# Lasagna-Flavored Noodle Cups Nissin's Newest Instant Ramen Cup Channels a Classic Italian Dish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-ramen-cup References: [japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/03/02/food/nissins-lasagna-flavored-cup-noodles-design-catches-eye-tastes-surprisingly-normal/) & [nissin](https://www.nissin.com/en_jp/) [Nissin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-1) Big Cup Noodles puts an unconventional take on the classic instant ramen cup with experimental flavors like [chicken nuggets and pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totinos-ramen-noodles) or meals that feature 10 times more meat than usual. Now, Nissin is adding to this inventive line of instant noodle products with a [lasagna-flavored variety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-soups). The Italian-inspired cup of noodles takes inspiration from a classic dish and offers a mix of cheese and meat sauce. As such, the product is more like a spaghetti and meatball meal than the classic Japanese ramen dish. Instant ramen noodles were once seen as an inexpensive yet comforting low-quality meal but the category is being entirely reinvented with a new wave of products that are unafraid to experiment with gourmet flavors and unexpected add-ins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experimental Flavors:** Creating unique and unexpected flavor combinations in instant noodle products provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food industry. - **Italian-inspired Instant Noodles:** Infusing classic Italian flavors into instant noodle cups opens up a market for innovative fusion cuisine products. - **Reinvention of Instant Ramen:** Transforming the perception of instant ramen from a low-quality meal to a gourmet and indulgent experience presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can explore new flavor combinations and fusion cuisine to create innovative and unique instant noodle products. - **Culinary Innovation:** The culinary industry can embrace experimentation with flavors and ingredients to develop creative and unconventional instant noodle options. - **Convenience Foods:** The convenience food industry can reimagine traditional dishes in a quick and easy format, catering to busy consumers looking for flavorful meals on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mess-Free Chicken Wing-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-wings.md) - [Rapid-Cook Pasta Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-pasta-noodles.md) - [Meat-Focused Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-1.md) - [Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-ultimate-ramen.md) - [Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-everything-bagel.md) - [Pork Broth Seafood Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-creamy-tonkotsu-seafood.md) - [Game Day Noodle Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-winginspired-instant-noodle.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Breakfast Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-breakfast.md)