Sides · Egg Noodle · Carb Base
Unsauced cooked Chinese egg noodles, served on the side. The carb alternative to white rice — $3.95 and ideal for bulking a soup, dragging through leftover wok sauce, or just giving kids a familiar starch to eat.
The plain noodle side exists for situations where rice is not the right answer. There are three main ones: adding to soup to create a noodle soup, using as a base for wok sauce when you want the texture of noodles rather than rice, and providing a neutral starch for diners — particularly children — who want something familiar and uncomplicated.
The noodles are Chinese egg noodles — medium thickness, made with wheat and egg, cooked and served without any seasoning. They arrive with no sauce, no oil, no garnish. This is intentional: the noodle is a blank canvas that absorbs whatever it is added to. Dropped into wonton soup broth, they take on the flavor of the broth completely within a minute. Placed next to a wok entree and used to mop up the sauce, they work exactly like rice but with a different texture and slightly higher calorie density.
At $3.95 this is 95 cents more than white rice. The extra cost reflects the wheat and egg content versus plain rice. For those who prefer noodle texture over rice, the premium is entirely reasonable. For those who want to add a noodle element to a soup order, $3.95 is an excellent way to turn a lighter bowl into a full noodle soup meal.
Per portion. Estimates based on standard recipe; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Allergens: Wheat, Egg. Not vegan or GF. No soy, shellfish, dairy, or tree nuts.
The best use of the plain noodle side. Chicken Wonton Soup ($10) + Plain Noodle ($3.95) = a full wonton noodle soup for $13.95. The noodles go directly into the broth and absorb the flavor within minutes, transforming a lighter bowl into a complete noodle soup meal.
Serve alongside a wok entree in place of white rice. The noodle texture picks up sauce differently than rice — it coats more evenly and holds sauce in the noodle strands rather than absorbing it into individual grains. A preference question rather than a quality one.
Plain cooked noodles with no sauce, no spice, and no unfamiliar flavors. For children at the table who won't eat dumpling fillings or wok sauces, plain noodle provides a filling, familiar starch that keeps the meal comfortable for young diners.
At the end of a meal with multiple wok dishes, there is often excellent sauce left on the plates. A side of plain noodle added late turns that leftover sauce into an additional course. Order it mid-meal and use it to finish everything on the table.
| Side | Price | Calories | Allergens | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice | $3.00 | 220 | None | Wok dishes, GF, vegan |
| Plain Noodle (this) | $3.95 | 320 | Wheat, Egg | Soups, kids, noodle preference |
