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    Reckless Noodle House

    4.4 (554 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dill rockfish. Best dish we had because of the herbs
    Moe T.

    Nothing particularly appealing. Dill fish was probably the best thing we had. Beef in betel leaf was tasty but much less beef than other places we've had this. Mala beef cheeks lacked flavor and spice level was low. I should have known this was going to be very average

    Crispy Saigon Carmelized Prawns: very flavorful, but too salty
    Hucky K.

    Pros: good vibes, food is flavorful, parking is easy, there is plenty neighborhood parking available nearby Cons: some waiting staff is friendly and helpful, but not all, service is inconsistent, food is on the salty side

    Reckless fried rice
    David W.

    Great service. Staff is fantastic. Had the chicken fried rice and it was delicious. A lot of flavor. Came out steaming hot. Yum!!!

    Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle
    Priya S.

    Food was solid hands-down, but the papaya salad was very spicy - Had chili seeds in it and actual chili powder Layered on the top - was left with just chili powder taste on the tongue so we couldn't quite finish it but both noodles and fried rice was hands-down good... I am not a huge fan of tomatoes anymore so I enjoyed everything except for the tomatoes in the fried rice.. will ask them to take them out next time!

    Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle
    Jonathan B.

    Reckless has been on my list to check out for a long time. Our server was very friendly and helpful with our drink and food decisions. There were 4 of us and we shared everything family style. The reckless fried rice and the pork fresh rolls were highlights for me. My cocktail was the Oh God Yes which was their riff on a Last Word (RIP Murray). Would definitely come back.

    Mu Xu   Roast Duck Crispy Roll
    Erin K.

    Looking for great vibes and great food in the Central District? Then Reckless Noodle House is the place to go. The service was friendly and attentive. Our waiter was lively, and they always made sure we had enough water. At the end of our meal, we forgot our leftover container on the table, and one of the waiters came out and gave it to us. Everything on their menu is lively and full of flavor. For drinks, we ordered the Crouching Tiger Hidden Vodka and the Reckless Mule. Both drinks were light and refreshing. For our dishes, we ordered the Shanghai Spicy Wontons, Lobster Bao, Papaya Salad, Caramelized Pork Fresh Roll, Roast Duck Crispy Roll, and the Reckless Fried Rice with pastrami. All of our dishes were perfectly balanced and came out hot and fresh. Everything we ordered was a favorite, but if I had to pick, my top choices were the Shanghai Spicy Wontons, Caramelized Pork Fresh Roll, and the Reckless Fried Rice. It's a great restaurant for ordering multiple dishes to share. It's a great place for larger groups, but also perfect for grabbing a drink and a bite at the bar.

    Carmelized prawns
    Kristin U.

    Because why wouldn't you want to sample some delicious Asian insoired bar food with a variety of Amaros? Reckless is pretty cool as a Bar with bites. My Paper Plane was well done, as were the CioCiaro and NA Pathfinder. Food-wise we had the wings, chicken cabbage salad, carmelized prawns and pork. rolls. Sizes were perfect, small enough without being too filling. Friendly, happy servers to boot.

    Curry Vermicelli Bowl
    Makaiya R.

    The service was good, and the decor was fun on the bar side. The Bo La Lot was my favorite dish. And the Tuesday trio special they run is a pretty solid, an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $35. The Curry Vermicelli Bowl had good flavor, however I thought the carrots were too chunky for the dish and the potatoes seemed a bit undercooked.

    Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle
    Hania H.

    Usually hipster restaurants are quirky and the staff is nice. This had neither, the food was oily and unoriginal. We had asked for no protein for one of the noodle dishes and the waitress, who had been rude since she sat us down, wouldn't allow that? We needed to add something so ended up with extra vegetables with over took the plate. My guess is they weren't giving enough noodle to make a complete dish. The restaurant is pretty busy but in a suffocating kind of way. They have people speed walking around and yet no one can let you know if your table is ready. We felt like a burden to them anytime we asked for something. The only nice one there was the girl bringing us water. I would recommend it just based on the price and service.

    Seasonal Creme Brûlée
    Ryan T.

    We dropped by Reckless Noodle on a Friday with two friends. We used the Q app to make sure we were on their waitlist in the event it was super busy. Service was very attentive and upbeat the minute were inside Once we were in we started things off right with some cocktails and starters. I enjoyed the barrel aged Manhattan and the table shared the roast duck crispy rolls. For the main all I had ever heard about were these beef cheek noodles so I had to try it and honestly no notes- the noodles were chewy the beef cheek tender and the spice was hot and numbing. Others at the table tried the seafood dishes which they enjoyed a lot. We did somehow find room for dessert - a seasonal creme brûlée. We spent a good amount of time eating and drinking the evening away - enjoying the music and the comfortable dining area. We will be back.

    Anjelica C.

    Food - fresh spring rolls were good. perfect size for app or re meal for me because i can't eat huge amounts. Service - great! friendly & things came out quickly. Ambiance - we sat outside with the dog. and the patio is really nice and feels secluded despite being in a parking lot off a busy-ish street. they did a really nice job of decorating it to feel like its not just an after thought. very chill vibes & busy on the weekend.

    Wok seared tumeric rockfish
    Louise F.

