If you thought that all instant noodles were good for was feeding hungry college students, then you need to adjust your eyes and click through these instant noodle innovations.
Instant noodles are a staple in any college dorm room or single man's cupboard. These instant noodles are so much more than a microwaveable meal though. Bricks of noodles become the inspiration for art projects and even furniture in this top list. Consider these instant noodle innovations a microwaveable inspiration.
13 Instant Noodle Innovations
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Food Value Photoshoots
Jonathan Blauestein's Photography Shows Just How Far a Dollar Can Go
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Relaxed Ramen Weights
The Cupmen Lid Holders Keep Steam in to Cook Instant Noodles
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Fake Noodle Porn
Fake Noodle Cup Full of Naughty Goods
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Luxury Instant Noodles
Harrods Posh Pot Noodle
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Insulting Instant Noodles
These Neatorama Ramen Packages are Brutally Frank
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Noodle-Inspired Seating
‘Obsession' Furniture by Korean Designer Kwangho Lee
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Chef-Free Cooking
Ramen Noodle Shop Uses Cooperative Culinary Robots for Service
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Automated Instant Noodles
Cup Noodles Vending Machine Gives Ramen Push-Button Simplicity
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Microscopic Noodle Bowls
World's Smallest Bowl of Ramen
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Instant Noodle Soap
Get Clean With This Delicious Looking Ramen Cleanser
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Undercover Air Purifiers
The Cup Shitsuki USB Humidifier Looks So Good You Can Practically Eat It
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Noel Noodles Commercials
The 'Pot Noeldle' Animated Ad Puts a Spin on Tradition
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Caffeinated Noodle Pouches
Boost Noodle Helps Gamers Level Up Their Energy with One Hand
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Toronto Thai Boat Noodles
555 Boat Noodles Serves Up Thai Cuisine and its Special Boat Noodles
Modular Portable Cooktop Systems
This Folding Hotplate Concept by Wenhua Xu is Customizable
Friend-Founded Home Decor Lines
Nook Theory is an Affordable and Quality Home Decor Brand
Espresso Maker-Inspired Seating
The Moka Chair by Aditya Rathod Honors the Bialetti Moka Pot
Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits
The Nails Inc x McDonald’s Collab Plays with Famous Menu Items
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens
Nissin Foods USA Debuts Cup Noodles Campfire S'more
Sippable Savory Broths
Millie's Sipping Broth is a First-of-Its-Kind Broth in a Tea Bag
Flexing Ergonomic Dining Chairs
The Noho Move Chair Was Created with the Help of Formway
Nutty Miso Cookies
Insomnia Cookies' Peanut Miso Ramen Cookie Shares Unexpected Umami Flavors
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls
Ben’s Original Just Added Four New Street Food Rice Dishes
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Gym-Themed Croissant Experiences
NUDAKE Haus Nowhere Shanghai is an Experimental Art Cafe
Heat-and-Eat Pouched Meals
These New Ben’s Original Favourites and Lunch Bowls are Easy to Enjoy
Branded Electric Lunch Boxes
The Crock-Pot GO Lunch Box Warms Meals on Demand
Limited-Edition Ramen Boxes
Nissin Foods USA is Commemorating National Noodle Day
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Instant Matzo Ball Soups
Nooish's Matzo Ball Soup Makes a Traditional Recipe Super Convenient
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Soup-Centric Holiday Bundles
Campbell's Building Brick Box is a Playful Treat for the Holidays
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Streetstyle Rice Entrées
Ben's Original Street Food Needs Just 90 Seconds in the Microwave
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Extra-Spicy Noodle Cups
A-Sha x Hot Ones Shares Three Daring Flavors for Adventurous Eaters
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Instant Hybrid Cuisine Products
These Maruchan Products Come in New and Retuning Varieties
Spice-Imbued Soups
The Campbell's Spicy Condensed Soups are Sure to Ignite Taste Buds
Ramen Noodle-Inspired Blankets
This Marutai Blanket Comes in a Bo Ramen-Inspired Packaging
Spicy Knife-Cut Noodles
Trader Joe's Now Offers Spicy Squiggly Knife Cut Noodles
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Egg White Spaghetti Noodles
Miracle Noodle's Spaghetti Noodles are Grain-Free and Low-Carb
Collage-Themed Cookie Collections
Insomnia Cookies Just Launched Its Back to Campus Collection
Strawberry-Flavored Instant Noodles
Paldo Introduces Strawberry Bibimmyeon
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Influencer-Inspired In-Car Dashboards
bibigo Launches its New 'Dashboard Kitchen'
Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles
These New Momofuku Noodles Come in Two Flavors
Noodle-Free Instant Ramens
NOMEN Ramen Provides Flavor in a Decidedly Lighter Manner
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas
The Noodles & Company Mac & Cheese Range Features Three Options
Plant-Based Tonkotsu Ramen Soups
Marutai Co. Debuts Its Innovations at the Winter Fancy Food Show
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Seafood-Flavored Noodle Enhancers
Ramen Bae's Classic Seafood Topper Elevates Instant Noodles
Clean-Label Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Deluxe Mac and Cheese is Indulgent & Exceptionally Nutritious
Compact-Focused Kitchen Collections
Cuisinart Has Launched Its New Soho Collection
Plant-Based Ramen Toppers
immi's Veggie Topping Mix Enhances Ramen Bowls with Crunchy Nourishment
Athletic Nutrition Frozen Meals
These New The Gym Kitchen Frozen Meals are Balanced
Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Bowls
NuVue Foods Just Introduced a New Craver Bowl Line
Convenient Meal Kits
Momofuku and Milk Bar Collaborate to Provide a Two-Course Meal
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
