These rad ramen innovations prove that the traditional dorm room cuisine is a whole lot more than a quick hunger fix. From air freshners to luxury noodle brands, the ramen aesthetic and taste has crept up in a slew of unexpected places. Sure to have you reminiscing on the days when a slice of veggie pizza was the closest you got to a salad, these rad ramen innovations will have you craving the convenience of a meal in a cup.
From accordion-inspired packaging to noodle-infested hot tubs, these rad ramen innovations are sure to raise a few eyebrows and satisfy some tummies. The perfect celebration of blissfully cheap and fuss-free eating, these neat noodle creations are full of fun and guilty indulgences. Ditch your food snobbery and pay tribute to the food that fueled you through your impoverished university years.
Kitschy, fun and delicious, these rad ramen innovations are sensational and slurp-able.
19 Rad Ramen Innovations

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Food Value Photoshoots
Jonathan Blauestein's Photography Shows Just How Far a Dollar Can Go

18
Relaxed Ramen Weights
The Cupmen Lid Holders Keep Steam in to Cook Instant Noodles
17
Fake Noodle Porn
Fake Noodle Cup Full of Naughty Goods
16
Luxury Instant Noodles
Harrods Posh Pot Noodle
15
Space-Saving Food Packaging
The Campactible Accordion Package for Instant Noodles
14
Insulting Instant Noodles
These Neatorama Ramen Packages are Brutally Frank
13
Noodle-Inspired Seating
‘Obsession' Furniture by Korean Designer Kwangho Lee
12
Noodles No Longer A Diet No-No
Super Low Cal Shirataki Noodles
11
Chef-Free Cooking
Ramen Noodle Shop Uses Cooperative Culinary Robots for Service
10
Synthetic Food Spas
The Japanese Noodle Bath Will Have You Feeling Refreshed and Cooked
9
Automated Instant Noodles
Cup Noodles Vending Machine Gives Ramen Push-Button Simplicity
8
Microscopic Noodle Bowls
World's Smallest Bowl of Ramen
7
Samurai-Approved Soups
Kabuto Noodles Packaging Embodies Creative Design Discipline
6
Celebrity Vending Machines
The Noodol Cafe Has Pop Stars Bring You Food
5
Microwaved Pasta Treasuries (UPDATE)
The Nissin Instant Noodles Museum Opens in Yokohama
4
Instant Noodle Recipe Books
The Ramen Cookbook by Jessica Harlan is College Kid-Friendly
3
Instant Meal Museums
Soak Up Some Culture at the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama
2
Instant Noodle Soap
Get Clean With This Delicious Looking Ramen Cleanser
1
Undercover Air Purifiers
The Cup Shitsuki USB Humidifier Looks So Good You Can Practically Eat It
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Extra-Long Gamer Noodles
The One Noodle by Haraku Ramen Supports Hands-Free Eating
Caffeinated Noodle Pouches
Boost Noodle Helps Gamers Level Up Their Energy with One Hand
Romantic Japanese Snack Boxes
This Month's TokyoTreat Box is Valentines Day-Themed
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Ramen-Flavored Onion Rings
Funyuns x Maruchan Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Brings Heat to Onion Rings
Homestyle Pasta Skillet Meals
Chef Boyardee Introduced a Trio of Heat-and-Eat Frozen Products
Pizza-Flavored Instant Noodles
Totino’s Ramen Noodles Come in Two Flavor Options
Toronto Thai Boat Noodles
555 Boat Noodles Serves Up Thai Cuisine and its Special Boat Noodles
Familiar Free-From Snack Products
Simply Snacks is Debuting Four New Product Varieties
Portable Air Fryer Appliances
The Ninja CRISPi Quickly Warms and Prepares Meals from Anywhere
S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens
Nissin Foods USA Debuts Cup Noodles Campfire S'more
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Nutty Miso Cookies
Insomnia Cookies' Peanut Miso Ramen Cookie Shares Unexpected Umami Flavors
Instant Noodle-Crafted Fonts
Seine Kongruangkit Designs the New Times New Ramen Font
Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls
Ben’s Original Just Added Four New Street Food Rice Dishes
Completely Customizable Ramen Meals
Lime House Debuted Build Your Own Ramen for Personalized Meals
Heat-and-Eat Pouched Meals
These New Ben’s Original Favourites and Lunch Bowls are Easy to Enjoy
Limited-Edition Ramen Boxes
Nissin Foods USA is Commemorating National Noodle Day
Frozen Pizza Snack Fridges
Totino's Pizza Rolls Fridge is a One-of-a-Kind Appliance
Collagen-Infused Instant Ramen
Kroma's Super Ramen is Nourishing, Innovative, and Delicious
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
KRAFT Mac & Cheese and Nintendo Debut New Super Mario Power-Up Shapes
Pickle-Flavored Noodle Cups
Cup Noodles Dill Pickle is Savory, Tangy, Bold and Unexpected
Fiery Pasta Sauces
The RAGÚ x Hot Ones Limited Edition Heat Pack Spices Up Comfort Meals
Tex-Mex Instant Noodles
Old El Paso Ramen Noodles Excite Taste Buds with Spicy, Smoky Flavors
