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    Mecha Noodle Bar

    4.2 (878 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lisa S.

    Love everything about the place. The decor is creative, the music is soulful and the food is heavenly. We started with the wings. The rub on these babies was skillfully selected and pair with the best sauce. I managed to take two pictures before I dove deep into my Spicy Miso Ramen. This ramen understood the assignment and warmed us up splendidly.

    Roasted Mushroom Dumplings
    Christina S.

    Honestly when I'm feeling a warm bowl of anything this is where I constantly find myself going lately! The pho has an actual chokehold on me and I love the cilantro in it! Depending on the time of day, you can find yourself being seated either right away, or having a little bit of a wait! But they do their best to seat you as fast as possible! I love the option of spiked or non-alcoholic bubble tea! The roasted mushroom dumplings are an absolute must try! They're served in this brown butter miso sauce and it actually makes me salivate just thinking about it! This is definitely a good spot for one of these cold winter days!

    KFC Boa
    Tia Y.

    Meter street parking and garage available on same street. One of the bigger locations in CT and lots of seating available. Decor and ambiance is consistent as well as the food. We got the go to Tonkotsu and tried the pho with the bone marrow. Great options especially right after a snow storm. We also tried the smash burger boa for the first time a must try if you are a smash fan. Service was great and a food came quickly and we were in an out under an hour.

    Sweet and sour spareribs with hoisin sauce
    Marie R.

    After driving by this restaurant numerous times, we decided to give it a try for lunch. Everything on the menu were items we had never tried before. Our waiter was extremely helpful in making recommendations and explaining the various options. Service was impeccable, and the ambience was delightfully, updated and very conducive to a relaxing and enjoyable food experience. We tried numerous items such as the hoisin spareribs, and a mushroom dumpling with very unique seasonings. The highlight was the pho soup with a delicious blend of flavors. Parking downtown is a challenge, but we were fortunate to find a space a reasonable distance from the restaurant.

    Tonkotsu ramen ($15.50)
    Chassidie L.

    It is about time for my review here! Over the past year I have gone 4 times to get my ramen and pho cravings fulfilled. Definitely one of the better spots in New Haven! Don't get me wrong, this is not the best pho or ramen by far (I'm from socal), but it is the best you can get in New Haven! Trust, I've been to all the pho and ramen shops and this one is by far the best! The ramen broths are deep and rich and the pho tastes legit. This place is also fairly priced for what you get. They also have a great happy hour! Baos are a little expensive and not worth it, but nice to try if you have never had one! They are pretty busy all the time, but I have never had to wait as they have lots of seating. The service is good, not great, but good nonetheless. Since it's located in downtown New Haven you do have to park in a lot or on the street!

    Pho Bo Vien with added greens
    tania p.

    Great ambiance, service for lunch was quick and attentive even though it was busy. We started by sharing the herbed edamame which was the best edamame I've ever had!! I also ordered the pho bo vein and added on greens. The broth was flavorful, the portion and amount of meat was good. I would rate it as average in comparison to some other authentic Vietnamese restaurants. If I went back I probably would order the ramen instead. I'm still giving it a 4 star review since some of their other options are better than the pho.

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    Pooja S.

    Came to Mecha at 6:15 PM on a Saturday night. The place was pretty full, and we came with a group of 9. The host was incredibly kind, let us know that it would be about 30 min, we'd be texted, and then 10 min to get the full group to the table. We were still waiting for some group members so this seemed great. We got the text within the time frame, but we're still waiting for 2 members. The host came and found us, confirmed that we found the text, but said she would be willing to seat us with one more member present which luckily happened quickly. Service was really great, we got our drinks first. I didn't expect the mango lassi to have boba (unsweetened). But the drink was quite strong and I enjoyed it! The KFC bao was next served, which was well cooked and really flavorful. Last came our pho. There are three sauces including soy and sriracha at the table which is great, and we got the toppings of cilantro and sprouts a few minutes later. Overall really solid, and great service! Highly reccomend

    Mlu D.

