Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.
Also known as: 日清焼そばU.F.O., UFO
Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. is a line of instant yakisoba in a round, plate-shaped container that debuted in Japan in 1976: fried noodles in a thick sauce.
Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. is a line of instant yakisoba from Nissin that debuted in 1976. It entered the market later than rivals but stood out with an industry-first round, plate-shaped container and a name that appealed to young buyers.
According to the line's official site, the noodles were curly until 2009, then became straight, and in 2010 about 20% thicker. Since 2012 all products use a three-layer thick straight noodle method meant to let the sauce soak in. A "turbo" draining method introduced in 1999 cut the draining time from 20-30 seconds to 10-15.
In Japan the range today includes the original sauce, a cod-roe flavour and large and mini portions. Open Food Facts lists the Japanese product at about 435 kcal per 100 g.
Facts
| Year founded | 1976, Japan |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| House range | original sauce, cod roe, large and mini portions (Japan) |
| Nutrition | about 435 kcal per 100 g (Japanese product) |
How it connects to Noodles
Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. → similar → Cup Noodles → made from → Wheat flour ← made from ← 🍜 Noodles
Links
- Part of
- Nissin Foods
- Similar and different
- Cup Noodles
Frequently asked questions
When did Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. appear?
In 1976 in Japan; from 1980 the name includes the word "sauce".
Why is the U.F.O. container round?
The maker says that in 1976 it was the industry's first round, plate-shaped container.
Similar
Chicken Ramen · Demae Iccho · Top Ramen · Cup Noodles · Maruchan Ramen · Maruchan Instant Lunch
Sources
- Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.: history (Japanese)
- Nissin Foods: U.F.O. product list (Japanese)
- Open Food Facts: UFO - Nissin Yakisoba (4902105267349)