Cup Noodles Unveils Unexpected Dill Pickle Ramen Flavor—Is It a Game-Changer or a Gimmick?

Who ever thought a humble cup of instant ramen could take a sharp left turn into pickle territory? Cup Noodles, known for its tried-and-true shrimp, chicken, and beef flavors, has now thrown us a curveball with its latest limited-edition dill pickle flavor. Imagine slurping noodles infused with that tangy, vinegar zing that usually makes you reach for a snack right next to your deli sandwich. Sounds a little wild, right? Yet, there’s something oddly intriguing about it—and hey, if Popeyes can roll out a pickle glaze frenzy earlier this year, why can’t Cup Noodles jump on the bandwagon? If you’ve got the adventurous appetite (or just a craving for something downright odd), you might want to grab a cup of this pickle ramen before it vanishes from store shelves like a flavor hallucination. Dare to dip your taste buds into the great pickle paradox? LEARN MORE.

Cup Noodles is known for classic flavors like shrimp, chicken, beef, and seafood, but the instant ramen company occasionally likes to think outside the box. Its latest unexpected variety is dill pickle.

Cup Noodles introduced a salty, vinegar-forward version of its classic noodle soup to store shelves on June 21. Like the original recipe, all you need to do is simply pour hot water into the cup and wait a few minutes before enjoying the portable meal. Unlike the familiar flavors, the pickle Cup Noodles will only be available for a limited time at Walmart, Albertsons, and other select retailers. Adventurous eaters can pick it up for $1.17 a cup while they can.