Shanghai noodle machines wait for licensing to resume service

Three vending machines in Shanghai that make bowls of hot noodles in less than a minute will be taking a break until the operator gets all the necessary licenses.

City supervisors said the company has a valid food business license, but the equipment was deemed to be providing services "beyond the scope" of the license.

The machines use half-cooked noodles that remain frozen until a customer orders. Then the machines quickly defrost the noodles and add boiling water through the lid.