Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup

Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup is comfort food in instant ramen form. Nostalgic, simple, and very close in character to Maruchan Chicken. If you grew up on budget chicken ramen this one will feel familiar immediately.

Produced in the United States. Distributed by Japan.

What’s in the Package

Inside the packaging, you’ll find a block of fried wheat noodles and a single silver sachet of soup base powder.

How to Cook Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavor

1. Bring 2 cups (500ml) of water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add the noodle block to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Occasionally stir and separate the noodles with a fork or chopsticks.
3. Turn off the heat and add the contents of the soup base sachet.
4. Stir well until the powder is fully dissolved and serve immediately.

How Does It Taste

The onion powder hits first and it stays throughout the bowl. The broth is salty and chicken-forward but the onion is the dominant note. James and I both clocked it as a clean one-note broth. It’s not trying to be complex and it doesn’t need to be. It does exactly what a simple chicken instant ramen should do.

The noodles are thin and wavy but they have a surprisingly decent chew for how thin they are. They hold up in the broth without going soft too fast which matters when you’re eating at a normal pace.

How Does It Compare

Very close to the Maruchan Chicken Flavor in overall character. The Sapporo Ichiban leans more onion-forward where the Maruchan leans more straight chicken bouillon. Both are budget comfort bowls and both are good bases for toppings. The Sapporo Ichiban Original Flavored Soup has a slightly more developed flavor profile if you want to try something with a little more going on.

How to Level Up Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup

This is a great bowl for cleaning out the fridge. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest protein add and it complements the existing chicken flavor naturally. Napa cabbage or spinach add something green without competing with the broth. A soft-boiled egg adds richness to a broth that’s running thin.

Final Verdict

Simple, reliable, and easy to build on. Not a bowl that’s going to surprise you but one that earns its place in the pantry. Grab a rotisserie chicken on the way home and this becomes a satisfying weeknight bowl.

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Related Instant Ramen

• Sapporo Ichiban Original Flavored Soup
• Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen
• Maruchan Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
• Maruchan Roast Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
• Nissin Top Ramen Chicken

Where to buy Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup

• Amazon
• Kroger
• Walmart
• Weee!
• Yami