Kdara is always my number one pick when it comes food. This underground restuarant gives NYC vibes in Buffalo. Amazing staff who are well versed with menu. Lastly, a carefully curated menu with dishes that pack an intense flavor and warm the heart. Oh yes, they have a plethora of both spirited and non-spirited drinks so no one gets left out. They rotate the drinks often to keep things interesting. Everyone I have taken or referred has fell in with this spot. Including my 17 year old nephew and my 4 year son!! So please get there !! Also, my absolute faves right now are the udon noodles and wheat noodles with the black bread ....your welcome. read more

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Absolutely delicious. If you like pasta and stir fry style food - this is the place for you. Went here with a group of 8 on a Saturday night. Wasn't super packed. We were seated right away. We did have reservations, but we didn't see anyone waiting all night. We got lots of appetizers to split amongst the table: the mushroom dumplings, cucumber salad, one of each of the fresh rolls, 1000 broccoli, and some type of bread with cheese that I'm actually not sure what it was called and after looking at their menu again I can't find it, but I'm attaching a picture for reference. I would absolutely get the bread and the broccoli again. Those were our tables favorites. Everything else was still delicious. I got the chicken and broccoli lomein, large size, medium spice. The spice level was great. The portion size was very generous and I took home leftovers. I will say they do charge you $3 for the large size to get a mix of chicken and broccoli so be aware of that. The waitress did warn us which I appreciate. I did enjoy the lomein noodles. I tried our friend's hand cut noodles and udon. They were all great and everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was super kind and helpful. With a large group she handled us very well. She even split the bill multiple ways which we appreciated since I know that can be a pain. They forgot our friend's rice dish so she sat there for a while with no meal while the rest of us ate. After a while we notified the staff and they apologized and brought it out quickly and even took it off her bill without her asking which I was very impressed with. Most places would not do that. They did also charge .50 for going up a spice level which was interesting but not a huge deal. Also be prepared to sit for a while. We were a large group so understandable things take a while. We were there for a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes and that was just from the time we sat until we got the check. It seemed like our waitress was in charge of most of the restaurant. Besides those few things that went wrong I thought the service and quality of food made up for it. read more

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The food and nice vibe in the atmosphere here I really loved. My colleagues and I came here for lunch. I tried the broccoli bowl with chicken and it was very good and seasoned well. I will try the noodles next time I'm in the area. The service was super, very quick and very nice with a great attitude. I can't wait to come back. read more

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My partner & I made it into Buffalo early before a concert. We wanted something we don't get much of in Syracuse. While looking at restaurants near KeyBank Center, we found K:Dara Noodle Bar. We didn't notice signage outside of the door. We walked up, saw there was a paper menu taped to the glass, and opened the door. There were stairs to walk down to get to the host stand (I'm not sure if/where the elevator is). We were the only guests there around 4:30pm before the concert, but within the hour the place was packed and there was a wait. We started with two drinks, Jet Set (Asian pear, jasmine, black tea infused cognac, Swedish punsch) and Spanish monk (gin, green chartreuse, lemon, simple syrup, and egg white). Both tasted so well made and they're certainly not drinks we would think about normally ordering so it's great they showcased these options on their "Features" board. The "Features" paper menu offered "K-bread" as a starter. The server described it well and referred to it as their version of garlic bread. It was soft and sweet with a creamy melty cream cheesy filling. So worth it! I ordered the cucumber salad and the featured hand cut noodles bowl with mushroom and beef. Both simply delicious and the noodles had me wishing I ordered a large instead of a small! My partner had been craving pho and ordered it. I could tell he loved it after seeing his smile post- first-slurp. We wrapped our evening with the spiced crème brûlée. If crème brûlée is on the menu, then, rest assured, we are ordering it. Truly, I think their crème brûlée takes first place in my book. I loved the little kick of spice. It made it different! Give it a try. I only wish I had room to try the piña colada flan. read more

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Hidden gem! K Dara Noodle Bar delivers fresh, flavorful dishes with perfectly cooked hand-cut noodles and quality ingredients. The atmosphere is cozy and unique, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese-inspired cuisine in Buffalo, this spot is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back to try more of the menu! read more

Went for lunch. Busy spot! Food came out timely and it was very tasty. Got a fried rice bowl. They seem to turnover tables quickly there. Staff was friendly and helpful. I walked there so I'm not sure about parking. Street/paid parking (depending on time of day) is probably the only option. Great spot! Highly recommend you check it out. I'll be back! read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Chicken fried rice w/broccoli - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is fabulous! It's in a basement and has a cool vibe. Service was great. Our waitress gave great suggestions. From the drink to the dessert, it was delicious. My husband and I shared the Kbread, Crispy Egg Noodles and Spiced Creme Brûlée. Don't miss this place!! read more

