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Sales of “chilled noodles” have been booming recently at convenience stores and supermarkets.
A wide variety of convenient noodle options are available, including those that only require heating in the microwave and a wide variety of other options.
So, Ramen-Japan staff members tasted and compared them.
First, we compared the chilled noodles sold at FamilyMart.
Comparison date and time: January 22, 2026

*Opinions are personal and subject to individual variation.
*Products may be sold or replaced depending on the region and season, so please use this as a reference.

Sapporo Junren Supervised Soy Sauce Ramen(さっぽろ純連監修 醤油ラーメン)

Product Name/Price	Sapporo Junren Supervised Soy Sauce Ramen (646 yen including tax)
Appearance	The overall appearance is very beautiful. The yellow noodles, typical of Sapporo ramen, are a nice touch.
Taste	The flavor is stronger than it looks, so it would go well with onigiri or rice.
Soup	Rich, considering it’s soy sauce-based, but not cloying. Full-bodied and flavorful.
Noodles	Noodles that seem to be popular with everyone. The egg noodles have a firm flavor and are very tasty.
Ingredients	The pork slices are tender and easy to eat.

Recommended Points
Recommended for those craving a rich soy sauce ramen!

Ramenso Rekishi wo Kizame Supervised Tonkotsu Soy Sauce Pork Ramen (ラーメン荘歴史を刻め監修 豚骨醤油豚ラーメン)

Product Name/Price	Ramenso Rekishi wo Kisame Supervised Tonkotsu Soy Sauce Pork Ramen (698yen including tax)
Appearance	Typical G-style (hearty) appearance, with a generous portion of noodles for a truly satisfyingly filling bowl.
Taste	Strong garlic flavor, balanced out by the soy sauce. It’s punchy and delicious.
Soup	Rich flavor, with the soy sauce standing out. Because of the large amount of noodles, the soup feels a little light, but it’s still rich and flavorful.
Noodles	The noodles are chewy and chewy, and although thick, they’re easier to eat than expected.
Ingredients	The well-seasoned pork slices are tender and delicious.

Recommended Points
Recommended even for those who have never tried Jiro-style (hearty) ramen!

Tonkotsu Soy Sauce Iekei Ramen(豚骨醤油 家系ラーメン)

Product Name/Price	Tonkotsu Soy Sauce Iekei Ramen (¥618 including tax)
Appearance	Two sheets of nori laver make for a beautiful presentation.
Taste	The strong flavor makes it a perfect match with rice.
Soup	The pork bone flavor is present in the soy sauce, giving it the distinctive pork bone soy sauce flavor.
Noodles	It has a slight pasta-like texture. It’s softer than I expected.
Ingredients	The spinach and pork slices are typical of Iekei ramen, and were delicious.

Recommended Points
A mild Iekei ramen! I highly recommend this Iekei ramen to anyone who hasn’t tried it before!

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン)

Product Name/Price	Hachioji Ramen (528yen including tax)
Appearance	With plenty of chopped onions, it feels like authentic Hachioji ramen.
Taste	A light soy sauce flavor that women love, making it easy to eat.
Soup	Light and rich with a soy sauce base. It feels like a retro Chinese noodle(ramen).
Noodles	Thin and easy to slurp and eat.
Ingredients	The onions are sweet and chewy. It’s delicious and not too strong. A classic, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

Recommended Points
Excellent reproduction of Hachioji ramen! Recommended for those who prefer lighter flavors!

Tasty and Spicy, Umakara Noodles (旨い辛い旨辛麺)

Product Name/Price	Tasty and Spicy, Umakara Noodles (598yen including tax)
Appearance	The red color will whet your appetite.
Taste	A punchy, savory, and well-balanced flavor.
Soup	A strong spiciness from the spices and a hint of garlic. It’s spicy and delicious.
Noodles	The thin noodles capture the spiciness and bring out the delicious soup.
Ingredients	The fluffy egg is great.

Recommended Points
This ramen will warm you from the inside out on a cold day! Recommended for those who love spicy food!

Rich and Addictive! Neighborhood Chinese eatery’s Rich Chicken White Soup Ramen
(こってりやみつき！町中華 こってり鶏白湯ラーメン)

Product Name/Price	Rich and Addictive! Neighborhood Chinese eatery’s Rich Chicken White Soup Ramen (¥598 including tax)
Appearance	The white soup stands out and is appetizing.
Taste	Full of chicken umami. Perfect for those who like rich flavors.
Soup	The thick, rich soup is great. It’s nice to be able to easily enjoy a viscous chicken white soup.
Noodles	The noodles bring out the soup.
Ingredients	A classic combination of pork belly chashu, green onions, and bamboo shoots.

Recommended Points
Recommended for those who prefer strong flavors over light ones!

Taiwanese-Style Mixed Noodle Supervised by Menya Kokoro(麵屋こころ監修 台湾風まぜそば)

Product Name/Price	Taiwanese-Style Mixed Noodle Supervised by Menya Kokoro (¥646 including tax)
Appearance	Beautiful and visually balanced. Colorful and beautiful.
Taste	Well-balanced and enjoyable.
Soup	・The balance of spiciness and sauce was good. ・The flavor of bonito broth was strong. The sauce used instead of soup had a strong flavor and clung to the noodles.
Noodles	The thick noodles were satisfying and not overpowered by the sauce.
Ingredients	The bonito aroma was delicious. Mixing in vegetables makes it even better.

Recommended Points
・A must-try for both mazesoba(mixed noodles) lovers and first-timers! The spiciness is well-balanced!

Each item had a distinct flavor and personality!