The best souvenirs! Introducing Okinawa's popular cup noodles!

Okinawan cup noodles with local flavors is a very popular souvenir!

Okinawa soba is a classic noodle dish, so much so that it is considered a major dish for local Okinawans. Lightly seasoned and easy to eat, Okinawa soba is loved by tourists as well. It is introduced in many guidebooks as a local delicacy that you must try at least once when you visit Okinawa. These cup noodles that recreate the taste of Okinawa soba are very popular as souvenirs because they are an easy way to enjoy Okinawa soba at home. Each manufacturer offers products with an Okinawan feel, such as packaging decorated with traditional Okinawan Bingata patterns or the World Heritage Site Shuri Castle.

Soki flavor and chili pepper! Okinawa limited edition cup ramen

Okinawa soba is generally made with glutinous noodles made of wheat flour and a refreshing soup flavored with pork or bonito broth. The ingredient pork bone-in rib meat called soki is one of the most popular ingredients in Okinawa, and is also used in stews and soups. This Okinawa limited edition cup noodle is made with the local soki flavor. Some of them come with soki-flavored soup, the classic ingredient of red ginger, and Okinawan island chili peppers, giving you a taste of Okinawa's unique flavor. Since it is a regional product, it is worth giving it a try.

Buy it at supermarkets and convenience stores!

Cup ramen can be bought at a lower price than Okinawa soba sold at souvenir stores. In addition to airports and souvenir stores, they are also available at supermarkets and convenience stores. In the cup ramen sections of large supermarkets, there are many varieties to choose from. Please visit them while sightseeing or during free time during your travels. You may find cup noodles you really like!

Are Okinawan cup noodles allowed on the airplane?

If the soup pack that comes with the noodles is liquid, it is considered liquid and may not be allowed in your carry-on baggage. To avoid spoiling your enjoyable travel experience, either check it in your luggage or choose a product that comes with a powder-type soup. Also, when checked in your suitcase, the container will expand once in the air, but by the time you reach the ground, it will mostly return to normal. You can rest assured that the taste will not change just because of the expansion.

Introducing three famous Okinawan cup noodles

Here we would like to introduce three types of famous Okinawan cup ramen that we recommend. One of the pleasures of traveling is picking out souvenirs. If you have a good idea of what you are looking for before you leave, you will not waste time in Okinawa. Please find your favorite cup ramen by paying attention to the unique Okinawan flavors, ingredients, packaging, etc.

Myojo's Okinawa Soba, a light flavor tailored to local tastes

Flat thick noodles with a chewy texture and a refreshing broth with the delicious taste of bonito, kelp, and pork. The taste is accented with red ginger, a staple of Okinawa soba, and special seven spice made from Okinawa island chili peppers. It is served with cubes of chashu pork and green onions, and is ready to eat in five minutes after pouring boiling water over it. The colorful packaging with a Bingata pattern is eye-catching.

Maruchan's Okinawa Soba: The Taste of bonito and soki

Chewy, flat, thick noodles are served in a richly-flavored Japanese-style broth made with pork bones, bonito, and kelp. Ingredients include seasoned pork, green onion, red ginger, and egg. The packaging is designed for an Okinawan style, with the Shuri Castle standing out against the clear blue Okinawan sky.

A longtime local favorite, Tokushima Seifun Inc.'s Kinchan Noodle

This is not Okinawa soba, but it is instant ramen that has been a favorite among Okinawans for many years. The noodles are crispy and kneaded with meat extract, and the soup has a light soy sauce flavor that you will never get tired of. The pork, shrimp, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, and eggs make it a satisfying meal, and it is ready to eat in three minutes after pouring boiling water into the cup. The double-layered cup keeps the soup from getting cold, and the lid makes it easy to take the soup outside for eating.

Summary

We have introduced three types of cup noodles popular in Okinawa. These unusual cup ramen noodles, available only in Okinawa, are guaranteed to please your family and friends. We recommend that you buy them not only as souvenirs, but also as snacks or refreshments during your trip. The convenience of being able to buy them at airports, souvenir stores, and even at supermarkets in Okinawa Prefecture is also attractive to travelers with little time to spare. Please try to find your favorite cup noodles as a memory of your trip to Okinawa.

[Note] Pricing information and schedule are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice. Please check the official website before your trip.