Frank’s Noodle House on NE Broadway in Portland has been a city Chinese noodle institution since it opened, building a menu around hand-pulled and hand-cut noodles made fresh daily in the northern Chinese tradition that earns a Portland restaurant its destination reputation among the city’s serious noodle enthusiasts. It appeared in Season 18, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Aces of Authenticity,” which aired October 21, 2013. Guy Fieri found a Portland noodle kitchen doing hand-pulled Chinese noodles from scratch with the technique and authenticity that earns a neighborhood restaurant its loyal following in a city that has developed a serious appreciation for artisan noodle work.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Frank’s Noodle House
City: Portland, Oregon
Cuisine: Chinese / Noodles
DDD Season: 18
DDD Episode: 5
Episode Title: Aces of Authenticity
Original Air Date: October 21, 2013
Address: 822 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-288-1007
Website: https://www.franksnoodlehouse.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Hand-Pulled Noodles — stretched and pulled to order from a fresh dough that produces noodles with a chew and texture no dried noodle can replicate — are the centerpiece and the reason the episode title says “authenticity.” The Beef Noodle Soup with slow-braised beef and hand-pulled noodles in a rich, spiced broth is the bowl most regulars consider the best thing on the menu. The Dan Dan Noodles with spiced pork, sesame paste, and chili oil are the Sichuan classic that earns its own devoted following. The Stir-Fried Hand-Cut Noodles with seasonal vegetables and your choice of protein are the dry noodle option worth ordering alongside the soups. Find a Portland hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 822 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-288-1007
Website: https://www.franksnoodlehouse.com
Status: Open
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Frank’s Noodle House appeared in Season 18, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Aces of Authenticity,” originally aired October 21, 2013.