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The Noodle Exchange Menu & Review (Epcot Food & Wine Festival)

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The Noodle Exchange Menu & Review (Epcot Food & Wine Festival)

The Noodle Exchange booth was brand new for the 2021 Food & Wine Festival — and it’s returned in 2022!

Here you’ll find dishes and beverages inspired by flavors of the Far East.

There are a range of noodle dishes served. These might not sound appetizing on a summer day, but they are much lighter compared to some soups.

Plus, you get a good bang for your buck.

noddle exchange epcot food and wine 2022

We’re so glad that the Green Tea Pale Ale is back this year, because it once again turned out to be one of our favorites of the entire festival.

As for noodles, we recommend the Char Siu Pork Udon. We would even order the Green Tea Pale Ale with the pork noodle bowl as a whole meal anytime.

Here’s everything you need to know about The Noodle Exchange booth, including reviews, photos, and our must-trys.

Overview

Location: Near Disney Traders
Nearby booths: Mexico, The Swanky Saucy Swine, Hawaii, Australia
Nearby seating locations: Outdoor standing tables (no umbrellas)
Not to miss: Char Siu Pork Udon, Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale

2022 epcot food and wine menu

The Noodle Exchange Booth Menu

Food

GF = gluten friendly, PB = plant-based, KF = kid friendly

Beverages

2022 Noodle Exchange Menu

2022 noodle exchange menu - epcot food and wine

Review Disclaimer

When it comes to our reviews and ratings, we thought it would be helpful if you had a better understanding of our personal preferences (what we like and don’t like), along with if there are any dietary restrictions.

Here’s a breakdown of not only who is doing the reviews, but a little more information about what each of us likes and doesn’t like food and drink-wise.

Shannon (Founder)

  • Likes: Almost everything
  • Dislikes: Beers that taste “stinky,” anything too salty
  • Dietary Restrictions: None

Heather (Editor)

  • Likes: Strong flavors, anything made out of potatoes, white wines, all beers (especially stouts and wheat beers), doesn’t mind sweet (plain fruit is NOT a dessert. Ever.)
  • Dislikes: Things that are too spicy, anything with a bone still in it, cocktails with too much whiskey or tequila (thanks to having too much fun in college), some red wines, most IPAs
  • Dietary Restrictions: Shellfish allergy

Felicia (Content Manager)

  • Likes: Mezcal, savory drinks, stouts/lagers/wheats/sour beers, vinegar, tart/sour items, chocolate, fresh vegetables and fruits, red meat
  • Dislikes: Ciders, sweet drinks, anything milky or creamy, chili powder, cumin, weirded out by textures, mayonnaise, saucy/wet food, cream-filled pastries, artificial fruit flavors, cooked fruits, frozen items (drinks or ice cream)
  • Dietary Restrictions: None

Allyson (Managing Writer)

  • Likes: Cheesecake (the more sweets, the better), anything mint, hazy IPAs and wheat beers (big beer fan), tofu and most Impossible dishes, mushrooms
  • Dislikes: Wine (only likes a few dry ones), cream ales and stouts/porters, super sweet cocktails, floral flavors (lavender, rose), anything almond-flavored, things that are too spicy, olives, meat and seafood (see below)
  • Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian (personal choice)

Photos & Reviews

Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho

A gluten and wheat-friendly traditional spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho served with shaved beef, enoki mushrooms, and Thai basil.

beef pho - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $5.50
  • Special Diets: Gluten friendly
  • Rating: 3.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Other than the spicy kick, not much flavor.
Heather: Spiiiiiiicy! Good flavor, just a lot of kick. Noodles are tricky on a hot day, though.
Felicia: Another great pho option. Savory broth and delicious beef.

Char Siu Pork Udon

Char siu pork (which literally means “fork roasted” pork) served with enoki mushrooms, bok choy, and soy pickled egg.

char siu pork udon - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $5.50
  • Special Diets: Gluten friendly
  • Rating: 4.3/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Standout option at this booth with flavors much more in depth than others. Good portion. Nice combo of textures and flavors.
Heather: YUM! I really love this one. Huge portion. Tasty – but not over the top spicy.
Felicia: I would love to get this pho at a restaurant in the air conditioning. Great flavor.

Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles

Shrimp and Coconut Curry Rice Noodles served with shiitake mushrooms and a savory thai basil.

thai shrimp and coconut curry rice noodles - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $6.50
  • Special Diets: Gluten friendly
  • Rating: 3.5/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Generous portion and good flavors, but not as good as other options.
Felicia: This has a nice amount of heat to the spice and I love it. This is great.

Tofu Pho

A plant-based (and gluten and wheat-friendly) pho made with tofu and served with enoki mushrooms, and Thai basil.

tofu pho - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $5.50
  • Special Diets: Gluten-friendly, plant-based
  • Rating: 1.5/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Good to have this vegetarian option, but overall really bland.
Heather: All the others are LOADED with flavors. This one has zip. It’s like they forgot to open up the spice cabinet. Why? The broth doesn’t even have flavor…how?
Felicia: This was bland and just had heat to the broth. Not for me.
Allyson: This is a nice vegetation option, but it’s a lot for a hot day. It has some spice, but bland. I’d rather spend my money at Earth Eats.

Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale

From Playalinda Brewing Company in Titusville, Florida, Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale is an American Pale Ale with hints of green tea and honey.

green tea pale ale - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $5.00 (6 oz.) / $9.00 (12 oz.)
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 5.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: A festival fave. Light. Delicious. Would order the larger size every time.
Heather: It’s the perfect balance of a beer flavor with the light refreshing hint of green tea.
Felicia: I loved this. It has a subtle green tea flavor that is refreshing and delicious. Love this beer.
Allyson: Loved this so much. Would get it again — as a 12 oz. Such good flavors.

A to Z Riesling

From Oregon, this aromatic Riesling from A to Z Wineworks is rich with fresh citrus and tropical notes.

riesling - noodle exchange - epcot food and wine
  • Price: $5.00
  • Made with alcohol? Yes
  • Rating: 3.0/5

Our Thoughts

Shannon: Bland, but light. Nothing special.
Heather: It’s great post-spicy noodles. But, on it’s own, it’s basic.
Felicia: If you like alcoholic sugary grape juice, this wine is for you.
Allyson: Much too sweet for me.

Food & Wine Booth map

Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine booth map!

Until then, check out all the booths from the 2022 Food and Wine Festival on the map below, including our favorite overall booths, favorite items at each booth, and locations for indoor seating.

2022 food and wine map - all booths

Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus, Reviews, and Photos

Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine booth links, until then you can check out our individual booth pages from last year’s festival that include photos, reviews, and ratings.

Check them out below!

New for 2022

Returning Booths In 2022

Additional Locations

Food and Wine Festival data

Stay tuned for our 2023 Food and Wine data, until then you can check out our data from last year’s festival.

Want to see all our reviews in 1 spot?

Clicking on the link below will allow you to copy our data into a Google Sheet that you can then use for your Food & Wine planning purposes.

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Read more about the Food & Wine Festival

Be sure to check out the following links to our Epcot Food and Wine Festival posts, where we provide all kinds of information, tips, and much more.

Here’s everything we put together in 2022. Stay tuned for 2023 information!

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