I love this place. I've been a few times now. And it is a fabulous little neighborhood. Restaurant with quirks from the 80s and a fusion Asian menu. They have a daily happy hour and a beautiful bar. I love the mermaids looking down over the bar area. The seating is cozy with booths that are intimate. I highly recommend this place for a date night. They have great cocktails and shareable dishes. The thought that went into this menu was definitely creative and fun. I went with my son and had a wonderful time. I went on a date and had a wonderful time. This is a great little Jewel in the middle of Denver. read more

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Amazing spot if you're ever craving any noodle dish. Everyone was super friendly and energized and the service was great from start to finish. Cute vibes to go with friends or even for a date. We ordered the Drunken Chicken Wings, Garlic Noodles, Curry Vermicelli Bowl, Reckless Fried Rice, and Tamarind Seafood Udon. They were all flavorful, came out warm and the noodles were perfect. My friends and I did family style so this filled us up (a group of 5 people)! The garlic noodles were my favorite!! A must get! So savory and delicious. I'd come back! read more

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First and foremost the vibe of the place is great! On a cold night this cozy place is the place to be! It's a modern, warm and inviting feel with forest like warm colors.. The food is Vietnamese themed and what Vietnamese in my opinion do very well is give you food that is light refreshing with dimensions of flavors. We started off with a lettuce wrap dish with their amazing sauce. I cannot see that small plate item named o. Their website menu and cannot remember it but I have a picture attached and it's the best thing ever but you have to eat it with the crunch wrapped into the leaves and dipped in the sauce. Mains are in the picture attached I do wish the drinks were better. Taking a star out for that. Service was amazing!!! Great insight on questions on the food from the bar tender! Will certainly be back :) read more

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This place is so slept on! The quality is always top notch, service is great, ambience is just right - super cute interior as well! Their Happy Hour is always so conveniently timed for us, so we come here often (all day Mondays, and also during select times every other day of the week)! I usually get the Turmeric Rockfish (delicious and unique), and when I don't have time for a full meal, I've grown fond of just picking a couple happy hour snacks. The presentation is always lovely, and everything always tastes fresh. A great vibe for a first date if you're looking for a cool spot- imagine Vietnamese Tiki bar vibes. Thanks for always providing a great experience! read more

Reckless Noodle House - Happy hour items: Shanghai Spicy Wontons (front), Passion & Fizz (drink), Cha Gio Re (back) - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I thought this spot was overall decent but not a rush-back-immediately kinda place. My husband and friend ordered the Vietnamese drunken wings - I had a bite, but I didn't find them interesting, though the two of them liked the wings. For the entree, my friend and I both ordered the reckless fried rice. It was good but not over-the-top phenomenal, just good. I liked the soft boiled egg on top and the little peppers. My husband ordered one of the vermicelli dishes but was disappointed it was a cold dish (it might help if their menu clarified if it's cold or hot, so patrons aren't surprised). Overall the ambience was nice and prices were reasonable - we were also able to park right outside which is always a bonus. Wait staff was friendly and the music selections were pretty decent (although I think they played Regulate twice..) read more

Reckless Noodle House - reckless fried rice - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Wow. Flavor explosion! Very unique atmosphere the moment you step in. Lots of unique decorations everywhere' especially mermaids adorning the roof of the bar. They have low tops, high tops and bar seating plus more room at the back. We got here during HH which ends at 6 pm and got to try several items, unique items also. They had vietnamese dishes and also Thai dishes. I was chating with the host at the end and he said the cook is well versed in both types of dishes and spent time im Cambodia. Genrous amount of Papaya salad was served. The prawns roll had delicious dipping sauce that came with pickles. Bok choy had buttery and garlicky flavor. Grilled bo la lot was also very unique. Hand chopped ribeye steak, banh hoi, fresh herbs, pineapple, cucumber, peanut, scallion oil, toasted chili lime fish sauce. Yummy. Grilled beef wrapped in bethel leaves Overall, each dishes had very unique flavors. Will need to be back on Thursdays for $35 for 3 course meal which will touch different dishes that Reckless offers. Sorry, I didn't get the noodles. I know we are at the noodle house but had to move on to different venu. They had several servers and did very good job attending to our needs. read more

