Mecha Noodle Bar

Mecha Noodle Bar serves Asian comfort food with a focus on pho and ramen, along with steamed baos, dumplings, hand rolls and a cocktail list. The menu includes dishes like Tonkotsu 3.0, Spicy Miso 2.0, and the Triple Beef Pho, plus riffs on street food from Southeast Asia. Its drinks program covers Vietnamese iced coffee, boba teas, house-made slushies and a long sake list.

The Norwalk location is at Washington Street and takes walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, since it does not take reservations or names over the phone. The restaurant prefers dine-in, though takeout and delivery are available online or through UberEats. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm, dine-in only, and the room is known for a loud, high-energy vibe and good music.