Eat Noodle in downtown Bridgeport was first recommended to me a couple years ago. I live an hour…read moreaway, but the passion behind the recommendation impressed me. I finally visited around 3:15 on a recent Saturday afternoon. The space is very nice and includes high ceilings, cool light fixtures, light colored woods and white chairs. Service is helpful, efficient and friendly. I asked for a recommendation because I like ramen, pho, curry noodles and the other soups on the menu. The server recommended Curry Crispy Chicken Noodles, but she warned I might think they're spicy. I loved these noodles. The curry broth was flavorful, but not too spicy. The noodles had great texture. The crispy chicken was very satisfying. The potatoes and carrots were well executed. The punches of cilantro were very fresh. It was a great bowl of noodles. If I lived nearby, I'd be back soon to explore more of the menu. In any event, I'll make sure I come back. 5 Stars

Came back for my daughter's birthday meal, which was a good choice because she loves boba tea. It…read morewas a slow Wednesday night, so business was more manageable from last visit. We had Lucia as our server, way better than the one we had last time. Thank goodness. Our food came out quickly. This time I got the crispy chili chicken skewers as an appetizer. It tasted fresh and clean with a great crisp. I got curry noodle with fried chicken. I put the top pieces to the side to protect it from getting soggy. It was perfect. I like how the table has chili sauce available to add spice to anything. To drink I got a house made black tea, a lychee martini, and a mai tai; all tasted good. My son got the pork boa buns, next time I'm going to try that. My daughter got a happy birthday fried ice cream for dessert. Said she'll come back again.

Great Korean and Ramen option in the Orange area. We started off with the pork bao and they were…read morefluffy and pork was very well seasoned. We tried the fried gyoza and tasted homemade. We got the spicy miso and tonkotsu and both broths were a hit. They portions are large and the prices were very affordable. It looks like a small business with few staff. Services was very friendly and quick. The restaurant itself is very clean and minimally decorated with plants. Would return again and try their Korean items next time!

If you're feeling chilled to the bone and in need of warming up from the inside out then bring…read moreyourself here for the bibimbap! Served up sizzling in a stone bowl the rice gets crispy on the bottom. I always say I'll try the ramen but never seem to get around to it. The bao are a nice appetizer if you need a little something extra. Service is super nice every time with ample seating. Thriving plants in the front window are a testament that these are wholesome people.

Great job at preparing to go orders. Broth is separate, reheat at home and enjoy. Love their…read morereusable bags the give you.

Located right in the heart of the Market 32 square (Quarry Walk), this spot is incredibly…read moreconvenient. The development there has come a long way over the last few years, making it a great destination for a quick lunch or a sit-down dinner. Plus, having plenty of parking in a modern, well-maintained square is a massive win--no circling the block looking for a spot here. While the name promises "Bao," I haven't ventured into that side of the menu just yet. Why? Because the Ramen is too good to pass up. The Meat Soup (Ramen) is my go-to. The broth is rich, savory, and clearly made with care. It's the kind of "fantastic" comfort food you want on a chilly Connecticut day. The meat is tender and the portions are satisfying. If you're in the Oxford area and looking for authentic flavors in a clean, modern setting, this is the place. It's easy to get to, easy to park, and the soup never misses.

Came here for a quick dinner. The New Years pho was delicious. The bone marrow, beef brisket,…read morebroth, it was well balanced and a treat for sure. Service was great, got my soup in a reasonable amount of time. Child friendly, have chopsticks for the kids which was thoughtful. My son had the chicken nuggets and fries. Music was a little loud but not a big deal. Overall great time and will be back, hope i catch the special one more time!

The restaurant is decently sized with indoor and outdoor seating that provides a welcoming vibe…read more The service was good and the food was absolutely delicious!

There is a bunch of talk in CT about their noodles, which have been available in NYC, but no so…read moremuch in CT. So, been meaning to try. The approach is quite easy from Boston Post Road. I wanted their Signature JBC rice noodles, but wanted it with seafood instead. When I asked, I was immediately accommodated. I asked about the things used in making this noodle and the waitress explained well. Wood-ear mushrooms seem ubiquitous and they were made just right. We had some scallion pancakes with curry sauce. (My thought, the regular soy sauce would be better. May be my preference. ) The stir fried chicken noodle was quite good. The hot sauce on the side was quite spicy! Great experience. Good staff.

It's sad to see restaurants wane as time goes on. This place was decent before, now it is not…read moreworth the spend. The food remained constant which I appreciate but the service and the ambiance is clearly suffering. We went and they had absolutely no heat and refused to acknowledge it. We had our coats on all that time while dining. It was an atrocious experience.

