Orlando has a growing noodle scene with restaurants of different cultural offerings popping up everywhere. Get to know a few of our city’s more tasteful noods.

Domu East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr. Suite 100, (407) 960-1228 Popular ramen joint lives up to the hype offering near-perfect bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, miso and curry ramen. There’s an uni pasta for those who want to forgo broth for the richness of sea urchin, but don’t overlook other soupless options like the crackling good Korean fried chicken with butter sauce and the grilled octopus. Cocktails are taken seriously here. Photo via domufl/Instagram
Four Guys Pho 505 FL-436, Casselberry, (407) 755-6670 Created by four brothers, this Vietnamese restaurant specializes in not only pho but also traditional dishes to the culture. From egg noodle soup to vegetarian tofu dishes, there is something for everyone at this spot. Photo via nickjroymba/Instagram
Hawkers 1103 N Mills Ave., (407) 237-0606 The sheer variety and low price point of the assorted dishes makes this hub of pan-Asian small plates a popular draw, but it’s better for snacking and drinking beer with a group than sitting down to a trad meal. The menu attempts to replicate the feel of a Singaporean street-food market with an array of tiny, tasty Chinese, Malay, Viet and Indian dishes. The place packs ’em in, so call ahead or risk waiting. Photo via callmefafi/Instagram
Noodle and Rice Cafe 813 N Mills Ave., (407) 895-8833 Noodles, be they hot, cold, soupy or stir-fried, are the, ahem, mein attraction at this Mills Avenue resto, so whether it’s ramen, udon, soba or lo mein that bubbles your bowl, they do it right here. Don’t overlook the Hong Kong-style barbecue (although duck is surprisingly absent) or the Korean short ribs. Hot pot tables also draw a loyal following. Photo via noodlesandricecafe/Instagram
Jade Sushi and New Asian 2425 Edgewater Dr., (407) 422-7968 Formerly known as Jade Bistro, this spot received a new design, new name and boost in flavor. With a long list of options, including many meals for our vegetarian friends, you can choose from an array of sushi rolls or dinners. Their happy hour is also pretty good with choices of sushi or drinks. Photo via theorlandogirl/Instagram
Bikkuri Sushi Noodle and Grill 1915 E Colonial Dr., (407) 894-4494 Although there is limited seating inside Bikkuri, the restaurant’s specialty is takeout, as the menu is almost completely composed of takeout trays. From the Rose Party to the African Violet, a variety of sizes and combinations is available and all of them are, surprisingly enough, priced more reasonably than the stuff in the grocery store. Photo via jrickelfinnegan/Instagram
Kai Asian Street Fare 1555 FL-436 #1171, Winter Park, (407) 821-3430 Kai Asian Street Fare’s authentic Vietnamese menu is small but packs a lot of flavors. Try their fried chicken, garlic noodles, or wontons. There’s really no wrong decision. Photo via kaistreetfare/Instagram
Little Saigon 1106 E Colonial Dr., (407) 423-8539 We enjoyed most of the food we sampled on two visits. No doubt, this restaurant is a worthy choice for anyone who craves Vietnamese cuisine. But newcomers should pay close attention to the menu with 144 meal options, ask lots of questions and avoid the dining rush hour. Photo via jsooziethefoodie/Instagram
Chuan Lu Garden 1101 E Colonial Dr., (407) 896-8966 Colonialtown’s Chuan Lu Garden employs plenty of fiery stimulants in their authentic, real-deal Sichuan fare. Must-try dishes: pork dan-dan noodles, cumin lamb, laced with aromatic and mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and Lanzhou-style beef soup with hand-pulled noodles. Photo via earth2jessi/Instagram
Pho 88 730 N Mills Ave., (407) 897-3488 You won’t need burgers for a fast-food fix once you find this Vietnamese noodle shop. Specializing in gigantic, weirdly addictive bowls of very thin rice noodles and various cuts of beef submerged in delicately seasoned broth, they also serve the usual exotics of shrimp paste and grilled pork?– but the soup’s the thing. Photo via grubgalz/Instagram
Peperoncino Cucina 7988 Via Dellagio Way #108, (407) 440-2856 New trattoria on the Dr. Phillips block is schooling patrons and area restaurants in the way of Italian cuisine. The narrow space is reminiscent of eateries in Italy, but chef Barbara Alfano’s menu proffers enough new ideas to give the Old World-inspired bill of fare a refreshing breath of life. The menu changes daily; pastas are perfetto and secondi, like branzino cooked in parchment, truly impressive. Reservations are necessary – the small space fills up quickly. Photo via celebritychef4u/Instagram
Pop Thai 1227 N Mills Ave., (407) 203-5088 Pop Thai can be known for its reasonable prices and well, noodles. The pad thai and drunken noodles are a staple order for this spot. And you can’t not enjoy a place that makes the food picturesque. Photo via caathdelacruz/Instagram
Sapporo Ramen 5080 W Colonial Dr., (407) 636-6069 Banish all thoughts of salty plastic-wrapped bricks: It isn’t that kind of ramen. This West Colonial noodle house is bent on spreading the foodie cult of ramen, and after sampling richly flavored bowls of tonkotsu, shio, miso or shoyu ramen, you will be too. Udon and soba noodles are also offered, as are curries and gyudon, both of which are worth ordering. Starters (overdone edamame, mushy octopus fritters, ho-hum croquettes) are best skipped. Ramen rules here. Photo via bevrlykills/Instagram
