Really tasty takeout food, with lots of different delicious choices. I love it.
This Southeast Asian noodle house hips it up with high ceilings, cool music, and a straightforward, one-dimensional food concept: fast, flavour-forward noodles served in classic Chinese takeout boxes. The soy and ginger-washed egg noodles with crushed cashews and prawns (Thai chow mein) is just one of many variations. Stay in or take away, you’ll likely return even if the wok-handlers failed... more
Having moved to Kits almost a year ago I find us there at least once every 2 weeks. Quick (under 20 minutes), delicious and a pretty massive portion size for under $15! You can easily make it "your own" by choosing protein, spice level, and even exchange the noodles for a different type (eg I prefer the skinny ones!). Very... more
After an exhaustive day of walking and sightseeing, this was a wonderful surprise near our hotel. We eac had a different dish, all of which were spicy and very tasty - just as we requested. Green curry and Tum Yum were very satisfying. Beer and wine were okay. Basic, ordering at the counter, but very delicious. The perfect alternative to... more
Anytime I make my way into the Kits area and want some food, I pop into Noodle Box. The food has been amazing with many options for spices. Staff is friendly and they have options for everyone. Also have a few beer options available for a nice day.
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Cheap, fast and yummy. If you're looking for authentic Asian food this is not your place. If you're looking for Asian-themed food (in an irritatingly trendy part of town) then head on in! I usually order the spicy peanut noodles with tofu, but even when I change it up I always enjoy my noodles. It is usually consistent but I... more
I go here quite a lot, mainly just for take-out but do sit in now and again. There is a good variety of choices on the menu, with ever-changing specials.
The way it works it you chose a dish, then select what protein you want in it (chicken, beef, pork, prawn, tofu), then how spicy. Most things on the menu...
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Bottom Line, tasty food. They have awesome noodle bowls here, something for everyone no matter your tastes. Chicken, beef, tofu, whatever you want. You can get it as spicy as you want which i love because i love my food very spicy. Its cheap, fast, and plain delicious. Flavours are authentic and its a spot to chill and enjoy your... more
Nice casual ambience, loud music, but the flavors are fun and interesting. Fresh and fun in a clean, hip environment. Order at the counter and noodles come out piping hot! Yum!!
The Noodle Box is across the street from Library Square. It does wok dishes that are very tasty. The only downside is that they close quite early (I think 9:00 pm - even on weekends), but if you like yummy veggies and sauces (with meats if you wish) stir fried - this is a great place to visit
Just having the spicy peanut box and the black bean and garlic box. We like the first better. Overall this place feels fresh and open and has good food in big portions. Careful with the spiciness. Medium is already quite spicy.
I used to work around the area so I would come here every week for some good noodles. There's not a place to seat a large group, which I would come with a group of 6 every other week and always have trouble finding seating. They are generally fast in service. Do not order your food "hot" unless you can... more
What can I say? I'm a sucker for good packaging, and totally got lured in by seeing folk wander about Kitsilano with their funky little Noodle Box noodle boxes! Not to mention the good reviews on here. Ah well, you live and learn...
There were enough positives to save it from "terrible", at least. The space is very clean and...
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My son said"I want to work here" he is 11yrs old. It's not expensive , and such great value for the money. I really loved the option of everything is vegetarian with the option to add meat. I would recommend this to everyone.
First discovered The Noodle Box in Victoria and very happy they opened in Vancouver. Always a tasty meal. I find it hard not to order the spicy peanut noodle bowl. It is so good. But my partner has tried the curries, many of the other noodle dishes, and the specials are always good too. Want to try the Pho, saw... more
It is perhaps a bit unfair my 2 star review, so keep in mind that the food simply was not to my taste. Being British, I'm used to a different flavour when it comes to Asian cuisine. I think it's likely that Vancouver's Asian food is much more authentic than Scotland's! So really, what do I know?
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Have been going for 6 years, usually 1-2 times x month.
Find that lately quality has been suffering especially for $13 noodle boxes.
Plenty of choices, and when its done right, is very good.
Excellent choice of noodles and sauces. Great atmosphere. I particularly like the noodles with black beans and the peanut sauce one.
I Defiantly recommend this restaurant for a quick and good meal.
