Smelly’s Creole Catering—also known as Chef Smelly’s—serves the best garlic noodles in Oakland. They lean sweet and are thick and extra chewy, drenched in what we can only assume is an entire stick of butter. The Creole soul food spot excels at other staples, too, like the Dungeness crab submerged in minced garlic, golden-brown fried catfish, and plump blackened shrimp. You’ll also want to make room for the hot honey chili chicken tenders, which are fried until deliciously craggy on the edges and juicier than most overripe fruits. Smelly’s currently operates semi-permanently out of Au Lounge in Uptown Oakland, but keep an eye on Instagram for updates.