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I went on a weekday around 5:30 and there was NO ONE else there. The service was good and the food was good! I took mine home, and honestly I think it was better the next day. The greens had a chance to marinate and wilt a little, so the dish meshed more. At the restaurant I was slightly intimidated with the plate because there were huge leaves and big pieces of fish and I only had chopsticks. This is not on them at all as I could've asked for utensils! Presentation was great! It was just a little awkward to eat. Chả Cá Lã Vọng- Wok Seared Turmeric Rockfish Dill, fennel, lemongrass, galangal, coconut cream, banh hoi, fresh herbs, toasted chili-lime fish sauce. read more

Reckless Noodle House - Chả Cá Lã Vọng- Wok Seared Turmeric Rockfish - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Finally got to try Reckless Noodles. First off- hop on their virtual waiting list. When I logged in, there was a 10-15 min wait for a Friday night. That's a huge plus in my books to get online queuing! Food wise- we started with the papaya salad. I you that it was just a little too spicy- so not ready for a kick. I'm personally not a big fan of daikon; a few other non traditional include cherry tomatoes. Would definitely come back for the braided beer and noodles again, that's the highlight of our meal! So trendy and juicy! read more

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Reckless Noodle is one of my new favorites for a casual yet fun sit down dinner! On a Friday night, it was fairly busy, but the service was great and timely. We started with the refreshing papaya salad and cocktails to start. The server warned us that portions were large, but we ordered two entrees anyway. Two people definitely could have shared one bowl of noodles. We opted for the curry vermicelli noodles with beef and the wok noodles. Both were fantastic, but the curry definitely stole the show. read more

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I've been many times to Reckless's all day Monday Happy Hour and I love the lobster bao and the baby bok choy!! My favorites. They also have some great drink specials: wine, hot sake, certain cocktails for $8. Oh, and the shrimp chips are fun, too! The atmosphere is nice but also very comfortable in an everyone-is-welcome kind of way. The added some premixed drinks behind the bar that look like they're in slushie machines, but they're not slushy. My friend got loopy on something called Zombie, I took a sip and it tasted kind of like a long island iced tea, but a little better and less sugary. I stuck with my Aviations, yum. I do wish they'd change up the menu a bit, it stays the same always. Not get rid of my favorite items, of course, hah! But, add some specials to the mix or swap out some of the things or do some seasonal type food. read more

My boyfriend and I had such a great meal here! We came on a whim after having driven by several times. We got the wok blistered green beans which were awesome- cooked perfectly and so flavorful, the grilled beef in bagel leaves- so unique and probably my favorite bites of the meal, and the beef cheek noodles. Everything we had was awesome and the service was super quick. The interior of the restaurant is pretty cool too. I am looking forward to returning and trying more food! read more

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Normally, I'm not a chain restaurant guy. But this hardly qualifies as a chain restaurant. I guess their original location is in Seattle. But the food here slaps. I've been here three or four times. Sometimes we time in sometimes we overtake out. It's good for both. I definitely recommend dining in and perusing their cocktail menu. But it holds up this takeout. I'm not gonna recommend one thing. 80 probably around 3/4 of this menu and I've had no losers. The waiters are great. When you're dining in the vibes are cool. There are definitely places in the Denver Metro area that are more trendy or maybe more hipster friendly or maybe give you a little more local cred. But those should not be considered knocks against this place. If it loses, it only loses on a technicality, everything about the experience here is gonna be good. My only real talk about this place is that it's easier to get into than it should be. It's never as busy as it oughta be. read more