We had a perfect dinner this evening at K:Dara Noodles Bar. I ordered the frequent flyer cocktail, which was dry and delicious. We shared the pork dumplings. Also delicious. The best was the crispy egg with beef and duck sausage - a perfect combination of vegetables, noodles and well seasoned meat. It was a crunchy, juicy burst of flavor in my mouth with just the right amount of kick to it. Our waitress, Cassandra, was sweet and very attentive without disrupting our meal. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Fantastic dinner here tonight! Went with my boyfriend and his parents. So so good. I got the Starlet cocktail (cucumber + vodka type drink) to start, and then we split cucumber salad (spicy but delish!), pork and chicken rolls, and mushroom dumplings. All great - my favorite was the cucumber salad! For dinner I got the Udon noodle bowl with chicken. Ordered the small size and it was perfect. So much flavor and perfect portion! Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and guided us in the right direction for shareable appetizers. Will definitely be back, especially with the cool underground yet classy vibes! Also - very reasonably priced and food came out quick! read more

Overalls had a good experience at K Dara Noodle House for the first time. The Mushroom, Taro & Leek Dumplings were just okay--interesting idea but a little bland. The Chicken Fresh Rolls were much better: fresh, tasty, and well-balanced. The highlight was definitely the Hand-Cut Noodles with Chicken. Great texture, flavorful sauce, and tender chicken--would come back just for this dish. Solid spot for handmade noodles! Also, don't skip the lemonade--so good and super refreshing! read more

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Okay this place SLAPS!! Like holy moly I was impressed. It was all so fresh tasting, extremely delicious and full of flavor. The service is amazing, we got our food really quick and the guy who served us was so nice - we got the iced tea and it was sooooo so good. I loved the hand cut noodles, Matt comes here often and always gets the duck egg lap chong fried rice and is obsessed with it. This is a must try in Buffalo! read more

Their noodles are good but their fried rice is life changing. It's SO GOOD! I've been a few times now and I can't not order it. They have yummy fresh spring rolls as well served with a light lemony sort of sauce which is nice. Service and prices are great and the whole place is just neat. Love sitting at the bar and chatting and watch the drinks get made. Great spot can't wait to come back again! read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Fried rice - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

K Dara is one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I've been to in the world with amazing cocktails. Their dishes are Vietnamese-Chinese inspired that are both authentic and yummy tasting. Asian or not, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Yesterday was my second time at K'Dara. It is wonderful! A little hard to find (you have to go downstairs when you enter). The menu is somewhat basic, but has everything you could possibly want. They also do a few specials. This time around, I was there with three girlfriends. Cassie was our server and she was AWESOME! She recommended some of her favorite items and was happy to answer all of our questions (there were a lot of questions!) we took her suggestion on the 'complicated Riesling' bottle and tried the eggplant and the garlic bread appetizers. Both were so good. For dinner, I ordered the special noodle bowl, my one friend got mung bean noodle bowl and two got udon bowls. Everything was amazing! Another shout out to Cassie who split our bill up four ways, charging each of us for 1/4th of the apps. I've never seen this done before and appreciate the extra time it took her to do. I for one will be returning and hope my friends will as well. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is somewhere I could easily pass 100 times and never notice. So unassuming but once you go down the stairs, you are pleasantly surprised by the openness! Staff was very friendly and attentive. The dumplings were great and so was the pho. We shared a double pho and they kindly put it into 2 bowls without us even asking. The sauces, especially the siracha sauce, was great with the perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend stopping in for some authentic noodle dishes. read more

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This is my first time here and I absolutely love the old brick and repurposed space! It is beautiful without being too dark. Our server was attentive and very bubbly! Easy to talk to! The food was incredible! The flavors were amazing, the spice was perfect, the portions were harty for the cost. I definitely would come again read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - handcut noodles - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

My husband and I got hand cut noodles as a takeout order last night and were both in love with the chewy homemade noodles. They're apparently a "special" so not technically on the menu viewable online, but they said they try to serve them as much as possible since they're a favorite. We also tried pork dumplings which were delish. Can't wait to come back to dine in and try some of their broth dishes and other noodles! read more

Food here was very good. Kind of a neat place, unassuming from the outside and ushered into a nice restaurant in the basement, noodles were awesome and flavorful. Dumplings were excellent, eggplant was off the chain, and the wheat noodles with braised chicken was my dish and that was very good. Dessert was meh. Service was also a bit slow. We were there over 2 hours and some of that was social time with friends and some of it was waiter driven. read more