    Mecha in New Haven never disappoints! They seated us fast, the food was legit, and the vibes were just right. Had a great time with my colleagues -- everything we tried hit the spot. Honestly, you can't go wrong here... whatever you order, it's gonna be good!

    Missy A.

    This restaurant is awesome! The staff were extremely kind and helpful. For the app, I ordered the red oil dumplings : pork, shrimp, sichuan vinegar, and cilantro.  These bad boys were stuffed lol and so delicious!  Great flavors! I also used the hoisin and sriracha sauce for dipping.. so dang, good! Entree: spicy beef ramen: brisket,  sichuan chili beef broth, tamago,  and spinach.  I also added avocado . I enjoyed this so much! Such a yummy, flavorful dish. Such a great experience! Will definitely be back!

    Zoe S.

    What is better than ramen on a cold windy day? We came here for lunch and got seated right away. I ordered spicy beef ramen and my friend got miso ramen. I was a but disappointed with my spicy beef ramen as o was expecting creamy rich broth with ramen noodles. The broth was not creamy at all, clear and more like pho broth than ramen broth. Noodles that they used for beef ramen was also thinner and less chewier than ramen noodles. But I tried my friend's miso ramen and I instantly regretted that I didn't get that. It was very flavorful and creamy. I would get the miso ramen for sure next time I visit

    Roasted Mushroom dumplings
    Anita J.

    We came here for lunch as a party of 2. The space is very big (a lot bigger than when I first went a few years ago!) Plenty of seating for small and large parties a like. The service was good. We started off with the Roasted Mushroom Dumplings. The reason this review is 4 stars is because these dumplings were SO SALTY. They were covered in a miso sauce that was almost inedibly salty. It was also covering the arugula so the arugula became this weird, warm, salty green with that arugula kick - not the best tasting combo to me. Fortunately, it got better from here. We got the Pho Bo Vien and the Kinoko Vegan Ramen. The ramen was still a liiiiittle bit salty but definitely not inedible. The pho was great! Loved the satisfying broth and all the toppings. I'll definitely come here again but will be avoiding the mushroom dumplings...

    Sifu Lee
    Corinne G.

    Ever since moving to CT people have been recommending Mecha. Last night was finally chilly enough to want cozy soups so we tried it out. Initially we did choose to wait for a table instead of bar or communal seating; however, the wait was very short and we got in quickly. Service was good and everything came out very quickly. I ordered the Sifu Lee cocktail which was great! It was very citrusy and refreshing. My husband got the classic sake bomb which he enjoyed. We the. Ordered a pork and a chicken bao bun. These were very tasty but came out a little cold unfortunately. For entree I got the Pho Ga, which I wanted to add tofu to but they were out! That was very disappointing to me because I am not a huge meat eater and was looking forward to tofu. The pho it's was actually very good and a huge portion! My husband got the tonkatsu ramen which he also enjoyed. Probably not the absolute best pho/ramen I've EVER had but these were really really good. The only real problem was that I forgot my leftovers on the table!

    ALWAYS GOOD! Had some after school today and had the spicy coconut curry ramen. The service was good and it's also pretty inside. The weather was nice today which made the food nicer haha. I really miss the Buddha Mahn Gi but everything else is also amazing.

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    I took my nephew for dinner. I enjoy the mushroom dumplings. Food was great. The ambience was pleasant.

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    Would you recommend this restaurant to someone with peanut allergies? I see their menu has a few peanut related dishes.

    Absolutely! The menu changes by season, usually if there are any peanut allergens in the dish it can be altered to accommodate the allergy. As of the Winter menu 2019-20 there are no dishes in house that use peanuts. Peanut oil is not used, either.… Read more

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    Always delicious, fresh and convenient! After a long Monday…read moreat work I decided to skip adulting and took the easy route and headed to The Loop. I got the salmon avocado roll which was fresh and filling. There was plenty of salmon and avocado in every piece! The salmon bento is always my go to! The salmon is marinated in yuzu. It's always so delicious but my favorite part is the soft boiled egg! Unlike any other bento you'll find in the area. Sure quick and convenient it they also offer a nice seating area which is very versatile to sit and eat or pull out a laptop to get some things done! PS don't skip the onigiri!

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