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The Best Chinese Restaurants in the Area!

Looking for tasty Cantonese, Szechuan and other Chinese eats! Here are some of my favorites for Raleigh, Cary and beyond.

February 18, 2014 by Ron Wen 1 Comment

Banana Leaf in Cary Now Open for Cantonese Eats and More!

Banana Leaf in Cary - nctriangledining.com
Banana Leaf in Cary – nctriangledining.com

I’m usually the first person to complain about the dearth of authentic Chinese food in the area given I sort of grew up on that type of food.  So it was welcome news to hear about the opening of Banana Leaf in Cary by Cary Towne Center. I heard it was a mix of Cantonese and Malaysian and a friend had stopped in and thought it was decent. Thankfully he was up for a second visit so off we go for lunch!

 Modern interior at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining
Modern interior at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining
Lunch menu at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining
Lunch menu at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining

We pull into the busy parking lot on a cold and rainy afternoon. Up front there are plastic signs, the old Bombay Beijing signage has yet to be pulled down so don’t miss the place. Stepping inside, Banana Leaf has a warm and cozy feel to it. Nice, blonde hardwood floors, canary yellow walls and clean.  The space is much larger than I expected with two main rooms and a couple of counter/register areas. We get seated on a raised platform (watch your step) in a booth by the window, prime seating! I had read about the lunch specials which are a great deal at $6.35 so we start looking there.  They also were running a lobster special (ginger-scallions or Hong Kong style) for $13+ which also caught our attention.  I went with the fish filets with spicy-sour sauce and we put in a shared order for the lobster Hong Kong style (and I really had no idea what that meant)!

Spicy-sour fish at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining
Spicy-sour fish at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining

Banana Leaf was a busy already, large table of senior citizens in the main room and a smattering of lunch tables full.  Which is a great sign given they just opened up.  Our salad and egg roll comes out first, it’s a basic green salad with ranch. Simple and not that exciting but for $6.35, who cares?  Our mains follow and I’ve got a large portion of battered and fried fish in a slightly gooey sauce. Pieces of green, red pepper and onions complete the dish along with a large scoop of white rice.  It’s a lot of food and the fish is decently fried.  Not a huge fan of the sweet and sour sauce, I was expecting something a bit more subtle.  But fine for lunch.  The lobster is place in front of us in a large oval plate.  The lobster is chopped and stir-fried with scallions, garlic, pepper bits and raisins.  There’s a light savory coating on the pieces but I’m not sure exactly what.  For the price it’s not a bad deal but I’ll be honest in that I’ve never seen this dish done with raisins.  And even the peppers were a bit different but overall it was a decent meal.

Lobster Hong Kong-style at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining
Lobster Hong Kong-style at Banana Leaf, Cary- NC Triangle Dining

Service at Banana Leaf was very attentive and polite, on the way out we were thanked by several people including the owner.  So super nice and I’m appreciative of that extra attention.  When all is said and done, I think Banana Leaf is trying to do authentic Cantonese food at decent prices.  But it’s a different presentation and preparation than I’m used to, it feels like just a little bit of a twist on the traditional Cantonese cuisine that I’ve eaten so much.  Not to say it’s bad, Banana Leaf is solid but I think it’s going to take a return visit to really figure out what they’re about.  And that’s fine by me, I’d have no problem coming back to Banana Leaf for another meal.  I’m pretty sure they can keep you happy if you’re looking for a slightly more authentic Asian meal.  Thanks for the eats, Banana Leaf!

 

Banana Leaf

1026 Ryan Road

Cary, NC 27511

919.468.9958

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February 9, 2019 by Ron Wen 2 Comments

Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- The Best Choice for Asian Groceries in the Triangle!

Grand Asia Market on the Raleigh-Cary line- nctriangledining.com

If you love to cook, why not try whipping up something different? Grand Asia Market in Raleigh (on the Cary border) is a must-do for Triangle residents! This one-stop market houses a cornucopia of authentic Chinese and Asian food under one roof. From baked goods to dry goods, spices, seafood, meats and a huge assortment of groceries, you can find it all here and also save some money. While you can certainly get Asian ingredients at Harris Teeters and other smaller Asian markets, Grand Asia is probably the biggest, cheapest and most popular option in the Raleigh area. If you’re into home-cooking Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese or Indian food, you need to be here.

