The Whole Kit and KaNoodle

Nestled in a small retail strip on Park Blvd in Plano is a quaint little Asian restaurant trying to appeal to every ethnicity that falls under the “Asian” demographic, including Korapanese.  It’s a weird joint because it’s decorated nicely and very well kept but there are minor surprises that catch you off guard.  For example, they serve you your food on nice plates but you have to get yourself silverware and crappy paper napkins.  They have a huge menu featuring Thai, Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes and even have a happy hour where you can score some half price crab rangoons, potstickers or just say Phuket and get the mee krob.  They do not serve alcohol at this happy hour but they do have Sriracha sauce which is the equivalent of three Ichibans.

Savory dipping sauce for added bonus!

Tastes like chicken

Squiggle plates don't cost extra

I’ve been a gringo when it comes to ordering thus far at Noodles.  I’ve stayed with the safe bets of pad thai, pad see eaw, cashew chicken and curry.  I have to admit for the price the quality is badass.  Ricky say’s El Paso is badass too but that’s beside the point.  They are fast too.  The average meal lasts about 20 minutes.  Unfortunately, the dining room is a no tard out zone.  If you want to go celebrate a co-worker moving to Alaska or a recent Cupcake Throwdown win, this is not the place for you.  If you want to quietly reflect on Patrick Swayze’s passing (I can’t watch Ghost ever again – too soon), this is the place for you.

They don't exactly have Monday night football watch parties here

Do yourself a favor and end your meal with the mango and sticky rice.  You really don’t need it because you will be full from the appetizer and rice dish but come on, we’re Americans.  We eat in excess and we don’t know when to quit.  U-S-A!  U-S-A!  U-S-A!

Like meditating on a rice pattie