The A-Sha SpongeBob SquarePants Ramen Cups are a new lineup of cartoon-themed ramen noodle products arriving to celebrate the latest film in the franchise. The products feature the likeness of several main characters from the franchise and come in three options including SpongeBob Ready for Ramen, Patrick Miso Hungry and Squidward Showstopping Shoyu. The products are each packaged in a cup to maximize ease of preparation and enjoyment, and are made with air-dried noodles that aren't fried to give them a crispier texture.
The A-Sha SpongeBob SquarePants Ramen Cups come in six-count packs for $26.99, which can be purchased now at Walmart and through Amazon through February 2026. The products come as part of A-Sha's first licensed entertainment partnership to coincide with the release of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Search for SquarePants.
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