Well played! The four of us used the waitlist process to get a table and it worked flawlessly. We encountered very friendly staff upon arrival/seating. As mentioned in other reviews, we also experienced a unique and relaxed atmosphere. They had some good local draft options to get started - which is good. We ordered the Bo La Lot Grilled Beed in Betel Leaf for an appetizer and we loved the combination of ingredients and taste. Our brides ordered the Chaca La Vong Wok Seared Tumeric Rockfish and they both enjoyed it. My son ordered the Pad Kee Mao and I went with the Reckless Fried Rice and we both devoured them! Our waitress (her name wasn't on the receipt) was outstanding....super friendly and patient with all of our questions regarding the menu. read more

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Very attentive staff and cool decor inside. Had to wait for my whole party to be seated but had a beer at the bar which helps the time pass. The menu is pretty out there but the flavors on everything were excellent. I tried some of my aunts green beans and I can definitely say they were the best Ive ever had. So much flavor for something I'd usually never get as an app. I went with the five spice duck confit, which comes with a duck leg and thigh. Everything was delicious, noodles, bok choy, and the broth was killer. I drained it after I ate everything. Staff was really great and helpful, we had a kid in our party and they had no problem making a spiced up order of their kids noodles. Get the black sesame ice cream, it had a peanut butter flavor and was super creamy and smooth. read more

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Pros: good vibes, food is flavorful, parking is easy, there is plenty neighborhood parking available nearby Cons: some waiting staff is friendly and helpful, but not all, service is inconsistent, food is on the salty side read more

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Food was solid hands-down, but the papaya salad was very spicy - Had chili seeds in it and actual chili powder Layered on the top - was left with just chili powder taste on the tongue so we couldn't quite finish it but both noodles and fried rice was hands-down good... I am not a huge fan of tomatoes anymore so I enjoyed everything except for the tomatoes in the fried rice.. will ask them to take them out next time! read more

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Looking for great vibes and great food in the Central District? Then Reckless Noodle House is the place to go. The service was friendly and attentive. Our waiter was lively, and they always made sure we had enough water. At the end of our meal, we forgot our leftover container on the table, and one of the waiters came out and gave it to us. Everything on their menu is lively and full of flavor. For drinks, we ordered the Crouching Tiger Hidden Vodka and the Reckless Mule. Both drinks were light and refreshing. For our dishes, we ordered the Shanghai Spicy Wontons, Lobster Bao, Papaya Salad, Caramelized Pork Fresh Roll, Roast Duck Crispy Roll, and the Reckless Fried Rice with pastrami. All of our dishes were perfectly balanced and came out hot and fresh. Everything we ordered was a favorite, but if I had to pick, my top choices were the Shanghai Spicy Wontons, Caramelized Pork Fresh Roll, and the Reckless Fried Rice. It's a great restaurant for ordering multiple dishes to share. It's a great place for larger groups, but also perfect for grabbing a drink and a bite at the bar. read more

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Because why wouldn't you want to sample some delicious Asian insoired bar food with a variety of Amaros? Reckless is pretty cool as a Bar with bites. My Paper Plane was well done, as were the CioCiaro and NA Pathfinder. Food-wise we had the wings, chicken cabbage salad, carmelized prawns and pork. rolls. Sizes were perfect, small enough without being too filling. Friendly, happy servers to boot. read more

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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, wouldn't 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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Pretty good for a hipster Asian spot! Got the dinner special for $35 which is an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. For appetizer I got the dumplings with chili oil, the wrapper was far too mushy. The Hokkien noodles were honestly the best part. The meal was loaded with shrimp, baby squid and pork and had so much flavor and sauce. The dessert I got Vietnamese coffee creme brûlée which was good and not too strong. They had a bathroom but it smelled strongly of urine. Please disinfect it more! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Drinks were very good and service very friendly and kind. It's a cute place that is fun for a little romance or just hanging. I did find it really expensive though for what you get - 2 drinks and 2 dishes (one of them being an appetizer) came out to be ~85-90$ , which feels really expensive even for Seattle. But I had a good time! Expect a wait on weekend evenings but you can add yourself to the waitlist before you get there. read more

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

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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. read more

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Went on a Friday at 6PM, it was moderately busy but I was able to get a seat right away at the communal table. Fun and knowledgeable, welcoming staff. Great funk music, low lights, colorful. They have a social seating arrangement with two seating areas - a main bar with high tops and a separate back area with group seating. For our appetizer we ordered the wings and they came with wet wipes. Just a fair warning, the wings are made with fish sauce so our fingers smelled weird after But a soapy handwash helped it go away. Come hungry, the large bites are actually LARGE!! Duck confit - tangy, acidic. Might be biased because I usually have roast duck but it wasn't for us. My partner & are were not huge fans of the duck, I found the texture and taste to be flat. The soup was doing most of the work. Beef cheek Curry - so delicious!! Omg... I was raving about how there's so much to enjoy in it. Rich broth, tender meat, perfectly cooked vegetables (potato and carrots) and a nice crunch from the green beans. The spice was flavorful and but not spicy. It's pricey but I think fitting for a date night or a place to grab cocktails and chat. read more

