Automatic Noodle

In this cozy near-future novella by acclaimed author Annalee Newitz, a crew of deactivated robots awakens in an abandoned kitchen and embarks on a journey to create their own noodle shop in San Francisco. As they serve delicious hand-pulled noodles to the recovering human population, they face challenges from negative reviews that jeopardize their business. To succeed, they must rely on their community and one another to navigate a world not designed for robots, blending warmth and resilience in a unique culinary adventure.