At the time, Nissin was starting to develop an eel substitute based on ground seafood. This was in line with what other manufacturers of convenience foods were doing because of poor fish hauls.

According to sources, this includes the original Cup Noodle, along with its curry and seafood variations. Its Nissin Donbei Bowl Kitsune Udon and Nissin U.F.O. "yakisoba" stir fry noodles are also ...