Noodles Express

While there’s a section on the Noodles Express menu called "America's Popular," that's the least interesting part of this counter-service joint, which opened in February 2020. The bulk of the menu is a long list of Szechuan selections, and that's where your focus should be. Many of these dishes are heavy on mouth-numbing Szechuan peppercorns and chiles, providing proteins from chong qing chicken to spicy boiled fish with an addictive kick. Be sure to come with a crowd, as every dish is large enough to share.