Sold Well In The Market, Apparently This Is The Reason Japanese Instant Noodles' Taste Is Addicting

Japanese Instant Noodles (Quang Anh Ha Nguyen / Pexels)

JAKARTA - Approximately 5.7 billion cup instant noodles are produced annually in Japan. According to 2018 data released by the Japan Instant Food Industry Association, there are more than 99 million instant noodles sold each year in 50 countries, not only in Japan.

This data shows that Japanese instant noodles are not only enjoyed by Japanese people, but people from various countries also like to eat instant noodles from Japan.

Reporting from Japan Today, Friday, February 5, here are some reasons why Japanese instant noodles are so popular, including in overseas:

Produced by a well-known ramen restaurant

Some of the instant noodle products are produced directly by well-known ramen restaurants in Japan. This is an advantage because many people can enjoy the authentic taste of ramen through a serving of instant noodles without having to come to a restaurant.

Many ramen restaurants collaborate with instant noodle manufacturers or supermarkets so that they can be mass produced. Even though the taste is not exactly the same as what is served in a restaurant, people can at least enjoy the noodles with a restaurant-class taste.

Supermarket instant noodles

Some supermarkets in Japan have their own instant noodle brands, for example Conbini. There are various types and flavors of instant noodles such as tanmen that come with lots of vegetables, or simple soy sauce flavored ramen. Many foreigners buy this product repeatedly because it tastes good and is cheap.

Separate serving of seasonings and toppings

Usually instant noodles in several countries present mixed seasonings and toppings. But not with instant noodles from Japan. Seasonings and various toppings are packaged separately.

In the packaging of Japanese instant noodles, the spices and toppings are packaged in small packages. The purpose of this packaging is to help maintain the quality and freshness of the seasonings.

Easy to find and taste good

According to Europeans, Japanese instant noodles are very easy to find in many places. The price is indeed higher than in Japan because instant noodles are an imported product.

Available in various sizes

Japanese instant noodles have a variety of size options, from small portions to jumbo portions. Everything can be adjusted according to taste. If you are not too hungry, you can choose small packaged instant noodles.

In terms of taste quality, there is no difference between large and small instant noodles. Another advantage of small packaged noodles is that they can be carried anywhere without the need for a large bag. Small packaged noodles can also be a food stock at home and ready to be a helper when hunger strikes.

Many choices of flavors

Japanese instant noodles generally have a distinctive taste like soy sauce broth or pork broth. Of course there are many other flavors that can only be found in Japan, such as mentaiko. This authentic taste makes Japanese instant noodles sought after by many people, including tourists.

Some instant noodle manufacturers even present local flavors from various regions in Japan. Don't miss the yakisoba flavored instant noodles or the Japanese curry specialty.

Only a few choices of spicy instant noodles

In general, Japanese people don't really like spicy food. So there are not many choices of spicy instant noodles in Sakura Country. So, people work around this by adding chili powder so that the taste of instant noodles is spicy.

Many people say Japanese instant noodles tend to have a mild savory flavor. When compared to instant noodles from other countries, the level of spiciness of Japanese instant noodles is very low.