No. 1 in Japan* *From the makers of the No.1 selling instant noodles in Japan. Source: Intage SRI data January 2021 - December 2021 Invented in Japan in 1971, Cup Noodles were the world's first instant noodles in a pot. Since then, we've spent many years developing the best flavours to bring to the world... In just 3 minutes, you can enjoy these exciting flavours with our authentic Japanese ramen!