Not only that you get to pick thin, thick or vermicelli noodles to go with certain noodle soups, the spicy level would be another option you have upon ordering. Portions are generous.
Stewed Beef Noodle Soup (5.75), aka NRM. The soup tasted light compares to other NRM offerings in town, the flavor was there and enough to be enjoyed with some good slurping action. There could be more vegetables.
The Beef Noodle Soup’s (clear broth) (5.75) aroma and color is reminiscent of Pho, without the hefty thirsty agent MSG. The soup was clean and paired well with the thin noodles. There were about five to six chucks of tender beef in the soup.
Dan Dan Mein (5.5) was cooked just right with the typical sesame sauce with a little kick. It's simple tasting yet fulfilling. Pan Fried Dumplings (5.5) were big, elongated, rustic and heavy on the onion yet enjoyable. Both the dumplings and Green Onion Pan Cake (1.75) skins could have been crispier, but it was acceptable for a takeout.
Kung Pao Shredded Chicken (7.5), a pricer dish in the special delicacy category, turned out to be nothing out of the ordinary. Steamed White Rice (1.5) should have been included.
King’s rice dishes, priced mostly at 5.75 each, consist of one main protein and three small sides like the minced pork, pickled veggies and the braised tofu/egg that goes very well with steam white rice. The duck in Salted Duck Rice was juicy, tasty but not too salty. The pork belly chunks in Pork Meat Rice were braised in an authentic sauce with a good nostalgic mix of sweet and savory. The pork chops in Aromatic Pork Chop Rice were deep fried then dipped in the aromatic sauce that gives it good texture and flavor.
Whether or not New Noodle King serves the best noodles in town, its generous portion and true to the origin approach should have no problem keep people coming back for more.
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New Noodle King
1265 E Valley Blvd Alhambra, CA 91804 | (626) 281-4836
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