Others might contemplate that this particular customer believes what many Asians do about noodles and longevity. The longer the noodle, they say, the longer your life. Whatever the reason, it's clear that Americans' appreciation for pasta is expanding to include such Asian staples as soba, udon, rice and cellophane noodles, as well as wrappers used for won tons and dumplings. The pace at Republic provides striking evidence. According to Morr, the 160-seat cafe serves about 1,200 hot and cold noodle dishes each day.
Asian noodles win more than customers for foodservice operators.
Moreover, once the vegetables are chopped, noodle dishes require minimal labor and energy. And while dishes served here might stray from authentic Asian cuisine, they appeal to Americans' preference for food that is healthful, interesting and fun. But the majority of Republic's dishes are unique. Our dishes are all our own creations. Phoenix-based P.F. Chang's China Bistro offers a modern take on Chinese cuisine.