Noodlelove

1/1 Ambience; 1.5/2 Food + Beverages; 1/1 Service; 1/1 ValueNoodlelove traverses the zone between fast and casual sit-down restaurants with a modern, airy and spacious interior, but a walk-up register where patrons place their own orders with myriad customizable options. My friend and I especially loved the seating by the counters at the windows, perfect for people watching in SoHo! I got the KBBQ rice bowl with chicken and my friend got the bibimbap with chicken. We were both very satisfied with the flavors, all of which were balanced and complemented each other. The KBBQ rice bowl was savory and rich with umami flavor and a hint of sweetness. There was a beautiful smokey flavor that suggests that the chicken was grilled over a real flame. I love smokier flavors, so this was perfect for me. The bowl was not spicy at all, but they have sriracha on the side that can be added. I don't think the purple rice added different a flavor to the bowl, but it sure did make it more aesthetically pleasing! All the ingredients were fresh, and the meal was filling without being heavy or boggy. The staff was friendly and the food was prepared and served piping hot expediently. Overall, it is perhaps a littler pricier for the fast-casual scene, but for the portion size with the freshness and quality (and in consideration of the neighborhood) I think it is justified. I have probably walked by Noodlelove a hundred times before, but I'm glad that I finally stepped in because of how great of an experience this was!

This place was great! I got the cold noodle salad and it really hit the spot after a long work day! The staff was friendly and kept things simple and easy. Restaurant is dark but not uncomfortable by any means--great mood starter. Great spot to grab some good food and then get on your way!

Food is delicious and nourishing. The flavors are truly great and tastes healthy- not too salty but plenty flavorful. Tons of ingredients to choose from too. I'd definitely order again but the cashier was a little impatient. Came in on a rainy night and there wasn't a lot of people dining in. It's a cute spot.

The restaurant had a nice vibe, with a cool mirror wall that makes for a nice selfie or group picture back drop. The menu had various options that all sounded very good, but I went for the Create-Your-Own bowl. The prices were very reasonable. My food was fantastic, but very filling. I ended up taking half of it to go. The staff were very patient and helpful when asked what were good options for the bowl. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Asian noodle or rice bowls.

Easy, fast and Tasty.The service was goodThe place is little and it was hot inside, the outside seats were comfortable.

Noodlelove is in a unique middle ground. It is a sit-down restaurant, yet its menu and food options are kind of like a fast casual restaurant (in terms of ordering, not quality). It appears at first like an Americanized Asian restaurant with its modern and Westernized decor, yet it offers some traditional Asian ingredients in the bowls.I did the "create your own bowl" and got mine with purple rice, bean sprouts, snow pea leaves, watermelon radish, enoki mushrooms, sesame soy sauce, and Korean flank steak (you can see what I mean with the ingredients). This cost me $11 + $8.50 for the steak, which was a typical sit-down restaurant price. The bowl was pretty good - no particular ingredients that especially stood out to me, but I will add that the rice was a bit too oily though.I also tried the Royal Japchae with roasted chicken ($12 + $5 for the chicken), which seemed to be a pretty standard traditional preparation of japchae and was pretty good as well.They have some interesting drink options, which seem to blend some different cuisines (again, highlighting the interesting positioning of the restaurant). I ordered an Ube Horchata, which had some classic horchata on the bottom with a foamy layer of ube froth / liquid on top. This was very unique and tasty, however the cup was literally half filled with ice, so the portion size was actually very small. At least it was only $6, but still... also our waiter forgot about our drink until I reminded him about it later on which was not a good start to the meal.On the topic of service, our waiter was otherwise actually very friendly. The service speed was a bit on the slow side though. As mentioned earlier, the restaurant's decor / atmosphere is like a mix of Western and Eastern styles. There is a decent amount of seating with no wait on a weekend night.Overall, if you are looking for a good Asian restaurant that is sit-down yet not like a fancy sit-down place, then Noodlelove could be a very good option for you.

Ube Horchata. Need I say more? Horchata is one of my favorite drinks and ube is one of my favorite flavors, so combining these flavors is the perfect marriage. Granted I have hardcore commitment issues so I may not know what I'm talking about. But in all seriousness, this drink is absolutely worth the stop. The ube flavor was a bit stronger compared to the Horchata, but it was still super good. I will absolutely stop by again the next time I'm in NYC!

I came to NYC for a night and actually ate here twice I loved it so much. I dined in and did take out, when dining in our server was super friendly and attentive. I did a create your own wok bowl, which is the best.. I love being able to pick my own vegetables/toppings. I did cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, chopped peanuts, and sesame soy sauce. The next time I doubled up on some veggies since it was only .50 more.. very affordable!

First time coming here and glad I did! As a noodle lover this place lived up to its name, the noodles were perfectly cooked with delicious sauce and spices, I ordered with tofu and would've liked more of it, other than that ingredients were fresh and good portion for the price I was satisfied, service was really good the server gave good recommendations, decent sized place and modern ambience and clean!

I'm so glad I found this place. It's the perfect spot for a warm, relaxing meal after a lot of shopping. The menu is a QR code you scan on each table, and there is so much variety! I was honestly a little overwhelmed with all the choice. I opted for the royal japchae bowl with roasted chicken, and my friend got the peanut chili noodles with roasted chicken. They give large portions so come hungry! The royal japchae was bursting with flavor, melt-in-your-mouth chicken, and the mushrooms were so juicy that I confused them for chicken sometimes. I liked that they gave a decent portion of veggies too. The udon in the peanut noodles tasted pretty good and chewy but slightly soggy. Definitely recommend the royal japchae and I cannot wait to come back to try some other options.