Nounou Noodle Bar
This stylish East Village spot serves creative, "Asian-ish" noodle bowls like squid-ink Bata Crab and tender Cha-Cha beef.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 15:30, 17:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 15:30, 17:00 – 22:30
- $$
- 71 1st Ave
- 4.8 (409 reviews)
Description
The restaurant's name is a child-like play on the word noodle, signaling a menu that is not a traditional ramen shop. Instead, the kitchen combines regional Asian flavors in unexpected ways. Diners can choose kale noodles in broth topped with fried perilla leaves and enoki mushrooms, or tender pork belly with a balanced fat-to-meat ratio. Another standout is the Ribs Kor Rae, served with a rich sauce. The dining room features a vibe-forward atmosphere with good music and attentive service.