Noodles & Co. Hosts A Tasting Of The Latest Menu Item, Buff Bowls

Japanese Pan Noodles

Japanese Pan Noodles: caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, Asian sprouts, black sesame seeds and cilantro.

Noodles & Co. visits The Daily Meal

To spread word of their newest menu item, Buff Bowls, the Noodles & Co. team hosted a special tasting preview in The Daily Meal kitchen. Each Buff Bowl is less than 400 calories, offers between 14 to 31 grams of protein, and 15 to 35 grams of carbs. 

CEO Kevin Reddy introduces the menu

Noodles & Co. CEO Kevin Reddy introduces a selection of the evening's menu, from Buff Bowls to classics like Mac & Cheese and Penne Rosa. 

Chef Nicholas Graff on how Noodles & Co incorporates seasonal ingredients

Nicholas Graff, chef and director of culinary research and development, discusses the importance of fresh ingredients before a cooking demonstration. 

Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak

Chef Graff shows guests how the new Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak is prepared.

Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak

Plated and topped with bean sprouts, the Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak.

Buff Tuscan Fresca with Grilled Chicken Breast

Noodles & Co's Buff Bowl: Tuscan Fresca with Grilled Chicken Breast.

From the Noodles Bar

Noodles & Co's Indonesian Peanut Saute.

Alexandra Pastore

Alexandra Pastore, journalist from Parents magazine, samples a Buff Bowl. 

Bangkok Curry

Bangkok Curry with rice noodles, mushroom, and broccoli, topped with sesame seeds. 

Japanese Pan Noodles

Japanese Pan Noodles: caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, Asian sprouts, black sesame seeds and cilantro.

Buff Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak

Another sample of the new Buff Bowl, Japanese Pan with Marinated Steak.

Buff Bangkok Curry with Organic Tofu

In the Buff Bowl, the noodles in Bangkok Curry are replaced with organic tofu, though customers can choose any protein. 

Buff Pesto with Naturally Raised Pork

The Buff Bowl with pesto paired with naturally raised pork. 

From the Noodle Bar

 Pesto Cavatappi from the Noodles & Co. World Kitchen.

Buff Tuscan Fresca with Grilled Chicken Breast

The Tuscan Fresca Buff Bowl topped with tomato, red onion, and feta cheese. 

Noodles & Co. CEO Kevin Reddy

Kevin Reddy in The Daily Meal's test kitchen.