Absolutely delicious sweet-and-sour spareribs, and the mushroom dumplings were absolutely…read moremagnificent. Bao buns are super tasty. I got the chicken cutlet kids portion on a bao and it was really really good.

This is the closest Mecha Noodle Bar location to my home. I've dined in before and had really good…read moreservice, but this time I was alone and ordered my usual pho ga, adding greens to-go. As usual, the pho tasted clean, fresh, and comforting, definitely one of those meals that just feels good to eat. That said, it is a bit more pricey compared to other local pho spots. I also decided to try a few extras this time. I got the Temple of the Sun boba, which is African nectar tea, pineapple, and passion fruit, it was good. I picked up a jar of their signature Szechuan style chili oil, Mecha Red Oil Sauce to add a kick to dishes at home. For dessert, I grabbed Bonnie's Banana Pudding with ube, vanilla pudding, banana chips, and vanilla wafers. It was my first time trying ube banana pudding, and it did not disappoint a flavorful fun twist on a classic. Overall, even though it's a little more expensive, Mecha is consistent when it comes to fresh, clean tasting food.

I love good onigiri, so I visited this quaint little island in the mall food court. Staff was…read morefriendly, but didn't seem very knowledgeable about the food they served. Cooling area looked clean. I got a triple onigiri combo. One was filled with kani, one with shrimp and one with raw salmon. I could choose either poke' sauce or teriyaki sauce. When I asked the cook what the poke' sauce was like, he simply said, "Teriyaki is sweet, poke is spicy." I opted for the poke' sauce, which was just your standard spicy mayo that goes on lots of American sushi. Right off the bat, the rice wasn't seasoned at all. It was just warm rice with little green laver flakes for color. No flavor in the rice whatsoever. Also, since the salmon onigiri had raw salmon in it, the heat of the rice partially cooked it, making the texture awful. The shrimp tasted off as well. The only one that tasted halfway decent was the kani, but I could have gone to any Asian restaurant in my area for a kani salad and it would've been a bigger portion and much more enjoyable. Needless to say, very underwhelming. Won't be back.

bought bobba tea as always but this time there was a metal tab from soda can or something in my…read moredaughters boba tea. tried to call but no answer and it was well before closing time. very disappointed. I took pics just in case they try to deny it. tried to call number given on site and it's not in service. I wouldve gone right back but I live in derby.

Looking for some of the best ramen in CT? Look no further cause Menya Gumi has got you covered. So…read moremany different options and variety for those who want noodles and those who prefer finger foods. I loved the katsu sando it was perfect in flavor and texture the crispy pork and the toasted bread was perfect! Thank you so much I'm jealous of the Yalies who get to have it as often as they want!

I tried the soup dumplings, ramen, and katsu sandwich with Menya Gumi on a busy Friday night. Food…read moreaside, the restaurant was crazy busy and very chaotic. There were only three servers and many people were not receiving their orders, water refills, and checks as needed. The servers were all stressed and the environment wasn't welcoming. I hope this establishment can provide more workers on shift to create a better experience for all involved. The food was all pretty solid. I eat a lot of Asian food and found this to be pretty on par with a lot of Asian restaurants in the U.S.- a bit too salty, lacking vegetables, and still pretty palatable. I don't have any qualms with the food, but doubt I'll be back due to the environment.

Our waitress Larinda was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome…read morefrom the moment we sat down. She checked on us at just the right times without ever being intrusive and made sure everything we needed was taken care of. Her positive attitude and genuine kindness really stood out and made our dining experience even better. It's rare to find service that feels so warm and natural. We will definitely be coming back, and a big reason is because of the excellent service she provided. We were shocked to find out this was her 1st week because her knowledge of the menu and drinks were amazing.

I came to marketplace after passing it so many times driving down Bridgeport Avenue. Honestly, the…read morefood was great. I cannot complain. However, if I do get food from there, it will be for pick up. (Or probably even not at all return) Unfortunately, it felt like my family and I were disregarded the entire time we were there. It's like they never seen a BIPOC family have dinner together. It was so uncomfortable for all of us.

Absolutely amazing lunch delivered today. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious, well…read morepackaged, excellent service. Order was correct and spicy as requested. We will definitely order again. Amazing

Such a lovely place with great sushi!! All the staff is incredibly kind and fun! Love their…read moreyellowfin and kani salad! And don't skip out on the sake bombs