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We came here on a Friday night for dinner. While the place was somewhat busy and lively, there was little wait and we were seated promptly. Our server was super friendly and patient! We ordered: - Drunken Jumbo Chicken Wings - These was delicious and the chicken was very tender with a crispy exterior. - Shanghai Spicy Wontons - Absolutely, my favorite part of the meal. The spicy sauce and wontons were a great combination. - Bao - The Bao was delicious, the outside was soft and the inside was juicy and was a great combination with the sauce. - Vegetarian Hokkien Wok Noodle - This was alright, I found it a little bit on the blander side, but combined with the hot sauce, it was delicious - Field Green Fried Rice - The fried rice was delicious and I really like the kale addition. This combined with the house hot sauce was delicious and spicy. - Reckless Love - The drink was delicious and the ingredients were a great combination. The house hot sauces provided on request were delicious and spicy and overall a good combination with the food. Overall, we have a great time eating here for dinner and will be back in the future to try other things on the menu. read more

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I think fusion food often gets a bad reputation, but Reckless Noodle House executes every item to the nines and will single-handedly change your stance on the genre. I tried their restaurant week menu and from that experience, I'd definitely recommend having a reservation for Saturday nights. The parking situation isn't too bad; if you're struggling with street parking, there's a CVS down the street with a huge lot. Highlights: - Crispy Saigon Caramelized Prawns (4.5/5): Superb (but expensive at full price). The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the crust has a super satisfying, hard crunch. The sauce is savory, tangy, and sweet - just everything you want as an appetizer. - Viet Coffee Creme Brulee (4.25/5): Strong coffee flavor and fantastic balance between bitter and sweet. I thought the top could have been bruleed a little more, but a top notch dessert - Mala Braised Beef Cheek Noodle (4/5): The beef cheek is super fatty and tender. Noodles have a satisfying chew as well. Only complaint is that it got a little one note, maybe some more acid. read more

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Food isn't bad, just really reminiscent of things my mom makes...which is a good thing but that's sorta the point, I could eat at home for a fraction of the price aka free. Will say, I thought the wok noodles would have had a sear but they didn't...really saucy. Gotta admire a place that has ample street parking though. read more

The food, the ambience, the staff, everything was absolutely phenomenal! A girlfriend and I shared the beefcheek noodles, bokchoy, and pork salad rolls, and I was blown away by the delightful textures and flavors. I also ended up getting the black sesame ice cream, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. We arrived around 6:30PM on a Thursday and was able to get a seat at the communal table immediately. I'm looking forward to going back! read more

I came here on a Saturday night just before 10:30 pm. Although I think their last call for food is 10:15, the waiter still took my order. Only the bar side of the restaurant was open (I believe the restaurant side closes at a certain hour). I got the Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle and thought it was pretty good. It wasn't as spicy as I expected and didn't give me the typical tingly sensation that mala usually does. The bar looks nice, but nothing to write home about. read more

No wait for a party of 4 around 6:30 on a Saturday night. The interior is dimly lit, and the walls had pineapples and surfing/beach-related decor. Friendly service and tasty food, which came out in a timely manner. - Ma La Braised Beef Cheek Noodle ($21): a decent amount of spice, beef was tender, good noodle texture - Lobster Fried Rice ($27): generous amount of lobster, fried rice cooked well Bathroom was a single room in the back and fairly clean. read more

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Very dark and spacious restaurant with street parking. Lots of sharing dishes available and unique cocktails. I typically don't order the same drink twice but loved the rebel without a cause with the smoky mezcal and spices. Highly recommend the mala peanuts and the papaya salad too. Waiters were very friendly and knowledgeable with great recommendations. read more

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This is an Asian fusion restaurant in Seattle near Madison Park. offers Happy Hour specials, creating a cozy and intimate ambiance but way too dim for dining experience! The menu selection is somewhat limited, although when I ordered the curry vermicelli bowl as much as it is a large bowl it was lacking in beef. The $35 dinner package is a great. The service is quick and efficient, dining experience. Overall, this restaurant is a hidden gem for those seeking a unique and intimate setting. read more

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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!

