I wasn't sure what to expect from this replacement I rather resent. Nouilles of 3rds made one of the South Bay's best noodle soups, and I felt the loss quite deeply.
As expected, PCH Noodles doesn't come close, and I knew right away when I saw the Roti Curry glistening wet with oil. The curry is a curry, and the roti is super crispy and fresh out of the fryer but they serve it immediately, without giving the excess oil a chance to drip. It's almost sippable once it quickly condenses on the bread .
The Boat Noodles are a viscous murk, one in which sweetness substitutes for savor, and the broth simply lacks all balance and depth. I asked for wide noodles and got regular ones instead - they "forgot" despite us being one of two seated tables in the entire restaurant. To be fair, they immediately offered to remedy what was merely an honest mistake, but I declined, not wanting to waste food. New noodles may have made a difference, though, as the regular ones were almost gelatinous, sticking together and forming a rather unsettling texture for the soup. Just Ubon Thai if you want a good boat noodle soup.
My friend's Drunken Noodle is so bland she has fully inverted the bottle soy sauce upon it, and even I, who cries over a jalapeno, can't taste the extra spice she asked for.
The only acceptable item is the Duck Noodle Soup. The clear broth has some savoriness, and the duck has some smoke which adds a little extra. If I get dragged here again, I will probably get this.
The day's special of Tom Yum Fried Rice is my favorite, definitely the best thing they make. Dueling sweet and sour adds extra lift and life.
They were never going to replace Nouilles of 3rds in my head or heart but I had hoped they could come a little closer than this. Too many mediocre noodles - better to minimize the menu and focus on what they can do well.
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