Hao Noodle and Tea

The full name, Hao Noodle and Tea by Madam Zhu’s Kitchen, was directly imported from China—as was the regional menu offering dishes not often seen on American tables. The artsy, young and vibrant ambience draws in as many people as its authentic cooking.
Be forewarned that the food may not all fit on your tiny table, but the accommodating kitchen is sure to plan your meal accordingly, with well-timed courses arriving and disappearing in synchronicity. Spicy pickled cabbage is intriguing and intense—keep that napkin close since your nose will be running. A rich, savory broth bobbing with hand-pulled noodles, lamb and carrots, is ever-so-sweetly satisfying, but have your chopsticks at the ready for the eight-spice crispy tofu.