Noodle Topia

"Because if there’s anything a kid loves more than hand-pulled noodles, it’s a robot that will come to the table and help serve your meal. This chill Madison Heights spot features an array of finger food dim sum and hearty, warm noodle bowls served with or without broth. Plus, the kids will appreciate that they get to try an array of milk teas that are served by Bella, one of the robot servers with an adorable cat face." - Serena Maria Daniels

"This modern, casual restaurant serves bowls of numbingly spicy Sichuan noodles and rich lamb noodles that are perfect for slurping, and a robot waiter may even bus your table. Watch one of the skilled staff hand pull noodles before emerging them in soothing broth. Beyond the soups, the restaurant also serves a handful of sides and dim sum options such as green onion pancakes or toasted pork buns. The space features ample seating and parking behind the restaurant. Be sure to keep a close eye on the address when you pull up as the driveway can be hard to miss." - Danny Palumbo

"Relatively new to the area, this Chinese eatery is already off to a promising start thanks in part to its hard-to-find offerings. For starters the noodles here are hand-pulled and served in a tongue-numbing Szechuan sauce. The restaurant also serves jianbing, savory Chinese-style crepes." - Dorothy Hernandez, Serena Maria Daniels

"Noodle Topia in Madison Heights welcomed two robots to its serving team in 2021." - Serena Maria Daniels

"Noodle Topia features unique robotic servers, including Bella, a catlike robot developed by Pudu Robotics, which delivers food to tables and interacts with customers. The restaurant also uses another robot, Hola, to assist with busboy duties. Despite their novelty and assistance, the robots cannot fully replace human staff, as they do not take orders, handle payments, or answer menu queries. The restaurant remains a popular spot, serving dim sum and other Chinese dishes." - Monica Williams