Quite frankly it doesn't really matter what you order here...it's going to taste somewhat similar to all the rest of the items on the menu. Having extensively travelled Asia myself, I think it's fair to say that adding spice does not equate to adding more flavor. It is not uncommon for there to be large pockets of unmixed curry paste...limited... more
The noodles here are bland and terrible. I am sure there is great Asian food in Vancouver... But this isn't it. I would not recommend.
This was a great find! The menu was really varied and there was loads to choose from. The food was delicious and was so good we went twice! Would recommend the Noodle Box!
After the Lions game we wandered into this little gem of a place. They have a decent menu and to our surprise a gluten free menu as well. After a few minutes we decided on two noodle dishes, chicken chow main, and kung pao noodles. Both were very delicious and were two very contrasting flavours that turned out to be... more
The Noodle Box offers South Asian food choices ranging from rice bowls to noodle dishes, from curries to pho. In an upbeat eating experience, take out or eat in, I can customize my order by adding extra veggies, requesting brown rice, choosing seafood, tofu, or a variety of meats and heat. While there is an option of take out, I... more
This was our first time at the Noodle Box, and we will definitely go back again (and again). We enjoyed the fact that the food is made right there in front of you. The portions were large, and the noodles were just wonderfully tasty.
We noticed quite a few people coming in to fetch lunch boxes, which we will do...
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I usually always enjoy grabbing lunch here. The service is always good, even when they're busy (which is often) and the food has never been bad. The portions usually last me 2 meals.
I like the scale they have that allows you to choose how spicy you would like your dish to be, although I don't know how accurate they...
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This neighbohood eatery would rank as a value IF I had not gotten a small, very sharp piece of metal in my noodles. I would be less critical if the naive young cashier would not have confided that this happens sometimes because of metal sluffing off their woks in the dishwasher. This piece of metal was intestine puncture material!! She... more
Great noodles as advertised and efficient service. Decor is very hip and a fun place to watch the game.
Everytime I go to Vancouver, I go to this restaurant at least once. The service is great and efficient. I love the decor. I have gluten and dairy allergies. The menu clearly indicates what I can eat and the waiters know what I can eat and what I cannot. And the food is delicious!!!!
We chose to go to the Noodle Box on Homer Street because we saw a guy walking down the street eating out of a noodle box box with chopsticks. It was fabulous! The woman on cash was really helpful when we were selecting our food and directed our kids to the degree of spiciness they were looking for. She also... more
Fresh food and lots of choices so we all can get the "Asian Cuisine" we like......I am into Thai everything and my wife is all about Indian.....so it's easy for us to dine as we like and since we brought family all with different tastes that was good too. Try the specials or the chef's choice.
Given the high ratings, I was eager to try out the Noodle Box. The menu looks interesting and varied: Malayan, Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian and even Indian and Japanese fare, although in most instances represented by just one dish type.
There were five in our group. I had Indonesian spicy peanut noodle. The others had tandoori chicken, satay lunch box and...
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As with all the Noodle Box restaurants, the food is fresh, plentiful and great tasting. You know a place is good when the line up to order is out the door! I love the fact that you can pick the amount of spice for your meal as not everyone enjoys super spicy. The menu is just the right size with... more
This is a regular place for me to eat at with a great variety of flavours in the dishes with specials on the weekends. They also have a good selection of wine and beer by the glass that are generally local and good value. I go for the Jungle Curry, Spicy Peanut Box, their Thai wings and the specials at... more
Admittedly, the quality of the 'protein' seems to have dropped lately but it still gets my vote for best the fast served take-out food in Van/ Victoria.
Easily customized menu, great value, friendly and efficient staff. Also one of the few places you can enjoy a corking bottle of Sea Cider 'Rumrunner' with your meal.
