Oodles Wok Newcastle: A fresh look at their new menu and must-try fire-cooked dishes

By Ania Askwith

Oodles Wok, 55 Grainger Street, Newcastle, NE1 5JE

Oodles Wok have recently released a new menu and last week we went to their Newcastle branch to try it.

The place is quite cozy for a sit-in meal, but you can also have a takeaway which I think would be perfect for a movie night in.

We chose to dine in this time, and it was a lovely experience.

Dine in option

Bento box with egg fried noodles, stir-fried vegetables, prawns, veggie spring rolls, Oodles signature wings, and salt & pepper chips. — The Bento Box at Oodles Wok, Newcastle

The chefs actually cook the food right in front of you and it is a bit of a theatre as you watch them literally set the food on fire which I loved to watch!! I always find it really entertaining to see, and you get to see for yourself just how freshly everything is prepared.

The concept is really good – you get to choose many different options as a part of your meal. There is a lot of choice, but at the same time, it’s not overwhelming which works great for the indecisive people (like me!)

New menu items

I went for one of their new menu items:

Bento Box with Chow Mein base (Egg Fried Noodles, Stir-fried Veg, and Prawns as my choice of protein (obviously)

With the box, you also get a side of spring rolls (as we were sharing those, we went with the veggie option) and a side of wings – we went for Oodles Signature Wings. The smell alone was gorgeous!

Salt & pepper chips from Oodles Wok, with oriental spices and a crispy texture. — Salt & Pepper Chips at Oodles Wok, Newcastle

We also had a side of Salt & Pepper Chips which were OUT OF THIS WORLD. Up there with the best chips I’ve ever had – if you like oriental style spices with a real kick, you will LOVE these. I certainly did!

The other main we went for was a large box; you can pick 2 bases but we went for double Udon Noodles with Sweet & Sour Chicken and Fiery Garlic Chicken.

Udon noodles with sweet & sour chicken and fiery garlic chicken at Oodles Wok. — Chicken and Noodles at Oodles Wok, Newcastle

We also ordered a Jumbo Roll thinking we may be peckish but we were actually stuffed with just the mains and took a doggy bag home as it was deceivingly a lot of food!

And you can’t leave without some fortune cookies – they are always so fun! Although not sure what mine was supposed to mean, ha!

A very relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff

What made the experience even nicer were the team behind the counter. They were really patient taking my order (I’ve taken a while deciding what to have) and very friendly. It was a really enjoyable experience and we will definitely be back. I am thinking a takeaway next time as it would be amazing to tuck in all the delicious food from the comfort of your sofa; it is definitely that kind of comfort food.

A variety of dishes from Oodles Wok, including a Bento Box with egg fried noodles, prawns, veggie spring rolls, Oodles signature wings, salt & pepper chips, Udon noodles with sweet & sour chicken and fiery garlic chicken, a jumbo roll, and fortune cookies. — Oodles Wok, Newcastle

If you’re looking for somewhere that serves delicious, super fresh food that is an authentic fusion of Asian flavours in a very casual setting, you will love this place.

Location

Oodles Wok is located at Grainger Street, Newcastle, right in the centre of Newcastle. Perfect if you’re after delicious comfort food for dining in or getting a takeaway to enjoy at home.

Tips for Visiting

Try the new menu items: Oodles Wok has recently released a new menu, and you definitely don’t want to miss it; my recommendations would be the Bento Box and the Salt & Pepper Chips (just unreal)
Watch the chefs prepare your meal in front of you – it is a real fire-show, so entertaining.
Takeaway option: If you’re in the mood for a movie night or a cozy meal at home, the takeaway option works perfectly. It is definitely my kind of takeaway comfort food and I’ll be going for that option next time.

Link

For the menu, deals, and more info, visit Oodles Wok’s website here or check out their social media for the latest updates here

Cozy interior of Oodles Wok with modern decor and comfortable seating — Oodles Wok, Newcastle

Reviews

Oodles Wok has been receiving great reviews for its fresh and flavourful dishes, with 4.5/5 stars across all main review platforms. I would personally give them a 5-star review because I really couldn’t fault our experience – both the food and the service were absolutely great.

Best For: Authentic fusion Asian cuisine, casual dining, comfort food, takeaway, freshly prepared meals cooked right in front of you.

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