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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
We came in on Monday night for dinner, party of 4. There was plenty of seating. Items ordered: -lobster fried rice- everyone enjoyed this one and it had quite a bit of lobster. -tamarind seafood udon- the tartness of the soup was quite appetizing and went well with the seafood. The udon was ok. -five spice duck confit noodle soup- broth was rich in asian spices, duck and noodles were ok. -wings- this was delicious, each standard order comes with 3 wings (you can order 4, or any other number), but we figured go big or go home and got 2 orders (6wings). The wings were crispy and well seasoned and topped with a sweet chili sauce. -veggie hokkien noodle- i didn't get to try this one but my friends thought it was ok, a little different than expected. - stir fry bok choy with fuyu (not pictured bc we destroyed it first): delicious Wait staff was tentative and knowledgable about the dishes. He warned us we were ordering way too much food...yup we had plenty to take home but we're glad we tried all of it.
tasty food with lots of menu and seating options! my friend and i dropped in here for an early dinner to catch up after many months of being so damned busy we couldn't find time to sit down together. we opted for the bar since it was sunday, and they have an all day happy hour plus you can still order from their regular menu (they're also currently offering participating in seattle restaurant week so that was another option but too much food for each of us.) we decided to get the small dish of carmelized prawns and the curry noodle bowl to split. both super flavorful and plenty for two adults. the curry vermicelli bowl is pretty darned big, so be forewarned! (it'd be a great option if you're looking for eating some and having leftovers to take home for another meal.) we had two drinks as well--a mule and an aviation and they were on point! attentive, friendly service, tv's on with the seahawks game as one would expect in a local bar, but we were far more focused on catching each other up on our lives and jobs. all in all a solid place for a good meal and one i'd go back to with the goal of ordering and trying out some more interesting dishes!
The service at this hip restaurant is great! There was a shift change in between our visit here and they handled it seamlessly. I appreciated how attentive and knowledgeable they were about the menu. I felt that the papaya salad left more to be desired. It was fresh but I felt it was lacking some flavor. The duck rolls were tasty but quite oily. I very much enjoyed my tumeric rock fish, it was a light dish considering there were noodles. All of the herbs added to the freshness and lightness of the dish. If I had one critique it would be that I would've loved a touch of spice or a side of a spicy sauce to add to the dish. My friend had the Ma La braised beef noodles. She's been to the restaurant a few times and she says it's her favorite. I'm assuming so since I only got a single bite! The beef was very tender and the noodles were fat and tasty. We got two desserts. Unfortunately I was not enthralled. The Thai coffee creme brûlée was too bitter for me. And the lime ice cream with all the additions felt like there was too much going on. I liked the vibe of the place. It was intimate but also kinda fun.
My friends and I stopped by Reckless Noodles this past Wednesday evening at around 7pm as we were in the area for trivia. I remember a coworker had recommended the place and so I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, we forget it was Seattle Plate Week (formerly Seattle Restaurant Week) and so the place was packed and the wait was over an hour. We thus put our name on the wait list and walked over to the Dog Yard Bar while we waited. Interesting enough, the Dog Yard Bar had a link on their menu to order from Reckless Noodles since Dog Yard doesn't serve food. We therefore placed our orders online for pickup at 8:15pm. However, when we walked over at 8:15pm, they had just put our orders into the kitchen and so it was another 20 minutes until we got our food. The server was apologetic and gave us some complimentary shrimp chips and salted peanuts for our patience. I ordered their signature MA LA BRAISED BEEF CHEEK NOODLE. Basically, the dish was udon in a spicy Sichuan kimchi sauce with marinated beef. The sauce definitely leaves your tongue and lips tingling by the end of it from the Sichuan pepper. The beef was tender and well-marinated. Portion sizes were on the smaller side for $23 (plus tax, tip, and to go fee which brought it up to about $28). It was tasty, but for a cup and a half of noodles and a few pieces of beef, the prices are definitely steep for what you get. The atmosphere is pretty cool (did I mention they have a neon "Live Noods" sign at the entrance!?) and I would come back for drinks, but unfortunately we did not get to enjoy the atmosphere this time. Overall: 3/5 for food, 3/5 for service
