A new ramen place in town, Hi noodle is slightly off the main street in downtown Reykjavik, transforming the little white Nordic house into a cozy spot for the taste buds of those who’ve been long craving a hearty bowl of noodle soup.

The restaurateur Chen Liu – a native Beijinger, a noodle lover, and a long-time Reykjavik resident – was bothered by the lack of certain diversity and authenticity in Asian food in Iceland’s capital. After years of contemplating he decided to run a place himself.