This Commercial Is For Hardcore Instant Ramen Fans Only
At least that's what we think they're saying in this engine-revving commercial for instant ramen fans from Japanese noodle producer Nissen.
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But Wait, Otohiko, Aren't You Supposed To Slurp Noodles?
The $130 utensil, called the Otohiko, features noise-canceling technology that helps blur the distinct auditory effects of noodle-eating. -
What's In Your Suitcase? For Some Tourists, It's Instant Ramen
According to a poll conducted by international trade site Alibaba and finance app Wacai, nearly a third of Chinese travelers pack three to five portions of instant noodles when traveling. The survey (here in Chinese) also says more than half of travelers polled listed "buying instant noodles" as a priority when they got to their destination.… -
The Hottest Place For Ramen Right Now Is...Prison?
Ramen, the Japanese-style noodle soup, has experienced a tremendous surge in popularity in recent years, with new shops dedicated to its slurpable goodness cropping up in major U.S. cities all the time. Now, it seems, the brothy noodle dish has overtaken a segment of the population that is far removed from the usual urban foodie hot spots. According to the BBC,… -
This Instant Noodle Rap Features A Top Ramen Sweatsuit
Often associated with broke college students, instant ramen noodles have fueled people worldwide since their invention. Unsurprisingly, there are odes to the noodles, including one from Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett.Today brings us the latest in ramen-themed melodies: "Top Ramen" by ¥ung ¢hef featuring Doughboi.¥ung ¢hef and Doughboi rap about their love for the combination of instant ramen and Sriracha. Doughboi… -
The History Of Instant Ramen Is More Twisted Than You Think
We’ve all come to associate instant ramen with the high-speed, low-budget (read: broke) lifestyle of college students. A package of Cup Noodles is most commonly seen next to a textbook in a dorm room, about to be microwaved, late at night. But was this the original intention of its inventor — to create a massively… -
Instant Ramen: A Possible Factor In Rainforest Deforestation?
As a quick, easy and cheap meal option for those on a budget, instant ramen has become a staple in college dorms and first apartments everywhere. It’s even eaten for breakfast in Hong Kong.Now the high-sodium noodles are being called the “main culprit” behind deforestation and the displacement of orangutans due to their high palm-oil content, according to…
