Noodle Bar
1944 Fremont Blvd., Seaside
(831) 392-0210
215 Reservation Road, Marina
(831) 384-6225, noodlebar831.com
Picture this: bar seating or take-out only, a limited but appealing menu, straight-forward service, and a clientel that’s nearly locals only. No, Monterey County doesn’t have an authentic saloon. But that is how the best Vietnamese restaurant got its start in Seaside. The original hole-in-the-wall restaurant served arguably the best pho in town, alongside fresh spring rolls and dry noodle bowls. They’ve since expanded to Marina for a sit-down dining room option and an expanded menu. No frills and no fuss. Now pass the nuóc chám.