    I guess this is what we'd call gentrified asian food. The type of thing my parents would scoff at but I'm always curious to try when I see. I always wonder "how do they 'elevate' these dishes?", or "is there anything creative that sets this apart/is a fun fusion concept?". So we got the papaya salad: good, same as other papaya salads except 0% spicy in stark contrast to other salads which are somehow always the spiciest part of the meal. We also got the wok seared tumerick rockfish: the fish was great but i think it works alone better than it does with the noodles, they felt really distinct to me and I didn't necessarily eat them them together. Also I learned that i really like dill with fish. That was delightful. The beef cheek soup: was good. Great quality, very well thought through, you can tell there was a lot of intention in the dish. And it tasted like a dang good beef noodle soup. Overall food was good and i enjoyed trying the things we did.

    Black sesame ice cream
    Katherine G.

    A fantastic spot! I've been wanting to try this spot for a while, and finally got the chance to for their Seattle Restaurant Week menu. We put ourselves on the waitlist ahead of time so were able to get seated right when we arrived. For the special menu it was three courses - to start, we got the lobster bao, duck crispy roll, and grilled beef appetizers. They were small, but all pretty good! For our entrees we got the mala beef cheek noodle, hokkien wok noodle, and duck noodle soup. All three were fantastic - I loved the tenderness of the beef and the savoriness of the hokkien wok noodles! Finally for dessert, the vietnamese coffee creme brulee was spectacular and so unique, I've never had something like it! They also had my absolute favorite flavor black sesame ice cream which was absolutely perfect. Vibes are nice with dim lighting and good music. I'd definitely recommend!

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    Food and service amazing! Ordered the rockfish. Highly recommend! My friends ordered the pho. Will be back!

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    Amazing food and amazing vibes. We have tried most the menu and have not been disappointed once!

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    Love this place, great service and great food, can wait to visit again when I'm back in town, one of the best meals I had in Seattle so far

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    Ask the Community - Reckless Noodle House

    Is the outdoor seating dog-friendly?

    Yes

    Are there vegan options?

    I'm vegan and I'm a regular. They have two dishes that can be made vegan and are out of this world delicious. There are several appetizers on the menu that can be vegan, too. And agreed with the previous comment--they are incredibly accommodating… 

    What's the Happy Hour situation? Hours and Menu?

    4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Monday - Friday 2-4 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Saturday-Sunday

    Curious to know what inspired this restaurant and to know more about the owner. Can someone speaks to this? I live in the area like to know about these things before I support local businesses.

    We know the owners and they are awesome people! Really, they just love Asian food and truly brought a gem to the central district. Go in and talk to them and try their food!… 

    Is this place 21+?

    Only the bar is. The restaurant is restriction free.

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    CAGETTE WINE BAR: WHERE CABERNET MEETS CABLE CROSSES…read more Listen, while other wine bars in Madison Valley are busy being pretentious about their French pronouns, Cagette has transformed itself into the Gold's Gym of grape juice. Their sommelier doesn't just wear a tastevin around his neck - he wears it WITH A WEIGHTLIFTING BELT. The wall of vintage Gold's Gym Venice Beach photos mixed with First Growth Bordeaux bottles is nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL. Arnold's famous posed double bicep shot is perfectly positioned between the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Barolo section, creating what they call the "Pump & Pour" corner. Their wine flights are served on custom metal trays shaped like weight plates. The "Franco Columbu Collection" of Italian reds arrives on a mini bench press rack, and you have to complete three reps before they'll pour your Brunello. The dedication to the aesthetic is STAGGERING. You haven't lived until you've experienced their "Muscle Beach Merlot Mondays" where the sommelier spots you through a vertical tasting while shouting encouragement like "LIGHTWEIGHT BABY" and "AIN'T NOTHING BUT A PEANUT" between sips. Their wine descriptions include both tasting notes AND the optimal rep range for maximum gains. The "Lou Ferrigno Lounge" area features leather seats made from recycled weightlifting belts, and every wine glass has grip knurling. Their coasters are miniature versions of the original Gold's Gym logo, and they refuse to serve anything less than full-bodied wines because "light wines are for WIMPS." Their "Pumping Iron" wine club (which meets in what they call The Dungeon, a clear homage to the original Gold's basement) requires members to deadlift their wine allocation before taking it home. The sight of someone clean-and-jerking a case of Grand Cru Burgundy is both terrifying and beautiful. Five stars for creating a space where wine snobs and gym bros can finally coexist in perfect harmony. I've witnessed heated debates about both proper squat form AND proper wine storage temperature, often in the same conversation. P.S. Their "No Pain No Pour" policy seems strict, but you haven't lived until you've seen someone do burpees for a better pour of Barolo. P.P.S. The bathroom mirrors are positioned at optimal flexing angles, and the hand soap dispensers are shaped like dumbbells. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Note: This review was written while watching their sommelier demonstrate proper clean-and-jerk form using a methuselah of champagne as a training weight. Special Addendum: To the customer who complained about the mandatory flex pose before entering the reserve wine room - this is about CULTURE, Karen. Final Thought: Never has there been a more perfect fusion of fine wine and fitness culture. It's like if Joe Weider opened a wine bar and Franco Columbu was the beverage director. Remember: Every wine glass comes with its own "PR" (Personal Record) tracking card, and yes, they do measure your wine lifting form. No kipping allowed on the Bordeaux pulls. Warning: Side effects may include excessive use of phrases like "crushing it," "lightweight baby," and "yeah buddy" while discussing vintage vertical tastings. P.P.P.S. Their new "Swole Somm Certification" program requires both blind tasting skills AND a minimum bench press requirement. As it should.

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