A ready-to-eat, no-cook food composed of instant noodles, typically ramen noodles, complete with flavoring, contained in insulated foam or plastic containers, which are typically cup- or bowl-shaped. Just add hot water and wait three minutes before eating, though some brands instruct to just add water and place into a microwave for three minutes before eating.
One of the most common ways of depicting instant cup noodles is by parodying the design of Nissin Cup Noodles. Such parodies fall under the brand tag as well.
