03/27/2024
The Flying Noodle I quickly sat in the bar area as there were a few spots available. Most of the tables were seated or reserved, though there’s limited seating anyway. This makes for a more intimate setting. It can be loud at times with the narrow dining area and partially open kitchen.
I started with a Peroni draft beer ($6) which to me is like an Italian Sapporo. A fairly light and refreshing beer.
Directly from the menu, the Italian Chop Salad ($8) consists of Brick Cheese, Pepperoncini, Sweety Drop Peppers, Pickled Red Pepper, Croutons, Parmesan, and Italian Vinegar.
Review: The lettuce was chopped to the perfect size and crisp. All of the ingredients worked well together as the cheese was light and buttery, the pepper drops are slightly sweet with a interesting pop when bitten, the tang of the pepperoncini rings, and the crunch of the croutons, which were served in the form of crumbs, so the texture and flavor was throughout. There was no evidence of pickled red peppers as noted on the menu. I wished it was plated on something larger as some of the salad would fall off the plate.
Short Rib Pasta ($21) Lumache Pasta, Braised Beef, Giardiniera, Pecorino, Fresh Herbs, and Crispy Onions.
Review: The beef was fork tender and contained only a small amount of fat. Flavorful and I had wished there was more of it. The fresh house made pasta had a wonderful texture and shape. The fresh herbs had a light, clean, floral element. It was topped with a pickled Giardiniera which had a great crunch from the carrot, paired with the crispy onions on top of that. There were many levels of flavor to this dish, quite filling, and most likely high in sodium. This is something I would order again, even though the menu appears to have a few other tempting dishes.
Overall a great meal that I would recommend, but you may want to make reservations if you’re a party of two or more. I’ll definitely be back to see what else The Flying Noodle has to offer.
