This is the core reason to go: hand-pulled noodle bowls with beef broth, dan dan sauce, pickled mustard, ribs, chitterlings, and cold-noodle options sit at the centre of the menu.

Rangoon has several noodle paths: Fish Noodle Soup, Chicken Shan Noodles, Coconut Noodle Soup and Shan Noodles (Vegetarian). That gives the meal a real choice between broth, coconut soup and dry noodle mains.

Ramen is one of Kuidaore's clearest reasons to visit, led by Tonkotsu Black Ramen and supported by miso, shio, shoyu, spicy, tomato, veggie and karaage variations.

The noodle side has real breadth, from Pad See Ew and Pad Thai to Khao Soi and Peanut Noodle Soup, so noodle-focused diners have several credible paths.

Dandan Noodles are strong enough to shape the order even though Datsun is not only a noodle shop. The pork mince, scallion and red chili version gives the menu a clear noodle identity alongside bao and dumplings.

Paper Tiger's centre of gravity is a compact noodle program with ramen and noodle mains supported by small plates, not a broad catch-all menu.

Khao Soi, Pad Thai, Pad Se-ieu, and Vegetarian Pad Thai Jae give noodle lovers more than one route through the menu.