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Seafood section at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Located off of Buck Jones Road behind a Rugged Wearhouse and next to an NC DMV, Grand Asia Market’s parking lot easily fills up during peak periods. Shopping on the weekend from 10am to 2pm can be a testament to patience so schedule your visits accordingly. But once you step inside you’ll realize it’s worth the effort! In the front of Grand Asia you’ll find a small area of dry goods: jewelry, wooden buddhas, lanterns and a room full of inexpensive kitchen items like pots, pans, plates and utensils. Stock up on the basics and cute Asian kitsch like teapots and chopstick holders.
Produce section at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Move into the produce section next where you’ll find a wonderful assortment of vegetables including bok choy, napa cabbage, greens and other more exotic Asian veggies. The fruit assortment isn’t that large but you’ll often find good deals on asian pears and I’ve seen the very odd looking and odoriferous durians here too! There’s too many different varieties of veggies and fruits available here at Grand Asia to describe, but if you’re looking for something more unusual, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.
Meat section at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
The back of Grand Asia is dedicated to seafood and meat. The seafood section is really impressive with a slew of choices for shrimp, scallop, crab, abalone and fish, including live tanks of tilapia, lobster and much more. Fresh ingredients are really important in Chinese cooking, I’ve seen my mother whack the head off a lobster plenty of times! As awful as it may sound, there’s nothing like eating seafood that had been swimming or crawling around less than 30 minutes ago. The meat section includes a small butcher shop and you’ll find virtually every kind of cut of beef and pork you could imagine. And probably some that’s beyond your imagination! Let’s just say I’m not a huge fan of goat penis for dinner…
Seafood section at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

After getting through the seafood and meat areas, you can roam up and down the aisle ways for the dry and packaged goods. Where Grand Asia really excels is in Asian snacks, packaged noodles, sauces and spices. Even most of the dry goods are going to be unfamiliar to the average American shopper. You’re not going to find Kraft or any of the major brands here. For the snacks, there are a huge variety of favorites such as dried plum (haw) flakes, wasabi peas, pocky sticks, rice crackers and all sorts of traditional Chinese dried fruits. Asian sweets are not my fave but give ’em a try if you’re curious!

Next door you’ll find the noodles aisle which holds all manners of ramen, udon, rice noodles and more, pre-packaged and just needing some hot water! Grand Asia has Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean noodles in addition to the traditional Japanese ramen and udon. Further down you’ll find all sorts of basic dry noodles for soups and dishes if you want to make it from scratch. Honestly, you’ve never seen so many different types in one location, you’ll go out of your noodle perusing all the choices!

Frozen food area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh -nctriangledining.com
Frozen food area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh -nctriangledining.com

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The next aisle over is full of wonderful sauces and condiments ranging from traditional soy and mushroom to Sriracha, sesame and sweet chili sauce. A wonderful selection and at substantially lower prices than American supermarkets. Grand Asia also has a great offering of spices including five spice, szechuan peppercorns and curry in larger bottles. Great for Indian and Asian cooking! There are just too many choices to describe at Grand Asia but their spices and sauces span the entire Asian continent. Moving out of the dry goods, you’ll end up in their largish refrigerated and frozen section full of freezer cases. Some of my favorites include frozen shumai, gyoza, green scallion pancakes, pork buns, spring rolls, and dumplings. You’ll also find wonton wrappers, fresh noodles and delicious Chinese sausage here! While the taste and quality may be a step down from restaurants, it’s easier for a single person to take full advantage of these frozen goodies for convenience’s sake.

Check-out at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- nctriangledining.com
Check-out at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- nctriangledining.com

The check-out lanes at Grand Asia are typically jammed but the ladies working the registers are uber-fast. They even tie up your bag into a tight, secure knot and handle that unwraps oh so easily when you get home, cool! Grand Asia takes credit cards, debit cards and of course cash so you’ve got all the necessary payment options. Ok, you’ve gotten the deluxe tour of Grand Asia and perused its wonderful aisles full of interesting and different foods, now what to do? And here’s where Grand Asia really shines: their baked goods and cafe called the Joy Luck Club! Certainly you can stop here before the shopping gets started but I tend to get pretty sluggish after eating here. Take special note that the bakery and cafe ONLY accept cash so you’ll have to be prepared or get some cash from a debit purchase.

