# Ramen-Infused Ice Cream This Frozen Dessert is Flavored with the Taste of Instant Noodles By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-instant-noodles References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2015/08/ramen-ice-cream.html) & [cupnoodles-museum.jp](http://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/index.html) If you love the taste of instant noodles, you will definitely want to try the new ramen ice cream from the [Cup Noodle Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro) in Yokohama, Japan. Despite its legacy as an inexpensive noodle option, ramen has become a popular ingredient for hybrid food creations. The latest ramen-inspired dish turns the instant noodles into a sweet frozen treat. The ramen ice cream is available from Japan's Cup Noodles Museum. The dish comes in the form of soft-serve ice cream, which is flavored with the distinct taste of instant noodles. Customers who order the unusual frozen treat can also add ramen-specific toppings to their dish, such as carrots, potatoes and even shrimp. While this particular ice cream flavor may sound unusual, the dish provides a new way for ramen fans to enjoy the iconic instant noodles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ramen-inspired Desserts:** The popularity of ramen as a versatile ingredient opens up opportunities for creating unique and innovative dessert experiences. - **Hybrid Food Creations:** Combining unexpected flavors and ingredients, such as ramen-infused ice cream, can create buzz and attract adventurous food lovers. - **Experiential Food Tourism:** Dedicated food museums and destinations, like the Cup Noodle Museum, offer immersive experiences that cater to food enthusiasts seeking novelty and cultural exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The F&B industry can explore incorporating unconventional flavors and ingredients into their products to appeal to adventurous eaters and generate excitement. - **Food Tourism:** The rising popularity of unique food experiences opens up opportunities for businesses in the food tourism industry to create specialized destinations and events that cater to culinary adventurers. - **Dessert and Frozen Treats:** The dessert industry can experiment with unconventional flavors and techniques, like ramen-infused ice cream, to create unique and memorable dessert offerings that stand out in a saturated market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Pork Broth Seafood Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodle-creamy-tonkotsu-seafood.md) - [Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-everything-bagel.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Cold Ramen Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-ramen.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md)