# Gourmet Noodle Cups Nissin's Newest Cup of Noodles is a Convenient Michelin-Starred Meal By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-of-noodles References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/06/02/michelin-star-winning-ramen-can-now-be-bought-nationwide-in-cup-noodle-form/) & [nissin](https://www.nissin.com/jp/news/6024) Tokyo's Nakiryu is a [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-kimchi-line)-starred ramen restaurant that is now teaming up with [Nissin Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-stir-fry-rice-with-noodles) for the Signature Restaurant Series. As part of this collaboration, consumers are now able to enjoy a Michelin-starred ramen dish with the ease of making themselves a bowl of instant noodles. The Signature Restaurant Series: Nakiryu Dandan Noodles boasts a spicy flavor from hot pepper, as well as umami notes from the inclusion of soy sauce and sesame. The cup of noodles also boasts a special "sparkling oil" packet that adds a richness to the meal. Around the world, many food and beverage producers are taking part in unique collaborations as a means of upleveling existing products with exciting new features and flavors that offer little tastes of luxury for an affordable price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Culinary Innovations:** Collaborations between renowned restaurants and food producers offer consumers affordable access to high-quality gourmet food experiences. - **Enhanced Instant Food Offerings:** Food and beverage producers are constantly innovating to elevate the flavors and quality of instant food products, providing consumers with more satisfying and convenient meal options. - **Luxury on a Budget:** By bringing Michelin-starred flavors to instant noodles, companies are catering to consumers who seek affordable luxury dining experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from collaborations with renowned restaurants to create exciting new products that appeal to consumers seeking unique culinary experiences. - **Instant Food:** The instant food industry has the opportunity to enhance their offerings by infusing them with premium flavors and ingredients, providing consumers with convenient yet flavorful meal options. - **Affordable Luxury:** The affordable luxury industry could leverage collabs between premium restaurants and food producers to create gourmet experiences that are accessible to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gourmet Convenience Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-star-ramen.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Instant Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsu-noodles-broth.md) - [Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-ultimate-ramen.md) - [Upscale Seafood Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-raoh-fugudashijio.md) - [Mess-Free Chicken Wing-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-wings.md) - [Pork Broth Seafood Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-creamy-tonkotsu-seafood.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-everything-bagel.md) - [Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-noodles.md)