Broth and early shifts
Mika Sato
Starts the pots before sunrise and tastes every batch. Ask her about the tonkotsu and she will tell you the whole story.
Neon NoodleAbout
A counter that never switches off
Neon Noodle is one counter, fourteen stools and a few big pots of broth. We cook for the people who keep the city running at night.
Our story
Why we keep the lights on all night
Lower Kessel never really sleeps. Drivers finish late. Bakers start early. Bar staff want a proper meal after the last customer leaves.
We opened Neon Noodle so they would always have somewhere warm to go. The counter sits under the arcade lights, where it used to be a phone repair stall.
Our broth simmers for hours, so the pots never really go off. Keeping the doors open felt like the natural next step.
- 01
The same bowl at 4am as at 7pm
No reduced night menu. Every broth, every topping, every hour.
- 02
A seat for one is never awkward
Lots of people come in on their own. The counter is built for it.
- 03
Fast to serve, never rushed
Your bowl comes quickly. How long you stay is up to you, unless there is a queue.
The crew
The people behind the counter
Three shifts, one kitchen. Say hello. They'll happily talk broth all night.
Noodles and night shifts
Kofi Mensah
Runs the noodle press from midnight to morning. Keeps the playlist loud enough to hear and quiet enough to talk.
Front of counter
Pilar Soto
Looks after bookings, the waitlist and anyone who looks lost. She knows the right stool for every mood.
Find us
How to find the counter
- Address
- 88 Wirelight Arcade
Lower Kessel, Port Vela PV-0144 - Hours
- Open 24 hours, every day
- Take the Kessel Line to Lower Kessel station.
- Leave by exit B and walk down Lantern Street.
- Turn right into Wirelight Arcade. We're a short way along on the left, under the pink sign.
Questions
Things people ask us at the counter
Still wondering? Email the counter. Whoever's on shift answers before they clock off.
Are you really open all night?
Yes. We are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The full menu runs at every hour, with a few extras depending on the time.
Do I need to book?
No. Walk-ins are always welcome. If you book a seat online, we hold it for 15 minutes after your booking time.
Is there a plant-based bowl?
Yes. The deep forest shio uses a kombu and shiitake broth with rice noodles, fried tofu, sweet corn and garlic chips. In the builder, the forest broth swaps out pork, egg and butter for you.
Can I take my ramen away?
Yes. Order ahead on the menu page, choose take away and pick a time. We pack the broth and noodles separately so nothing goes soggy.
How do I pay?
Pay at the counter with cash, card or your phone. There is no payment online.
Come in out of the rain
Book a stool for later, or build your bowl now and pick it up on the way.