We ordered the spicy noodle with minced pork and the non-spicy noodle with beef slices. The spicy noodle remained one of the best in Melbourne; very spicy, very oily, very flavourful with generous pork mince. The non-spicy noodle was a nice alternative if you were not into spicy food; the beef slices were tender and the soup was still packed full of flavor. Service was typical of those cheap Chinese eateries (which was pretty much non-existent) but the noodles were definitely worth it!
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One of my favourite noodle places in the city! The noodles here are super delicious, with generous portions and affordable prices.
My go-to choice here is the Dry Noodle with Pork & Peas. The sauce is so flavourful, and I really love the chickpeas which give a nice texture. The Chongqing Spicy Noodle with Beef is also another good option if you like spicy food! The broth is really delicious, and the beef is very tender. I also loved the Spicy and Sour Potato Noodle - the potato noodles have a very unique and slippery texture.
They also have a really nice selection of sweet dishes too. I loved the Chilled Jelly with Fruits and Peanuts - it was so light and refreshing, and the perfect way to finish off a spicy meal. There was plenty of different dried fruits and peanuts, and I really liked the sour plum. The Fried Glutinous Rice Cakes were really yummy too. They were crispy on the outside, sticky and chewy on the inside, and served with a nice and sweet brown sugar syrup.
Definitely recommend checking out Noodle Express if you’re in the city!
Thank you so much for having us.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
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I have always been a huge fan of dainty’s Sichuan offerings at South Yarra, especially during winter. With a @groupon_au voucher, we decided to have a quick meal at their branch. The soy bean deserves a mention because it wasn’t too sickeningly sweet and a great antidote to their spicy dishes. Highly recommended!
The fried chicken noodle soup ($10, originally $15) was massive. Couldn’t honestly finish it, which speaks volumes for a noodle lover like me. There was a bit of everything to keep the meal exciting - eggs, mushroom, vege slices and a large plate of fried chicken (!!!) The mushroom based soup was very heartening, but we found ourselves missing dainty’s signature spice dishes. I was especially hoping for more spice to accompany the fried chicken. Thankfully, you can add chilli oil to the meal!
We also found the spoon quite unwieldy. Apart from these minor gripes, the price was quite worth it at $10 for a bowl of noodle soup and soy bean drink! Would be back thanks to price and location!
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