Not your average instant cup noodles
Did someone say chicken nugget flavoured cup noodles?
Japan is known for many things and Nissin Cup Noodles is undoubtedly one of them! We’re well acquainted with these little boxes of instant gratification in flavours like chicken and curry, but have you ever tried it in matcha?
Of course, most these flavours can only be found exclusively in Japan so for those travelling there soon, lucky you! Here’s a list of 10 unique Nissin Cup Noodle flavours so bizarre you just gotta try ‘em all!
1.Sea Urchin (Uni)
Who says you have to head to a fancy restaurant to get a taste of sea urchin? Uni or Sea Urchin is considered a luxury ingredient in Japan and restaurants typically charge premium prices for it. At just JPY 210 (SGD2.58), this is a great quick fix for your uni cravings.
The creamy and buttery flavour of the cream based broth coupled with the slight taste of the ocean from the uni will have you slurping up every last drop of soup.
2. Squid Ink
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Pitch black instant noodles? Fans of squid ink will love the Squid Ink Black noodles that comes with a packet of squid ink paste you can add to your broth. This not only gives the broth its jet black appearance but also enhances the flavour! There are also squid pieces mixed with along with the rest of the toppings for double the squid umami.
3. Maple Bacon
When you think of American breakfast meals you’ll think of the staple – bacon. The newest addition to the Nissin family is this Maple Bacon flavoured cup noodles which is basically your all American breakfast in a cup. Not only will you find bacon, maple syrup and noodles in this cup, you will also supposedly be able to taste the scrambled egg in it too.
American breakfast in a cup for JPY205 (SGD 2.52)? Sign us up!
4. Cheese Pizza Potato Tomato
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This might just be the ultimate comfort food combination yet. Instant noodles and pizza are . both convenient, inexpensive and a quick fix for the hungry and cash strapped.
Call it crazy but combining these 2 favourites into the Cheese Pizza Potato Tomato flavoured ramen might just be a genius move. Topped with bacon, cheese, potato and combined with the richness of tomato soup, you’ll definitely want more than just a bite of this.
5. Nuggets and French Fries
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Can’t decide if you want to have some good ol’ fashioned fast food or a cup of instant noodles? Now you can have the best of both worlds! The new Potenage flavour comes with chicken nuggets and sliced french fries.
We’re not quite sure how they keep the nuggets and fries crisp, but this seems like a great way to satisfy multiple cravings simultaneously!
6. Champignons
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If you like mushrooms, you’ll love the German style Champignons flavoured cup noodles! This rich creamy mushroom broth is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the onions. Close your eyes and with a bit of imagination it might even come close to the real thing!
7. Con Camaron Picante
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This spicy shrimp and hot pepper flavoured instant noodles will take your tastebuds on a journey to Mexico! Picante which translates to spicy, is exactly what this cup of noodles are. But, don’t fret, these noodles are perfectly spiced without taking away the flavour of the shrimp.
8. Chilli Crab
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Ask any Singaporean what the must try food in Singapore is and many will tell you Chilli Crab! These noodles are spicy and full of the richness of crab. If you can’t handle spicy food, we suggest not putting the entire packet of chilli paste.
9. Matcha
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Apart from the beautiful green Mt Fuji packaging, here’s why you should try these green tea instant noodles. Both the noodles and the broth are green tea flavoured and is a must try for all matcha lovers.
Topped with dried seafood, and even cheese powder, this seafood green tea broth will have you slurping up every last strand of noodles.
10. Milk Seafood
If you’re a fan of rich creamy seafood broths, you will love this flavour! Launched as a limited time Winter special, this Hokkaido milk seafood ramen is perfect for the cold. According to the commercial, you should also add a dash of cheese and black pepper!
P.S. The commercial jingle is extremely catchy so click with caution.
Travel essentials for your cup noodle adventures
Apart from luggage space for your instant noodle haul, you’ll also be needing the following essentials on your trip to Japan
- Pre-book your 4G WiFi Device for convenient pickups at the airport
- Enjoy convenient intercity travels with your Japan Rail Pass
- Free admission to up to 30 attractions with your Osaka Amazing Pass
Not heading to Japan? Try Airfrov!
Apart from Instant noodles, you’ll also want to take home these yummy food souvenirs from Osaka and these must try 7-11 foods! If you’re not heading to Japan yourself, don’t fret! You can still get your hands on these yummy Japanese snacks with the help of Airfrov!
Airfrov is a platform where you can post your requests and travellers to that country pick these up for you and mail it straight to your doorstep.