We came here before a show. From the moment we entered we were met with friendly service. They had a great beer selection from local places such as Ratio and Our Mutual Friend. We had Bao buns, caramelized pork rolls, fried rice, and Hokkien Wok Noodles. All we delicious and cooked to perfection. read more

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Great ambience and service was good too. Food tasted great and seems worth exploring the menu more on a return trip. read more

Reckless Noodle House - Curry Vermicelli Bowl - Beef Cheek - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Why didn't i come to this restaurant sooner? I mean really!! I had heard about this place a good handful of times before today and had always wanted to try it. That day finally came. Glad! I like the location. It's not quite downtown. And it's not quite Cherry Creek either. Parking can throw you a bit of a challenge and yet you can manage. It's quite spacious inside. The ambience matches the kind of dishes they serve: Asian fusion with some small plates and family size dishes (mainly fried rice and noodles) to share. What I suggest though is, definitely go here during the Happy Hour. HH menu is not massive but each plate is well portioned. Here are what we ordered (from the HH menu) -Papaya Salad: Totally and absolutely get it! It's got some kick in it but it's manageable even for someone with very limited tolerance to spicy foods like me. Lightly dressed with some tangy dressing with a bit of sweetness. The papaya is cut like noodles. Tastes so healthy. Great dish to start your meal. -Baby Bok Choy: A staple item in Asian cuisine. This one, too, has got some kick in it. Not mushy but not too crunchy either. Perfectly cooked with good seasonings. -Lobster Rangoon Bao: I can easily eat at least a few of these (we shared one.) To be frank, I didn't even need the accompanying sweet and sour sauce. You can eat it as is. The lobster cream inside almost tasted like a sweet paste/cream. Here is what we ordered from the regular menu: -Field Green Fried Rice with Goji Berries I've never had fried rice that had goji berries mixed in it so I found this quite unique. The way I consume goji berries is to put it in my overnight oats. I had no clue that goji berries can be ingredients in a fried rice until today (I guess I was today years old!) This opened up my eyes for creativity. Thanks for the idea, Reckless Noodles! I appreciated our efficient waitress (we didn't get her name. On the receipt, it says "your server was Reckless Server". LOL! She was recklessly walking around the floor handling more than several different table. Like I said, she was recklessly efficient! Let's not forget. He had an IPA (draft) which I got to sip a little bit (HH price so it was $7.) Although the beer selection (tap) is not massive, they do have some quality ones on draft. Another place has been added to my favorite restaurant list tonight. I can confidently recommend this place to friends and family for a unique dining experience. read more

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second time hitting up this place and impressed once again! the server has some witty humor but overall good service. Food is delicious and super fun environment. Let's be honest, positive reviews are about the pics so check em out! read more

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The menu here is intriguing. It's got a blend of complimentary Thai, Vietnamese, and Sichuan dishes that together form a siren song I cannot resist. However, I'm not sure the execution matches the menu appeal. The dishes we tried: Papaya salad - 7/10 Sauce ratio favors fish sauce over lime juice a little too much for my taste. Needs less salt and more brightness. Beef in betel leaves - 8/10 This is a great dish, marred only by the fact that the bundle of cilantro on my plate was half rotten and slimy. If you're serving a plate with a ton of fresh herbs, better do some QC and make sure they're actually fresh. Rock fish in coconut - 6/10 A dish where many of the components are great, but they don't seem to mesh well. The one component that was lacking on its own was the fried rock fish, sadly. It was a overcooked and fishy. Mala noodles with beef - 5/10 For a dish with mala in the title, there was little to no noticeable numbing effect, despite the presence of whole peppercorns that deliver an unpleasant crunchy/gritty texture. The peppercorns should be ground or blended and added earlier in the cooking process to get rid of the textural problem. The dish also has no balance, it's all rich umami and sorely needs more preserved greens and/or a splash of vinegar to bring some acidity to the equation. The beef, noodles, and thickened sauce are done well, but can't make up for the lack of mala and balance. read more