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I work not far from this gem, and at a minimum I try to get here at least once a week for lunch. Noodle and rice bowls, Thai soups, satays, spring rolls, an eclectic fusion of different Asian cuisines. They offer a clear definition and range of spicing, from what is comfortable for the average Westerner, to levels that challenge... more
Best value food in Vancouver by far, was running out of money after 5 days in this wonderful city, so had to resort to trip advisor to find a value meal rather than dinner for 2 at $80 to $150. We like are food, and all of the meals were tasty but expensive. Noodle box isn't fancy and not a... more
We now have 2 Noodle Boxes in Vancouver. The listed one in Kitsilano and the new one downtown on Homer St. I go as often as I can. The cost can seem a little high however I usually end up two meals. I absolutely love the Spicy Peanut Chicken and can't bring myself to have anything else. It's awesome! My... more
Great food for pretty good prices. One of the few places where "hot" really is damn hot. I can't imagine what the other two levels of hotness are like. I also like the the final prices are whole numbers. It's a small thing but I appreciate when places do that.
The Taco Bell of Asian cuisine. Even the spicy is flavorless - and by that I mean, it was plenty hot but had no actual flavors. I think I had the plum sauce noodles which were garnished with something that appeared to be basil, but tasted like paper. And each element of the dish - noodles, tofu, veg - was days from fresh. I also found the shop loud, untidy, overpriced and uncomfortable to sit... more
love it! favorite meal is the peanut Thai bowl. sometimes it gets a wee busy and you have to wait awhile. overall it i worth it.
Ok so the Noodle Box is no secret but I have kept it from my Yelp profile bc I am a bit nervous about increasing line ups and wait times...The Noodle Box offers Southeast Asian noodle dishes- think Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, noodles, fresh veggies, cilantro, garlic, sprouts and all served with whatever spiciness your palette desires (or can handle!). I like my food spicy so this is especially... more
I am leaving this review mainly as a public service to others: do not, ever, no matter what you do, order the food "as spicy as they can make it," even if, like me, you're the sort of dumb jerkoff who does this at every other restaurant. At The Noodle Box, "as spicy as they can make it" results in your being served a dish that is approximately 1/3 hot peppers, and frantically pouring water down... more
My favourite order at The Noodle Box is the Black Bean and Garlic Tofu stir fry. It comes with tofu, hokkein noodles, bean sprouts, garlic, peppers, and some greens that I couldn't identify but are still dee-lish.The portions are gigantic, enough for 2 seperate meals. Unless you're a big dude or have a bottomless stomach.The only problem I've had with the food is how awful it is after... more
You had me at Spicy Peanut. This is a quick stop on the way home for me and a happy one on a rainy Vancouver night. Large bowls of noodles with plenty of fresh ingredients are served up promptly. I always get the Spicy Peanut and it's great. Everything else looks good too, but...Spicy Peanut!It's always busy. I think I discovered this place because I was walking by and it was chock full of... more
I found the conditions of the place unsanitary. the gentleman that took our order was playing with his nose. One of the chefs in the back awas constantly sneezing.I order the spicy peanut noodle and my hubby ordered the cambodian jungle curry.Big portions..YES...taste...bland and just flavourless.
I consistantly go to this place, because i have never been let down! Mind you i order the same thing every time - the chicken thai noodle box..mmmmmm!!! The only thing i would add i think would be a touch of ginger (in case your listening out there NB) - but the cilantro and the spice is a perfect combo... more
Always reliable.Noodle Box you are wonderful when I'm running errands on fourth and need a quick meal that is Oh-So-Delish. I love the "no carb" option and the ability to modify anything: load me up on the cilantro!!! Today I had the Thai Chow Mein. Yum.I give 4 stars because Noodle Box could use better ventilation. Be prepared to smell like smokey garlic for the rest of the day.
Wooohoo, yeah. This place is great. Trendy, great place for a fun date, and really delicious food. Cambodian jungle curry is great, and it has mango slices in it, the peanut noodle dish is amazing too. A medium heat is usually quite hot, i wouldnt recommend anything more. After this make a visit to true confections, for a lovely dessert to cool down your belly.
consistently tasty food, big portions, cheap price = win ! I usually come to this place for lunch since it is close by, everything in their menu is in the $8-15 range and comes in big bowls, so you always have leftovers :) Everything on the menu has variable spiceness and choice of veg/meat/fish, so its highly customizable, and they'll work with you if you have food allergies/specifications.The... more
Quite substantial portions. My mates seemed to love their food, mine wasn't as spicy as I hoped for. But then again, I am a chili freak! Worth a second try if I'm in that part of the hood again.
so good. Don't go here for authentic asian food, this is fast, delicious asian fusion at its best (at least in this city) It's a little pricey and always so busy but yumm yumm
Just try walking past this place. After smelling the black bean and teriyaki sauces sizzling away in their woks, it's hard to resist for sure! Cambodian Jungle Curry with Rice, Teriyaki Box, Tom Yum Soup, Roti with Curry dipping sauce, it's all good here. Be careful what you wish for when asking for hot and spicy. I usually like things really spicy but only order my hotness at a 4 out of 10... more
kung pow chicken. DO it.these guys are serious on heat. dont order hot unless you can take it.
