A very common form of InstantFood which consists of dried noodles (usually fried) to which hot water is usually added. Differentiated from other InstantNoodles by the packaging format of a cup, bowl, or tray for all-in-one preparation and consumption. Said to be invented by Momofuku Ando in 1971, this savory treat would soon become a trusted friend of NEETS worldwide.
Various types are available in commercial supermarkets, among them CupRamen, CupYakisoba, CupUdon, CupSomen.
Figure1: Nissin's "Double Mayo Sauce Yakisoba" cup noodles.
Also notable is CupMeshi, which usually involves dried rice to which seasonings are mixed in.