Midnight Noodles
After-hours Asian fusion under one warm pendant light.
- Friday, October 30
- 10:00 PM
- Old East Durham, Durham
- 2 of 8 seats left
The story
When the restaurants close, Jae and Lina's kitchen opens. Hand-pulled noodles, chili oil that takes three days, and a playlist that gets louder as the night goes on. It's the dinner chefs go to — and now you can, too.
Sample menu
Three courses · subject to the season- 1Snacks
Smashed cucumber, black vinegar, crispy shallot
Vegan
- 2The bowl
Hand-pulled biang biang noodles, braised pork, three-day chili oil
Tofu version available
- 3Nightcap
Black sesame soft serve, honeycomb
With barley tea
What to expect
- Late start — 10 PM until whenever
- Watch the noodles pulled in front of you
- Kitchen-counter seating
- Natural wine and soju for purchase
At the table
Guest notes
“Best 1 AM of my life, no contest.”
Illustrative sample note for this concept — not a verified review.
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