We are regular customers of the Noodle Box and have not been disappointed so far. They have a fixed menu of different fusion style curries and dishes from different countries, almost all of them based on some kind of noodles (hence the name).
This is not a particular nice restaurant to sit-in and dine. It's noisy and very hot in...
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I wish they had a location in the West End!
We stumbled upon this restaurant on a recent trip to Vancouver.
We ordered Malay Style Roti and Spicy Peanut Noodle Box (with medium spices). The Malay Style Roti came with a dipping sauce that had a peanut flavor and was not really spicy (but was still quite tasty).
We ordered the Spicy Peanut Noodle Box with medium spices. It came...
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The Noodle Box Vancouver is a great place to get quick and yummy eats, Be warned if you want to add any time of meat the cost goes up $2. An average meal can cost you around $13. The noodles are yummy and a great treat. Tomorrowm I will visit again since I'm yelping about yummy noodles... only fair =)
Amazing food, every time: Orders are always correct and yummy. The cooks are pro and fun to watch. The only downside is that they tend to be a little heavy on the sauce for the Chili Plum entree, but part of that is that the Singapore noodles won't soak up extra sauce like rice would. Spicyness of any dish can be altered, and the medium spicy is as hot ad you'd get for dishes in Thailand... more
Okay, so I did go back. My 'vegetarian companion' dragged me back in. (Turns out she doesn't particularly enjoy the title 'vegetarian companion'. I suggested 'Baroness Von Shnizzllepants' instead. I took her laughter as as yes.) So, Baroness Von Shnizzleplants dragged me back into Noodle Box, and what a different experience. My too-cool-for-school, i'll-take-your-order-when-i-feel-like-it... more
I almost feel hypocritical giving Noodle Box only three stars as I have dined here on a number of occasions and don't necessarily plan to stop. I will say the fact that it is so conveniently located to my home is most of the reason.Noodle Box epitomizes the height of capitalizing on the pan-asian cool trend while making a lot of money doing it. It's hip beats and bright green walls could... more
i love this place. And yes it's in canada. I love how they prep your food and place it in chinese to go boxes. And the best part about it was we were able to take our food to go and we took it down the street to the beach where we were able to watch the firework show. So if ever your in Vancouver, give this place a try.
I really like how they put the entire place together. It's not meant to be restaurant like, and they have seats by the window as well as by the wall, and if you have a few more people, there's more seating closer to the back. Also the green coloured walls and their eco friendly utensils. It looks clean and healthy.But with that said, the food is only okay. I don't know what all the rage was... more
bleagh. Flavours for my malysia style noodles was terrible for the price. I think it's because it's in Kits and they aren't that many asian places but I guess coming from Richmond, BC -- there are way better noodles for a much more reasonable price. I can see why people think the area is cool though.
A fun, positive vibe in there, always. Love this place! The noodles and flavors are so delish, always enjoyable. Have enjoyed dining in and taking out, both great. Highly recommended!
