Works good and was easy to set up. Sales and customer support has been superb as well. So far, so good. We have already recommended them to other boba shop owners.
Janelle M.
★★★★★
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Turn Your Shelf Ramen Into Hot and Fresh Meals
A countertop machine that actually boils the noodles, so you sell a fresh hot bowl instead of another microwave meal. It fits beside what you already sell.
$695 shipped free. No sales call, no contract.
ETL Certified
Free U.S. Shipping
30-Day Returns
1-Year Warranty
Owners Are Telling Other Owners
In their own words.
We can sell around 25 bowls a day, which is way more than I anticipated... Great product, trusted seller, and awesome service! Great addition to our shop!
Joshua R.
People are lining up because of their experience cooking themselves. We love neo cucina products!
Domingo B.
Scan It or Tap It. That's the Whole Job.
Scan the ramen package or tap a preset on the screen. The machine picks the water and the time.
It Adds Sales Without Adding Labor
Customers run it themselves in a few taps. No prep, no cooking skills.
Scan or Choose
Scan a package or tap a preset. Over 100 kinds supported.
Freshly Boiled, Not Reheated
It adds water and boils the noodles on the spot. Not a warmed-over microwave meal.
Ready in 3 to 5 Minutes
A hot, fresh bowl, start to finish.
Let's Do the Math on One Bowl
Sale price
$6.99
What the bowl costs you
$1.20 ramen pack · $0.50 bowl · $0.50 utensils, condiments, water and power
−$2.20
You keep on every bowl
$4.79
Set your own price. This uses $6.99 and counts everything that leaves the counter with the bowl. Labor and rent are not in it, because a self-serve station adds neither.
A roller grill turns over a couple of dollars a serving. This turns over $4.79, on the same square foot of counter.
What that adds up to
| Volume | 10bowls/day | 20bowls/day | 30bowls/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily profit | $47.90 | $95.80 | $143.70 |
| Monthly profit | $1,437 | $2,874 | $4,311 |
At just 5 bowls a day you clear $718.50 in a month, so the $695 machine pays for itself before the first month is out.
Based on a $6.99 bowl at $4.79 profit and 30 operating days. Actual results vary by location, pricing, and operations.
Why It Sells
It sells on its own, lifts the basket, and does not need anyone watching it.
Fresh Beats Reheated
Customers can see it boil. That is a different sell than a hot dog that has been under a lamp since morning.
Runs With or Without Staff
Customers pay and cook on their own, so it keeps selling even when no one is behind the counter.
Pulls Snacks and Drinks Along
A hot bowl rarely goes out alone. Customers grab a drink or snack with it, lifting the basket.
From Groceries to Gas Stations
Each one turned packaged ramen into a hot item customers pay more for.
Chattanooga, TN
Gas Station Market
Two machines, its own menu board, a toppings fridge, and a $6.99 price the store set itself.
Novi, MI
Asian Market
An Asian grocery added a self-serve ramen station, turning packaged ramen into hot, fresh bowls customers cook on the spot.
Santa Ana, CA
Gas Station C-Store
Built into a gas station convenience store, adding hot ramen alongside snacks and drinks. A new revenue line on a counter that never cooked anything.
Take Payment, Even With No Cashier
Customers scan the code on screen and pay by phone, so it sells even where there is no checkout. It works with your register too.
No Card Reader to Install
Customers scan the code and pay from their own phone. Nothing extra to buy or set up.
Cooks Only Once Paid
The machine starts cooking after payment clears, so nothing goes out unpaid.
Works With Your Register
Have a cashier? Customers can pay at your register and cook at the machine just the same.
See a Bowl Cooked Start to Finish
Filmed on site, not staged for us.
Ready to Serve on Day One
Every order comes with more than the machine. Here's what helps you get selling without the sourcing or setup guesswork.
Ramen Buy List
No guessing what to stock. The packages the machine scans and cooks, with starter picks and links to buy.
Bowls & Lids
Serve the first bowls right away. Fifteen induction-safe paper bowls come with your machine. Order more bowls and matching lids any time.
Signage & How-To
Customers know what to do. Counter signage, how-to steps, and price cards so customers order and cook on their own.
