Ippudo Tonkotsu Instant Ramen (Nissin collaboration)

Ippudo · Japan (Fukuoka brand; instant version produced in Japan)
Staples Instant Noodles Ambient Growing export

Ippudo, the famous Fukuoka tonkotsu chain operating in 15+ countries, sells a restaurant-branded instant/at-home ramen kit produced in partnership with Nissin. Genuinely Japan-made, it is bought as a premium souvenir and exported to overseas Japanese-food specialists. It rides on the chain's global restaurant footprint (NYC since 2008) to build brand pull at retail. Positioned as a chef/restaurant-grade instant tier.

The supplierChikaranomoto Holdings (Ippudo) is a global tonkotsu restaurant group; instant line co-produced with Nissin for retail.
Why it sells abroadRestaurant-brand equity from a global tonkotsu chain; premium positioning

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsNOT Halal: Ippudo tonkotsu (Nissin-produced) contains pork broth + chashu pork; allergen list includes pork (confirmed via product listings). No public Halal cert for this tonkotsu SKU. HACCP at Nissin plants: not publicly verified at SKU level.
Pack formatsSingle bowls/cups (e.g. Akamaru Hakata Tonkotsu 126g); multi-packs; at-home kits (keep draft).
Shelf life~6-9 months (keep draft; not maker-stated).
StorageAmbient, dry.
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via importer
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks
CapacityTypical: large (Nissin production)
Container loadTypical: high case count per 20ft
PricingTypical: premium restaurant-branded tier
OEM / private labelCo-brand model (Ippudo brand x Nissin production) confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: USD 4-7 per bowl/kit at retail
Key exporters & distributorsNissin export network, specialty importers
Export regulationHS 1902.30. Pork tonkotsu soup -> meat-content controls; allergen/ingredient labeling.
Market demandGrowing souvenir + diaspora demand
How to source itIppudo (Chikaranomoto) brand + Nissin Foods production -> export -> specialty grocers; Nissin distributes in multiple markets (incl. Nissin Thailand).
Verified sourceshttps://nissinthailand.com/en/product/nissin-ippudo-akamaru-tonkotsu-ramen-flavour/; Product allergen listings confirm pork (ebay/markettokyo)
MakerChikaranomoto Holdings (Ippudo) x Nissin Foods (production)
OriginJapan (Fukuoka brand; instant version produced in Japan)
CategoryStaples / Instant Noodles
Available inUnited States, Singapore, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1902.30
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.