Since then they've expanded incredibly, with four franchised locations throughout the City and a 'Downtown 2' location in the works. Due to a last minute call into work on Sunday, Charles and I found ourselves at the Jasper Ave location for some quick eats.
Generally, I pass straight by a packed Oodle Noodle during weekday lunch hours and head the half block over to Drift for a sandwich (sadly they're now closed for the winter... there's catering, though!). On Sunday though, the place was quiet and our orders came up quickly - two lemongrass boxes, one with tofu for me, and one with beef for Charles.
As in the past, the noodles seemed slightly oily, but in general I found some improvement at this location compared to my last few encounters at their Whyte Ave local. The 'seasonal' vegetables - broccoli, carrot and cabbage - were still crunchy, and although I would have appreciated some more flavour via the sauce, Sriracha livened things up a bit. Charles consumed his noodles in no time, so I'll assume he concurs with most of my thoughts...
Although I can't necessarily see myself waiting in line for one of their boxes at lunch, evening and weekend visits are certainly in the cards. And actually, Rachel and I found ourselves there again on Thursday evening for a quick and in the end, satisfying, pre-chocolate tasting bite. The guy at the wok was even dancing.
Oodle Noodle - Downtown
10842 Jasper Avenue
780.756.6637
Hours: Su - Th 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-11pm
2 comments:
Marianne, I always walk past the Jasper Ave location on my way to visit my parents but I haven't been tempted to go in yet. I think we'll have to go one of these Sundays. The first time I went to Oodle Noodle was a long time ago but I remember it was minus 25 outside and all you could see looking in through the steamed-up windows were the rainbow Christmas lights. :)
Claire, we should definitely do that. Oodle Noodle definitely takes on a certain charm when it's freezing out... lights, fire, loud music. It makes it all a little bit better.
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