Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Noodles | CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA

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. Experience this interactive exhibit that follows the achievements of Momofuku Ando, a man who dedicated his life to the creation of a new food culture.

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CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA 1F

Through rare objects and photos from the period, experience a vivid, graphical look at the eventful life of Momofuku Ando.

Even children can will enjoy turning handles and opening doors on the interactive walls of the Exhibition Hall.

There's an actual vacuum pack of Space Ramen, the instant noodles developed for consumption in outer space and carried on the Space Shuttle Discovery—the first of its kind in outer space!

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.
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.
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.
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.
Traces of Momofuku Ando

Momofuku Ando's achievements and his words during his life are introduced through visual images, along with the exhibition of testimonials and actual medals awarded to him.
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.
Museum Shop

The shop features original goods from the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM and other items related to instant noodles. Many of the limited items in the shop are unavailable anywhere else.