. The offerings are vietnamese & japanese with various asian influences. The main stars are the Baos (steamed split buns with unique fillings) Pho (traditional vietnamese soup) and Ramen ( traditional japanese noodle soup). We tried the KFC Bao/Chinese Spare Ribs/Pho Tai 🍜/ Ramen Tonkotsu The baos are some of the best I've had, light and airy bun with an extremely crisp fried chicken pickled carrots an cukes balancing with the kewpie(japanese style mayo) they are a marvel. The spare ribs had such intense flavor and a touch sweetness that I enjoyed, they we're rich and meaty and had just a touch of heat 👌. As for the Pho, these guys put a lot of love into these soup bases...the broth was so clear almost like a consommé it was a revelation. So delicate yet so complex at the same damn time! You can taste all the spices clearly the vegetables and meat were fresh and the noodles not over done. The Ramen as well was incredible! The complexity and richness of the broth was something to wonder over with each bite. The sauces complimented everything so well and the whole dish came together expertly. Thoroughly impressed with this place without a doubt a top 10 fave restaurant in the CT which would vault to top 5 IF they were to start making noodles in house. The only thing seperatin them from noodle house elitism.