Choose From 115 Noodle Dishes At This Unique New York Restaurant Where You Make Your Own Meal
By John Williams|Published November 29, 2023
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John Williams
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John Williams is a writer based in New York City. He's been living in the state for over a decade. He loves nothing more than checking out some great regional cuisine and then taking a long walk in the park.
We’ve all made ramen at home. But how many of us have ever made ramen in a restaurant? Well, at the Instant Noodle Factory, that’s exactly what visitors must do. It’s cheap, fun, and tasty. Honesty? It might just be the best noodles in Long Island City. To learn more about this unique establishment, keep reading, below.
Instant Noodle Factory contains no waiters or public restroom, with customers ordering using a computer kiosk.
Shortly after ordering, visitors will receive a paper bowl full of uncooked, dried noodles, with a seasoning package to the side of the bowl. Though there are no waiters on hand, there is an employee available to help explain the process of how to cook the soup.
The soup is cooked using an appliance that both provides hot water and contains an induction cooktop, which heats the soup for a short amount of time—a couple of minutes.
The price of the noodles begins at $2.40 and goes up to $6.50 for high-cost offerings—one example is Tseng brand handpulled-style spicy sesame noodles, which is a favorite of the owners. Visitors can also select up to three toppings, which include corn and scallions, as well as more expensive premium add-ons, like shrimp shumai for $2.50.
Additionally available are prearranged combos, which include Kimcheese, a kimchi-flavored soup that includes fresh kimchi and a slice of American cheese. It runs for $9. Then there is Beef Birria, a soup that is centered around Mexican spices and tender beef.
For a fun, novel dining experience that visitors will soon not forget, it’s worth making the trip out to Queens and checking out the Instant Noodle Factory. At the very least, we promise that it won’t break the bank! And it will taste better than ramen made at home. While in Queens, why not check out Jungle Adventure NYC, which is a colorful indoor playground that is perfect for the whole family. And for those looking for a place to stay in Long Island City, we recommend the Hilton Garden Inn.
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