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Traces of Momofuku Ando

Momofuku Ando’s achievements and his words during his life are introduced through visual images, along with the exhibition of testimonials and actual medals awarded to him, the man who invented instant noodles and changed the food culture of the world.

Location :

CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA 2F

See an exhibit of Momofuku Ando's much-loved personal effects: his trademark sunglasses, wristwatch, golf clubs, and many more.

See an exhibit of Momofuku Ando's much-loved personal effects: his trademark sunglasses, wristwatch, golf clubs, and many more.

Momofuku Ando received many honors and awards for his vast contributions to food culture.

Momofuku Ando received many honors and awards for his vast contributions to food culture.

From 1964 until 2007, when he passed away at age 96, Momofuku Ando wrote his New Year's resolutions in writing brush on these plaques.

From 1964 until 2007, when he passed away at age 96, Momofuku Ando wrote his New Year's resolutions in writing brush on these plaques.

Exhibitions & Attractions

  • Chicken Ramen Factory

    Chicken Ramen Factory

    Make Chicken Ramen by hand in the factory. Enjoy the entire process of kneading, spreading, steaming and seasoning the wheat flour and drying it with the flash frying method.
  • My CUPNOODLES Factory

    My CUPNOODLES Factory

    Create your own completely original CUPNOODLES package, which is unavailable anywhere else in the world. For the cup that you design, select your favorite soup from among four varieties as well as four toppings from among 12 varieties.
  • The Birth of Chicken Ramen

    The Birth of Chicken Ramen

    This is a faithful recreation of the work shed where Chicken Ramen, the world's first instant noodles, was invented.
  • Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Noodles

    Momofuku Ando and the Story of Instant Noodles

    The story of the invention of instant noodles, the growth of this new industry, and the value of intellectual property are displayed graphically and chronologically.
  • Magical Table

    Magical Table

    Enhance your understanding of instant noodles while enjoying various quizzes related to instant noodles.

  • CUPNOODLES Drama Theater

    CUPNOODLES Drama Theater

    Interactive theater in the shape of CUPNOODLES. Anecdotes of inspiration that lead to the invention of the world’s first cup-type instant noodles, CUPNOODLES and its manufacturing process, etc., are introduced using powerful, large-screen visual images.

  • Exhibition of Instant Noodles

    Exhibition of Instant Noodles

    This colorful exhibit depicts the worldwide popularization of instant noodles using annual consumption figures of various countries and CUPNOODLES packages from around the world.
  • Traces of Momofuku Ando

    Traces of Momofuku Ando

    Momofuku Ando's achievements and his words during his life are introduced through visual images, along with the exhibition of testimonials and actual medals awarded to him.
  • Instant Noodles Tunnel

    Instant Noodles Tunnel

    This exhibit displays the instant noodles lineup that started with Chicken Ramen. Approximately 800 product packages shows how a single product introduced more than a half-century ago grew into a global dietary culture.

  • Tasting Room

    Tasting Room

    In addition to popular favorites like Chicken Ramen and CUPNOODLES, products that are not usually sold in Osaka, such as products sold only in limited areas of Japan, can be purchased from vending machines and enjoyed in the dining area.

  • Museum Shop

    Museum Shop

    The shop features original goods from the CUPNOODLES MUSEUM and other items related to instant noodles. Many of the limited items in the shop are unavailable anywhere else.