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    Noodle Bar

    4.2 (527 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lemongrass Chicken & Shrimp with Fried rice
    Kenneth H.

    I love this place! So happy I found it and one location is near my home. Both locations are dope! I've become addicted and come here more than I should. Great, quick service, the one in Seaside is a "to-Go" only so there's that. But the food is great! This area doesn't have many places that I'd frequent often but this surely is one of them! Plenty of food, I've told everyone at school about this place cause they have to have it at least once! I get the lemongrass chicken and shrimp vermicelli or with fried rice.

    Pork and Shrimp spring rolls
    Aswad K.

    Disclaimers- cash only and no indoor dining. But parks, beaches nearby. Pull up to the nearest beach, eat with an amazing view! Now the food- massive portions, even regular size were stacked full, love it... Food was made with fresh ingradients- meat and vegetables. Sauce was not excessively salty, did not feel parched afterwards. Tip- Try their chili oil, spread it on rice and enjoy. Fresh rolls were crunchy, stuffing had flavor with fresh herbs and seasoning. the peanut sauce that comes with it is amazing! Lemongrass and chili chicken was juicy, flavorful with crunchy onions. Chowmein had plenty of meat and seasonal vegetables.

    7. Chicken Pho
    Devin M.

    8.4/10 -- Great Pho and Quick Service! Tried this spot and was honestly impressed. I got the large chicken pho super light with an amazingly flavorful broth that really intensified the overall taste. Everything tasted fresh and clean. Service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant itself was well-kept and tidy. The only downside was that there's no dine-in option, so I had to eat in my car but definitely worth it.

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    Tony B.

    Stopped by while working in the area. Restaurant seemed very busy with takeout orders. Good idea to call before going. I ordered BBQ chicken wings with rice. Dish was delicious and very reasonable price. Chicken had the taste of bbq along with maybe soy sauce and sautéed onions on top. Service is great and small restaurant kept clean.

    Tiffany M.

    Soooo I do recommended the lemongrass tofu but everyone else loved their food. The dry noodles bowl is basically a vermicelli plate complete with salad. I got the lemon grass tofu version but all the sauce leaked out and I was truly left with a dry dish...booo. I would try them again because of the fresh veggies and variety.

    Guy A.

    Great spot and the food did not disappoint. Broth was amazing and the whole thing was delivered incredibly fast. The garlic edamame was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

    beef with onion and peppers

    i always order this on marina every week, they always satisfy me. But i tried ordering on seaside because i was there. Look at the photo, you can't barely even see the beef. And the girl didn't even ask rice or noodles, i'm so disappointed.

    Lemongrass chow fun overflowing and underneath veggie chow mein, also overflowing. With fried shrimp and egg roll in the bowl.
    Keary M.

    Just got off the phone with Noodle Bar after getting our take out. Just want to say how incredible this place is top to bottom. Service is always great, the food is made with love and hot hot for pickup. So appreciate the staff there. I will add photos later, but the dishes cannot be beat, especially today when everything is so expensive! We just got food from here on Friday and we're back again today. We will both take servings from both main dishes (lemongrass beef chow fun and vegetable chow mein) and it won't look like it's even touched. Still overflowing. And we can eat. Their fried shrimp is always on our order, and their egg rolls are fantastic. So appreciate noodle bar! Thank you, Keary & Jon

    No spice wings
    Justin S.

    I ordered the 5 spice wings based on reviews and I got no spice wings. They were just plain fried wings. So disappointing

    Lemongrass Beef with Vermicelli
    Nicole P.

    Good atmosphere, fast-paced but comfortable. The Seafood Soup was good, not a lot of vegetables in there but the large is a good portion to keep you full for a while. The Lemongrass Beef is okay, the beef barely tastes like lemongrass and the noodles were a little overcooked, barely any bean sprouts, but the lettuce was good and fresh, good sauce and they use cilantro to garnish. The service was good, friendly, polite and efficient. Would come here again to try something different.

    Guemmer M.

    The pho here is so comforting and flavorful. The broth is rich but not too heavy, and the noodles have a great texture. The fresh herbs add the perfect touch, making it one of my favorite meals.

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    2 years ago

    Visiting from vallejo. Paid $61 and gave me the wrong order.not really happy about it.

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    3 years ago

    Great pho in the local area and they have some good service. We have only dined out here for takeout but they are always good and friendly

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    3 years ago

    Noodle Bar is a locals staple for delicious affordable plates. Food is always super fresh and service is fast and efficient.

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    3 years ago

    Best chow mein ever!! And spicy chicken wings i literally come back here all the time

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    2 years ago

    Chicken Chow Mein (with no vegetables) is outstanding. The place is small for sure, but food is top notch. Highly recommended A+

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    3 years ago

    Such good food!!! The dry noodle bars are very fresh with great grilled meat and tasty sauce. Not to be missed bc

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    4 years ago

    The pho here is so good and it didn't take to long I would come back, Only negative for this place was that they are cash only. :)

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    4 years ago

    The combination chow mein the best! We always make an effort to stop by if we are in the area. Definitely recommend this place to anybody.

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    Cong N Go - Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14)

    Cong N Go

    4.3(150 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I gotta keep it real:…read more Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return!

    Never come across Cambodian food in California, I found one finally, an authentic tasty one…read more I ordered lemon basil soup, stuffed angel wing, Cambodian salad with soft shell crabs. We went there around 6 pm and some food sold out already, so better go there earlier to get their food.

