# Upscale Seafood Instant Noodles Nissin Raoh Fugudashijio is Made with a Salty Blowfish Broth By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-06-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-raoh-fugudashijio References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2024/06/17/poisonous-blowfish-instant-ramen-on-the-way-from-cup-noodles-nissin/) & [nissin](https://www.nissin.com/jp/news/12578)  The [Nissin Raoh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-creamy-tonkotsu-seafood) Fugudashijio instant noodles are an elevated [cup ramen product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-protein) making its way to Japan to provide consumers with a delicious yet simple way to enjoy a premium taste experience. The product is crafted with a salty fugu broth that translates to blowfish, which is known for its delicacy as well as its poisonous nature when not prepared properly. The [instant ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-broth-ramen) is, however, a safe and succulent meal option that's positioned by the brand as an elevated option to enjoy in place of other options. The Nissin Raoh Fugudashijio instant noodles feature chicken meatballs, green onion (negi) and whipped egg (kakitama) in the mix, and is expected to be available for purchase starting June 24, 2024 for 298 yen (~$1.95). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 25% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Premium Instant Meals:** Elevated flavor profiles and gourmet ingredients in quick-prepare food options are capturing consumer interest. - **Exotic Ingredient Accessibility:** Specialty foods that previously required sophisticated preparation are becoming accessible to the everyday consumer. - **Health-conscious Convenience Foods:** Convenient meal options are increasingly factoring in both safety and high-quality ingredients to meet diverse dietary preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The sector is seeing innovative transformations with the introduction of sophisticated, gourmet-ready-to-eat products. - **Retail & E-commerce:** Upscale, ready-to-eat meals are providing new avenues for companies to reach discerning customers through various retail channels. - **Health & Wellness:** This industry is evolving with the incorporation of safe-to-consume luxury ingredients in convenient food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pork Broth Seafood Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-creamy-tonkotsu-seafood.md) - [Fused-Flavor Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seapoodle.md) - [Eel-Flavored Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-mystery-unagi.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md) - [Seafood-Flavored Noodle Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-bae-classic-seafood.md) - [Premium Frozen Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-raijin-frozen-ramen.md) - [Umami Frozen Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-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)