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address : 1410 u street, nw, washington, dc 20009 phone : 202 232 THAI (202 232 8424) website/menu : click here The noodles were delicious, the ambiance was perfect and there was a bonus.... a great boutique shop next door that is connected to the restaurant. You can't even get good noodles in Chinatown where I live, but DC Noodles had a great chic feel without the snoot and options for all kinds of noodles that you can't get bored with. My boyfriend and I had 2 of the Curry noodle options and they were both to die for. They also had a great wine and drink list....so its a perfect spot for any time. by Sandra N. Washington, DC Simply Home is simply gone. The U Street establishment, which was part retail and part (Thai) restaurant, closed after the inauguration so its owners could rethink the concept. Taking its place are DC Noodles and Stem, which emphasize inexpensive food and fashion accessories, respectively, over $20 entrees and home furnishings. While "the economy was a factor" in the switch, co-owner Sak Pollert says, "I've always wanted to open a noodle house. [more..] by Tom Sietsema - Washington Post