Boom noodle (Capitol Hill)
April 15, 2009 at 3:38 am , by sara
The inside of boom noodle is like some futuristic cafeteria–sleek tables with patterned wood grain, light bulbs hung from the ceiling in a perfect straight line, the racks of alcohol above the bar seemingly suspended in mid-air.
It’s not a look I would have chosen, but it’s light and airy and the chairs are surprisingly comfortable. It was a rainy day when we went, exhausted from a garden club shopping trip. We slid into our seats and dropped our bags on the floor. It was nice just to sit down.
The menu is interesting and fresh, with small plates and salads in addition to the 10 or so noodle dishes. We were tempted by the yuzu and shiso dressed cocktails, but instead ordered sake and an array of food and sat back to watch the rain come down.
We loved the flash grilled salmon tataki, dressed with ponzu and served over daikon and carrots. The flavors were fresh and bright, with a contrast of textures between the seared and raw salmon and the snap of the daikon.
The mizuna salad was also a standout, a mix of peppery mizuna (like arugula), roasted kabocha, red pepper and chicken breast, all dressed with a black sesame vinaigrette. Light, peppery, sweet, salty—all the elements of perfect balance. And the roasted kabocha was out of this world, a slight crust with a creamy sweet interior.
Tokyo noodles were impressive for the noodles themselves, which had that perfect bite, maybe even handmade? The broth was a bit too salty for my taste, but my hungover companion couldn’t get enough. And the pork was dry.
Toban beef was well cooked, simply seared and served with meaty shitakes and sautéed onions.
We had expected the dishes to be small, but they were almost family-style—good value for the price (8-10$ each plate). So much more to try. Not sure I’d want to have dinner there, that cafeteria feeling can seem cold when the sun goes down. But rumor is they bring out the pingpong tables on Friday nights.
In a salute to tax time they’re having a special deal this Wednesday (4/15)—15% off your check and $2.50 sapporos. Not a bad place to drown your sorrows.
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Boom Noodle
(206) 701-9130
1121 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
www.boomnoodle.com
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