CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA
MOMOFUKU ANDO INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM
OSAKA IKEDA
On August 25, 1958, Momofuku Ando invented the world's first instant noodles, “Chicken Ramen,” after an entire year of research using common tools in a little shed he had built in his backyard in Ikeda-city, Osaka Prefecture.
Realizing the need to transcend cultural boundaries to popularize instant noodles worldwide, Momofuku gathered an array of wisdom and innovative ideas to invent CUP NOODLES, transforming “made in Japan” instant noodles into a global food.
The CUPNOODLES MUSEUM delivers a message to the visitors on the importance of inventiveness
and discovery by introducing the history of instant noodles, a new food culture.
Exhibitions & Attractions
Chicken Ramen Factory
Make Chicken Ramen by hand in the factory. Enjoy the entire process of kneading, spreading, steaming and seasoning the wheat flour and drying it with the flash frying method.
(Fee & Reservation required)
My CUPNOODLES Factory
Create your own completely original CUPNOODLES package, which is unavailable anywhere else in the world. For the cup that you design, select your favorite soup from among four varieties as well as four toppings from among 12 varieties.
(Fee required. No reservation required.)
The Birth of Chicken Ramen
This is a faithful recreation of the work shed where Chicken Ramen, the world's first instant noodles, was invented.
Momofuku Ando and the Story
of Instant Noodles
The story of the invention of instant noodles, the growth of this new industry, and the value of intellectual property are displayed graphically and chronologically.
Magical Table
Enhance your understanding of instant noodles while enjoying various quizzes related to instant noodles.
CUPNOODLES Drama Theater
Interactive theater in the shape of CUPNOODLES. Anecdotes of inspiration that lead to the invention of the world’s first cup-type instant noodles, CUPNOODLES and its manufacturing process, etc., are introduced using powerful, large-screen visual images.
Exhibition of Instant Noodles
This colorful exhibit depicts the worldwide popularization of instant noodles using annual consumption figures of various countries and CUPNOODLES packages from around the world.
Instant Noodles Tunnel
This exhibit displays the instant noodles lineup that started with Chicken Ramen. Approximately 800 product packages shows how a single product introduced more than a half-century ago grew into a global dietary culture.
Tasting Room
In addition to popular favorites like Chicken Ramen and CUPNOODLES, products that are not usually sold in Osaka, such as products sold only in limited areas of Japan, can be purchased from vending machines and enjoyed in the dining area.