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
Kraft Heinz Canada Creates the Kraft Dinnerware Collection
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Social Media-Inspired Pasta Sauces
These New Heinz Pasta Sauces Come in Three Flavors
Streetstyle Rice Entrées
Ben's Original Street Food Needs Just 90 Seconds in the Microwave
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
Snackable Pasta Pots
Knorr Mini Meals Deliver Flavor and Nutrition with Minimal Effort
Instant Hybrid Cuisine Products
These Maruchan Products Come in New and Retuning Varieties
Restaurant-Inspired Grocer Food Ranges
LEON Grocery is Launching Two New Product Ranges
Noodle Dish Exploration Menus
The Noodles & Co. Taste Tour is Only for Noodles Rewards Members
Savory Ramen Popcorn Snacks
Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn Has Hints of Garlic, Ginger, Soy & Sesame
Spicy Knife-Cut Noodles
Trader Joe's Now Offers Spicy Squiggly Knife Cut Noodles
Strawberry-Flavored Instant Noodles
Paldo Introduces Strawberry Bibimmyeon
Ramen-Themed Smoking Accessories
Hemper’s March Subscription Box is Nostalgic and Cheeky
White Rice Ramen Products
Lotus Foods Introduced the Organic Wide White Rice Ramen
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Air-Popped Lentil Snacks
Taylors Lentil Waves are Packed with Flavor and Nutritional Benefits
Grain-Free Naan Pretzels
Niramaya Foods Makes Naan Pretzels with Cassava & Chickpea Flour
Cheesy Artisan-Style Pastas
The Noodles & Company Mac & Cheese Range Features Three Options
Fakeaway Meal Recipes
Knorr's Unlimited Time Menu Dupes Favorite Fast Food Orders
Seafood-Flavored Noodle Enhancers
Ramen Bae's Classic Seafood Topper Elevates Instant Noodles
Global Cuisine Instant Noodles
Maggi Noodles are Launching in the US in Three Flavors
Plant-Based Ramen Toppers
immi's Veggie Topping Mix Enhances Ramen Bowls with Crunchy Nourishment
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
Private Label Organic Soups
Natural Grocers Organic Soups Come in Six Recipes
Snack-Inspired Pool Packs
The Garden Veggie Splash Pack Shares Playfully Shaped Summer Essentials
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Ramen-Seasoning Fry Toppers
McDonald's Canada Just Added New Ramen McShaker Fries
Chili Crisp Noodles
Fly By Jing is Bringing Its Tingly, Spicy, Umami Flavors to Sichuan Noodles
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
At-Home Ramen Products
Kayanoya USA is Bringing the Flavors of Japanese Ramen to Home Kitchens
Instant Pasta Snack Pots
Pasta Nostra Comes in Six Options Made with Fusilli Pasta
Delivery Mishap-Inspired Campaigns
Knorr Launched its #DeliverBetter Campaign to Promote Cooking
Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches
Bonduelle Lunch Bowls Entice Gen Z with Bold Flavors
Snackable Indian Dumplings
Deep Indian Kitchen Momo Dumplings Share Bold Flavors & Sauces
Premium Frozen Ramen Kits
Ramen Raijin Frozen Ramen Kits Capture Authentic Flavors
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Cup Noodle is Selling a New Squid Fork Alongside Its Instant Ramen
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Clean-Ingredient Ready Meals
Proper Good's Globally Inspired Soups are Convenient & Healthy
Boldly Flavored Instant Noodles
The Mug Shot MAX Pots Come in Three Flavors
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Asian Cuisine Bone Broths
These New Freja Instant Bone Broth Products Come in Two Options
Convenient Asian Cuisine Collections
This Master Cook Collection Includes Noodles, Kits and More
Thoughtfully Designed Compact Restaurants
Design Next Agency Completes Loong Noodles' Interior
Takeaway-Inspired Snacks
Wall's Pastry Launches Takeaway Pockets to Appeal to Younger Shoppers
Fakeaway Frozen Meals
Aldi's Inspired Cuisine Munch Box! Range Recreates Takeaway Favorites
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Affordable Asian-Inspired Dishes
A Hit Series is Fueling Chinese Food Sales at Aldi
Protein-Rich Instant Noodles
The Gym Kitchen Instant Noodles Have 25-Grams of Protein
QSR Brand Ramen Meals
Jack in the Box Just Unveiled Its New Crispy Chicken Ramen Combo
Plant-Based Tonkotsu Ramen Soups
Marutai Co. Debuts Its Innovations at the Winter Fancy Food Show
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Plant-Rich Retailer Ready Meals
The Waitrose PlantLiving Range Features Nine New Options
Streetstyle K-Food Meals
The Pulmuone K-Street Food Line Features Bold Yet Comforting Flavors
Artisan-Inspired Bakery Products
These Deli Kitchen Bakery Products Shake Up Traditional Offerings
Chicken Noodle-Stuffed Burritos
Jack in the Box Has a New Sauced & Loaded Chicken Noodle Burrito
Korean Cuisine Soccer Snacks
