Noodles not only symbolize long life, but they’re also actually very tasty too! What’s great about noodles is that there’s a variety of dishes you can choose from — a simple garlicky one or a Szechuan-style one that will numb your entire mouth. And as much as these noodle dishes are mesmerizing to look at, eating them is what makes it much more enjoyable. Here, we list down places where you can get noodles that are worth checking out in Manila:

Carlito’s Catering

Make sure you have an appetite because Carlito’s Catering’s Crabs with Sotanghon (P2,800) has 2 Jumbo Crabs that need to be devoured. The star of the dish is the braised alimango that’s cooked to order and laid on top of sotanghon noodles drenched in soy and crab flavors. Their goal is to serve elevated comfort food and they always deliver!

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Chow Time

MadEats’ latest addition to its growing food concept, Chow Time serves Chinese comfort food that’s can easily be a part of your weekly noms. Their Garlic Sesame Noodles isn’t one to miss (P129/solo; P300/tray good for 3-4pax) which may look simple but is bursting with so much flavor. It is a stir-fried egg noodles dish tossed in a garlicky sesame sauce. It’s so flavorful that you won’t be able to let go of your chopsticks!

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Mazendo

If you’re missing Taiwan just as much as I am, Mazendo is your next best bet. Originally from Taiwan, this restaurant specializes in a variety of Taiwanese noodles, dumplings, and rice, and is best known for its piping hot Red Roast Beef Noodle (P350). While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out Pan-fried Dumplings and Sesame Dumplings!

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Pilya’s Kitchen

Are hand-pulled noodles your thing? Then you’re just in luck as Pilya’s Kitchen specializes in hand-pulled biang biang noodles. These noodles are thicker, longer, and wider which means they can hold more sauce! Order the Tingly Cumin Beef (P450), Spicy Pork Dan Dan Noodles (P440), or the newest addition to the menu, Mapo Biang (P420). Get the Spicy Smashed Cucumbers on the side to cleanse your palate!

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Ramen Keisuke

A popular ramen chain in Asia with outlets in Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong, Ramen Keisuke finally opened a store in the Philippines. Unlike the usual pork-based ramen we’re used to, they specialize in chicken ramen with a lighter but flavorful broth nonetheless. Every bowl features chicken quarters on top that are marinated, boiled, and grilled for a golden brown exterior.

They are located at the G/F Tower 1 Corporate Plaza, Bonifacio Global City.