I consider myself a bit of a noodle expert. After all it is one of my favourite food. I made the mistake of letting other people pick a place to eat with the word noodle in the name. Noodle box was a very disappointing experience for me. While the food presentation was pretty, the dish I ordered was so blah, I don't even remember what I had. I can tell the noodle itself came out of a box,... more
Its hard to place just one order, I seem to always leave with two items, and then I have leftovers for days. If your not spicy hot friendly then be careful, "Medium" is hot for lots but for some reason ive burnt my taste buds, so I have to go high on the scale and its always really hot and yummy...One thing I have noticed here is a lot of the items have similar tastes, so try to flip it around... more
Noodle Box never disappoints. For the nights without any dinner ideas, this is the place we go to year round. It's always packed around dinner time. There are tables for sit it casual dining, but we usually do take out. They put them in these cute Chinese take out boxes, which are also microwaveable. If ordering take out, always call in advance. This will allow you to walk in, pick up, and go.... more
As much as I like to want Noodle Box, I need to agree with Gabrielle P.It's just not as good as it used to be, and it's WAY too expensive.I had lunch there yesterday with a friend - we grabbed a couple of boxes of noodles, and some spring rolls and satay to split. Okay, so it was way too much food for lunch - but it was also WAY too expensive for what we got - over $40 and didn't even include... more
Kudos to Vancouver yelpers. I put this place on my must-visit list when we visited Vancouver last month. We had chilli plum noodle and Cambodian curry noodle. I can handle spicy food pretty well but "medium spicy" was hot enough for me. At first, it seemed like upgraded fast food joint but when we went there second time, I liked it even more. The portion is pretty big so my husband and I were... more
Noodle Box, in my opinion, started as a great great thing and has evolved to a yuppy overpriced fast food joint that really has no place on 4th avenue, especially since 4th avenue has kind of destroyed it.So I lived in Victoria when Noodle Box was founded, and it was pretty awesome to be able to create your own ideal stir fry or curry with the aid of friendly staff and for not too much money... more
we've been eating here forever and I've just become a yelper so I feel like I need to share my love/hate relationship with this place. Love: The food - good heat nice chewy noodlesThe spicey peanut boxsatay'sHate:The waitIInconsistencly - sometimes if really sauce, sometimes its dry - good both ways but I want to know what I'm gettingthe sell out of satays really early really it's more of a... more
I had the chicken teriyaki noodle dish (came with Udon). I ordered it mild/medium spicy and i had to take breaks because of the heat. I was sweating and my nose was running. My husband ordered the peanut dish Xtra Hot and he was sweating (he likes really hot food). I strongly recommend that unless you are used to really... more
Another West-Coast wonder... by that I mean, sort-of modern interior, open-kitchen concept (like Cactus club material, I mean). Food tasted pretty good but the price is a bit outrageous. $13 for a bowl of Cambodian curry that I could make at home for under $4...But anyway, it tasted great.The food took a little longer than I was expecting (I think it took over 15min).2 bowls of noodle and an... more
I went to the Noodle Box for lunch today, and well, it was over-hyped, in my opinion.I tried the Tofu Noodle Box Chili Plum, which was quite flavorful. However, I think the spicy-rankings are a little skewed... the server tried to warn me about the "medium" spicy-level, which actually didn't turn out to be spicy at all. If I return, I'll definitely try leveling up. The prices are on the higher... more
Like this place a lot. I've been twice, and have tried the Jungle Curry & the Black Bean & Garlic Noodle bowl. Both very good. I had them 'medium spicy', which was perfect for me. Love how at the till they have a little chart of the different levels of spice. Makes the decision easy!Some of the reviews here complain about the prices.. and honestly? I don't see the big deal. Yes, it's a $11... more
Noodle Box offers very good, substantial portions of SEA noodle take-out. This resto is also more green than most - no plastic bag unless you ask, bamboo forks, separate bins for recyclables, etc. A few missteps keep it from being extraordinary, but we'll see what happens with subsequent visits.We stopped at Noodle Box for a quick meal before the fireworks. At 9pm there weren't many "eat-in"... more
I know I'm in the minority here, but this place is no good. Is it because it's in kits or something that people are willing to pay this much for this low of food quality? It's not bad, it's just that it's not worth the price tag. It's worth $5 or $6.I had thai style chow mein. I thought it would be a good fusion of chow mein and pad thai (the ingredients definitely led that way), but the... more
Huge line fortunately moved fast. Placed my order to somewhat of an exasperated chick, she said it would be about 20 mins wait for food to come out and it was. I appreciate the honesty. Got a nice big bowl of black bean noodles, not bad. Tried the jungle curry too, it tasted nice and fresh. Both on the mild side though and i don't mean the spice, it just didn't dazzle.
Love the concept, design and atmosphere... unfortunately the food is consistently bland. They need help getting their seasoning balanced.
