Noodle Blvd

Noodle Blvd on Walnut Street in Cary calls itself the House of Rice and Noodle, and that about covers it. Bowls are made to order from healthy, simple ingredients, and regional noodle dishes get a fresh treatment here.

You pick a signature ramen bowl or a hearty rice bowl, then say how hot you want it. The kitchen’s line, good place, good ramen, is a fair description of an unfussy meal done properly. It is a solid weeknight choice when you want something hot and simple without any fuss.

What to know

• Spice levels are customizable and run from one through six.
• The Chef’s Special Bowl comes with pork bone soup, ground pork, pork liver and fishballs.
• That bowl also carries beansprouts, onions and scallions.
• A cucumber salad is on the menu for six dollars.
• Servers can point out which dishes have gluten-free options.