Singapore, Thailand and China, in particular, can make for a gourmet meal. That’s the surprise of this new DIY eatery, where diners choose from 88 different types of noodles (all imported from different regions of Asia), and 30 toppings (some free, some for an extra charge), and then cook a bowl themselves on noodle ovens imported from Korea. Deciding which to pick can be bewildering, but I was astonished by the depth of flavor I achieved by adding soft boiled egg, scallions, pork floss, and gyoza, to a premium instant tonkatsu soup. My dining companion’s mala chili oil soup was as tasty, if searingly spicy. There’s also an outlet in the East Village, but because diners don’t do the cooking themselves, it’s not as fun. Prices are refreshingly low.
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Instant Noodle Factory
24-11 41st Ave. (btw Crescent and 24th st.), Long Island City.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Queens
Hours
Daily 11:30-9:30pm
Transportation
Subway: F to 21st St./Queensbridge
Prices
Bowls $4.50-$14, depending on what you add
Cuisine Type
Pan-Asian
Web site
Instant Noodle Factory
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