Sapporo Ichiban facts for kids

Sapporo Ichiban is a popular brand of instant noodles. These noodles are mostly ramen, which is a type of Japanese noodle soup. A company called Sanyo Foods makes Sapporo Ichiban. They make these noodles in Japan and also in Garden Grove, California, for people in the United States and Canada.

Sapporo Ichiban noodles are enjoyed by many people around the world. You can find them in places like Hong Kong, Mexico, and Argentina. The name "Sapporo Ichiban" means "Sapporo's number one [noodle]". This name was chosen because the company's future president, Takeshi Ida, really liked the ramen in Sapporo, a city in Japan.

Where Sapporo Ichiban is Made

Sanyo Foods, the company that makes Sapporo Ichiban, has its main office in Tokyo, Japan. They have factories in different parts of Japan, including Gunma, Chiba, Nara, and Fukuoka. These factories make the noodles for people in Japan.

For people living in the United States, Sapporo Ichiban noodles are made in a factory in Garden Grove, California. This helps to make sure the noodles are fresh and available for customers in North America.

Types of Sapporo Ichiban Noodles

Sapporo Ichiban makes many different kinds of instant noodles. Their most famous products are ramen, but they also make other types of noodles.

Ramen Flavors

Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. Sapporo Ichiban offers many tasty ramen flavors:

• Original (Red package): This is a mild soy sauce flavor. It was first sold in January 1966.
• Miso (Orange package): This flavor uses miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning. It came out in September 1968.
• Shio (Salt) (Black and Red package): This is a simple, savory salt-based flavor. It was introduced in August 1971.
• Tonkotsu (Gold package): This flavor is based on a rich, pork bone broth.
• Chicken (Green package): A classic chicken flavor.
• Beef (Brown package): A savory beef-flavored ramen.
• Shrimp (Pink package): A seafood-inspired shrimp flavor.
• Hot & Spicy Chicken (Green and Red package): A spicier version of the chicken ramen.
• Original Cup: The classic flavor in a convenient cup.
• Chicken Cup: Chicken ramen in a cup.
• Beef Cup: Beef ramen in a cup.
• Shrimp Cup: Shrimp ramen in a cup.

Other Noodle Products

Sapporo Ichiban also makes noodles that are not ramen soup:

• Yakisoba / Chow Mein (Yellow, orange, and white package): These are noodles that you cook and then stir-fry with a special flavor packet. You can add ingredients like ground beef and Chinese cabbage. A small packet of seaweed is included to sprinkle on top.
• Kitsune Udon (Blue and white package): This product uses udon noodles, which are thicker than ramen noodles. It also includes a piece of dried tofu that becomes soft when cooked. This specific item is no longer sold in the United States, even though many people online still want it.

See Also

• List of instant noodle brands
• Cup noodles
• Koka noodles
• Maggi noodles
• Shin Ramyun
• Wai-Wai (food)