Instant Noodle Factory ready to punch the ramen clock on 7th Street

Thanks to everyone who pointed out the recent arrival of the Instant Noodle Factory Downtown signage at 130 E. Seventh St. just west of Avenue A. (This pending arrival was first noted on Oct. 31.)

According to an Instagram Story, this fast-casual DIY concept offering instant noodles — more than 150 types that you prepare yourself and eat on the premises — is expected to open today. (A broken rolldown gate pushed the soft opening to Dec. 20.)

Ownership — the wife-husband team of Cierra Beck and Tat Lee — previously received administrative approval from CB3 for a beer-wine license for the address.

The first outpost opened last summer in Long Island City... Eater's Robert Sietsema gave it a whirl (and liked it!).

No. 130's former tenant, Avant Garden, moved around the corner to Avenue A and Sixth Street in July.