Hao Noodle in Chelsea
So we are back at Hao Noodle: it was not our primary target for a dinner on a Saturday, hoping that they would still be open and that we could get a table. It was fortunately not crowded and they sat us in their main dining room that I always find beautiful, giving the impression that you are eating in a patio.
Dining room at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
We started our meal with their 8 spice crispy tofu that is one of their signature dishes. This tofu is amazing: I think it is homemade, so it has that silkiness that you do not get in store bought tofu. The shell is made with a coating that is made with wheat flour and a secret blend of spices. Crispy and not greasy, it is always a crowd pleaser.
Eight spices crispy tofu at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
Eight spices crispy tofu at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
Then I went for the dan dan noodles, that are superb: made with Sichuan pepper, minced pork and scallions, this dish is quite spicy. But the kind of spicy that make you go back to it, although your mouth is on fire. And yes, my mouth was a bit on fire…Still, this is my favorite dishes at Hao Noodle!
Dan Dan noodles at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
Jodi also has her go to dish that I admit is really good: the fried noodles with mushrooms and chive (another is the vegetable fried rice but they removed it from the menu unfortunately). Earthy, homey and tasty, this is a dish that even a non-vegetarian would it. I would.
Stir fried noodles with mushroom and chive at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
Dessert was as good as the rest of the meal. We got their egg rice cake that is made with sticky rice and topped with brown sugar syrup and soy bean powder. The texture is great: sticky and chewy. And the combination of the three elements make it a unique dessert, not too sweet.
Egg rice cake at Hao Noodle in Chelsea
So, this visit was once again amazing: Had Noodle is not your classic Chinese restaurant. The food there is delicious and unique, with a large menu that makes you want to try each and every single dish. I highly recommend it!
Enjoy (I did)!
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Hao Noodle - 343 W 14th St, New York, NY 10014