Foods from Le Mien Craft Noodle
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2018 Oct 20
Braised Beef Tendon in Brown Sauce with Noodle ($10.99) was great like all the noodle dishes here. The price is a dollar more than before but it is no longer just a weekend thing.
The tender-gristly texture and fattiness of the meat in this dish will not be to everyone's taste. I enjoyed it but still prefer the traditional beef soup (with the Joye noodle!).
The tender-gristly texture and fattiness of the meat in this dish will not be to everyone's taste. I enjoyed it but still prefer the traditional beef soup (with the Joye noodle!).
2018 Apr 27
Visited this brand new place for lunch on opening day, April 26, as it is just a stone's throw from my place of work.
This is a great addition to the ByWard Market! One of the front windows is dedicated to the noodle chef and passers-by will be pulled in (pun intended) by the entertaining display.
Service was friendly and enthusiastic. The menu choices are quite small, which seems like a good way to get started. The tables were surprisingly full given that it was the first day in business and overall things went very smoothly. I'm looking forward to visiting again.
This is a great addition to the ByWard Market! One of the front windows is dedicated to the noodle chef and passers-by will be pulled in (pun intended) by the entertaining display.
Service was friendly and enthusiastic. The menu choices are quite small, which seems like a good way to get started. The tables were surprisingly full given that it was the first day in business and overall things went very smoothly. I'm looking forward to visiting again.
2018 Jun 24
Tried something new this time: the Hand Pulled Noodles in Bean Sauce ($12). I believe this is Zhajiangmian, a signature dish of Beijing and the ancient ancestor of Korea's jjajangmyeon.
This is a bowl of delicate flat noodles with a flavourful bean sauce and lots of fresh veggies to mix in. It didn't have much in the way of spice but there is (relatively mild) chili oil at each table that is easy enough to add. I was thrilled when the server brought out a small bowl of broth for me to enjoy alongside this bowl.
Le Mien's noodles are already quite a bit softer than the chewy ones at La Noodle and these were even softer than usual. Even so, I enjoyed this meal and would totally have it again.
This is a bowl of delicate flat noodles with a flavourful bean sauce and lots of fresh veggies to mix in. It didn't have much in the way of spice but there is (relatively mild) chili oil at each table that is easy enough to add. I was thrilled when the server brought out a small bowl of broth for me to enjoy alongside this bowl.
Le Mien's noodles are already quite a bit softer than the chewy ones at La Noodle and these were even softer than usual. Even so, I enjoyed this meal and would totally have it again.
2018 May 13
Visited again and had the same dish as before. This time our server asked if I wanted it mild or spicy so of course I chose spicy. It was spicy in a nice flavourful way without being too intense. The Medium ($13.99) is really pretty huge and I made a mental note to try the Small ($10.99) next time.
I still put the chewiness of noodle a notch below that of La Noodle, but the atmosphere and location (and arguably the broths) are superior here.
I still put the chewiness of noodle a notch below that of La Noodle, but the atmosphere and location (and arguably the broths) are superior here.
2018 Apr 27
I went for the Traditional Hand-pulled Noodle with Beef (Medium, $13.99). I chose the smaller flat noodle "Joye." When we ordered, they warned us that it was spicy but when they brought the food there was no spice at all — our server told us to add chili oil to our own taste.
The broth was mild and clear with a light beef flavour. Lean and tender slices of beef were lovely with the cilantro garnish. Generous slices of daikon added some vegetal crunch to the dish. The noodles themselves were wonderful, chewy and satisfying.
Compared to La Noodle (their obvious competition) the restaurant is nicer but the food isn't quite as great. Worthy of note: it was the first day open and they made me add the chili oil so my food likely ended up underseasoned.
The broth was mild and clear with a light beef flavour. Lean and tender slices of beef were lovely with the cilantro garnish. Generous slices of daikon added some vegetal crunch to the dish. The noodles themselves were wonderful, chewy and satisfying.
Compared to La Noodle (their obvious competition) the restaurant is nicer but the food isn't quite as great. Worthy of note: it was the first day open and they made me add the chili oil so my food likely ended up underseasoned.
warby
Their beef noodle soup is one of my favourite things in Ottawa. Here's a picture to keep us all going until they reopen. :-)