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Ramen Club Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo

The renowned snack brand Ramen Club has achieved remarkable success since its launch in the autumn of 2024, with approximately 1.6 million bags sold by mid-2025. To celebrate this milestone, Ramen Club is hosting limited-time pop-up stores at two of Tokyo's most bustling train stations: JR Shinjuku Station and JR Ikebukuro Station. These stores aim to bring the unique and innovative ramen snacks closer to both locals and international visitors.

Pop-Up Store Details

• - Shinjuku Location: Inside Shinjuku Base, JR Shinjuku Station (South Exit)

- Dates: July 1 - July 14, 2025
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Note: Opens at 1:00 PM on July 1 and closes at 4:00 PM on the final day)

• - Ikebukuro Location: Event Space, Ikebukuro South Passage, JR Ikebukuro Station

- Dates: July 16 - September 1, 2025
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Ramen Club's unique approach involves using a proprietary Melt Soup method, which expertly coats handmade noodles with rich ramen broth. This innovative process, combined with a three-time frying technique for the noodles, creates a crunchy yet juicy texture, providing a completely new tasting experience.

Diverse and Flavorful Snack Offerings

During the pop-up events, visitors can look forward to sampling several ramen snacks, each crafted to represent different ramen styles:

1. Tokyo Shoyu Ramen Snack
- Description: Delivers a sophisticated flavor profile with a blend of fish and chicken broth, paired with unique homemade medium-thick straight noodles. It features five ingredients, including original char siu (roasted pork), menma (bamboo shoots), narutomaki (fish cake), seaweed, and kujo green onions.
- Price: 5 bags at 1,080 yen (tax included) / 8 bags at 1,674 yen.

2. Sapporo Miso Ramen Snack
- Description: Captures the bold taste of Sapporo miso enhanced by garlic and pork. It includes curly medium-thick noodles and four toppings, such as localized soybeans, sweet corn from Tochigi, and char siu.
- Price: 5 bags at 1,080 yen (tax included) / 8 bags at 1,674 yen.

3. Pork Fat Shoyu Ramen Snack
- Description: Inspired by the overindulgent Jiro ramen, this treat features homemade, thick noodles and a rich pork-flavored broth along with pork char siu, bean sprouts, and cabbage.
- Price: 5 bags at 1,242 yen (tax included) / 8 bags at 1,944 yen.

A Journey into Flavor

Ramen Club is pushing the boundaries of traditional snack production by implementing methods never before seen in the industry. Their Melt Soup method allows the unique soup to expand brilliantly within the mouth at around 33 degrees Celsius, providing an unparalleled burst of flavor. This technique draws inspiration from temperature-dependent chocolate confections and is tailored specifically for ramen-inspired snacking.

The handmade noodles undergo a precise three-stage frying process that allows each type of noodle to maintain its optimal crunch and texture pairing beautifully with the melt-in-your-mouth flavors of the soup.

In addition to their cooking methods, Ramen Club prides itself on utilizing real ingredients through vacuum frying, ensuring that the snacks maintain a fresh and authentic taste experience. Sightly served, vibrant lots of toppings provide an inviting visual feast, catering to both connoisseurs and casual snackers alike.

Visit Ramen Club

As these pop-up stores make their mark in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, ramen enthusiasts and first-time customers alike will find something special to indulge in. Experience the unique flavors of ramen snacks responsibly crafted to delight your taste buds. For more information and updates, check out Ramen Club's official site and follow their social media on Instagram and Twitter.

Join the ramen snack revolution this summer and don’t miss out on the exciting treats offered by Ramen Club!