We arrived at 6pm on a Saturday, just before the dinner rush. To their credit, we were sat immediately. The restaurant is extremely dimly lit and we were sat at a small high top "community" table in between two other couples who were both speaking quite loud...not off to a great start. Most of the other tables were empty. I'm sure they had reservations but it created a weird vibe for our dining experience. The stools were uncomfortable and I couldn't figure out where to put my wet rain jacket and purse. When the server came I had to crane my neck back to speak with her, all while squinting at the menu and trying to avoid colliding with the person next to me. It was all a bit...uncomfortable. The cocktails I ordered were great. The green bean appetizer and wings were both fine. The green beans seemed like they'd been cooked too long - they were no longer crisp. The wings sit in a sticky, sweet sauce, wing and leg still attached. They were a bit stiff, and I found the sauce more annoying than anything. I immediately had to go wash my hands when I'd finished with the appetizer. I wasn't impressed with either. The curry vermicelli bowl was okay. It sounded delicious but I ended up wishing I'd ordered something else. Both my main dish and my dining companion's were far spicier than we expected them to be. I wouldn't complain had the menu prepared us, but neither dish was described as spicy. The noodles themselves were great and the service was excellent. Overall, it wasn't quite what I was expecting given the hype and the prices. read more

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Food was really good with the exception of the papaya salad was just OK. The real star is the service top-notch with good people who just tried to take care of the customer. read more

So we ended up here by accident when the sushi place across the street was closed. Such a happy accident. Food was delicious. Came out super fast, but was so hot and fresh! We had the wok noodles and the caramelized prawns! Yummy read more

Came here for dinner on a Monday night around 7:30pm and there was no wait for a table outside. The patio was lovely on a warm day; it felt private enough from the street to not be bothered by road noise and breezy enough to not feel too hot on a day that had hit 90F. It was a solid spot for a date night with good food, good music, and attentive service. We got a recommendation from the staff for the turmeric rockfish and the beef cheek noodles (which are also a yelp favorite), and that's what we ordered. We were worried that the portions might be small, but once we'd eaten, it felt like the right amount of food / I probably overate a little. The rockfish is an expensive (compared to Viet run restaurants) version of the Hanoi Chả Cá Lã Vọng, but very, very well executed. The herbs were fresh, clean, and perfectly proportioned. The sauce is more of a lime sauce than a classic sweetened fish sauce, but it worked to cut the unctuousness of the coconut sauce on the noodles. A fun and delicious dish. The beef cheek noodles are solid. I wish there was more bright vegetables or something crunchy to cut through the dense protein-y oily sauce, but the dish is delicious, not too spicy, but still flavorful. As a lover of Lao Gan Ma, this is different, similar level of tasty. I'd be happy to come back. Street parking was easy. Also props to the gender neutral bathrooms with fun pirate mermaid signs. read more

Good food, although the kitchen closes a lot earlier than the bar, so keep that in mind when you look up their listed hours. The service was a little slow, but passed the time by playing darts. Thought the duck confit was the highlight of the menu, with the other noodles being tasty but not special. read more

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Reckless Noodle House is the best! It is hard to find high quality food at a reasonable price and this place is a gem. Solid Happy Hour. Great appetizers, cocktails, mocktails, and of course NOODLES! I love their beachy interior design as well. To start, I'd absolutely recommend the Mù Xū roast duck crispy rolls and lobster Bao - might be my favorite bao at the moment. Their Rebel Without A Cause, Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée and tamarind seafood udon are amazing! I usually go with the Ma La braised beef cheek noodles and add garlicky baby bok choy or charred kale and it is awesome. Big appreciation goes to the exceptional servers and bartenders: They are always super welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I find it really refreshing for Seattle. Can't wait for homemade spiked horchata and summer days on their patio! read more

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My daughter joined me in Seattle at the tail end of work trip for a little vacation and she scoped this out. Pulling up we both had a good vibe from the neighborhood and when we entered were greeted warmly by one of the servers. We stared with a local brew Mamas Pale or something like that and V had a mezcal cocktail that was divine after her six hour flight. We had chicken wings that were more like turkey wing size, and wontons for apps. Yummy For dinner we shared house fried rice with pastrami (chunks). Damn this was creative and good. V loved the soft boiled egg and zippy spice. Loved this place. It is bookmarked in my Seattle file. read more

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Tried it. Had to un-bookmark it. I think if you are very new or have low standards for Asian cuisine, this is your place. For me and my friends, the food was subpar at best. The presentation? Beautiful. The flavor? Wrong. Not there. Disappointing. The service was also bad. Our server disappeared for 30 mins at a time and after we ordered dessert, it didn't come for another half hour. We asked about it and it was never sent to the kitchen! So we canceled. Reckless Noodle House comes across as a restaurant owned by non-Asians, who probably traveled through Asia and felt like they could pull off an Asian restaurant. Nope. read more

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Reckless is one of my favorites in the city. We've been there a few times now and the food is very consistent. I've blown some out-of-towners' minds with the beef cheek noodles, and yesterday I blew my own mind with their hokkien wok noodle. The noodles themselves were (as always) chewy, fresh, and delicious, and the pork and seafood worked surprisingly well together. I've had half the menu at this point and nothing has disappointed. Their small plates and cocktails are also wonderful and I love their way they always find a way to insert an inspired flavor into everything on the menu. Reckless would never serve you bar nuts, you're going to get spicy peanuts with mala oil and curry seasoning. And any cocktail is liable to have Szechuan flavoring. All in all, this is one of the best places in the city and you're guaranteed to never have a bad meal. read more

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