In this city, everyone has a feed full of noods on their phone. For fans of fresh, hand-pulled goodness, how could you not? Las Vegas has no shortage of Asian noodle spots, but if your cravings take you to Chinatown, you’ll find an authentic bowl at Noodlehead.
Emerging on the scene in late 2021, Noodlehead sports a bounty of comforting dishes: hot and cold tapas for the table, chow mein and fried rice, and hearty, heaping bowls of dry and soup noodles. Stick to the buddy system at this unpretentious gem, where food is best enjoyed family-style—though it might be hard to share the addictive popcorn chicken ($9) and spicy pork wontons ($8).
The noodles are where things can get heated. Spice levels range from one to three peppers, and they’re nothing to play with. The Yibon burning noodles ($12) have the kind of kick that’ll break you out into a sweat, but they offer such a fragrant aroma with their pickled veggies and light sprinkle of peanuts, it’s worth every lip tingle. By comparison, the Malaysian curry chicken noodles ($13) crank down the spice with coconut milk, allowing generous portions of chicken, broccoli and thickly cut potatoes to soak up that heat and balance the dish out.
Another standout: the dan dan noodles ($12), saturated in a thick chili oil sauce and topped with ground pork and fresh green onions. These chewy snarls with a hit of sweet umami are great for year-round dining—never let another noodle lover tell you a hot bowl should be seasonal. Comfort food is comfort food, and Noodlehead hits the spot.
NOODLEHEAD 3419 S. Jones Blvd., 702-855-0708, noodleheadvegas.com. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
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