Among Japan’s many snack foods, “Baby Star Ramen” has been loved for generations. Known for its unique texture and flavor, a new limited-edition flavor perfect for the cold season, “Baby Star Ramen Maru (Pork Kimchi Flavor),” has just been released.
Baby Star Ramen is a snack with a unique concept, as if ramen noodles were turned directly into a snack. It’s one of Japan’s most nationally beloved snacks, familiar to many since childhood. The new release is part of the “Ramen Maru” series, where the noodles are formed into bite-sized balls.
The Appetizing Flavor of “Pork Kimchi” to Whet Your Winter Appetite
The theme this time, “Pork Kimchi,” is a staple of Japanese home cooking made by stir-frying pork and kimchi. Its spicy and rich flavor is incredibly popular as a side dish with rice or as a snack with drinks, and it’s especially favored during the cold season as a dish that warms the body.
This “Baby Star Ramen Maru (Pork Kimchi Flavor)” has masterfully recreated the appetizing taste of pork kimchi in a crunchy snack.
Product Features
The moment you open the cup’s lid, the stimulating aroma of kimchi spreads, whetting your appetite. The first bite offers a light “crispy, crunchy” texture, and a key feature is how the noodles unravel in your mouth as you chew. Then, the umami of the pork and the spiciness of the kimchi follow in an exquisite balance. The word “umakkarai” (deliciously spicy) fits it perfectly.
This addicting deliciousness makes it perfect not only as a snack but also as what’s known in Japan as an “Otsumami”—a snack to be enjoyed with alcohol. By pairing it with your favorite drink, like beer or Japanese sake, you might get an easy taste of a Japanese winter evening drink.
Product Information
Product Name: Baby Star Ramen Maru (Pork Kimchi Flavor)
Net Weight: 59g
Price: Open price (Estimated retail price: around 168 JPY, tax included)
Release Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Sales Area: Convenience stores all across Japan.
Availability may differ from store to store, so if you find it, be sure to pick it up.
At Japanese convenience stores, limited-edition snacks and sweets like this are released one after another with the changing seasons. This is one of the great charms of Japanese convenience store culture, where there’s always a new discovery waiting for you. This “Baby Star Ramen Maru (Pork Kimchi Flavor)” is another noteworthy new product that lets you experience a part of Japan’s unique snack culture.
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