The only indicator of where K:Dara Noodle Bar is was a sandwich board that had a K in a circle outside the door with a staircase heading downstairs. At first glance, there seems to be plenty of seating, with a great view of the bar at the back of the room. I was part of a party of nine, which appeared to be the largest group of the evening. We had a 6 pm reservation and I'm sorry to say it appeared the staff was ill-prepared for the amount of effort it would take to manage such a large party along with the rest of the room. All in all, it took until after 8 pm for us to enjoy drinks, starters, entrees, and get our checks closed out. I was the second to arrive and waited nearly 45 minutes for my Martini. Apparently, the bartender lost my order... it supposedly had lemon in it (which seems strange in a coffee cocktail), but I couldn't taste it. I saw one server (Cassie), one person clearing place settings, and a person I'm assuming was the Head Waiter, who actually interrupted Cassie (as she was answering questions and taking orders at our table) to hand her food for delivery to another table. My dining companions & I were in utter SHOCK to see that happen... I shared the pork dumplings & mushroom dumplings with a friend. The mushroom dumplings had something spicy in the filling that I found enjoyable but was overwhelming to my friend. I ordered the bean sprout salad but felt I had to ask for more ginger dressing for the amount of sprouts in the bowl. For my entree, I chose a weekly feature of wonton bowl with handcut noodles, spinach, pork meatballs, and enoki mushrooms. The meatballs were soft & flavorful. The dumplings had a delicious contrasting flavor, and there were plenty of enoki mushrooms in the broth. I would have loved to try either the creme brulee or the Car Bomb ice cream, but after taking 2 hours for the rest of the meal, I sadly passed on dessert. read more

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Great food - could deal without the waiter attitude. Went to lunch with 5 other teammates for lunch here. Great food but when it came time pay the bill, the waiter drops a check in the middle of the table. No questions at the beginning, such as "separate checks" or "is one check acceptable"? When asked to please provide separate checks, as some of us had corporate cards, some had personal cards and at least one had cash, the waiter abruptly scooped up the check and stormed over and proceeded to split the check. The whole team was definitely left feeling the cold shoulder. I'll consider possibly going elsewhere when going with a larger group of people in the future. Management: you are a stone's throw away from M&T bank. Your staff should be expecting multiple payment methods AND also the possibility of multiple checks needed. All of us aren't managers and cannot expense meals for a whole team. Other than this experience, the food and atmosphere were much appreciated!! read more

Decided to come after jury duty selection. And no, I wasn't chosen that's why I came here. Lol I sat at the bar waiting for my husband and had a great conversation with the bartender. He recommended drinks and food. Both were delicious. Service was outstanding. We will definitely be back. read more

I agree with what Sarah and Khristina posted about our recent visit to K Dara Noodle Bar this past Friday . I bumped my rating up to 4 stars instead of 3 because of the following .... * my entree , a special containing homemade noodles , enoki mushrooms , Thai basil , spinach , beef , been sprouts was absolutely delicious . I wanted to lick the bowl clean . * the ambience is great . Spacious, not too loud . In a historical building . I loved the vibe . * Our server was very sweet despite being overwhelmed and only being a server at K Dara for two weeks . Separate checks were granted to everyone . With that being said , drink orders were forgotten , our server was interrupted repeatedly from other staff regarding other customers (not professional) and it definitely took a long time to receive our food orders . I wanted to order dessert too , but was getting quite tired and declined. I would still dine again but maybe during the week with a smaller group . With improvement with the service , this restaurant could definitely be a solid dining out establishment. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - My delicious noodle entree ! - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Fabulous good, been there 3 times and always great, never disappointed. The rest of my family agrees.

We were greeted warmly at the host stand. Great start to the evening. We used to LOVE SATO Brewpub, so I was a little apprehensive that this new place wouldn't live up to it. But I kept an open mind. Cassie, our waitress, was so nice. The place was busy, but I saw the staff doing their best and they made it work. Now for the food. When I tell you this food was life changing. I'm going to have dreams about the chicken lo mein and the piña colada flan. My husband got the chicken fried rice which was very good too. I forgot to take a picture of my drink but I got a passion fruit lemonade that was delicious. Next time I hope to try the spiced crème brûlée. We will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing food great service great atmosphere soup and nuts. Loved my experience there.