Funky, sporty vibe inside. Sat at the bar for happy hour and got quick service but bartender wasn't overly friendly - I felt like I was a disturbance/inconvenience. Food and drinks were decent, nothing to write home about. read more

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We really enjoyed our visit to Reckless Noodle House. The drink menu is probably twice the size of the food menu and there were great options on both. The space is small and although we put in a reservation it was not available so we grabbed seats at the bar. It wasn't too loud in the space and an enjoyable dining experience. The food - Shrimp Chips were a great starter at a low price, and reminded me of the ones I've had in Hawaii. The Duck Udon noodles are a no brainer! This has one of the BEST broths I've ever had - salty and sweet and warm. The lobster rice was unfortunately very disappointing - it was dry with very little lobster added. I'll definitely be back and will recommend this space to others read more

Really liked Reckless noodle! What was so surprising was the huge carafe of sake!! I feel like you normally get 3 maybe four glasses if you're splitting it and this was probably 6-8 each. It was an awesome surprise. I loved the noodle dish with the super tender beef cheek. The curry was a HUGE portion. I want to come back and try their appetizers. But great place to start your night for have a meal with friends. read more

went for HH date night 4-6p, cocktails only $8 and some good small plates. I got the mule and bf got the aviation (gin drink), both liked them a lot. They make their own ginger beer so it wasn't as sweet as some mules (which I liked). Food in order of how much we liked it: - spicy wontons - Vietnamese wings (sweet) - lobster fried rice (some good chunks of lobster in there) - vermicelli bun bowl (was good but pork belly soft rather than crispy, next time would swap the protein for prawns instead - duck eggrolls (didn't have as much flavor as we were expecting?) next time would swap this out for the papaya salad. Overall we had a great time, service was good, liked the laid back vibe. We are both Asian so while we liked it, it was definitely fusion/geared towards non-Asians, and would go other places for authentic south East Asian food ;) but still worth a try. Good date spot read more

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I see cha ca La Vong on online menu, I go to restaurant. It's that simple. Now, I can tell from Reckless' marketing and general feel that it is going to be fusion, not a dedicated replica of the famous dish, and it is. I don't mind fusion if it adds something new and interesting, or marries a couple of different things that aren't usually married (thus adding something new and interesting, in a way). In this case, what it adds, mainly, is too much coconut cream, and what it loses is the wok-seared dry crunch on the outside of the fish. But it does maintain the dill-heavy, mint-herby overtone, and their fish sauce is respectably funky. Happy hour makes a bowl of Sichuan spiced peanuts a no-brainer for $3. read more

Really cute restaurant, the interior is tastefully decorated. The servers and host were very friendly. For me, the food was only okay. I tried the crispy duck rolls, the mini bok choy, and the beef cheek noodles. Nothing was a particular standout in my mind, but nothing was bad either. I will say that the beef cheek was very tender but then I was not a big fan of the thick chewy noodles or sauce served with them that much. My dining companion and I both thought it would have tasted better with a thin rice vermicelli noodle. I also ordered the ginger beer and it came out in a cute glass with a flower but I still didn't feel it was worth the price. read more

Curry vermicelli had a great broth, but wish the shrimp was more marinated. A lot more things I would try on their diverse menu though! read more

Reckless Noodle House - Curry vermicelli bowl - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

One of my favorite spots in Denver! I've been a few times for their all day happy hour on Monday and it never disappoints! The small bites are excellent, and honestly those could be my whole meal and I'd be content. Service is good, ambiance is cool and moody. Would recommend! read more

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Ordered to go and the food was still delicious! I got the Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle and Papaya Salad (mild). The beef was super tender and just melted in your mouth! I can see why this dish is a must try. The noodles were perfect and not overly soft or chewy. I did think that it needed some veggies in the dish but ordering the papaya salad on the side worked out! It was my favorite and I'm glad I got it! Be careful if you can't handle spices very well. This dish is spicy, even ordering it 'mild'. Will be back to dine in to order some other popular dishes and check out their happy Hour specials! read more

