Traditional Noodles

Chinese have a saying «if one eats an organ of a animal, then it will be good for the corresponding organ in one’s body.» As my LEGS are absolutely sore, I got the Pork Knuckles (Feet) in Preserved Bean Curd on Bamboo Noodles ($ 5.50) at Traditional Noodles to make my recovery from over-​kneeling during my recent Paintball experience.
Here’s more info on Bamboo Noodles as I remember food shows showing this guy riding the Bamboo like a Cowboy to make those noodles.
It was quite calm on this Saturday evening as I was welcomed by the non-​invading staff as I was the only customer I didn’t feel like I was the focus of the staff which was nice. This restaurant is in the plaza that has constant turnover, so it’s not in the best LOCATION and I felt that they could have went with a Food Court destination as much as this spot.
The bowl of Bamboo Noodle came with a FULL portion of Pork Knuckle which wasn’t tasting or overwhelming with the Preserved Bean Curd flavour but it was a good portion and pretty good. I hope it allows me to recover ASAP. Actually Chicken Feet is suppose to be better which I had in traditional Cantonese Soup at home.
The Bamboo Noodles definitely looked different from any Noodle I’ve seen before as it was thin and flat with some great TEXTURE invisible to the eyes only noticeable on your tongue and helps take on the soup broth.
I wouldn’t say it’s the most amazing Noodle I’ve had and that it’s memorable enough over any other Noodle place, but I’m definitely happy for the chance to experience something NEW & RARE and have this option available within reach.

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You cannot even know that Traditional Noodles is opened when you drove by, I would not have dropped in if not for the big green hand written sign in English «NOW OPEN»!
According to the information they gave out in the 10% grand opening coupon, that they are the first one in North America that serves Bamboo Noodles.
No, the noodle is NOT made from bamboo. They have this machine that the staff proudly shown me that has a bamboo in the middle that presses the dough numerous time to soften it and give it a special texture. Back in the old days, everything is done by hand using a real bamboo but of course now they are using the machine.
The menu is similar that what would you have found in a Cantonese noodle place, but the only difference is the noodle they use.
I decided on the Chives Dumpling Noodle Soup ($ 5.50). The waitress ask if I want to have alkaline or regular noodle. What’s the difference? The waitress explain that alkaline noodle closer to the Cantonese wonton noodle soup noodle, and I might prefer that over the regular and plus she likes that better herself too.
The dumplings are freshly made, but really small… not much fillings inside, a small tablespoon of so of chives with little little meat. The noodle I have to say that it does taste quite unique, a lot of texture, not soggy and it is fresh too! The soup I found has too much MSG in. because I have this thirsty feeling in my mouth the whole night!
The service here is so friendly! Even the «chef» came out and talk to me and offer to add the beef brisket sauce in my soup. which I kindly declare.
The interior is nicely decorated with black, grey and white. It is quite modern and chic looking compare to other noodle places.
I would say that the noodle does taste A-​OK. But room to improve of the soup base and dumplings.
Cash only! No Lunch Specials!