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We stopped in a few weeks ago for happy hour while we were visiting Seattle and had a great experience. The bartenders were friendly and the ambiance was awesome. The happy hour menu was full of delicious options- we had the papaya salad, duck confit spring rolls the bao bun and dumplings which were all really good. The cocktails were also good, they make some tasty and creative shrubs. I loved the feel of the bar- chiseled concrete pillars with old school signs plasters to them. Cold fernet on tap with an homage of fernet bottles. If I lived in the area, I'd be there all the time. read more
We came here on a Wednesday at 7:30pm after having put our name on the waitlist. To do so, go to their website and select the number of people in your party. You'll see the rough estimate for how long the wait would be if you go through with the reservation. It makes it pretty easy to time how far away you are from the restaurant and when to join the waitlist so you don't need to wait long. After we arrived we were told there would be another 10 minutes before we would be seated. We sat at the bar in the meantime where I ordered the barrel aged negroni ($12) which was a good drink. A bit later we were seated at the bar for our meal. I also ordered the road to zion ($12) which was a pretty tart cocktail but was still good overall. For food we ordered the caramelized pork fresh roll ($10), the Hokkien wok noodles ($19), and the ma la braised beef cheek noodles ($20). I liked the meat in the fresh rolls and the sauce was nice and refreshing. The wok noodles sauce interestingly tasted like pad thai which I wasn't expecting. It was slightly spicy and overall delicious. The fresh beef noodles were simple because it's just the noodles and the beef in sauce but it was really good. The noodles had a good chewiness, the sauce was slightly numbing with the sichuan peppercorns but not super spicy, and the beef was so tender you didn't even need a knife to cut through it. Both of these noodle dishes were solid and I'd recommend both. Overall everything we had here was really good. The place itself is a little small so I'd really recommend making a reservation ahead of time. They have happy hour daily from 4pm-5pm and they also open late which makes this place both a great early evening and late night spot. read more
2 years ago
Read about this place on the Chinese social media and people called it the "best noodle in town". You know this place got something if it can get credit from the real Chinese people. Came to this spot for a date night, good experience and environment, the tequila drink was amazing. I got a soup noodle came with a base like tom yum soup, I am always biased on Tom yum flavor but nothing too special. The papaya salad is not for me, too light seasoning and not spicy enough. However, my husband ordered the stir fried noodles which people recommended on the social media, it was AMAZING! comes with 锅气, freshly cooked with that special aroma from the wok. Highly recommend you come to try this stir fried noodle! read more
3 years ago
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle! I recommend it to everyone! The first time I visited I got their famous Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle which are delicious but was too spicy for me. Since that first visit I've had their Roast Duck Crispy Rolls which were great and the lobster fried rice. Most recently we went during Seattle Restaurant Week and I got the Hokklen Wok Noodles, the lobster Rangoon bao and Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée. The service is always fantastic as well as the vibes. Definitely a must in Seattle! read more
Reckless Noodle will absolutely wreck you because they are SO GOOD. A Thai fusion restaurant, they have bold, impressive flavors. They don't take reservations, but they have a waitlist on their website that you can join and see the estimated wait times. Their portions are generous - great for sharing and leftovers! We got the Curry Vermicelli Bowl, Wok Seared Tumeric Rockfish, Reckless Fried Rice with pork belly, and Hokkien Wok Noodle. Everything was just so good. The flavors were intricate - spicy, sweet, umami, yet light and balanced. I loved the herbs that were in each dish - they elevated the flavors and were also refreshing. Each dish tasted unique, and nothing was "too similar". The fried rice was my favorite of the night - it had a 'wok' flavor, and the texture was perfect, not too mushy or undercooked. The pork belly also wasn't too fatty and had a nice crisp. For dessert, we got the