Ramen Demae Iccho piccante, Nissin (GB), 100 g

Instant ramen was invented in the 1950s, and since then Japan has never looked back. From easy-to-eat ramen packaged in disposable cups and bowls to sophisticated flavour combinations that might be better suited for classy restaurants, there is now an instant ramen for everybody, no matter their flavour preference, and they all remain fantastically easy to make. For an incredible range of ramen and other types of instant noodles, take a look at Japan Centre's Instant Noodles section.