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First Bite: Cheu Noodle Bar

Posted by Jason Sheehan on April 2nd, 2013

Cheu Noodle Bar–the TOTALLY not-a-ramen-bar from Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh–opened yesterday at 3pm at 10th and Locust, and we were there about 3:30 to grab a couple seats at the counter, see all the industry folks who showed up for a late lunch and eat the hell out of the short, tight menu.

Something you should know right off the bat: They call the place a noodle bar and that’s exactly what it is–a long, thin space with counter seating and a few tables where the crew in the kitchen focuses primarily on putting out several variations of noodle bowls, from ramen to pho to brisket, lamb neck and curry.

Something else you should know: The noodles are actually the least interesting things on the menu.

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Early Look: Cheu Noodle Bar

Posted by Foobooz on March 20th, 2013

The guys wanted us to remind you, Cheu Noodle Bar is just that, it's not a ramen bar.

Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh have been planning Cheu Noodle Bar since at least late 2011. What started as a pop-up is finally becoming a storefront and yesterday we got an early look (and bite).

Cheu Noodle Bar, which is opening on Monday, April 1st, has seating for about 32 people, primarily along the bar in front of the open kitchen where Puchowitz is preparing his mostly noodle (but not mostly ramen) menu. All of the noodles are made in-house including the hand torn noodles pictured above.

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Cheu Noodle Has a Home

Posted by Foobooz on January 2nd, 2013

Cheu Noodle Bar has a home and a opening target. Ben Puchowitz of Matyson and Shawn Darragh are aiming to open before the end of February at the former Maru Global at 255 South 10th Street.

The interior has been gutted and new equipment is now being installed. There will be an open kitchen with bar seats along the line. The ramen spot will have room for 30 people and is working on securing a liquor license.

The menu will have be broken down by vegetables, snacks and noodles. Darragh also promises one or two other sections, “but we have to keep something secret.”

Cheu Noodle Bar [Official Site]

Cheu Noodle Juices Come to Good Karma

Posted by Foobooz on August 24th, 2012

The ramen has been the star at the Cheu Noodle Bar pop-ups but the fresh-made juices are not to be slept on. And now you won’t have to wait to the next pop-up night to enjoy the juices.

Starting tomorrow the fresh made juices will be featured at the both Good Karma Cafes in Center City (928 Pine Street, 331 S 22nd Street). Each day will feature two healthy, veggie and fruit based juices (no sugar added).

At past pop-ups the juices have included flavors like:

Pineapple – vanilla, jalapeno, thai basil
Banana – sesame, vietnamese coffee
Peach Ginger – lemon verbena, yogurt

Cheu Noodle Bar [Official Site]
Good Karma Cafe [Official Site]

Cheu Noodle Pop-Up at Meme and Lobster at Matyson

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on July 26th, 2012

Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh are holding a pop-up of their highly-anticipated Cheu Noodle Bar at David Katz’s Meme on August 5th. The pop-up, from 5:30-9 p.m., is cash only and reservation are required; reservations can be made on July 28th starting atnoon by calling 215-287-2533 and will be confirmed the morning of August 5th.

UPDATE: With the closing of David Katz’s Meme, the pop-up is as of now cancelled.

Full Noodle Party menu and news of Matyson’s Sunday Lobster Dinner »

Roundeye Is Now Cheu Noodle Bar

Posted by Foobooz on March 21st, 2012

Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh of Roundeye Noodle Bar have settled on a new name, one hopefully no one objects to, Cheu Noodle Bar. Cheu as in chewy, the style of noodle Ben and Shawn most enjoy, not hard or mushy, just chewy.

Ben and Shawn are also announcing pop-up number three for Sunday, April 1st. The format will be similar to the last pop-up, reservations will be accepted beginning on Saturday, March 31st at 10 a.m. The ramen will be served at Matyson on Sunday from 4:30 p.m to 8:30, cash only.

The menu has been expanded for this pop-up. There is a new snack section that includes lamb belly buns and barbecue pig tails. Also the ramen broth has been tweaked for this time around.

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