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    Reckless Noodle House

    4.4 (544 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Curry Vermicelli Bowl
    Makaiya R.

    The service was good, and the decor was fun on the bar side. The Bo La Lot was my favorite dish. And the Tuesday trio special they run is a pretty solid, an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $35. The Curry Vermicelli Bowl had good flavor, however I thought the carrots were too chunky for the dish and the potatoes seemed a bit undercooked.

    Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle
    Hania H.

    Usually hipster restaurants are quirky and the staff is nice. This had neither, the food was oily and unoriginal. We had asked for no protein for one of the noodle dishes and the waitress, who had been rude since she sat us down, would allow that? We needed to add something so ended up with extra vegetables with over took the plate. My guess is they weren't giving enough noodle to make a complete dish. The restaurant is pretty busy but in a suffocating kind of way. They have people speed walking around and yet no one can let you know if your table is ready. We felt like a burden to them anytime we asked for something. The only nice one there was the girl bringing us water. I would recommend it just based on the price and service.

    Wok seared tumeric rockfish
    Louise F.

    I guess this is what we'd call gentrified asian food. The type of thing my parents would scoff at but I'm always curious to try when I see. I always wonder "how do they 'elevate' these dishes?", or "is there anything creative that sets this apart/is a fun fusion concept?". So we got the papaya salad: good, same as other papaya salads except 0% spicy in stark contrast to other salads which are somehow always the spiciest part of the meal. We also got the wok seared tumerick rockfish: the fish was great but i think it works alone better than it does with the noodles, they felt really distinct to me and I didn't necessarily eat them them together. Also I learned that i really like dill with fish. That was delightful. The beef cheek soup: was good. Great quality, very well thought through, you can tell there was a lot of intention in the dish. And it tasted like a dang good beef noodle soup. Overall food was good and i enjoyed trying the things we did.

    Seasonal Creme Brûlée
    Ryan T.

    We dropped by Reckless Noodle on a Friday with two friends. We used the Q app to make sure we were on their waitlist in the event it was super busy. Service was very attentive and upbeat the minute were inside Once we were in we started things off right with some cocktails and starters. I enjoyed the barrel aged Manhattan and the table shared the roast duck crispy rolls. For the main all I had ever heard about were these beef cheek noodles so I had to try it and honestly no notes- the noodles were chewy the beef cheek tender and the spice was hot and numbing. Others at the table tried the seafood dishes which they enjoyed a lot. We did somehow find room for dessert - a seasonal creme brûlée. We spent a good amount of time eating and drinking the evening away - enjoying the music and the comfortable dining area. We will be back.

    Anjelica C.

    Food - fresh spring rolls were good. perfect size for app or re meal for me because i can't eat huge amounts. Service - great! friendly & things came out quickly. Ambiance - we sat outside with the dog. and the patio is really nice and feels secluded despite being in a parking lot off a busy-ish street. they did a really nice job of decorating it to feel like its not just an after thought. very chill vibes & busy on the weekend.

    Black sesame ice cream
    Katherine G.

    A fantastic spot! I've been wanting to try this spot for a while, and finally got the chance to for their Seattle Restaurant Week menu. We put ourselves on the waitlist ahead of time so were able to get seated right when we arrived. For the special menu it was three courses - to start, we got the lobster bao, duck crispy roll, and grilled beef appetizers. They were small, but all pretty good! For our entrees we got the mala beef cheek noodle, hokkien wok noodle, and duck noodle soup. All three were fantastic - I loved the tenderness of the beef and the savoriness of the hokkien wok noodles! Finally for dessert, the vietnamese coffee creme brulee was spectacular and so unique, I've never had something like it! They also had my absolute favorite flavor black sesame ice cream which was absolutely perfect. Vibes are nice with dim lighting and good music. I'd definitely recommend!

    Lobster Fried Rice (half eaten)
    Siu M.

    We came in on Monday night for dinner, party of 4. There was plenty of seating. Items ordered: -lobster fried rice- everyone enjoyed this one and it had quite a bit of lobster. -tamarind seafood udon- the tartness of the soup was quite appetizing and went well with the seafood. The udon was ok. -five spice duck confit noodle soup- broth was rich in asian spices, duck and noodles were ok. -wings- this was delicious, each standard order comes with 3 wings (you can order 4, or any other number), but we figured go big or go home and got 2 orders (6wings). The wings were crispy and well seasoned and topped with a sweet chili sauce. -veggie hokkien noodle- i didn't get to try this one but my friends thought it was ok, a little different than expected. - stir fry bok choy with fuyu (not pictured bc we destroyed it first): delicious Wait staff was tentative and knowledgable about the dishes. He warned us we were ordering way too much food...yup we had plenty to take home but we're glad we tried all of it.

    carmelized prawns
    Joy P.

    tasty food with lots of menu and seating options! my friend and i dropped in here for an early dinner to catch up after many months of being so damned busy we couldn't find time to sit down together. we opted for the bar since it was sunday, and they have an all day happy hour plus you can still order from their regular menu (they're also currently offering participating in seattle restaurant week so that was another option but too much food for each of us.) we decided to get the small dish of carmelized prawns and the curry noodle bowl to split. both super flavorful and plenty for two adults. the curry vermicelli bowl is pretty darned big, so be forewarned! (it'd be a great option if you're looking for eating some and having leftovers to take home for another meal.) we had two drinks as well--a mule and an aviation and they were on point! attentive, friendly service, tv's on with the seahawks game as one would expect in a local bar, but we were far more focused on catching each other up on our lives and jobs. all in all a solid place for a good meal and one i'd go back to with the goal of ordering and trying out some more interesting dishes!