coconut tapioca with pandan sorbet. The dessert was a bit underwhelming. The concept was good, but the flavors did not complement one another. The sorbet also had lime in it, which was a bit overpowering. If they just stick to coconut and pandan, it would've been great. It was a refreshing and sweet ending to our meal though! If they tweaked the flavors a bit, it would be perfect. Service was a bit abysmal, our waiter seemed they rather not be there and didn't make eye contact with us while talking to us. Not the most welcoming or hospitable, but we were there for the food. Definitely put Reckless Noodle on your list for Seattle! They are an absolute delight, and I can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
What a nice find. I'm from Southern California, and live near Westminster. If you know, that basically means I'm around a lot of great Asian cuisine. The Curry Vermicelli Bowl with braised beef cheek blew my pallet away. I didn't expect such a flavorful packed bowl. If you're into spice ask for the ma la chilli oil. Sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive. Sitting where I sat gave the feel of being at the local pub. This place is different and would return when I visit Seattle again. read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite Asian fusion restaurant. The whole concept is interesting cause you can have Asian foods from multiple countries. Alcohol is delicious too. Service was good. The server explained how to enjoy the dishes every time when it came. The old fashion is pretty strong and not too sweet!! Love it!! Environment is clean and comfortable. Will come back again read more
3 years ago
Fantastic happy hour in the up and coming central district neighborhood. Their happy hour menu is extensive for both food and drinks, a rarity in Seattle. We ordered most of the items on the HH food menu and loved all of them. A great mix of classic Asian dishes such as bok choy, and modern dishes such as duck rolls with lettuce wraps. 100% would come back again. Picture here is old, ft non HH items. Great cocktails too. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
10/10. Great ambience, great service, and delicious food! One of our favorite places to go in Seattle and could t recommend it more. read more
Reckless Noodles is located in Central District in Seattle. They don't identify by any particular ethnic cuisine, but the food is largely Asian. They have a strong focus on bar, cocktails, and drinks. If a nomenclature is required, I would call them modern Asian fusion bar and restaurant. We arrived at Reckless Noodles at opening time, and it was happy hour. We opted to share a bunch of small plates and an entrée to take advantage of the HH savings. Plus, we get to sample a bigger variety. Service was good, though we couldn't find our server after the initial order so we just waved and flagged down anyone else. The food came out swiftly. Several foods are labeled as limited quantity. Go early if you're there for the food. Parking is street only. The Food: HH Papaya Salad, $5 - 4.5 Stars The basic HH papaya salad doesn't come with protein and is optional. We were ordering plenty of other foods and chose to have this as a veggie dish. The flavor is well seasoned, though those tricky bits of red peppers cuz my hubby off guard, and he said he lost his ability to taste for a while. For HH $5, it's a steal. HH Duck Crispy Spring Rolls, $6 - 4 Stars Not much duck meat can be found, but the preparation and food quality are very good. I tasted more veggies. I don't mind too much though. It was a well stuffed roll (2 to be exact) and tasted good. Our server called attention to the house-made balsamic vinegar in the dipping sauce. It does taste good! HH Shanghai Spicy Wontons, $6 - 4 Stars Theirs is a mild version of ma-la (numbing) spicy. It's so mild that my hubby said it tasted good, so that's very mild. The wontons are well stuffed and plump. I swirled a wonton around the ring of balsamic, and I must admit the flavor profile of numbing chili oil and balsamic is unusual, yet also good. HH Chicken and Mushroom bao with coconut curry dipping sauce, $4 - 4.5 Stars The bao by itself is probably 3.5 stars - well stuffed, flavorful with that unusual chicken & mushroom combo. The added star is the curry sauce. It's delish! I can drink that little cup. Our server later told us that's the same sauce/broth for their curry noodles. Next time! Wok Seared Turmeric Rockfish, $20 - 3.5 Stars I've had this dish elsewhere (different city), and this one doesn't quite compare. Too much dill maybe? I had to dig under the pile. Or need more turmeric on the rockfish pieces? Or need more coconut cream on the vermicelli noodles? All in all, it's pretty good. I've just had better. read more
