[Survey on Cup Noodles] Over 50% of cup noodle consumers eat them for 'Weekday: Lunch.' Nearly 50% for 'Holiday: Lunch,' indicating a strong trend for lunch. 'Weekday: Dinner' is over 10%, higher among younger demographics.
MyVoice Communications' 12th survey on cup noodles reveals that 25% of people eat them weekly. Time-saving and convenience drive consumption, with the majority choosing them for lunch.
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- About 25% of people eat cup noodles at least once a week. Among those who eat cup noodles, over 50% eat them for "Weekday: Lunch." Just under 50% eat them for "Holiday: Lunch," showing a strong tendency to consume them for lunch. "Weekday: Dinner" accounts for over 10%, with a higher ratio among younger demographics.
- The eating occasions for people consuming cup noodles are "when wanting to finish a meal quickly" (nearly 40%), "when wanting to eat immediately" (over 30%), and "when cooking and cleaning up are a hassle" (nearly 30%).
MyVoice Communications, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Shintaro Shimizu) conducted its 12th internet survey on "Cup Noodles" from March 1 to 7, 2026.
The survey asked about the consumption status and intentions regarding cup noodles, as well as expectations for cup noodles in a free-text format. We hereby announce the survey results.
[Survey Target] MyVoice questionnaire monitors
[Survey Method] Internet survey (net research)
[Survey Period] March 1, 2026 - March 7, 2026 [Number of Respondents] 11,217
[Detailed Survey Results] https://myel.myvoice.jp/products/detail/33201
◆ Frequency of Eating Cup Noodles
About 25% of people eat cup noodles at least once a week. It is over 30% for men and about 16% for women.
◆ Types of Cup Noodles Usually Eaten
The types of cup noodles usually eaten by cup noodle consumers (multiple answers) are "Cup Ramen" at 87.9%, "Cup Yakisoba" and "Cup Udon" at around 50% each, and "Cup Soba" at 46.6%.
In Hokkaido, "Cup Yakisoba" is slightly higher than in other regions. "Cup Soba" is high in Hokkaido and Tohoku, and slightly lower in Chugoku and Shikoku.
◆ Timing for Eating Cup Noodles
We asked people who eat cup noodles about the timing of when they eat them (multiple answers).
"Weekday: Lunch" is 53.5% and "Holiday: Lunch" is 46.6%, indicating many eat them for lunch. "Weekday: Dinner" is 11.4%, with men in their 10s to 40s accounting for around 20% each.
Eating 2-3 times a week / 4-5 times a week...
Keywords: Cup noodles, Cup ramen, Cup yakisoba, Cup udon, Instant noodles, Instant food
- About 25% of people eat cup noodles at least once a week. Among those who eat cup noodles, over 50% eat them for "Weekday: Lunch." Just under 50% eat them for "Holiday: Lunch," showing a strong tendency to consume them for lunch. "Weekday: Dinner" accounts for over 10%, with a higher ratio among younger demographics.
- The eating occasions for people consuming cup noodles are "when wanting to finish a meal quickly" (nearly 40%), "when wanting to eat immediately" (over 30%), and "when cooking and cleaning up are a hassle" (nearly 30%).
MyVoice Communications, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Shintaro Shimizu) conducted its 12th internet survey on "Cup Noodles" from March 1 to 7, 2026.
The survey asked about the consumption status and intentions regarding cup noodles, as well as expectations for cup noodles in a free-text format. We hereby announce the survey results.
[Survey Target] MyVoice questionnaire monitors
[Survey Method] Internet survey (net research)
[Survey Period] March 1, 2026 - March 7, 2026 [Number of Respondents] 11,217
[Detailed Survey Results] https://myel.myvoice.jp/products/detail/33201
◆ Frequency of Eating Cup Noodles
About 25% of people eat cup noodles at least once a week. It is over 30% for men and about 16% for women.
◆ Types of Cup Noodles Usually Eaten
The types of cup noodles usually eaten by cup noodle consumers (multiple answers) are "Cup Ramen" at 87.9%, "Cup Yakisoba" and "Cup Udon" at around 50% each, and "Cup Soba" at 46.6%.
In Hokkaido, "Cup Yakisoba" is slightly higher than in other regions. "Cup Soba" is high in Hokkaido and Tohoku, and slightly lower in Chugoku and Shikoku.
◆ Timing for Eating Cup Noodles
We asked people who eat cup noodles about the timing of when they eat them (multiple answers).
"Weekday: Lunch" is 53.5% and "Holiday: Lunch" is 46.6%, indicating many eat them for lunch. "Weekday: Dinner" is 11.4%, with men in their 10s to 40s accounting for around 20% each.
Eating 2-3 times a week / 4-5 times a week...
Keywords: Cup noodles, Cup ramen, Cup yakisoba, Cup udon, Instant noodles, Instant food