PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIADaniel and Maple Liu came to Hobart respectively from Taiwan and Malaysia via Melbourne, and 18 months ago opened their small restaurant and takeaway at premises under their house in the very un-trendy dining scene of Letitia Street. Since then the word has spread. So fresh are the noodles, so good the sauces, that some locals drive there two or three times a week, either to eat in or takeaway. It’s very much a Mum and Dad operation with Daniel manning the woks and making the noodles on an authentic wooden machine from Taiwan while Maple takes orders, makes the delicious green tea, serves to the three small tables and takes care of her three toddlers who occasionally wander in to check that things are running smoothly.
The menu couldn’t be simpler. You choose your style of noodles (udon, Hokkien, green tea, pumpkin or buckwheat) and then make your choice of 11 different sauces, each dish then stir-fried with vegetables and tofu. Servings are huge and priced at $10.00 (eat in or takeaway) and $2.50 for a bottomless pot of green tea. Noodles are also sometimes served in an excellent homemade soup. For the generous servings, good flavours and the very friendly welcoming smiles, the place is a delightful bargain.
Graeme Phillips