Thailand is known for its spicy, complex foods. So, something as simple as instant noodles might seem unlikely to be a favorite among Thais. But for young Thais like Ratchadaporn Krongngam, a new store with more than 70 kinds of instant noodles from across Asia is a popular place to visit. Good Noodle opened in a Bangkok shopping center last October. It has already welcomed thousands of customers. The store offers noodles from places like Indonesia, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Ratchadaporn, who is 18, has visited Good Noodle three times already. “I love it here because I wanted to try out new and different kinds of instant noodles as I want to know how all of them taste," he said. People often eat the noodles in the store, where they can cook their own three-minute meal. Sirayakorn Charoenthat, another 18-year-old, said the prices were reasonable for students compared to eating at restaurants. Instant noodles are hugely popular in many Asian countries because of their taste, simplicity, and low price. Health experts warn against eating too much of the highly processed food because it lacks important nutrients.
Title: Instant Noodle Store Is Popular among Young Thais
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than 70 kinds of instant noodles from across Asia is a popular place to visit.</span> <span data-start-time='29396' data-end-time='35208'>Good Noodle opened in a Bangkok shopping center last October. </span> <span data-start-time='35208' data-end-time='39146'>It has already welcomed thousands of customers. </span> <span data-start-time='39146' data-end-time='48729'>The store offers noodles from places like Indonesia, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.</span> <span data-start-time='48729' data-end-time='55021'>Ratchadaporn, who is 18, has visited Good Noodle three times already. </span> <span data-start-time='55021' data-end-time='67208'>“I love it here because I wanted to try out new and different kinds of instant noodles as I want to know how all of them taste," he said.</span> <span data-start-time='67208' data-end-time='75021'>People often eat the noodles in the store, where they can cook their own three-minute meal. </span> <span data-start-time='75021' data-end-time='86500'>Sirayakorn Charoenthat, another 18-year-old, said the prices were reasonable for students compared to eating at restaurants.</span> <span data-start-time='86500' data-end-time='95333'>Instant noodles are hugely popular in many Asian countries because of their taste, simplicity, and low price. </span> <span data-start-time='95333' data-end-time='104625'>Health experts warn against eating too much of the highly processed food because it lacks important nutrients.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img 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