Dom yam wun sen. No, you weren't just cussed out in Thai. This four syllable dish is comprised of cellophane noodles with slices of BBQ pork, ground pork, broth, bok choy, peanuts and lime. Regardless of what proprietors PK and Wiley have on their revolving menu, just order whatever. They won’t lead you astray.

Find a spot in the Pacific NW that can rival Mutsuko Soma’s handmade soba creations, and we'll find you a unicorn puking rainbows. Soba with Japanese curry is a favorite, but if you feel like going natto style: Fermented soy bean, sous vide egg, tempura flakes, and daikon radish is where it's at.

Allocate time both pre and post ramen eating at this delicious bone someone had the good sense to throw at the eastside. "Pre" to queue up for the popular spot and "post" for the delightful food coma. Tonkotsu ramen is a great pick. If you are sodium conscious, Kukai has got you covered with a gaijin (foreigner) version that has less salt.

KÄSESPÄTZLE is one reason to not oversleep and make it to brunch. Owner Aleks Dimitrijevicwitch is always switching up the German dumpling noodle dish by mixing in different varieties such as rabbit or roasted chicken. Don’t forget to check out the killer artwork while you are there. Tip: If you are a spaetzle-phile, don't miss Le Petit Cochon. Owner/Executive Chef Derek Ronspies and his sous chef have a housemade version that makes an occasional appearance on their revolving menu.

The tajarin, a fine thin ribbon egg pasta from the Piedmont region in Italy, is delicate and delicious. People also yearn for the meaty ragu variety, but it is just as stellar with butter and sage. Tip: It’s hard, but try and make room for their desserts.

Don’t want to brave the lines at Il Corvo? Wus. Ok. Italy native Samuel Lucchese has a low maintenance solution for you. Pay him a visit at the year-round Sunday Ballard Farmers Market and you will be rewarded with delights such as wild boar plin, roasted chicken ravioli, and squid ink fettuccine. All you have to do is boil water and drop ‘em in for a few minutes. Dinner is served.

The fact that this café, coffee wine shop only offers pho one coveted Friday a month is an exercise in restraint. Housemade meatballs and broth make me feel like this dish originated from a Jewish Vietnamese grandmother.

Although the menu rotates with the seasons, the Dungeness crab and noodle dish lives on! This dish is laden with tender pieces of crab, seaweed noodles, creme fraiche, and spicy red curry. Make sure your server doesn’t take your bowl before you drink up every drop of the broth.