they do use automats, but they’re pretty little places, with a bunch of variety for the noodles, and also optional toppings like eggs, veggies, and meat you can add on top. open 24/7 and restocked/cleaned only once every few hours instead of being manned the entire time.
I heard one time that the best authentic noodles you’ll get come from vending machines, and a sit down ramen restaurant is more of a touristy thing. Not sure how true it is, but I guess the restaurant is the one who stocks the machines.
to be fair unmanned instant noodle restaurants do exist in some parts of east and southeast asia
Yeah, right after I finished writing that, I thought “Am I crazy, because that actually sounds like a good idea.”
What you’re describing is an automat.
they do use automats, but they’re pretty little places, with a bunch of variety for the noodles, and also optional toppings like eggs, veggies, and meat you can add on top. open 24/7 and restocked/cleaned only once every few hours instead of being manned the entire time.
I heard one time that the best authentic noodles you’ll get come from vending machines, and a sit down ramen restaurant is more of a touristy thing. Not sure how true it is, but I guess the restaurant is the one who stocks the machines.