So Noodles

The cuisine at So Noodles centers on the art of handmade noodles and dumplings, prepared fresh each day using traditional techniques. The kitchen's commitment to making everything from scratch elevates even the simplest dishes, ensuring textures and flavors that pre-made products simply cannot match.

The signature DanDan noodles exemplify the restaurant's approach: authentic Chinese preparation methods combined with a sensitivity to French dining preferences. The dish features hand-pulled noodles swimming in a carefully balanced broth that delivers complexity without overwhelming heat. The kitchen has adjusted the spice levels and reduced the oil content typically found in traditional preparations, making the cuisine more accessible while preserving its essential character.

Beyond the signature dish, the menu showcases the versatility of Chinese noodle cookery. The spicy beef noodle soup offers robust, warming flavors ideal for cooler weather, while the lukewarm noodles with shrimp provide a lighter, more refreshing option. The pork dumplings demonstrate the kitchen's skill with filled pastas, their delicate wrappers encasing well-seasoned fillings.

Vegetarian diners will find genuine options rather than afterthoughts, with dishes designed to showcase vegetables and plant-based ingredients rather than simply omitting meat. The menu evolves regularly, introducing seasonal ingredients and new preparations while maintaining the core specialties that define the restaurant's identity.

The kitchen prepares dishes both in sauce and in soup, offering different textural experiences and flavor profiles. Desserts provide a sweet conclusion to the meal, rounding out the menu with options that complement the savory courses. Each dish reflects the kitchen's understanding that healthy Chinese cuisine—less heavy, less oily—can be just as satisfying and flavorful as richer preparations.