Oodles of Noodles


My boys and I were invited to a noodle making party at Twenty Eight Restaurant in Irvine. Shirley Chung from Bravo Networks, Top Chef would be leading the event.

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Her sous chef would be none other than PO, from DreamWorks animation Kung Fu Panda.

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Shirley, noodles and PO what could be a better? We had no idea what to expect when we showed up. It wasn’t what I expected then again I didn’t have any expectations, well I did have expectations to eat some noodles.

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When I arrived I was in awe how Shirley was so personable and showing the kids how to make her famous noodles. When it was time to try them they were out of this world. The best noodles I have ever had. In fact so good that I was able to take a box home. My older rotten child devoured the box while I was getting my 4 year old into his carseat. I knew it would be bad to start crying over noodles but they were that great. The way the garlic bounced off your tongue or how the noodles didn’t leave a heavy residue on your tongue. It was smooth, robust and pleasing to the pallet. The aroma and the flavor took your senses to a new level. I am not going to lie I had three servings of noodles and I would have had more if not for those kids of mine!

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We had a great time meeting Shirley, making new friends and who could forget PO!!! It was an event to remember and not just because of the noodles either….erm, did I mention they were the best noodles I have EVER had. I will be back to visit you Shirley with my entourage at Twenty Eight restaurant, please make sure you have copious amounts of those noodles ready for me! Seriously after the event all I had on my brain were those noodles and the way they tasted.

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27 Comments:

  1. How much fun is that! Great movie tie-in, and the pictures are great!

  2. I want some of these noodles now! I’ve never made my own noodles before but I’d like to try it!

  3. I love Chef Shirley! And this looks like an amazing event for kids. I hope mine get to attend events like this as they grow up too. What a blast!

  4. This sounds like such a fun event. I always watch Top Chef – I love the show.

  5. I wanna bring nieces and nephews in this kind of fun event. You’re so lucky! I bet you had a lot of fun 🙂

    PO is so cute!

  6. Aww! I love this! So much fun for the family. Kung Fu Panda is a big deal in my house. My daughter would have loved this event!

  7. This Sounds like a fun event for kids and so unique. I’ve never made noodles.

  8. Yum that would be a fun party! Sounds like a really cool, and fun event! Noodles look so good!

  9. I have never been to a noodle making party before. It looks like lots of fun!

  10. Ooo how fun. Looks like a great time.

  11. Noodles looked very tasty I love cooking but never made home made noodles before I usually order them or buy noodles at the grocery store.

  12. Look so fun. Love to make my own too. Thanks for sharing.

  13. This sounds like such an awesome thing to do, I would love to make my very ow noodles!

  14. What a fun things to be able to participate in! My Grandma made amazing homemade noodles but I am still not quite confident enough to attempt it. I think I would much rather go out and have someone else make them for me:)

  15. What a great family fun event and you get to come home satisfied and wanting more. My family would love this place.

  16. This must have been such a great event for the kids. It’s great for them to see how meals are prepared.

  17. How fun! I used to make noodles with my grandmother and I loved it. I haven’t made them for years!

  18. The noodles look so good! This looks like such a fun event, glad you had so much fun!

  19. Looks like you all had a great time making noodles! I’d love to try them too! I’m sure they are yummy!

  20. It looks like a great event. Those noodles look so tasty and I would not mind a bite

  21. I remember Shirley from Top Chef, she was so dedicated and upbeat. It looks like you all had a fun time out.

  22. Love anything that gets kids cooking in the kitchen. It looks like he had so much fun too.

  23. PO looks so cute! I just want to give him a big hug! I love the personal touch that Shirley exhibited! It sounds so nice!

  24. Wow this looks like so much fun! 🙂 What a great way to have a fun activity relate to the movie! I love this.

  25. I’m a huge mascot lover, I have a collection of photos with mascots, I am SO loving Kung Fu Panda and would have to have taken a picture with him too! 🙂

  26. Those actually look delicious – makes me want to give it a try!

  27. What fun! My son would love this… he is hooked on cooking shows. 🙂 I sure would love to try those noodles. 🙂

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