ISO "New York" style Cold Sesame Noodles

[Suzanne F]

Friends who live near the Fens are searching for cold sesame noodles of the sort they came to love living in NYC.  Can such a thing be found within easy reach of public transportation in Boston?  I've been told it's a chimera.

[tommy]

actually these are pretty easily made from what i understand, and probably better than a lot of the versions i've had in NYC.  now i'm hungry just thinking about it.

[anil]

Have them try Chinatown in Boston, or ones by Harvard Sq.

Most of my experiences of that city/and cities are outdated.

[bushey]

What kind of cold sesame noodles are NY style? There are so many variations. There are so many restaurants in the Mass Ave - Huntington area that I bet they'll find a version they like.

tommy is correct about it being easy to make at home. My preferred style uses Chinese sesame paste rather than tahini or peanut butter. Best part is the chopped cucumber on top.

[Howie]

Suzanne,

Not sure if you'd be up for it, but the NY Times posted a recipe last week for cold sesame noodles with cucumbers and chicken. I haven't tried it yet but it looks pretty standard--the key is using peanut butter.

Here's the link:

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/12/dining/12MINI.html

[researchgal]

Try Chef Chang's House in Brookline on Beacon St. near St. Mary's.

Or, Peach Farm or Grand Chau Chow both in Chinatown.

[Suzanne F]

Howie -- yes, actually I clipped out the recipe and sent it to my friends, along with the couple of recommendations I've already gotten.  

researchgal: I'll let them know your places, thanks.

Lest anyone who has read the "Pasta Salad" thread think I'm being a hypocrite -- this is all on behalf of my friends Larry and Andrea.  I put "cold sesame noodles" in the same class with pasta salads, for the most part.