The trendy noodle bowl at modern American restaurants
I got what I thought was a very astute observation from Trip Klaus recently. He has three examples of what he calls the Momofuku-ing of inventive restaurants.
He knows the secret: If you have three of them, it must be a trend.
And I bet there are more than three. In other words, I think it's a legitimate trend.
By the way, be sure to stop by Sam's Kid in Fells Point and order one of its noodle bowls before my review appears Sunday.
Here's Trip Klaus: ...
With today's temps I was thinking about what I find to be a new trend among "Modern American" restaurants. Call it the Momofuku-ing of inventive restaurants: noodle bowls.
Brewer's Art has a shrimp-based noodle bowl, Jack's Bistro a pork-based and Wine Market a lobster bowl. It seems that many "forward thinking" chefs are obsessed with mixing in these bowls with their otherwise incongruous menus. I expect even more like Salt Tavern will follow.
Just a thought.
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Comments
How many noodles make up an oodle?
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | December 24, 2009 6:36 AM
A noodle is just an oodle without clothes.
Posted by: Lissa | December 24, 2009 6:41 AM
The oodle question is on the same level as how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop...just ask Mr. Owl!
Posted by: Tim | December 24, 2009 10:42 AM
I'm sure that I never licked my way to the center of a Tootsie Pop. Ka-runch.
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | December 24, 2009 1:28 PM
Sam's Kid has 4 or 5 wonderful noodle bowls.( So does Rah in Harbor East). Do not, however, make the mistake that it is any kind of soup. The broth at Sam's is so rich you only need 1/2 inch in the bottom to be more than enough.
Despite the terrible music, too small tables, uncomfortable chairs and silly purple couches....the food is unique and great. We're happy to have them in Fell's Point.
Posted by: mcmbk | December 24, 2009 8:28 PM
We didn't get noodle bowls, but enjoyed a nice meal at Sam's Kid last night after church. I had a delicious Mai Tai--haven't had one since Ming's closed and Clint and our friend Mike had hard cider. We went for the small plates, tempura combination, calamari, and the skewer combination. Everything was fresh and the sauces were nicely paired with each item. Very friendly staff and a comfortable room. When we arrived, there were no other customers except at the bar; more outside lighting drawing attention to the restaurant might be a good move. We enjoyed it though, and will go back soon to try those noodle bowls. Additional good news--they deliver!
Posted by: Mary Roby | December 25, 2009 6:01 PM
Anything resembling pho is aok with me. Hot noodly soup + cold weather = epic. A hot clear soup broth is magnificent in the morning in winter. A warm belly makes for a quiet mind.
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Posted by: Owl Meat Gnome | December 25, 2009 7:57 PM
I would put out there that Leo at Mekong Delta had as much to do with Chef Dave's decision to make a noodle bowl as did David Chang, if not more so. Now, if beef tendon salad make an appearance...that's Momofukization!
FWIW, our bowl is more laksa than pho.
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