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A new Asian restaurant with a grab-and-go menu is now open in East Charlotte

Sen Mee Noodle House’s Mama Pad Keemao is “mama” Thai ramen noodles sauted in a savory basil sauce with your choice of protein.
Sen Mee Noodle House’s Mama Pad Keemao is “mama” Thai ramen noodles sauted in a savory basil sauce with your choice of protein.

A team of women entrepreneurs is bringing a new Asian restaurant to Central Avenue, long known for bringing the flavors of international cuisine to East Charlotte.

Sen Mee Noodle House opened mid-August in Eastway Crossing at the corner of Central Avenue and Eastway Drive in the space that formerly held Sosu.

The new Southeast Asian restaurant offers a convenient grab-and-go menu “that brings flavor and freshness to your fingertips,” along with comforting dine-in options like Vietnamese pho.

“Get ready for an atmosphere that’s as spicy and satisfying as our noodles,” the restaurant team posted via Facebook.

Sen Mee Noodle House co-owners Sophia Dong, Jenny Zajac, Pallin Wilet and Nana Chandara have teamed up to share their restaurant industry experience.
Sen Mee Noodle House co-owners Sophia Dong, Jenny Zajac, Pallin Wilet and Nana Chandara have teamed up to share their restaurant industry experience. Sen Mee Noodle House

Co-owners Sophia Dong, Jenny Zajac, Pailin Wilet and Nana Chandara are each bringing more than 15 years of restaurant experience to the table.

“We are excited to be a part of East Charlotte and very thankful to be welcomed to the community with open arms. We truly feel blessed to be in this area,” Zajac told Charlotte Five.

Sen Mee Noodle House’s fried rice.
Sen Mee Noodle House’s fried rice. Sen Mee Noodle House

You can start your meal with small bites such as spring rolls, potstickers or fried tofu squares, or a small bowl of Tom Yum soup — then move onto the entrees.

Mango sticky rice at Sen Mee Noodle House.
Mango sticky rice at Sen Mee Noodle House. Sen Mee Noodle House

Among the specials the restaurant has highlighted includes its Thai Red Curry with Shrimp, served over rice or noodles with bamboo, bell peppers, broccoli and basil. Pad thai, fried rice and kaprow are also on the menu, plus other Thai noodle dishes.

The Thai Boat Noodles at Sen Mee Noodle House is a rich, dark soy stew, served over rice noodles and paired with crispy pork rinds.
The Thai Boat Noodles at Sen Mee Noodle House is a rich, dark soy stew, served over rice noodles and paired with crispy pork rinds. Sen Mee Noodle House

To top things off with dessert, options include mango sticky rice and chocolate lava cake.

Sen Mee Noodle House is now open in Charlotte.
Sen Mee Noodle House is now open in Charlotte. Sen Mee Noodle House

Sen Mee Noodle House

Location: 3718-B Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205

Menu

Cuisine: Thai, Southeast Asian

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily

This story was originally published July 31, 2024 at 5:30 AM.

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