Maruchan Yakisoba Bento – Hokkaido Limited Instant Noodles

What Is “Yakisoba Bento”?

Yakisoba Bento is a cup-style yakisoba made by Maruchan (Toyo Suisan). It was first released in 1975 and has been sold almost only in Hokkaido for decades. Many people see it as a local comfort food.

Why Is It So Popular in Hokkaido?

• You can easily find it at convenience stores and supermarkets, so it’s part of daily life for locals.

• Instant noodles are especially popular in Hokkaido, and many people think “yakisoba = Yakisoba Bento.”

• People call it “Yakiben,” and it has become a part of Hokkaido culture.

What Does It Taste Like?

• The sauce is mild and well-balanced with sweetness, tanginess, and spices.

• The noodles are slightly thin and have a light texture.

• It comes with a small “Chinese-style soup” made using the hot water you drain from the noodles.

• Overall, it’s known for having a flavor that’s tasty but not too strong, so you don’t get tired of it.

How to Make It

1. Open the cup and take out the sauce, toppings, seasoning, and soup packet.

2. Put the dry toppings on the noodles.

3. Pour boiling water into the cup and wait the instructed time (usually 3 minutes).

4. Drain the water through the drain spout.
   Pour the drained water into a bowl to make the included soup.

5. Add the sauce to the noodles, mix well, sprinkle the seasoning, and you’re done.

Why Is It a Popular Souvenir?

• It’s sold only in Hokkaido, so people are happy to receive something they can’t buy elsewhere.

• The sweet, easy-to-eat sauce flavor is popular with both adults and kids.

• The included soup is surprisingly good.

• It’s simple to make, so you can enjoy the taste of Hokkaido at home.

• It’s often featured on social media and YouTube, so many people already know about it.

Easy Ways to Make It Even Better

With a small extra touch, Yakisoba Bento becomes even tastier.
Recommended toppings: mayonnaise, pickled ginger, cheese.

FAQ

Is “Yakisoba Bento” only sold in Hokkaido?
Yes. Yakisoba Bento is an instant yakisoba sold exclusively in Hokkaido.
Its slightly sweet flavor pairs well with local Hokkaido food culture—like Jingisukan—and it has been loved for many years. It’s very hard to find outside the region.

Where can I buy it?
You can find it at supermarkets and convenience stores in Hokkaido, such as Seicomart, Aeon, and Don Quijote.
It’s extremely difficult to find outside Hokkaido.

What does “Yakisoba Bento” mean?
The name comes from the fact that it includes both yakisoba and a packet of Chinese-style soup.
Unlike regular cup yakisoba, Yakisoba Bento comes with a soup mix, and the container is shaped like a bento box, making it a quick but filling meal.
That unique combination is why it’s called “Yakisoba Bento.”

Ingredients & Nutritional
Ingredients:Fried Noodles: Wheat flour (domestically produced), vegetable oil, refined lard, starch, salt, egg white.Sauce: Sauce, hydrolyzed protein, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, yeast extract, spices.Toppings and Seasoning: Cabbage, seasoned chicken dice, sea lettuce, pickled red ginger.Chinese Soup: Salt, hydrolyzed protein, sugar, soy sauce, spices, green onion, vegetable oil.Additives: Caramel color, flavor enhancers (including amino acids), calcium carbonate, kansui, thickening agents (polysaccharides), antioxidant (vitamin E), flavoring, vitamin B2, vitamin B1.

Contains: Wheat, egg, milk, soy, chicken, pork, apple, gelatin.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving: 132g)
Energy: 581 kcal
Protein: 13.1 g
Fat: 27.8 g
Carbohydrates: 69.7 g
Salt Equivalent: 6.4 g
Vitamin B1: 0.50 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.51 mg
Calcium: 224 mg

Shelf Life: 2 months

Storage Instructions: Store in a cool, dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and high humidity.