    Michelle R.

    The service at this hip restaurant is great! There was a shift change in between our visit here and they handled it seamlessly. I appreciated how attentive and knowledgeable they were about the menu. I felt that the papaya salad left more to be desired. It was fresh but I felt it was lacking some flavor. The duck rolls were tasty but quite oily. I very much enjoyed my tumeric rock fish, it was a light dish considering there were noodles. All of the herbs added to the freshness and lightness of the dish. If I had one critique it would be that I would've loved a touch of spice or a side of a spicy sauce to add to the dish. My friend had the Ma La braised beef noodles. She's been to the restaurant a few times and she says it's her favorite. I'm assuming so since I only got a single bite! The beef was very tender and the noodles were fat and tasty. We got two desserts. Unfortunately I was not enthralled. The Thai coffee creme brûlée was too bitter for me. And the lime ice cream with all the additions felt like there was too much going on. I liked the vibe of the place. It was intimate but also kinda fun.

    Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle ($23)
    Kimmy L.

    My friends and I stopped by Reckless Noodles this past Wednesday evening at around 7pm as we were in the area for trivia. I remember a coworker had recommended the place and so I wanted to give it a try. Unfortunately, we forget it was Seattle Plate Week (formerly Seattle Restaurant Week) and so the place was packed and the wait was over an hour. We thus put our name on the wait list and walked over to the Dog Yard Bar while we waited. Interesting enough, the Dog Yard Bar had a link on their menu to order from Reckless Noodles since Dog Yard doesn't serve food. We therefore placed our orders online for pickup at 8:15pm. However, when we walked over at 8:15pm, they had just put our orders into the kitchen and so it was another 20 minutes until we got our food. The server was apologetic and gave us some complimentary shrimp chips and salted peanuts for our patience. I ordered their signature MA LA BRAISED BEEF CHEEK NOODLE. Basically, the dish was udon in a spicy Sichuan kimchi sauce with marinated beef. The sauce definitely leaves your tongue and lips tingling by the end of it from the Sichuan pepper. The beef was tender and well-marinated. Portion sizes were on the smaller side for $23 (plus tax, tip, and to go fee which brought it up to about $28). It was tasty, but for a cup and a half of noodles and a few pieces of beef, the prices are definitely steep for what you get. The atmosphere is pretty cool (did I mention they have a neon "Live Noods" sign at the entrance!?) and I would come back for drinks, but unfortunately we did not get to enjoy the atmosphere this time. Overall: 3/5 for food, 3/5 for service

    Chicken Wings
    Jess H.

    Lobster fried rice!! Came here for a rehearsal dinner and really enjoyed the food. We had wings, different soups, different fried rice, and lots of veggies. The broccoli and green beans were great!! I really loved the lobster fried rice!! I also tried the beef cheek soup and the prawn soup which were both delicious. Our party was out back on the patio and thankful they had heaters so we weren't freezing. Service was great and we really enjoyed ourselves.

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    Nekia O.

    The food was amazing and fresh, service was stellar! Music was great, the crowd was nice! 10/10 would recommend!

    Bao and Shanghai Spicy Wontons
    Melissa S.

    Omg I'm obsessed! Walking in the vibe was trendy and welcoming. The decorations were really fun! The wait staff was helpful and attentive. The food is what will keep me coming back though! I had the reckless 75 to drink, a take on a French 75. It was great! To eat we ordered a lot. For appetizers, we had the papaya salad which was fresh but very spicy (we were warned), and the blistered green beans which were so garlicky and delicious. For the main dish I ordered the curry vermicelli which was everything! It was savory and filling with beef, potatoes and carrots in it. It reminded me of a dish I became obsessed with in Vietnam. My friend ordered the lobster bao and the wontons and enjoyed both. If you come here though, DO NOT skip out on dessert! We ordered the Vietnamese coffee crème brule and it was maybe the best dessert I've ever had.

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    The food is always delicious. A fast, friendly, and attentive staff! I came there very often when I lived in the neighborhood!

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    Ask the Community - Reckless Noodle House

    Is the outdoor seating dog-friendly?

    Yes

    Are there vegan options?

    I'm vegan and I'm a regular. They have two dishes that can be made vegan and are out of this world delicious. There are several appetizers on the menu that can be vegan, too. And agreed with the previous comment--they are incredibly accommodating… Read more

    What's the Happy Hour situation? Hours and Menu?

    4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Monday - Friday 2-4 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Saturday-Sunday

    Curious to know what inspired this restaurant and to know more about the owner. Can someone speaks to this? I live in the area like to know about these things before I support local businesses.

    We know the owners and they are awesome people! Really, they just love Asian food and truly brought a gem to the central district. Go in and talk to them and try their food!… Read more

    Is this place 21+?

    Only the bar is. The restaurant is restriction free.

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