A NOODLE bar in Worcester has become an online sensation after starting a TikTok channel.

Maneki Ramen, in Worcester, has more than two million views on one of its videos, with others being viewed tens of thousands of times.

WIth nearly 15,000 subscribers on the platform, the noodle bar has become a sensation online.

Maneki Ramen occupies one of the former railway arches in Worcester and is described as a "Tokyo-inspired ramen shop selling modern interpretations of Japanese noodle bowls and snacks."

 

@manekiramen Speed ramen!! 90 second ramen bowl from Head Chef + creator of Maneki Ramen, Pete! #ramen #ramennoodles #ramensecret #ramenguy #maneki #japanesefood ♬ original sound - Maneki Ramen

The name Maneki Ramen comes from the Japanese for "Lucky Cat" - which had been its original name until April last year, when the team was stunned to receive a letter from Gordon Ramsay's lawyers over supposed copyright.

A post on the restaurant's Facebook page said: "We were amazed to receive a letter from Gordon Ramsey’s solicitors recently, regarding the use of ‘Lucky Cat’ in our name.

"It seems that Gordon has a restaurant called ‘Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay’ and holds a trademark for the use of the Lucky Cat name.

"Well, we guess great minds think alike.

"But, like Gordon’s lawyers, we would hate for anyone to confuse us with him and we’re glad they brought it to our attention before we get equally famous.

"So, we’ve had to change the name and have a quick temporary re-brand, as such we will now be known as Maneki Ramen."

To see some of Maneki Ramen's TikTok output, go to www.tiktok.com/@manekiramen

For more about the noodle bar, go to manekiramen.com/