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    Cong N Go - Cambodian Fresh Salad With Asian Vinaigrette (plus tofu as our protein of choice)

    Cambodian Fresh Salad With Asian Vinaigrette (plus tofu as our protein of choice)

    Cong N Go - Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18)

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    Plumes Coffee House - Blueberry scone and Might Leaf tea

    Plumes Coffee House

    3.8(458 reviews)
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    Established in the nineties and still carries a funky punky vibe. The employees are so friendly and…read morecasual. You won't find Influencers taking pics with neon signs. You'll find friends making collages from magazines, lifelong friends battling over chess, employees working on their free wifi, and students practicing a presentation to other customers. It's a community. This is definitely a locals only place in the heart of touristy downtown. The food is completely sourced from Costco and they use a microwave judiciously. It does not taste great, but it does remind you of mama's sandwiches that she'd put in your lunch bag as a kid. Coffee and coffee drinks are available and rival Starbucks in their variety and "fun" trends. But they also fresh grind different beans and can do classic coffees (like pour over and cappuccino). It is not the best coffee in the entire world, but it kicks my butt in the best way. I can actually taste the love. Do not come to Plumes if you are looking for quality cafe/bakery experience to give you and your girlies mochaccino mustaches that will go viral. Go to Plumes if you want to feel like a normal human being connecting with your community. Some may disagree with my 5 star rating because the quality of food is disappointing to pretty much everyone, but to me this place fits the bill of a real and welcoming coffee shop where the barista remembers your order and you know the owner's name and hobbies. It's a home away from home. And that's why I love it.

    Bottom Line: The little cafe you are looking for…read more Screw it, I'm updating my review. We just spent five days in Monterey for race week and stayed in the Hotel next door to this spot. There are a half dozen other breakfast spots in town that we enjoy when we are in Monterey - we blew all of them off. This place is too fast and too good, honestly to want to get in the car and head over to any of those other spots. Is this place fancy? No. Is this place big? No! Its tiny! Is the food gourmet? No! Stop asking questions. The food is delicious and hot. The coffee and tea is yummy and hot. Everything is hot. The people are super friendly and hot. I like how real they are too - it's Saturday at 6am, everyone is dragging. I asked the people behind the counter how they were doing and they were (gasp) honest! We don't want to be here! Getting to work at 5am on Saturday is terrible but I respect and appreciate a human response. I really like this place - even the pastries are good and thats a good thing because we bought a bunch of them. I will end with this and then leave you alone - we left this place at 615am and sat down in the main grandstand in Turn 4 at Laguna Seca at 715am to watch epic Historic car racing and sank my teeth into a HOT and beautiful croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon in it in the heavy fog. Everything was wet and cold - I drank my hot tea and ate my food.... and it was simply glorious. Thank you to the real humans at Plumes. Yall rock.

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    Plumes Coffee House - Inside space

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    The Bagel Bakery

    The Bagel Bakery

    3.5(268 reviews)
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    Me and the fam came here to get some breakfast. We all got bagels. My husband had a jalapeño bagel…read morewith cream cheese (although he said it didn't have quite enough spice for his liking). Our kiddo got a sesame bagel with cream cheese and lox and loved it! I had a sesame bagel with egg, cheddar, crispy bacon (and it was crispy), and avocado. Even toasted it was still soft and fluffy enough. It has to be one of the best (if NOT the greatest) bagels I've ever had in my life. I'm definitely recommending this place. Also, the bottle of water I later got didn't seem to cost an arm and a leg, either. My husband did have and like the French toast coffee. Service seemed quick and they are very nice. They didn't mess anything up and they specifically only put the food items you ask for on the bagels. I've been other places where they put tons of pepper on my sandwiches and it's been impossible for me to eat and enjoy. They have ample seating inside with very soft music and a restroom for their customers. This establishment has drink coolers both behind and outside of the counters and screens up above to see all the items they have to choose from.

    I was walking around the area with some friends looking for a place to grab quick lunch at. We…read moreopted for the bagel bakery. I tried their strawberry smoothie with Boba and plain bagel with cream cheese. The food was good, and service was fast. It's a decently size location, with seating available and plenty of food to choose from. My only complaint is that it didn't feel very welcoming. Not sure I'd go back for this reason.

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    My attempt at an artsy photo

    The Bagel Bakery - 1/24/25 Turkey Avocado Sandwich

    1/24/25 Turkey Avocado Sandwich

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    Rice And Roots

    Rice And Roots

    4.1(151 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    I've seen the blue-and-white Rice & Roots building before, and the name always caught my attention…read more I only wish I had taken a photo of the inside while I was there. It has such a cute, comfortable vibe. I asked Bella for a takeout menu, but they don't have printed ones. Normally, I would have just stood there awkwardly trying to decide what to order and wouldn't have placed in order. Instead, she showed me the menu, and we ended up talking about what a picky eater she is and I am too. She made it easy to figure out what I might actually like. I've had a hard time lately finding food that feels worth the price, let alone finding somewhere I actually want to return to. Rice & Roots is one of those places. I tried the shaken filet mignon and was impressed by the care they took even with my takeout order. It was satisfying, reasonably priced, and something I would happily order again. Bella's customer service will definitely make me a returning guest. She also made me feel comfortable enough to try different things on the menu. Sometimes you find one thing you like and are afraid to try anything else. I don't feel that way here. If I worked in the area, I could easily see myself swinging by for a weekly lunch. I think I've found a new favorite spot.

    We drove up from Los Angeles and never expected Monterey to be this cold! After a chilly day, a…read moresteaming hot bowl of beef pho at Rice & Roots was exactly what I needed. Nothing beats a warm, comforting bowl of pho on a cold evening. Sometimes the simplest meal turns out to be the perfect dinner. So glad we found this little spot!

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    Rice And Roots - Shrimp vermicelli

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