{
  "id": 12999303,
  "title": "Japan has convenience store fried chicken-flavor instant ramen, but does it taste like it says it does?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/japan-has-convenience-store-fried-chicken-flavor-instant-ramen-but",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/09/japan-has-convenience-store-fried-chicken-flavor-instant-ramen-but-does-it-taste-like-it-says-it-does/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Family Mart has introduced a new instant ramen called Famichiki Flavor Noodles, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their popular fried chicken cutlets. However, the ramen does not contain any actual Famichiki. The ramen aims to replicate the taste of Family Mart's fried chicken through spices and a broth with umami flavor. To test the product, a Japanese reporter named P.K. Sanjun conducted a back-to-back taste test comparing the new ramen with a regular Famichiki from the store. P.K. found the flavors to be very similar, particularly the aroma, which he likened to Nissin's flagship soy sauce broth ramen. The ramen tastes good throughout, even at the end. The product is a collaboration between Family Mart and Nissin.",
  "summary": "We taste-test Family Mart’s new Famichiki cup ramen, which contains no Famichiki. Like all Japanese convenience stores, branches of the Family Mart chain are stocked with dozens, if not hundreds, of delicious things to eat. That said, the star of the store at Family Mart is definitely Famichiki. This year Family Mart’s cooked-in-store fried chicken […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Family Mart launches Famichiki Flavor Noodles to mark 20th anniversary of fried chicken cutlets.",
    "Ramen aims to replicate Family Mart's fried chicken taste through spices and umami broth.",
    "Taste test reveals flavors and aroma similar to Nissin's flagship soy sauce broth ramen."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This instant ramen product aligns Family Mart's brand with Nissin's expertise, capitalizing on the popularity of their fried chicken offering to create a new taste experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}