Noodle Bar
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About Noodle Bar
Noodle Bar is a Chinese restaurant on High St in Coventry, serving dim sum, noodle soup, fried rice and traditional Cantonese mains. Its big bowl deal lets diners choose their own topping, sauce, and rice or noodles, with combinations like beef and fried Japanese udon or chicken, chilli and garlic with boiled rice among the recurring orders, and the kitchen will adjust spice levels on request. Ma po tofu and a Szechuan tofu and aubergine bowl also appear regularly, alongside char siu pork and dim sum such as prawn har gow and char siu buns. A condiment bar, including chilli oil, lets customers finish dishes to their own taste. Seating is split across an upstairs and downstairs area, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big bowl customizable deal, ma po tofu, char siu pork and generous portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention big bowl customizable deal, ma po tofu, char siu pork and generous portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
The big bowl format is the clear draw here, with reviewers repeatedly choosing their own topping, sauce, and rice or noodles, from the beef and fried udon combination praised for its thick, bouncy noodles and smokey sauce to the chicken, chilli and garlic version ordered with rice. Close behind, the ma po tofu, char siu pork, and the Szechuan tofu and aubergine bowl each earn repeat mentions, alongside dim sum like prawn har gow and char siu buns. Several note the condiment bar and chilli oil for customizing dishes, and portions are consistently called generous enough for leftovers. Service is mostly described as fast and friendly, though one reviewer found it merely okay and nothing standout. A couple of minor gripes surface: one diner mentions sticky tables, and another found the rice too sticky despite high expectations from prior reviews. Several reviewers say a dish they first tried here, like the char siu pork, became their regular order and the one they keep recommending to friends.
Customer Review Summary
The big bowl format is the clear draw here, with reviewers repeatedly choosing their own topping, sauce, and rice or noodles, from the beef and fried udon combination praised for its thick, bouncy noodles and smokey sauce to the chicken, chilli and garlic version ordered with rice. Close behind, the ma po tofu, char siu pork, and the Szechuan tofu and aubergine bowl each earn repeat mentions, alongside dim sum like prawn har gow and char siu buns. Several note the condiment bar and chilli oil for customizing dishes, and portions are consistently called generous enough for leftovers. Service is mostly described as fast and friendly, though one reviewer found it merely okay and nothing standout. A couple of minor gripes surface: one diner mentions sticky tables, and another found the rice too sticky despite high expectations from prior reviews. Several reviewers say a dish they first tried here, like the char siu pork, became their regular order and the one they keep recommending to friends.
Featured reviews
- Hidulf
“Noodle Bar in Coventry City Centre is a great spot for a quick, tasty meal. The food comes out fast, portions are generous, and the flavours are solid. Staff are friendly and the restaurant is kept clean. A reliable choice if you’re in the city and want something warm and comforting.”
- AuraV.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly Exceptional Food & Warm Service! 🫠 Sometimes you just need a meal that is both incredibly comforting and perfectly executed, and Noodle Bar delivers exactly that on every single level. The big bowl with beef and fried Japanese Udon are absolute perfection, featuring beautifully thick, bouncy noodles with a satisfying chew, paired with incredibly tender beef and crisp, fresh vegetables, all tossed in a rich, savory smokey sauce. 🫠 What makes the experience even better is the wonderful atmosphere created by the staff, who are incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive from the moment you walk in. On top of that, the kitchen is unbelievably efficient, the service is lightning-fast, and a steaming-hot, massive bowl of food arrives at your table in what feels like just minutes. It is the rare kind of place where top-tier, soul-warming comfort food meets genuine, speedy hospitality, and I honestly couldn't recommend it more! 🥢✨”
- Angie Moon
“Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Coventry. Food is great value, especially the big bowls, and I love that it has something for everyone. Vegetarian items are clearly labelled. Even my friends who are picky eaters love Noodle Bar! Every time I come here I get the Szechuan tofu and aubergine bowl with rice.”
- Scarlett Hsieh
“This restaurant is considered decent. But the google reviews brought my hope up. The rice was too sticky.”
- Steve Wilkes
“Wow, what a huge bowl. Delicious food here. Choose the big bowl deal and you will not be disappointed. You can choose the topping, the sauce, and then the rice or noodles. Great value, and freshly prepared, tasty, customisable, bliss.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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Good to know
“No-frills restaurant turning out dim sum, noodle soup, fried rice & traditional Cantonese mains.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodle Bar | 4.51,109 | — | — | big bowl customizable deal, ma po tofu, char siu pork |
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| Mayflower House | 4.1154 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | singapore fried rice, salt and pepper box, sweet and sour dishes |
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