When Chang’an Artisan Noodle stepped onto the Mountain View culinary scene last month, it shook up the concept of classic Asian fare. The chef at this noodle-centric eatery incorporates elements of all different types of global cuisine, which is probably why the restaurant has already earned 20-plus positive reviews from patrons in its short lifetime.

These patrons encourage you to start your meal at Chang'an with the eggplant poppers, deep-fried balls of pork, eggplant, and scallions served with sweet chili sauce. Then dig into one of the entrees, like the dan-dan noodles topped with Kurobuta pork, pickled veggies, cucumbers, scallions, a poached egg, and a mix of sesame sauce and chili oil. You can also enjoy a rice dish, like the poached salmon tobiko bowl or the vegetarian Mapo tofu.

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