LA Galaxy and Nongshim Announced a New Partnership
Cheesy Instant Macaroni Products
Rice-A-Roni Mac-A-Roni Comes in Two Varieties
Make-at-Home Rice Burgers
Kyuramen Just Added New Japanese Rice Burgers That You Can Build at Home
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products
Summer Fresh® Introduces Three New Flavorful Products
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
Traditionally Inspired Vegan Dumplings
Chutzpah's Plant-Based Dumplings Reinvent Beloved Recipes
Air Fryer-Only Food Ranges
These New Nestlé Air Fryer Products Come in Many Varieties
Scannable Hot Sauce Bottles
Buldak's New Hot Sauce Packaging Integrates a Convenient QR Code
Artisan Asian Cuisine Cookies
These New Insomnia Cookies Come in Two Japanese-Inspired Options
Street Food Meal Kits
Sharwood's Street Food Sizzler Range Includes Four Recipe Options
Grilled Steak Instant Noodles
Pot Noodle Flame Grilled Steak is Launching as an ASDA Exclusive
Wheat Noodle-Topped Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Japan Udon Pizza is Sweet and Spicy
Pouch-Packaged Meal Ranges
Tilda Easy Meals are Great for Enjoying Out of the House
Protein-Rich Low-Carb Noodle Ranges
These New SRSLY Dry Noodles are High in Protein and Fiber
Gourmet Macaroni Meals
The Mac Factory's Mac & Cheese Frozen Ready Meals are Flavor-Packed
Restaurant-Inspired Ramen Noodles
Maruchan's GOLD Spicy Tonkotsu Meets the Demand for Bolder Meals
Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meal
Mings Frozen Meals Were Created by Chef Ming Tsai
Instant Protein Pastas
Tangle Makes Nourishing, Hassle-Free Meals in Minutes
Grocer-Backed Frozen Meals
Tesco's Singapore Style Noodles Offers Southeast Asian Flavors
Fresh Private Label Pastas
The SPAR UK Italian Recipe Pastas Come in Seven Varieties
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
Asian Cuisine Marketplaces
Springroll is a New Platform for Fans of Asian Food
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Mexican-Inspired Ramen Bowls
Bone Daddies' 'Pastor Ramen' Features Tajín
Crispy Kugel-Flavored Snack Products
S'NOODS Sweet Kugel is Inspired by the Classic Jewish Dish
Vegan-Friendly Macaroni Meal Cups
Kraft NotMac & Cheese Cups are Ready in 3.5-Minutes
Spicy Korean Cuisine Products
These New Buldak Products are Arriving in the US Market
Pizza-Inspired Snack Crackers
These New Cheez-It Crackers Come in Two Varieties
Festive Japanese Catering Menus
Lime House Sushi and Ramen is Offering Catering for the Holidays
Summer-Inspired Instant Noodle Flavors
These New Maruchan Yakisoba Flavors Come in Two Options
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Versatile Miso-Based Cooking Products
These New Miso Tasty Products are Arriving at Waitrose
Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
Foodie-Friendly Rice Cups
These Riviana Foods Minute Rice Cups Come in Three New Varieties
International Cuisine Salad Kits
These New Fresh Express Salad Kits Come in Two Options
Multi-Brand Esports Deals
Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles and Kreo Team Up with College Rivals
Global Cuisine Canned Soups
Amy’s Kitchen Organic Soups Come in Five Flavors
Restaurant-Quality Georgian Dumplings
NAMU Frozen Khinkali Soup Dumplings are Easy to Prepare
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Revitalized Pasta Packaging Designs
MarketPlace Branding Has Revitalized the Ronzoni Pasta Brand
Frozen Korean Cuisine Dumplings
DamduOne Korean Dumplings Come in Four Flavors
Global Cuisine Meal Packets
The Mars Ready Meal Range Has New Ben's Original and Dolmio Options
Asian-Inspired Meal Kits
Pulmuone's Premium Products Deliver Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home
Zesty Shrimp Scampi Pastas
Noodles & Company is Adding New Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi This Fall
Shrimp-Stuffed Steamed Buns
JINYA Ramen Baris Serving Up the New Ebi-Katsu Bun This June
Spicy Noodle Brand Expansions
Samyang Foods Debuts a Global Brand Map and New Products in Thailand
Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups
Naked Ultimate Ramen Comes in Two Flavors
Takeout-Inspired Pizza Ranges
The Urban Pizza Range is a New Private Label Offering at Waitrose
Authentic Consumer-Driven Pastas
These New Napolina Pasta Products Come in Two Shapes
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Nissin Presents the Ika Fork in Japan Shaped Like the Animal
Shrimp Cilantro Ramen Dishes
JINYA Ramen Bar is Serving Up New Tangy Shrimp Cilantro Ramen
Japanese-Style Hotdogs
Japadog Hotdogs are a Fusion of Umami Flavors
Restaurant-Quality Asian Cuisine Meals
These Authentic Asia Frozen Meals Come in Seven Recipes
Twisted Air Fryer Potatoes
Seoul to Table's Tornado Potato Makes a Fair Food Easy to Savor at Home