Reckless Noodle House - Papaya Salad Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I am so glad someone told me about this place, because it's really cute and delicious! My pal and I came here for happy hour, and the staff was really attentive. We each got a rice dish and a drink. Everything was great and the vibe is perfect for anything from a date to a catch-up with a pal. It's also a good in-between spot if someone lives north and you're south. There's a few parking spots, but give yourself time to find one nearby. read more

Everything was on point at Reckless Noodle! We really liked that we were able to join the waitlist online. We ended up running a little behind on our next event so we ended up sitting at the bar instead. We basically did family style and ordered a bunch of different plates and all shared it. It was so delicious and I loved the vibe of the whole restaurant. The food was phenomenal and those were the best green beans I've ever had. I can't wait to go back on my next visit to Denver. read more

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The food, the service, the ambiance. It was FANTASTIC. I ordered the aviation cocktail and I messed up. The amazing bartender told me it was perfumy and I didn't listen. It was good, but not for me. HOWEVER, everything else was amazing and honestly it is in my top 5 places of all time! The kicker was Monday is all day happy hour. We didn't know this but gladly ordered almost everything on the HH menu! Duck crispy rolls, steamed spicy wontons, lobster bao, crispy pork fresh roll, wok fried green beans, everything was so so so yummy. For an entree we got the beef cheek noodle dish and it stole the show. We even tried the Vietnamese coffee creme brulee and it was DELICIOUS. I can't wait to go back, not just for the food but the bartender was awesome and made our experience 12/10. read more

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Very delicious Asian fusion food with beautiful modern Asian restaurant vibe. Strongly recommend this restaurant. Service was good. Food was very delicious. Parking is a bit inconvenience with paid street parking. read more

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My husband is not a fan of Vietnamese food but lately I've been making an effort to dine at quality Vietnamese restaurants to change his view - Reckless noodles is one such place! Their preparations are so flavourful and delectable. Service was great, our server was so sweet and kept checking on us. And oh! My husband is a fan now! He wants to go back to Reckless - I love it!! Highly recommend! read more

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Came to see what the hype was about. Bonus it's restaurant week so I have to try their 3 course RW menu. I started with the duck egg roll situation for the first course. It was delicious and flavorful and their homemade red sauce it's ADDICTING! Second course was the beef cheek noodle dish. WoW! Idk what they coated the noods in but lord have mercy! It never stood a chance lol beef cheek was so tender and flavorful! Thursday course did their homemade coconut ice cream that was amazingly delicious and refreshing with 2 poke sticks. Also tried their shrimp chip situation and I never knew that I needed that in my life. Definitely going to the Asian markets to buy them! Service was prompt. I got their tequila old fashioned that was so damn delicious! I will be back. Ambiance was second to none. Beautiful plants as you walk into the place. Colorful and the play hip hop music! read more

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A gem in this area! The parking is hard and the area is sketchy but I would recommend this place to anyone. Made a reservation and got seated right away. The place is spacious and vibe-y, and the staff are friendly and efficient. Crispy saigon caramelized prawns changed my friends' lives. Papaya salad was okay I would skip it. Curry vermicelli bowl with prawns was one of my favorites as it was warm, filling, and flavorful. The potatoes and carrots were cooked perfectly but the noodles were very soft and kept breaking apart. Reckless fried rice was another favorite. They were not skimpy with the pork belly and the pieces were huge as well. I would recommend trying this as it was so delicious. Tamarind seafood udon was flavorful and there were alot of prawns and squid pieces. Easily shareable and filling as well. read more