Cakes and bakery at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- nctriangledining.com
Cakes and bakery at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- nctriangledining.com

The bakery at Grand Asia is quite good but be warned that Chinese pastries, both savory and sweet, can be pretty heavy. You can get your typical roasted or steamed pork buns along with the wonderful curry beef triangles, and an unnamed pastry made with hot dogs and scallions. Grand Asia also has some great egg custard tarts, butter cream pastries along with some wonderful looking cakes. Bubble tea is also available here for your kids or those young at heart, who doesn’t like sucking up gelatinous tapioca balls through a straw?!

Bakery at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Bakery at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Steamed goods area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Steamed goods area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

At the corner you’ll find an array of steamed buns and other Move around the corner and now you’re at Grand Asia’s little but extremely busy cafe, the Joy Luck Club. The most popular deal is their meal box which includes three items off their warm buffet along with a nice helping of rice. They do some really down-home Chinese dishes that, believe it or not, my mother would make. Try out their lions-head meatball which is a large, soft pork meatball with braised cabbage. Or try the roasted hongshao rou which is tender but fatty pork braised in a sweet red sauce, fantastic on rice. They’ve typically got at least twelve or more warm dishes and trust me, it’s a lot of food for $8.95!

Joy Luck Club cafe area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Joy Luck Club cafe area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Joy Luck Club cafe area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Joy Luck Club cafe area at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

If the meal box ain’t your thing, try the roasted duck or pork, just don’t get too thrown off by the lifeless duck bodies hanging at the counter. Another authentic option is the beef noodle soup which comes in a thick ceramic bowl and is filled with braised beef, thick soft noodles and dark greens. What can I say but this cafe is about as authentic as you can find in the Triangle area, typical of what you would find in a Chinatown-type restaurant! You really can’t go wrong here and the ladies at the counter are like surrogate moms to me since they feed me so well!

Roast duck at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Roast duck at Grand Asia Market in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

So there you go, a tour of the best and biggest Asian market in the Triangle area, Grand Asia! While most Chinese people would find Grand Asia to be just a typical market, those of you who are less familiar with Asian food will have your senses bombarded with all the unique and different food options available here. Be warned that cleanliness will probably be a step down from Harris Teeter but that’s part of the whole experience. You’ll smell and see things you’ve never seen at your typical American supermarket. And if you’re the adventurous type, I’m sure you’ll enjoy shopping at Grand Asia! Just keep an open mind and curious nature as you wander through the aisles. While I love a good burger or steak at times, Grand Asia Market makes it easy to cook and enjoy all manners of Chinese and Asian food, bon appetit!

 

Grand Asia Market

1253 Buck Jones Road

Raleigh, NC 27606

919.468.2988

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Filed Under: Food, Raleigh, Restaurant & Bar Reviews Tagged With: Chinese Restaurants, Pastries

May 21, 2021 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

Jin Jin China in Raleigh – A Classic Take-out Joint for Affordable Chinese American Eats

Front of Jin Jin CFront of Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Front of Jin Jin CFront of Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

When it comes to Asian food, I sort of know my stuff. Especially when it comes to Chinese food given I’ve been eating it most of my life. Everything from authentic Cantonese to Hunan, Szechuan, Shandong and more, I’ve had most of what you can find in the US. From banquet food (weddings, parties), street food and more, Chinese-American eats are about as ubiquitous as barbeque, Italian and Mexican. And I have to tell you that finding good Chinese-American cuisine is NOT easy at all in Raleigh.