Well I have had the opportunity to making it down to The Noodle Box three times now and I'm glad to say that I haven't been disappointed yet with any of my orders thus far. High on my list and what I would consider to any place that serves Thai food is the Tom Yum Soup. This is a staple people and lets be honest there is some bad Tom Yum out there, but not here. If you get the chance do get... more
*You know you've written quite a few reviews when you go to update your review and realize you haven't written a review in the first place*Enter Noodle Box - my go-to place when I'm craving something that I can justify as healthy and loaded with peanut sauce: hence the five sexy stars. I may only come here to get my peanut fix but, I do love the spice categorization too. I'm a mild myself,... more
"Honey, what do you want for dinner tonight?"Has got to be one of the most annoyingly predictable questions I hear.My answer today is...Spicy Peanut Chicken. [Mild Medium]I know Yelp is all about trying new foods and all that happy stuff... But I seriously cannot bring myself to order anything but this from their menu.The one time I deviated from my conscience, I mean growling tummy, I was... more
I love their Thai style chow mien dish they have. It's all I've ever ordered from Noodle box. I wish I would have tried something else but it's so good I couldn't help but order it every time.A few things that bugged me about this place is the water they have for you is p@!s warm. You need a lot of water to cool down your tongue because every time I ordered medium as my spice level its been... more
After several months of craving Thai food (since I'm from Thailand) upon my arrival in Vancouver, a friend recommended Noodle Box. The atmosphere is very fun and laid back. People are friendly too. Definitely a place to go after work and not be stressed out about waiters/waitresses' service, being seated, etc. Since I am very loyal to my hometown food, I always order the Thai Green Curry and... more
They will always be 5 stars for me but I just have to point out that it appears Noodle Box are only stellar for their noodles only cuz last night, I ventured and had their fried rice dish called Malay Style Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) and it was not up to par and kinda lacked taste and I went for medium heat, yep, I went for it and though it had a burn, it lacked flavour. But the amount of chicken... more
I hate to rain on everyone's parade, but I don't really like this place. Mostly because most of the items on the menu are just noodles and veggies, which I could easily make at home. When I took my sis here who was visiting from out of town our food was cold and not the best, however when we told the waitress, she gave us some free onion spring cake things to make it up to us, and they were... more
The food is great and the service tends to be reasonable. Do realize, though, the stuff is spicy! Atmosphere is relaxed but nice with seating for people enjoying a meal by themselves.Oh, and I hope you are okay with a service staff that likes piercings and/or tattoos
I love this place! It was fun to watch, I liked that it wasn't too formal. The portions are so huge, two people can share one noodle or rice dish easily and be full. Share an appy of roti as well and you'll be stuffed! I took my order to go but it fared pretty well on my journey home. I shared a Spicy Peanut Chicken noodle and a Prawn Jungle Curry on rice both at medium spiciness. The Spicy... more
Pretty good, great staff. The peanut dishes all taste a little too much like JUST peanuts, but the other things are awesome. Enough for two meals unless you eat a lot.
Even though personally I'm not a huge fan of Noodle Box I think it probably deserves four stars since half the people I know are obsessed with it. A kind of new age fusion noodle bar that caters to various Asian flavours and tastes, Noodle Box does seem to have a little something for everyone. The dishes are offered from a general menu but the whole process is working with such fresh... more
mmmmmmmmmmm noodles...I love me some cards..so I love me some noodles...in turn..I love Noodle Box...I was introduced by a friend that lives in Kits....she suggested it on a shopping spree to 4th one day and she totally had me at "noodles"...right away I loved it...love the simple urban cafeteria style....the music was really great and the patrons had a great vibe...now the food...I don't like... more
Proper food. Bonus - walking distance.I usually get the Thai Style Chow Mein with pork, I wish they would cut the pork a little more thoroughly, there's always a huge mass of it. Aside from that it's great.Sometimes there is inconsistency between different chefs re: how spicy you ask for the food to be. I always ask for the same, which is right in the middle (which is noted to be hotter than... more
nuthing but good things to say about the pace....go there again and again and again.....get the picture?
Reasonably priced and tasty with good sized portions. A nice variety of curries and stirfries, plus most can be ordered veg.