The restaurant building, 1901 Bechtle Ave., was converted this summer from its former life as a White Castle. The building is now a two-theme eatery with both White Castle and Laughing Noodle dishes available.
A White Castle spokeswoman this summer said the restaurant is a test and that they will be “inviting the community of Springfield to give us their feedback.”
White Castle is the Columbus-based restaurant chain better known as purveyors of hamburgers. Their Laughing Noodle concept restaurant opened Monday, Aug. 30.
The restaurant’s development appears very advanced, with glossy signage and a concept showing happy, laughing diners played out on large posters on the building and on the packaging.
The company has promoted the restaurant using social media. It’s Facebook page is the primary source of information online. The company posted a message Wednesday that said it was open and ready for business. The restaurant is having a grand opening on Sept. 25, according to the Facebook page.