Viet-Nomz 7581 University Blvd., Winter Park, (407) 636-6069 Affordable pho, rice bowls and noodle bowls makes this small, trendy eatery a bastion of collegians attending UCF and Full Sail. Fair warning: The place can get packed pretty quickly, but if you snag a table, take advantage and order the oversized “king pho” bowl with as beefy a broth as you’ll ever slurp. While bao and spring rolls are serviceable, the rice bowl with crispy tofu and the banh mi are sure-fire options. Photo via Viet-Nomz/Facebook
Prato 124 N Park Ave, Winter Park, (407) 262-0050 You’ll battle crowds to get a seat at this loud Park Avenue “it spot,” but once inside, the rustic Italian creations of chef Matthew Cargo will justify the body-checking. Start with house-cured bresaola, then indulge in Bolognese bigoli enriched with foie gras butter, or simple oven-roasted yellowtail snapper. Italian wine aficionados will swoon over the list. Photo via PratoWP/Facebook
Anh Hong 1124 E Colonial Dr., (407) 999-2656 The thing that’ll take the longest is making your way through the eight-panel takeout menu, which offers the subheadings “squid” and “family dishes.” Good news for vegetarians: There are 21 choices under “vegetables” making use of noodles, vegetables, rice cakes, rice crepes and eggs. Photo via jvickiki3/Instagram
Saigon Noodle and Grill 101 N Bumby Ave., (407) 532-7373 Family-owned and operated, the specialties of the house are Vietnamese rice platters, pan-fried noodle dishes and family-style entrees, plus some of the best pho broth in town. Photo via saigonnoodleandgrill/Instagram
Soupa Saiyan 5689 Vineland Rd., (407) 930-3396 Dragon Ball Z-themed noodle house is a real draw for freaks and geeks, but noodle hounds will appreciate their attention to crafting a fine bowl. Udon noodles in a vegetarian broth with fried tofu and steamed vegetables hums with umami, and if you’re into pho, the meaty pho dac biet will do no wrong. Photo via jaileymo_eats_drinks/Instagram
Sticky Rice Lao 1915 E Colonial Dr., (321) 800-6532 Within the spectrum of flavors at the city’s sole Laotian eatery, you’ll find the familiar flavors of sweet and spicy along with flurries of funky, fermented and fishy. Popular dishes include pork tapioca dumplings, sticky chicken wings and lemongrass beef jerky; the cucumber salad and papaya salad offer a blast of umami courtesy fermented crab, crab paste and shrimp paste more suited to advanced palates. Can’t pass on the sticky rice – no Laotian meal is complete without it. Photo via stickyricestreetfood/Instagram
Primo 4040 Central Florida Pkwy., (407) 393-4444 Melissa Kelly and chef de cuisine Kathleen Blake are well-versed in the ways of organic foods — in fact, there’s an organic garden on the premises — and the menu varies with available supplies. The stuffed squash blossom starter was immensely pleasurable: crispy flowers filled with creamy ricotta and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Too bad there were only two. For the entree, sturgeon are huge, dense beasts, and my serving had a firm texture more like chicken than fish, with a flavor that only comes from cold-water catches. You also can’t forget to try the house-made pasta. Photo via soflafoodie/Instagram
Trevi Pasta 2120 Edgewater Dr., (407) 985-2577 College Park Italian market serves as a one-stop shop for fresh-made pasta, piadina, gelato and sundry Italian imports (including many, many truffle-based items). Pasta, however, is their prized achievement, with a variety of cuts, flavors and types from which to choose. Sauces are also expertly fashioned, from simple pomodoro-basilico to creamy numbers with portobello, porcini and prosciutto. The gelato case is a popular gathering ground for kids and adults alike. Photo via trevipasta/Instagram
Magic Wok 6700 Conroy Rd. #145, (407) 522-8688 Pass on the American Chinese menu and ask for the bill of fare listing authentic Shanghainese dishes. The daring will want to dive into the plate of stinky tofu, while anyone will revel in the saucy bowl of pork belly and preserved Chinese greens. Noodle dishes like Shanghai-style rice cake and beef chow fun, a Cantonese specialty, are also worth sampling. Fowl fiends should consider the simply prepared crispy duck, a less glamorous rendition than its Peking counterpart but suffused with ducky essence. Photo by Rob Bartlett
Peppino’s Italian Restaurant 7694, 100 Carrigan Ave., Oviedo, (407) 365-4774 One tip for dining at Peppino’s: Trust your waiter’s recommendations. We noticed that everything he suggested was excellent, or turned out to be excellent when it was served to another table after we chose something else. If you do that — and order a pizza — you’ll immensely enjoy this Oviedo tradition. Photo via oviedopeppinos/Facebook
Chef Wang’s Kitchen 5148 W Colonial Dr., (407) 930-3188 Beijing-born chef Jian Hua Wang serves some of the best Chinese food in the city. In addition to Northern Chinese and Dongbei specialties, Wang serves Sichuan classics – don’t pass on an infernal bowl of “water boiled spicy fish filet” or the veg-friendly “spicy napa heart wok.” A plate of Japanese eggplant, peppers and potato proffers a taste of the north. Other hits: beef chow fun and sturdy pan-fried beef knishes – dumplings reminiscent of Shanghainese sheng jian bao. Photo by Rob Bartlett