Eel-Flavored Instant Noodles
Nissin Mystery Unagi Instant Noodles Have Plant-Based Eel
Upscale Seafood Instant Noodles
Nissin Raoh Fugudashijio is Made with a Salty Blowfish Broth
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Chili Crisp Noodles
Fly By Jing is Bringing Its Tingly, Spicy, Umami Flavors to Sichuan Noodles
Gamer Instant Noodle Products
These Nissin Cup Meshi Products Were Created with Capcom
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
William Eliot Designs the Digested Objects Stool
Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups
Cup Noodles' #PaperCupConfessions Has Fans Fess Up to Cooking Habits
Instant Pasta Snack Pots
Pasta Nostra Comes in Six Options Made with Fusilli Pasta
Premium Frozen Ramen Kits
Ramen Raijin Frozen Ramen Kits Capture Authentic Flavors
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Boldly Flavored Instant Noodles
The Mug Shot MAX Pots Come in Three Flavors
Warm Winter Power Bowls
Café Zupas is Celebrating Winter with Six New Warm Bowls
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Dog-Friendly Instant Noodles
Dr. Pat Pat Philippines' Noodles for Dogs are Quick & Nutritious
Quick-Cooking Fresh Ramen Kits
Sun Noodle Kits Prepare Fresh Ramen in Minutes with 75% Less Water
Cheesy Soup Dumplings
Souplings are a First-of-Their-Kind Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumpling
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Convenient Asian Cuisine Collections
This Master Cook Collection Includes Noodles, Kits and More
Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons
The Sugar Lab's Kimchi Bouillons Add Savory Flavor to Soups
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Childhood Nutrition Drink Mixes
Nestle Nido Milk & Soya Instant Powder Mix is Available in Nigeria
Student-Friendly Digital Cookbooks
Cookin’ Somethin’ for College Shares User-Friendly Recipes
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Branded Ramen Noodle Keychains
The Nissin Donbei Charms are Launching in Japan
Protein-Rich Instant Noodles
The Gym Kitchen Instant Noodles Have 25-Grams of Protein
Confection-Inspired Cereal Cups
These New Cereal Cups Come in Four Familiar Flavors
QSR Brand Ramen Meals
Jack in the Box Just Unveiled Its New Crispy Chicken Ramen Combo
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Versatile No-Boil Noodles
Trader Joe's New No Boil Noodles are Perfect for Quick Dinners
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Pea-Based Ramen Noodles
ZENB Ramen is Made with a Single-Ingredient Noodle
Mexican Cuisine Instant Noodles
Pot Noodle Chicken Fajita is Arriving in the UK
Ancient Grain Sourdough Noodles
123Dough's Noodles are Fermented for Easier Digestion
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Vegan Heat-and-Eat Dumplings
These Bibigo Steamed Dumplings are Microwave-Ready
Wheat Noodle-Topped Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Japan Udon Pizza is Sweet and Spicy
Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges
These New SRSLY Dry Noodles are High in Protein and Fiber
Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups
Fans Inspired Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Pork Broth Seafood Ramens
The Cup Noodle Creamy Tonkotsu Seafood Has Rich Flavor and Texture
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Noodle-Based Esports Deals
Fnatic and Pot Noodle Debut a Partnership for the BLAST Spring Finals
Korean Cuisine Instant Noodles
Pot Noodle Fusions Korean BBQ Beef is Street Food-Inspired
Drinkable Porridge Soup Refreshments
These DyDo Canned Porridge Soups Come in Two Flavors
Indulgent Quad-Cheese Pastas
Noodles & Company Baked 4-Cheese Chicken Alfredo is Satisfying
Chili-Infused Noodle Packets
Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Noodles Come in Two Options
Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals
Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees are Tasty
Student-Focused Taco Kits
Taco Bell Launches the New 'S.O.S' Kit for College Students
Summer-Inspired Instant Noodle Flavors
These New Maruchan Yakisoba Flavors Come in Two Options
Asian-Themed Burger Debuts
White Castle Introduces the New Asian-Inspired Flavors for its Sliders
Plant-Based Boxed Noodle Dishes
KD NotMacandCheese is Arriving in Canada
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
Multi-Brand Esports Deals
Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles and Kreo Team Up with College Rivals
Microwavable Peanut Noodle Bowls
This Spicy Peanutty Noodle Bowl with Chicken is Microwave-Ready
Extra-Cheesy Noodle Dishes
Noodles & Company is Enhancing Menu Items with 50% More Cheese Sauce
Restaurant-Quality Georgian Dumplings
NAMU Frozen Khinkali Soup Dumplings are Easy to Prepare
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Meat-Focused Noodle Cups
Nissin is Releasing a Cup Noodle Variant with Special Mystery Meat
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Spicy Noodle Brand Expansions
Samyang Foods Debuts a Global Brand Map and New Products in Thailand
Rice-Centric Outdoor Installations
Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Present Sunrice
Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pastas
Noodles & Company is Adding New Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi This Fall
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups
Naked Ultimate Ramen Comes in Two Flavors
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Authentic Consumer-Driven Pastas
These New Napolina Pasta Products Come in Two Shapes
Ready-Made Rice Sides
Café Spice's Microwavable Side Dishes Simplify Mealtime
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Cheesy Baked Macaroni Bowls
Hungry Howie’s is Introducing New Mac ‘N Cheese No-Dough Bowls
Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meals
These Authentic Asia Frozen Meals Come in Seven Recipes
Catchy Basked Pasta Ads
Noodles & Co.’s Chicken Parmesan Gets Ditty by Beloved Matt Farley
Restaurant-Inspired Ramen Products
The Itsu Restaurant’Ramen Range is Arriving in the UK
Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections
Studio Cohaku Designed the Menow Collection of Furniture
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery