Curry Cup Noodles
Curry Cup Noodles
Nissin's famous Curry Cup Noodle delivers a mild, thick curry soup infused with vegetables and loaded with potatoes, diced pork, carrots, and onions. This is the largest cup size available in Japan — because sometimes you need more. A warm, fragrant hug in noodle form. One of Japan's most iconic instant ramen flavours.
- Open and prep
Peel the lid back halfway and take out any sachets sitting inside. Add the seasoning powder into the bowl as directed on the packet. Having everything unpacked and laid out before you pour makes the whole process smoother and quicker.
- Add boiling water
Pour freshly boiled water into the bowl up to the inner line, which is about the indicated fill line. Make sure the water covers all the noodles evenly so they cook through properly. Give it a moment to settle before closing the lid.
- Let it steep
Pop the lid back on and wait for 3 minutes. This is when the noodles soften and the broth develops its full depth of flavour. Resist the urge to peek, the trapped steam does important work making everything come together inside the bowl.
- Stir and serve
Remove the lid and give the bowl a really thorough stir from the bottom up, making sure all the seasoning is mixed through and nothing is stuck to the base. Serve it while it's piping hot and finish with your favourite toppings.
Background
Every packet has a story behind it. Here's where this one comes from, what makes it tick, and why it made the cut for the box.
Nissin was founded by Momofuku Ando in 1958 after he invented the world's first instant noodle, Chicken Ramen. Headquartered in Osaka, the company went on to create Cup Noodle in 1971, changing how the world eats. Today Nissin remains the global leader in instant noodles.
This noodle comes from Japan, a country with a rich and diverse noodle culture that has influenced instant ramen traditions around the world. Each region brings its own distinctive flavours, techniques, and ingredients to the bowl.
A thick, fragrant curry broth that blends Japanese curry spices with a savoury stock base. Japanese curry is milder and sweeter than Indian versions, with a velvety consistency that wraps around noodles beautifully and warms you from the inside out.
The noodles in this bowl are crafted to complement the broth style perfectly. The texture, thickness, and cooking time are all calibrated so that the noodles and soup work together as a complete experience rather than separate elements sharing the same bowl.
Japanese curry ramen combines two of the country's most beloved comfort foods. Japanese curry is milder and sweeter than Indian or Thai versions, with a thick, velvety texture that clings to noodles beautifully. The combination has been popular since the 1960s.
Japanese curry and noodles are two of the country's greatest comfort foods, and combining them is the kind of idea that just works. The thick, warming curry broth clings to the noodles perfectly, and every bowl feels like a hug. Perfect for cold nights and lazy weekends.
Topping Suggestions
A few toppings that take this bowl from good to great. Most are already in your kitchen, and every one is optional.
Boiled Egg
A soft-boiled egg brings a creamy richness that complements the noodles perfectly, providing a luscious, slightly savory contrast.
Corn
Sweet corn kernels offer a burst of natural sweetness, providing a refreshing and crisp counterbalance to the noodles' savory notes.
Nori (Seaweed)
Nori adds a delightful umami and oceanic essence to instant noodles, giving them a subtle, briny flavor reminiscent of the sea.