Interior of Jin Jin China in Raleigh during the COVID pandemic - nctriangledining.com
Interior of Jin Jin China in Raleigh during the COVID pandemic – nctriangledining.com
Beef and broccoli lunch at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Beef and broccoli lunch at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Boneless ribs appetizer at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Boneless ribs appetizer at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

But thankfully you have Chinese-American spots like Jin Jin China off of S. Wilmington in Raleigh! Located in what’s primarily a Hispanic-Latino plaza, Jin Jin dishes out some fantastic Chinese food at a great price. Their menu is expansive and covers favorites like beef and broccoli, roast pork egg foo yung, and moo sho chicken. While 90% of the menu is familiar, there are a handful of items that show off the breadth of their chef’s skills. And their soups are awesome from egg drop to wonton. For lunch you can get an entree with rice for under $7 and I’m guessing you’re unlikely to finish it. You really get great bang for your buck as long as you don’t expect too much. The place is shielded up for the pandemic and service is efficient but not always super friendly but that’s no big deal.

Orange beef from Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Orange beef from Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Moo-shu chicken from Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Moo-shu chicken from Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Triple Family from Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Triple Family from Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
House lo mein at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
House lo mein at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Portions are large and I enjoy their classic onion fried rice which is just way better than white rice! They also offer a homemade chili oil which is a nice touch. Given that business is mostly take-out now, fast and efficient works for me! But for sure, their food is above average using nice vegetables like zucchini, baby corn, and more in addition to the ubiquitous carrots and broccoli. I’m excited to try more off their Chinese-American menu given I now live in the neighborhood but it’s impressive so far. Enjoy and appreciate their solid Chinese-American eats for a great price because believe it or not, it’s not so easy to find in Raleigh…

March 2021 menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
March 2021 menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Lunch menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Lunch menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Lunch menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Main menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Dinner menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Dinner menu and prices at Jin Jin China in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

 

Jin Jin China

421 Chapanoke Road

Raleigh, NC 27603

919.772.8868

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Filed Under: NoRSS, Raleigh, Restaurant & Bar Reviews Tagged With: Chinese Restaurants, Takeout

April 2, 2016 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

First Take: Jade Garden, Trying Harder But…

Front of Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Front of Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

When it comes to Chinese food, I’m just a little picky. Coming from a Chinese family and with a mom who was a fantastic cook means the bar is set pretty high for my Asian and Chinese eats. But I can appreciate everything from ethnic Chinese to Chinese-American and more. But there IS a line on the low end still. I had hit up Jade Garden when I first moved to Raleigh in 2008 in hopes of finding an inexpensive, fast Chinese-American take-out joint in the hood. Located on Hillsborough Street at the first circle, Jade Garden sits in an older set of store-fronts on the east side of Hillsborough. Online reviews say the place has been refreshed so it’s time for a re-visit after 6+ years!

Inside of Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Inside of Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Due to its tight and busy location, Jade Garden has a small lot on the side for patrons, maybe 9 or so spots. I park there and hoof it around the corner and up front there’s a sign proclaiming “Under new management.” So at least the online reviews got that part right. Same beaten up signage up front in yellow and green, it feels like an 80’s throw-back. Inside Jade Garden, the place has been refreshed. New carpet (I think), redone booths and some bright Chinese decor around the space. It’s a small dining room, maybe holding 20 people or so.

Egg-drop soup at Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Egg-drop soup at Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

I get seated at a booth and look at the lunch menu.  $7 for a entree (10 or so choices) along with soup and eggroll. I go with the egg-drop soup and garlic chicken for lunch. Immediately a plate of fried won-ton noodles get brought over with sweet-sour sauce, old-school baby!  But who can resist these crunchy, greasy noodle chips? The egg-drop soup is fine, a warm serving of broth with swirls of egg and not too much salt. Next the lunch entree comes up and it’s a decent portion of tender white meat chicken mixed with broccoli, zucchini, peppers, bamboo shoots and more. A small pile of brown fried rice and a commercial (probably frozen) egg roll. It’s your typical Americanized Chinese meal and the common theme I see in this style of food is a syrupy sauce, most likely requiring fructose, that seems to be a common denominator in this category of Chinese eats. It’s not awful but certainly not what any home-cook would normally use.

Garlic chicken lunch at Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Garlic chicken lunch at Jade Garden, Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

I finish my meal (most of it, sans egg roll) and pay up. Service at Jade Garden was sweet and attentive so thank you there! But the reality is that while Jade Garden has refreshed its interior, the food hasn’t changed much from what I remember. It’s still super Americanized, typical American-Chinese food. I would still prefer to hit up Peace China over at Seaboard in lieu of dining here and dealing with the parking situation. In the end, like many restaurants on Hillsborough Street, it’s designed to please college students and their basic dining needs. And there’s nothing wrong with that, just understand what you’re getting before you make an effort to get over here.

