Was invited by a friend there for lunch. We arranged to eat at 2:15, so avoided the lunch rush and were able to be seated immediately. Noodlemi is a small space, so it's probably best to avoid peak dining hours. Very nice, welcoming atmosphere w relaxing music in the background.Service was fast and I was handed a menu as soon as I walked in. There were lot's of choices on the menu, so my friends and I ordered a selection of dishes to try: crispy chicken rolls, turmeric fish bun, crab and tomato noodles and papaya salad w pork. 
All the dishes were consistently good, but the two dishes that really stood out were the turmeric fish bun and the crab and tomato noodles. The fish was fried perfectly, w a layer of tuemeric surrounding the flesh. The heat and flavour of the fish complemented the cold noodles and shredded vegetables. The crab and tomato noodles (bun rieu) are one of my favourite Vietnamese dishes, and Noodlemi is the only other place I've found in HK that serves them, excepting Nha Trang. In comparision with Nha Trang, the broth was a lot fresher and did not leave behind a strong aftertaste. All the dishes at Noodlemi are made without MSG and the freshness of the broth really comes through. Portion sizes are generous and despite that, my friend and I still managed to polish everything off and still managed to make some room for dessert. We had a pannacotta, which is made freshly everyday. I am not a big fan of desserts without chocolate, but the pannacotta was delicious. It's served in a cute little jar and topped with a tangy berry sauce and dotted with rasperries, strawberries and blueberries. Conclusion: Noodlemi is a restaurant I definitely plan to return to, and it is easy to see why it is so popular. …Read More
All the dishes were consistently good, but the two dishes that really stood out were the turmeric fish bun and the crab and tomato noodles. The fish was fried perfectly, w a layer of tuemeric surrounding the flesh. The heat and flavour of the fish complemented the cold noodles and shredded vegetables. The crab and tomato noodles (bun rieu) are one of my favourite Vietnamese dishes, and Noodlemi is the only other place I've found in HK that serves them, excepting Nha Trang. In comparision with Nha Trang, the broth was a lot fresher and did not leave behind a strong aftertaste. All the dishes at Noodlemi are made without MSG and the freshness of the broth really comes through. Portion sizes are generous and despite that, my friend and I still managed to polish everything off and still managed to make some room for dessert. We had a pannacotta, which is made freshly everyday. I am not a big fan of desserts without chocolate, but the pannacotta was delicious. It's served in a cute little jar and topped with a tangy berry sauce and dotted with rasperries, strawberries and blueberries. Conclusion: Noodlemi is a restaurant I definitely plan to return to, and it is easy to see why it is so popular. …Read More