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Came here for happy hour and we ordered the lobster fried rice and the $35 set meal (includes one appetizer, one entree and dessert). The $35 was a pretty good deal for the three items. Keep in mind it's a fusion restaurant so you may not see a lot of authentic Thai dishes. Portions are good and I enjoyed the green beans! Fried rice and the noodles were delicious, not nothing spectacular. Easy street parking near by and great ambiance. read more

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We loved the vibe and atmosphere. They have open door seating when the weather is nice. The service was attentive and personal. They help explain menu options and their exotic cocktails and made my daughter feel special on her birthday. The food was wonderful. The flavors were bold and rich with depth. The fried rice alone was outstanding. Duck, tender beef cheek, crispy prawns, and tasty noodle options. They balance a upscale feel with great food at reasonable prices. read more

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This place is awesome! Super cool ambiance inside, great decor, cool bar --check out the mermaids on the ceiling! Happy hour until 6pm every day! Even some fun bites on the happy hour menu. They have some really good Vietnamese food, we had wings, bao bun, spring rolls and beef cheek noodles . Such a great spot! U will love it! read more

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4.5 stars. Came here with my partner and a friend after they'd been bragging about how good Reckless Noodles is, and it didn't disappoint! It's such a cool, swanky place. Food can be pricey but totally reasonable if you're sharing family style with a group. They don't take reservations, but there's a few bars down the street while you put your name down and wait. We were seated at a high top table facing the sidewalk, ordering a few cocktails and four dishes: Lobster Fried Rice, Cha Cá La Vong (Rockfish), Papaya Salad, and Duck Crispy Roll. Everything was delicious and wonderfully spicy. Especially loved the rockfish and papaya salad. My mouth is watering now as I type this. Would order all of that again. Service was great for how crowded the restaurant was. My partner is also pescatarian, and there were plenty of options for him on the menu. Definitely coming back to try more of their dishes, including dessert. Can't remember which cocktails I got, but the overall tiki vibes are fun, so I'd totally do happy hour. Also want to try the location in Seattle! read more

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First time reviewer bc it needs to be done. For the place being empty we waited quite a while to be sat, and the first thing the waiter said while greeting us was "where the f*** are you guys going?" We were dressed to go out on a Saturday but nothing crazy. Once we were sat we had to wait a while for a menu which on a busy night made sense, but it wasn't busy at all. 2/3 meals were okay, not great but not bad. One of them was bad enough that the bowl was completely full still when we left- the vermicelli bowl is extremely oily and we would advise you don't get their chicken, had no flavor. This all would have landed them in the "fine" realm of a review- except this next part made us furious. We were done and waiting for a check maybe 15 min, again, very slow night but only 2 people running tables so understandable. Until Mr. Where the F are you Going walked up to the table and said "you guys have needy face" Shout out to the female running the show Saturday night who immediately took over because what the actual heck kind of service was that. First time in, wouldn't recommend, not going back. Reckless is right. read more

Get the duck udon soup! The duck is so tender and juicy. The noodles were cooked just right The lobster larb was something I never knew I needed. It had the perfect texture and flavor. The fried rice, vermicelli bowl, and wings were also very tasty. Service was very catering and attentive. They understood and probably appreciated that we did everything family style. The vibe of the restaurant is more upscale, but also very casual. It's a great place to eat but also seems like a great place to grab drinks and late night bites. This is the type of restaurant that makes me want to come back and try other dishes. read more

This might have been the best food I ate this year. The menu was loaded with things that sounded delicious. We had the papaya salad, wok blistered green beans, crispy Saigon caramelized prawns, and the curry vermicelli bowl. All of the dishes were complex, balanced, fresh, and delicious. They had a great beer and other drink selection. I made the mistake of ordering IPAs though which don't go well with spicy food. The inside of the restaurant was gorgeous and the plates were presented beautifully. There are single stall inclusive bathrooms. Not the most kid friendly place. They were nice to us and no judgement for bringing our two year old, but they only had one working high chair, the kids noodles were disappointing, and most of our food was way too spicy for my son. read more

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