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Maruchan

Maruchan is an instant noodle brand founded in 1953 as a frozen fish distributorship in Tokyo by Kazuo Mori, which expanded into instant noodle manufacturing in Japan in 1961 and into the US in 1977.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Maruchan was founded in 1953 as a small frozen fish distributorship in Tokyo by Kazuo Mori. In 1961 it expanded to instant noodle manufacturing and distribution in Japan, and in 1977 it began manufacturing and distributing noodles in the US. In 1984 Maruchan was the official soup of the 1984 Olympics, and in 2019 it began distributing restaurant-quality Gold in the U.S. The brand offers a variety of instant noodle products including Saucy Noods, Gold, Ramen, Bowls, Instant Lunch, Yakisoba, Rice Bowls, and Wonton Ramen.

History

Maruchan was founded in 1953 as a small frozen fish distributorship in Tokyo by Kazuo Mori. In 1961, Maruchan expanded to instant noodle manufacturing and distribution in Japan. In 1977, Maruchan began manufacturing and distributing noodles in the US. In 1984, Maruchan was the official soup of the 1984 Olympics. In 2019, Maruchan began distributing restaurant-quality Gold in the U.S.

Products and positioning

  • Saucy Noods

  • Gold

  • Ramen

  • Bowls

  • Instant Lunch

  • Yakisoba

  • Rice Bowls

  • Wonton Ramen

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