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Chill out this summer with a refreshing iced Cup Noodle

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By SoraNews24

Japan is quickly entering the summer season, which is also traditionally known as “the suckiest season around.” With its abundance of cockroaches, giant hornets, humidity, sweat, typhoons, and…sweat, there isn’t much to look forward to.

At least there wasn’t until Cup Noodle announced a promising reprise from the murky heat with this year’s release of Cup Noodle Somen. This unique blend is designed to be enjoyed ice cold and also has a hint of citrus flavor for a cooling tropical vibe.

It’s made just like a regular Cup Noodle, but by plunking a few ice cubes in it, a whole new dimension of satisfaction is unlocked. Also, if you’re a cup noodle purist who insists on having it hot even in the most scorching of weather, well shine on, you crazy diamond and have it your way.

Cup Noodle Somen Yuzu Flavor has tender wheat noodles submerged in a sea bream broth accentuated with the tastes of chicken and kombu along with a little touch of citrus yuzu. Mixed into it all are tiny balls of fish meat and egg, green onion, and kamaboko (steamed fish paste) in the shape of pink flowers for all you macho types out there.

It’s a distinctly Japanese taste that’s represented in the cooling symbolism of Hokusai’s "Shore of Tago Bay, Eijiri at Tokaido" that’s printed on the cup. In case you’re worried about the use of his work, we consulted a psychic who assured us that Hokusai “would have been totally down with Cup Noodle,” and she confirmed it by saying “totally” again.

This will undoubtedly be the best 180 yen you’ll ever spend.

Source: Cup Noodle

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With its abundance of cockroaches, giant hornets, humidity, sweat, typhoons, and…sweat, there isn’t much to look forward to.

I don't see "abundance of cockroaches" in Japan.  I saw it a lot in US.  US cockroaches were big and aggressive.

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Hmm, need to try this. Cup Ramen usually are too salty for me.

Agree roaches here are not bad compared to the 'Natal Ferarris'.

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Can't eat it if it has MSG in it...

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I couldn't believe NISSIN released iced cup noodle. I am a big fun of cup noodles but I couldn't imagine it. Then I was eager to try it as soon as possible, so I went to a supermarket in my neighborhood. It was on sale! I was so excited when I found it.

It was good. However I felt strange because I had eaten only hot cup noodles. This cup noodle is good idea. When I ate a cup noodle in summer, I sweated a lot, but this time, I didn't. I highly recommend trying it.

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