Nissin Protein noodles are even newer than the Ramen Bistro brand which was released last November. Nissin Protein was released on July 28 2025.1 Lately Nissin seems to be making a push in the foreign market (instead of the Japanese domestic market) with lots of new and interesting innovations in the field of things that can be put in cups. Nissin Stir Fry has been around for a while, as has Curry. Nissin Stir Fry with Rice is newer. Top Ramen Hotpot Fusions was just released in July along with these Cup Noodles Protein.

The noodles are thin and not very flavorful. The last Nissin cup I had was one of the new Bistro ones, so of course these contrast harshly with those.

The broth itself is thin and not interesting. Just a normal chicken stock broth, no noticable oil or anything to add texture to itself. The peas floating in the broth are yummy, as are the corn. A welcome relief. The protein powder used is a mix of soy and corn protein powder isolate. Before today I was not aware corn protein was an option. I have seen another cup noodle priding itself on protein content, Chef Woo, which has 20g per cup. Its source is pea protein instead of soy, which is not a complete protein, but is probably supplemented by the amino acids available in the noodles. I'm not sure, I'm not a nutritionist, I just eat things.

Still, considering these have double the protein in similar sized cups from Nissin, I'm appreciative that this does not taste off. I'm a bigger fan of the Hot & Spicy bowls, though. These are a fine cup noodle with few calories and high protein.

The argument people (typically) have for increased protein intake when not actively training in the gym is that it keeps you fuller for longer. I don't think that's true for just protein powders, and even if it were the effects of an 8g difference would be negligible. Anyway, it's nice that it's there.