Have been wanting to try this place for awhile. Didn't realize how hard it was to find a place open on a Tuesday until l had to give a friend visiting some options. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. My friend was running late so I ordered a cocktail, the Reckless Love and the MaLa Spicy Peanuts off the HH menu. The Reckless Love, Empress Indigo gin, elderflower, yuzu, Regan's orange bitters, lemon was well balanced and a very Instagram worthy cocktail. I tried not to eat all the peanuts before my friend arrived they were definitely addictive. When my friend arrived he ordered the Barrel Aged Negroni- Sipsmith London Dry gin, Campari, Dolin Rouge vermouth, off the HH menu and we also added Shanghai Spicy Wontons off the HH menu- Snow crab, rock shrimp, and pork with a balsamic reduction, Sichuan numbing oil, and pickled mustard greens. Entree my friend had the Curry Vermicelli Bowl with Shrimp - Coconut curry broth, eggplant, green bean, carrot, onion, yukon gold potatoes, scallion, cilantro. I had the Tamarind Seafood Udon-Shrimp, squid, and snow crab claw. Tomato, mushroom and lemongrass tamarind broth. Both had a spicy kick. Prices a high for noodle soup $19 for each, but you realize your paying for the quality ingredients. My friend's dish had so many shrimp. We both ended up bringing our broth home that's how good they were. Would definitely go back and try more items off the HH menu, and their cocktails were excellent. Great service never felt rushed, and staff was friendly. read more
3 years ago
GET THE HOKKIEN WOK NOODLES! The noodles are long, chewy, and have so much flavor! I love the mix of toppings in the dish. I kept reaching for this noodle dish. I don't like mala but the mala braised beef noodle had just enough spice without being overpowering or super numbing! It balanced out the mildness of the Hokkien wok noodles well. The papaya salad was refreshing but I wish it had more acidity. It had a good crunch though. The larb salad was crunchy and fresh. Perfect for a hot day in Seattle. I'm not a fan of communal seating which the middle table was where we were sitting. I feel like there's a lack of privacy. Luckily, we were leaving as another table sat next to us. Street parking. read more
3 years ago
Great food and ambiance. Service was a bit slow but I guess that's because it was really busy. Did get disappointed with the fried egg rolls tho because it didn't feel like there was any duck in a it. Noodle was great, recommend the seafood one. To be warn of the long wait time read more
3 years ago
Really good flavorful noodles even for vegans. Ask your server for vegan options bec not all of them are written on the menu. Good service, they gave my puppy a water bowl. Ambiance is nice in the main seating area. read more
4.5 stars. Delicious, exquisite, unique dishes and great drinks in a trendy atmosphere. Small Plates: Bao Buns ($5 each, BEST buns I have ever had, they were sizeable and came with an awesome curry dipping sauce. Interior was succulent and incredible fragrant), Grilled Beef in Betel Leaves ($14, a beautiful and flavorful dish), Carmelized Prawns ($18, crunchy & sweet), Duck Spring Rolls ($9) Large Plates: Beef Cheek Ma La Noodles ($19, delicious with extremely tender beef cheek, could have been spicier but good for sensitive palates), Hokkien Wok Noodles ($19) Drinks: Rebel Without a Cause ($12, was nice and smoky), Reckless Mule ($9, a solid mule) Lots of waiting on a Saturday Night but love the online waitlist system. Staff is awesome. read more
3 years ago
I love Reckless! I haven't been to Reckless noodles in like two months? I guess that's not too long but I miss it. Ever since the first time I came to try Reckless Noodles located in the Central District between International and Leschi Neighborhoods, I always come back for more. It's a nice date spot but I also have been with friends as well. The vibes there are chill and gives off a fun environment. I like the decorations on the outside patio. They also have a lil skee ball next to the bar area. But besides that the food is what I really want to talk about. I have tried a couple of dishes from Reckless and I think they have a good variety of items. I'll tell you guys my usual order though because I think it's solid and something to get for the first time. For the appetizers I get the - shrimp chips because my bf likes them a lot - Duck crispy egg rolls (I love these) For the mains I usually get the - Mala braised cheek noodles - Reckless fried rice I've gotten the dessert recently which is the Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée and that was really good so I'll have to try their other ones too. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it Check them out if you haven't! read more
3 years ago