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 menu options. read more

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Simply put, the noodles were AMAZING. So flavorful and perfectly spicy. Everything tasted so fresh. You have the option to choose small or large. I'd go with large. The interior was nice overall. Servers were really friendly. 10/10 would go again. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Stir fry udon with tofu and vegetables - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

An amazing find in Buffalo with outstandingly creative drinks surpassed only by the absolutely delicious food. Attentive service coupled with great flavors has me looking forward to my next visit. Definitely recommend! read more

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First time here and went based on recs of others but failed to live to hype for me. Nothing I had stood out, broth has no depth or complexity to it. read more

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Near the Buffalo Bison ballpark.. I wanted real food before a night of baseball Downstairs and yet cozy not a dungeon!! Great service Savory food Quick in the kitchen Just perfect And a fully stocked bar( but I chose not to sample that) read more

Delicious!!! They have several gluten free and vegan options available and even a separate sheet to tell you what on the menu is gluten free or vegan. The servers were extremely friendly and attentive. We felt very welcomed from right when we walked in. I highly recommend the mushroom udon!!! read more

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I'm so thrilled to have such a solid vegan option downtown. This is my favorite spot for lunch dates. The food is impeccable, the service is always lovely, and it's a neat space. It is in the basement so there's a full flight of stairs and no elevator that I'm aware of, so it doesn't appear to be accessible. There's a separate menu that tells what's vegan but some things, like the fried rice, need to be ordered vegan or they'll come with eggs. The dumplings are good but my favorite is the mushroom udon. The tofu and broccoli udon are also good. I haven't had the 1000 degree broccoli yet but it's gonna happen eventually. This place has also gone over well with gluten free folks and non-adventurous eaters. It's a real crowd pleaser. Highly recommend. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Udon with tofu and broccoli #vegan - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great location in the Dun Building basement. Parking is tough. The food is different from most Vietnamese restaurants in that different spices are used than usually are, and I just couldn't put my finger on it but it was excellent. Service was quick -it's a fun place to go to when you're downtown on a cold day. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Excellent old fashion delicious Udon . My girlfriend had lo Mein. It was equally delicious. I tried it. Finished with crème brûlée. Wonderful experience. Don't miss this quant place in the basement of buffalos first high rise. read more

This place was awesome for lunch! Right when we walked down the steps, I immediately loved the look of the restaurant. It's in a basement with brick all over, and the bar was very cool. The waitress was super nice and friendly. I got the mushroom taro dumplings and wheat noodle broth bowl with chicken. The dumplings were amazing, and they had a soft consistency inside due to the taro which was different and nice. The wheat broth bowl was extremely flavorful and the chicken pieces were really tender. It definitely is on the spicer side though so definitely think about that when ordering. Will definitely be coming back! read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Mushroom Taro Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This place can be a bit hard to find, but if you knew where Sato downtown was, it was the same location. As soon as you enter, it feels like you walked into a hidden gem. There's not a lot of privacy because of how the tables are set up, but it still provides an intimate setting. They have a full bar, but I went on my lunch hour and kept it light with their sangria. It was refreshing. The menu is pretty straightforward, and they also provide a menu of specials. For my first time here, I had to try the fried rice. When I say I want fully prepared for what was coming my way....I mean that. The portion was huge, and the flavors were just as big. I ate some and probably ate on it 2 more times after. I definitely plan to come back again for dinner to try a few different cocktails. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Fried Rice - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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The best South East Asian restaurant in town. Buffalo needed this! The ambience inside is warm, hip, with friendly wait staff. I also get takeout from there. I have enjoyed almost everything on the menu, and can't choose a favorite. The wonton soup is the best I've had compared to anywhere else in Buffalo, or the other places I've lived, Philly and Richmond. read more

Super cool place for lunch! It's pretty much a hidden spot so you gotta know people to find it! It's underground so you walk down a bunch of steps to get to the restaurant which also has a neat vibe to it. They were able to take 5 people for lunch but from what I hear reservations are preferred because it gets very busy at lunch time (luckily we went early but there was definitely a noon rush). The staff was super friendly and when I said it was my first time, our waitress made sure to see if there were any questions before taking the order. Our food came out really quick and was delicious! I went with the chicken lo mein and the noodles were so soft, you could tell they were freshly made. I would have preferred some other veggies like broccoli or carrots so next time I'll ask to add it. Can't wait to go back to try something new! read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Chicken lo mein - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Delicious noodle and vegetable combinations. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal there. There was us and one other table when we arrived for an early dinner, it was totally filled when we left, read more

A little hidden gem in downtown indeed! Was heading to another place but a menu caught my eye on the window, so I hesitantly went in. If you walk too fast you'll miss. One of the best noodle dishes I had; variety of Asian classics that tastes like home. Authentic flavor, using the freshest ingredients! Not to mention an amazing bar to go along. read more

K Dara Noodle Bar - Expresso martini made with Vietnamese coffee, rich and velvety! - Noodles Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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