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If you’ve watched the TikTok clips and wondered when Modesto would get its turn, the wait is over: K‑Ramyun, a self‑serve Korean instant‑ramen bar from Seoul Street, has opened on Level 2 of Vintage Faire Mall, near Lids and across from Zales.
Here’s how it works: shoppers choose from a wall of packaged Korean ramyun, add toppings, and cook their bowl on automated ramen machines. Sister locations highlight more than 100 noodle options, $1 add‑on toppings, and preset cooking modes (soup, thick noodle, stir‑fried), with sides like gimbap and Korean pouch drinks; pricing at a related Seoul Street shop has been around $7.99 before add‑ons. While exact offerings can vary by site, K‑Ramyun follows the same Seoul Street playbook.
What makes it different is the interactivity. Push‑button cookers and the “Self Cooking Lounge” layout—rows of instant noodles beside induction‑style EZ Cook units—mirror the model K‑Ramyun is built on. Expect a casual, convenience‑store‑meets‑food‑hall vibe and a selection of Korean beverages…