Food is amazing! The food is not super authentic, more like fusion. But the mala braised beef noodle and shrimp appetizer are so good!!! I also ordered the fried rice and the shrimp noodle which aren't bad at all! Service is also not bad and ambiance is okay too. Nothing out of the ordinary read more
Reckless Noodle House is a place where you know it's going to be good 100% of the time. Everytime I visit I am impressed by the quality of every dish and how consistent they are. This time I tried the 5 spice duck and really enjoyed every single bite. The duck is cooked until tender and it falls right off the bone (drool). The broth of the soup is decadent, flavorful, rich and has a unique flavor. I highly recommend ordering it! The noodles are always a nice touch, it seems like everyone orders it and rightfully so, very tasty. On a weekend it's usually pretty packed and they'll ask that you limit your visit to 90 mins. Have someone come in and put your name down on the waitlist as they don't take reservations either. Parking is not the greatest but there are plenty of street/neighborhood parking nearby and plus, a little walk doesn't hurt anybody :-) Overall vibe is casual, chill, intimate and dark (dim lighting). Come one come all! read more
My friends favorite restaurant in Seattle so we had to try it! So glad we did! We came on a Sunday night and had to wait for a table for about 40 minutes. They said that we could join the waitlist online which is good to know for the future! We just went across the street to a brewery while we waited and then they texted us when our table was ready. We were seated on the porch which was really nice and it was heated. They had a lot of fun cocktails that were different. The purple one I ordered was tasty! We also ordered some appetizers. They had some specials for the day which is one of the appetizers we ordered! It was a lobster dish and it was delicious! It was so creamy and wonderful! I wish I had more! I I also tried the bok choy and it was very tasty! I ordered a fish noodle dish and I loved it! The fish was made perfectly and the sauce complimented it very well! I wish the dish was a little bit bigger! Overall a really nice meal! It was a little bit pricer but very worth it! read more
We enjoyed our dinner at Reckless Noodle House in Seattle. The ambiance on the outside patio was very chill. Everything we ordered was flavorful! We ordered two different types of noodles, drunken chicken wings, and lobster fried rice. The beef in the "Ma la braised beef cheek noodles" was fork-tender and fall-apart, it was mouthwatering. The staff was welcoming and offered outstanding customer service. This is a must when visiting Seattle. read more
2 years ago
The food is amazing! They had very solid drinks as well. The decor is quirky kinda like a Hawaiian vibe but they arnt trying to be an upscale restaurant. The server was attentive and accommodating even though we went in right before they began to close the kitchen at 9:30. read more
5 years ago
Found this gem when I was exploring on Yelp for something new to eat. Turns out it's only 3 min away from me! Boy am I so happy I found this. The food here is exceptional, and I mean flavors that I cannot pinpoint clearly what they are but it's flavors that I haven't tasted before! I had this meal just between me and my boyfriend and we couldn't just pick 2 dishes so we chose 4! I highly recommend ordering the Tamarind Seafood Udon soup. It was my absolute favorite. A close second was the Mala Braised Beef Noodle. I am just in awe at the flavors they threw i to this dish. I am 100% coming back again to try their entire menu read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
The best Asian food I've ever had!! Reckless Noodle is so incredible. The food is different and so flavorful. The staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. The cocktails were also great. The patio has a great ambiance. The whole experience was amazing. read more
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2 years ago
Seated within 10 min, no reservation. Host was in a hurry but the waitress was friendly/welcoming and gave us several recommendations. Dark interior with benches made with snowboards, nice outdoor patio for warmer days. Gender neutral clean bathrooms. Food was flavorful and fresh. Portions for main dish were reasonable, if not generous. Appetizers were a bit pricey but worth it. I'd return to try other dishes on the menu. read more
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1 year ago
