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Atlas ObscuraSep 1, 2026

Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers

Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…

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  • Mie Lethek GarudaRestaurantFactory making mie lethek noodles with cow-powered mortar
  • Elsewhere
  • Hrimnir RamenRestaurantOslo, NorwayEatery with Norwegian spin on Japanese ramen
  • Ms. Minh'sRestaurantHanoi, VietnamHome chef serving traditional northern-style phở
  • Inari Soba ManseiRestaurantTokyo, JapanSoba shop dating back to the early 1600s
  • Pekin Noodle ParlorRestaurantButte, United StatesOldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the U.S.
  • Pure Love Diner BarRestaurantTaipei, Taiwan80s-themed diner with karaoke, homage to Taipei karaoke bars
  • Festa des VermarFestivalBinissalem, SpainAnnual festival with wine, noodles, and slow-cooked meats
  • Bamonte'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesBrooklyn's oldest Italian restaurant, once a mafia meeting spot
  • Khanom Jeen Pa MaiRestaurantPhuket Town, ThailandUnassuming eatery serving customizable khanom jeen noodles
  • Hawker ChanRestaurantSingaporeMichelin-star noodle shop famous for Cantonese-style chicken
  • Lin Heung Tea HouseRestaurantHong KongHong Kong's oldest dim sum spot with trolleys
  • Matsuka Seimen Noodle FactoryRestaurantKurashiki, JapanNoodle factory serving freshly-cooked udon and curry ramen
  • Bún Riêu GánhCaféHo Chi Minh City, VietnamSidewalk vendor serving crab paste noodle soup
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