Fifteen bowls ship in the box. The buy list and signage files are sent by email.
Start Serving This Week
Ships from U.S. warehouses. Setup takes under an hour.
Smart Commercial Ramen Cooker
Sale price$695.00Regular price
$745.00
Free Shipping
1-Year Warranty
30-Day Returns
US-Based Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need professional installation, or can I set it up myself?
No professional installation needed. The machine ships ready to use. Place it on any counter, connect a water jug or direct water line, plug into a standard 110V outlet, and power on. Most operators are up and running within an hour of receiving the unit. No contractor, no plumber, no electrician required.
For setup tutorials, see the included manual or our YouTube channel (@NEOCUCINA). If questions remain, reach out to support@neocucina.com.
Does the machine work with a water jug or direct water line?
The NEO CUCINA ramen cooker supports both water jug and direct water line setups.
Out of the box, it can draw water from a standard external water jug, and no permanent plumbing is required. If preferred, it can also be connected to a direct water line for higher-volume or fixed installations.
This flexibility makes it easy to deploy in convenience stores, micro markets, offices, hotels, and self-serve setups.
How do customers pay at the machine?
The machine supports on-machine payment: customers scan a QR code on the screen and pay from their phone, and cooking starts once payment clears. That means it can sell in spots with no checkout at all.
If you do have a register, customers can pay there instead, through your POS, cash register, or card reader, and then cook at the machine. Either way works.
What happens if something goes wrong while nobody is watching?
The machine is built to stop rather than keep running. If a bowl is not seated properly, heating does not start. Every cooking program is timed, so it finishes and shuts off on its own even if the customer walks away, and overheat protection is always active. If the water runs out, the machine shows an error and stops.
Errors show on the machine itself rather than as a remote alert, so it is worth having someone glance at it during the day the way you would check any other counter equipment.
What if the machine breaks?
If a unit fails because of a manufacturing defect during the warranty period, we replace the whole machine rather than asking you to service it. The replacement ships from our US warehouse, so you are not waiting on an overseas repair queue.
How much cleaning does it need?
Very little. Cooking happens inside the paper bowl, so there are no pots or pans to wash. Broth splashes onto the outside now and then, and a quick wipe takes care of it.
Running unattended means no one needs to operate the machine, not that no one needs to walk past it. A wipe-down during a normal shift is all it takes.
Do you sell ramen or soup?
We do not sell ramen or soup bases directly. The machine and the disposable paper bowls (with optional lids) are what we provide.
To make sourcing easier, we provide a curated list of the ramen brands that sell best in retail settings, along with direct purchase links. It gives you a practical starting point for products that are easy to reorder and proven to move.
What else can the machine make?
Anything that cooks in boiling water: udon, pho, mac and cheese, oatmeal, and more. The built-in induction plate also works as a standalone cooktop with your own pot or pan, so you are not limited to the bowl programs.
Can I manage machines across several locations?
Yes. Every machine connects to the same cloud dashboard, so you can update menus, cooking programs, and on-screen content across all your locations from any browser. No site visit needed to change what a machine offers.
Do you sell bowls and lids?
Do you offer discounts for ordering multiple units?
Yes. We offer volume-based pricing for multi-unit orders. Contact our team for details and tailored solutions.
Do you offer payment plans or financing?
We do not offer in-house installment or financing plans. However, there are a couple of options available:
- Shop Pay: If you purchase through our website, you may be eligible for installment payment options through Shop Pay at checkout. Eligibility is determined by Shop Pay at the time of purchase.
- Third-party financing: We do not arrange external financing on your behalf, but you are welcome to use any third-party equipment financing provider or lender of your choice.
Does it work without Wi-Fi?
The core functions run fully offline: preset cooking, hot water dispensing, and induction heating all work without a connection.
Wi-Fi is needed for scan-to-cook, cloud menu updates, screen content sync, and on-machine payment. For the best performance and real-time updates, keep the machine connected.
What certifications does the NEO CUCINA machine have?
The NEO CUCINA machine is ETL Listed and ETL Sanitation certified, which means it has been tested for electrical safety and sanitation requirements for commercial equipment. These certifications are equivalent to UL and NSF standards for commercial use, so the machine is compliant for commercial operation in applicable settings.
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