5 March marks the 115th birthday of Momofuku Ando, the visionary inventor of instant noodles and founder of Nissin Foods. To honour his revolutionary contributions to global food culture, Cupnoodles Museum Hong Kong is kicking off a series of celebration, inviting you to experience the creativity and innovation that changed the way the world eats. More than just a museum, the fully interactive space is where you can dive into the fascinating history of instant noodles and even create your very own customised versions at hands-on workshops. Step inside and experience the innovative journey of food invention!
A legacy of innovation that changed the world
Momofuku Ando dedicated his life to reimagining food with creativity and innovation. Throughout his years, he embraced creative thinking and never gave up until his vision became reality. From inventing the world’s first instant noodles, Chicken Ramen, in 1958, to revolutionising the industry with Cup Noodles in 1971, and even taking instant noodles to space with Space Ram in 2005, Ando’s relentless pursuit of innovation changed the way people eat worldwide.
An unmissable destination for food lovers and families
Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Cupnoodles Museum introduces Ando’s inventions with interactive experiences for visitors of all ages. Offering a fun-filled adventure through three hands-on workshops and immersive exhibitions that make food innovation exciting, creative, and unforgettable, the museum has been a must-visit spot for travellers since its launch.
At the signature “My Cupnoodles Factory” workshop, you can customise your very own Cupnoodles, selecting from a variety of soup bases and toppings before designing a unique cup to take home. “Demae Iccho Factory” allows you to create their own noodles from scratch, enjoy the entire process of kneading, spreading, steaming and seasoning the wheat flour, and drying it with the flash-frying method. For those looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, the exclusive “My Granola Factory” lets you mix and match toppings to create your own granola snack, adding a creative twist to everyday food.
Special limited-edition sets to celebrate Momofuku Ando’s birthday
As part of the 115th birthday celebrations, until 31 March, two exclusive combo sets – the “Hiyoko-chan Combo” and “Cup Noodles Classic Combo” – are introduced to honour Momofuku Ando’s lifelong contributions to food. These sets include not only the signature Nissin Chicken Ramen Instant Noodle and Cup Noodles, but also various exquisite items like Hiyoko-chan bowls and sticky notes, Cup Noodles-themed shoe charms, and stylish stationery — practical, fun, and perfect for collectors!
Birthday offer now available for online ticket purchase
For those celebrating a birthday, the Cupnoodles Museum is making it even easier to plan a fun-filled party. Birthday ticket offers can be pre-purchased online via Kkday for added convenience. Visitors celebrating their birthday month with friends and family can purchase the $100 Birthday Surprise Gift Bag to enjoy a buy-3-get-1-free ticket offer for selected workshops, along with exclusive birthday photo moment with a digital keepsake.
