Boom Noodle

i know i know... this is one of those funny places on capital hill that gets made fun of but i LOVE it. they have a diverse enough menu to make almost anyone happy but not so many options that it's impossible to know what to order. the staff is always super helpful and this new rebirth of the old boom was the right decision in my opinion. it's classic asian fusion in a lovely space with great open air dining in the summer. one of my favorite places on the hill and i for one am so happy for it to be back and to be supporting it! i was in on day 2 of the reopening and they were so gracious to have enthusiastic clientele. the menu is mostly the same but they brought in some of their street food experiments and they are a win for sure! smaller portions than the normal dishes here so maybe order them to share or as an appetizer but very great flavor combos. keep being creative! welcome back boom!

Their spicy beef udon soup is delicious when you're sick and craving something of sustenance. The atmosphere is pleasant, kind of high energy because it's in a busy part of the neighborhood, but that isn't a bad thing. I've only had one of their cocktails and it was surprisingly not to my taste -- too much cinnamon. They're good for food, though!