Giving this place a 3 because it's just okay. I think it has the potential to be more (based off of these other reviews) but it just didn't meet my expectations. For me, this place embodies the typical Asian fusion food that costs way too much and is unnecessarily "trendy." LOCATION & PARKING // Reckless Noodle House is located in Central District and you probably can't miss it since there will be a group of people waiting outside. It's next to a few other trendy spots. It's street parking but there are options on both South Jackson and also in the nearby residential areas. FOOD // I took a look at the menu and saw those prices for some Vietnamese inspired food. Um... sure. I wasn't in the mood for soup so I ordered two my favorite Vietnamese appetizers: PAPAYA SALAD: I grew up eating this and expected a refreshing papaya salad that pulls spicy and sweet. For some reason, this was on the blander side. I even added my own sriracha but it just didn't have any flavor. The papaya was refreshing and crunchy but needed more. BO LA LOT: This dish includes two skewers of bo la lot, some banh hoi (thin vermicelli noodles), and picked vegetables. The bo la lot is thinner than I'm used to but it still tasted pretty good! It was good and I preferred it over the papaya salad but still not mindblowing or memorable. I would honestly rather pay a "normal" price at a standard Vietnamese place than order this. SERVICE // We ordered takeout so I can't say much here. We tried to call in to make the order but it rang for awhile and then when someone finally picked up, we were on hold for a bit. I'm not blaming them here since they're obviously really busy but that's something to know if you're interested in calling in your order. We walked in, ordered, and then came back 40 minutes later to pick it up. OVERALL // 3 stars I think it could be better but I wasn't super impressed this time around. Also, they're very busy and their dine-in customers sit pretty close, even with the plastic barrier in between. It was honestly uncomfortable for my standards. read more
While it's been a few years since I've been to Reckless, it is very telling that I could not remember what was memorable and good to eat here. My friend and I ordered some items off the HH menu, and we also ordered the beef cheek noodle dish, which is NOT on the HH menu and was around $16. Yes - I repeat: it was $16! Damn this is what Asian fusion food in gentrified CD has come down to. The HH items - I recall some sort of crispy roll and a standard papaya salad - were OK but nothing that left me desiring more. I also can't for the life of me recall what the beef cheek noodle dish tasted like, but just based on lack of memory itself I know the dish was not worth $16. The ambience was, for lack of a better term, very 'hipster,' and drinks were good enough. What I do remember rather vividly is that my friend and I, after consuming most of our meal, were working on a project at our table for our non-profit org. The place was becoming busy and in response a male employee (not sure whether was a server, GM, or owner) essentially asked us to leave because we weren't ordering/eating any further. At that moment, to me the guy seemed like a complete DICK. I understand when business becomes busy during the day, but there are nicer ways to convey the same to customers. You don't see me going off on him for bastardizing my people's food LOL (!). read more
Flavorful Southeast Asian food, friendly service, timely service on busy nights. There was an Instagram food blogger who posted about this restaurant, so I visited with a group of friends. We were able to get a table for 7 of us. I really liked the Reckless fried rice - savory, slightly sweet, pleasantly fishy. I also loved the "Wok seared tumeric rockfish" dish, noodles and flavor packed fish. I recommend these two dishes if you can visit this spot. I also had Caramelized Pork Fresh Roll, it's an appetizer with mini burrito sized spring rolls. I was too hungry, I forgot to take picture of it. Very good! Lastly, their take on creme brulee was so awesome. Go try the vietnamese coffee creme brulee! For 7 people, the server suggested getting 3-4 appetizer with 3-4 entrée dishes. read more
Reckless Noodles in is a Vietnamese-fusion restaurant serving delicious noodles and cocktails in a casual ambince. We started off with the crispy duck rolls, which came out piping hot. For entrees we ordered the Ma La braised beef cheek noodles with tender, pull-apart beef which complemented the chili-accented wheat noodles and the Hokkien Wok Noodles made with a citrusy, tomato sambal fish sauce. It was impossible to pick a favorite between the two as they were both well-balanced, very flavorful and feautrd perfectly chewy noodles. Reckless Noodles is a must-try for those seeking the best noods in the city read more
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2519 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98144
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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… Read more
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!… Read more
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