There’s a special place in most of our hearts for instant ramen. Whether you have no time, no money, or no will to live, Cup Noodles is a comforting Styrofoam haven in a cruel world. But it’s definitely associated with sterile corporate break rooms and bare-mattress-on-the-floor apartments more than pastel animations or farm to table. But this commercial tries to make you see Nissin Cup Noodles differently.
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In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Nissin Cup Noodle Curry, “Cup Noodle Curry trio with a mini GUNPLA (GUNDAM plastic model)” will be out on May 27. A total of 3 commemorative curry packages and models will be available.
Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam) is a very popular Japanese televised anime series, loved by many fans.
Kinds of limited edition packages:
– Cup noodle curry “mini GUNPLA Original Kettle Ver.” – GUNDAM
– Cup noodle red curry “mini GUNPLA Original Kettle Ver.” – GELGOOG
– Cup noodle green curry “mini GUNPLA Original Kettle Ver.” – ZAKU II
Each Gundam character is holding a kettle representing the boiling water used for the cup noodle curry.
1,000 winners selected in a drawing will be able to receive an extra special cup noodle curry original GUNPLA (“MG RX-78-2 Gundam”). You can have a chance to apply for it by buying one of those 3 cup noodles.
Nissin also started accepting advanced orders for a special gift case which includes 2 of each of the 3 special cup noodle curry packages. The gift case costs 3,500 yen.
There is no end to the possibilities of Cup Noodles in Japan. Now Nissin, the original and largest instant ramen noodle maker in Japan, as part of its high-end “GooTa” instant noodle line, has mixed 2 of Japan’s favorite foods to make the Oban (big-sized) Demi-hamburg-men:
1) Instant ramen noodles in soup
2) Hamburg steak
Instant ramen noodles need no explanation, and in my opinion, taste best in simple form…
Hamburg steak – known as “hambagu” in Japan (back home, known as “meatloaf”), is often thought of as am expensive, gourmet western dish, often with exotic sauce. This one is no different, with a glistening demi-glace sauce.
The result is “Demi-hamburg-men (“men” meaning noodles). Ramen noodles in soup with a hamburg steak covered in demi-glace sauce floating on top.
Just add hot water and watch your Demi-hamburg grow and come to life.
At 237 yen, it is at a higher price point than the usual Cup Noodle, but to hambagu lovers, it may be worth it.
(Note: “Hambagu” is not to be confused with “Hambaga” which is served on a bun, usually with cheese, lettuce and tomato.)
Sanyo Foods and Marvel have collaborated to create “KING CUP Red Chili Noodle Ironman 3″ which will be out on April 22.
Inspired by Ironman’s color “Red”, spicy chili is used in the soup. Onion and garlic flavor add richness to the soup, which is “geared toward males in their 20s-40s”.
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