 

Jade Garden

1207 Hillsborough Street

Raleigh, NC 27603

919.594.1813

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January 10, 2017 by Ron Wen 6 Comments

Gourmet Chinese on a Budget: David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar

Front of David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Front of David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Every now and then there are restaurant locations that never seem to pan out. Right on Hillsborough Street and Oberlin Road, the corner location has gone through multiple incarnations as Darryl’s and Red, Hot and Blue. The latest venture on this challenging corner is the new Asian eatery, David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar. Brought to you by the semi-retired David Mao, previously of the Duck and Dumpling, David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar (DD&NB) does a great job of making upscale Chinese and Asian food affordable! David dabbles in a variety of cuisines here, but makes it accessible with the prices and way he cooks. And given its location on the edge of NC State’s campus, it makes a lot of sense to make great food available for those on a budget…

Brick interior of David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Brick interior of David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining
Dining room at David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Dining room at David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Inside DD&NB is an impressive space: high ceilings, brick walls, long u-shaped bar and hardwood floors. This place used to be a barbeque joint so it still has some of that feel. Artistic prints of David plying his dumpling making skills, are scattered throughout the interior. The first dining room is great for single diners and small parties. Grab a seat at the bar for small plates or pop in on one of the high-tops for a quick meal. Step into the second room for more formal dining and there’s even one other room which may be used for parties and (rumor has it) may become an Asian market. But it doesn’t matter where you eat because the food is just darn good!

Roti at David's Dumpling and Noodle Bar
Roti at David’s Dumpling and Noodle Bar
Half-fried dumplings at David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Half-fried dumplings at David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

Start off with a rice ale or glass of vino as you peruse the menu. It’s simple but gives you plenty of great options to either go tapas/small plates or do the full meal. DD&NB runs across the continent of Asia with a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Thai dishes. Some of favorite appetizers include the roti with Malaysian chicken curry with roti, salt-pepper wings and David’s half-fried dumplings. The curry with roti is a small meal in itself, you get a bowl of curry gravy along with two twisted, flaky pancakes! Dip this greasy little treat into the curry and your mouth will be thanking you for it. The dumplings are pretty traditional, pan-fried with some water to steam the tops, you’ll find a bundle of pork and scallions in each dumpling. And the wings are a plump quintet of well-spiced, fried chicken, yum! What’s amazing is that all of these appetizers are under $6, a wonderful bargain.

Singapore rice noodles at David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Singapore rice noodles at David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining
Filet chinois at David's Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh - NC Triangle Dining
Filet chinois at David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar in Raleigh – NC Triangle Dining

The mains at DD&NB are also reasonably priced with most in the $8 to $16 range but I enjoy that flexibility! Order a couple of extra dishes and eat family-style which is the way it should be with Asian food. The Singapore rice-stick noodles is a flavorful plate of lightly curried pasta stir fried with shrimp, a great taste combo. The filet chinois is also excellent, tender beef on a bed of succulent greens. And the braised beef with noodles is a traditional Chinese dish that’s perfect for cold weather slurping! For all the quick-stir dishes (moo-shoo, kung-pao, cashew) you can order it up with your choice of protein: chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. And there’s a good selection of tofu and veggie-based dishes for the non-meat eaters! And for dessert? Well, I rarely ever make it to dessert at Chinese restaurants but DD&NB has a flan, poached pear with ginger ice cream and flourless chocolate cake all under $4…

I’ve only eaten at DD&NB five or six times so I need a bit more time to explore the menu but everything I’ve tried has been quite good. Service has also been better than average so for the prices you pay, you’ve got yourself a winner. Not everyone has been as impressed as I am but you really have to consider the price range. Sit at the bar for a quick late night bite or hang out in the dining room with a dinner party, the space works well in so many ways! And there’s a good chance that you may even meet owner as he wanders around the dining room greeting diners. Just check the prints on the wall if you want to know what he looks like, bon appetit!

 

David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar

1900 Hillsborough Street

Raleigh, NC 27607

919.239.4536

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