Cup Noodles
Global Cup Noodles branding | |
Two flavors available under the Cup Noodle (Japanese) brand | |
| Product type | Instant noodle |
|---|---|
| Owner | Nissin Foods |
| Produced by | Nissin Foods |
| Country | Japan |
| Introduced | 1971 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Registered as a trademark in | Nissin Cup Noodles, Cup Noodle |
| Website | cupnoodle.jp |
Cup Noodles (カップヌードル, Kappu Nūdoru) is the original brand of cup noodle (i.e., instant ramen in a disposable cup) that was developed in 1971 and manufactured by Japanese food company Nissin Foods. Single servings of the product are packaged in foam, plastic, or paper cups and prepared simply by adding boiling water.
The product name actually began as Cup O' Noodles and the singular Engrish brand name Cup Noodle is also a registered trademark of Nissin Foods. In some countries, such as Japan, the singular form Cup Noodle is used. The product has inspired various competing products, such as Maruchan's Instant Lunch.