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Who owns Chikin Ramen?

Chikin Ramen is owned by Nissin Foods (Japan, TSE: 2897).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇯🇵 Japan, Osaka
Origin
🇯🇵 Japan
Founded
1958
Category
FoodMeals & meal componentsPasta
Parent ticker
TSE: 2897
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Chikin Ramen

Chikin Ramen was the first instant noodle, launched in 1958 after Momofuku Ando worked out that flash-frying cooked noodles in palm oil dried them in a way that let boiling water restore them in minutes. It is still sold in Japan in essentially its original form.

Ownership timeline of Chikin Ramen

Owners of Chikin Ramen from 1958 to 2026 Nissin Foods 1958–present Nissin Foods 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1958 – present Nissin Foods [1] reported

Where Chikin Ramen sits in Nissin Foods

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Chikin Ramen sits in Nissin Foods Tree of 4 brands under Nissin Foods. Nissin Foods Chikin Ramen Cup Noodles Demae Iccho Top Ramen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Chikin Ramen?

The parent company of Chikin Ramen is Nissin Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in Japan.

Is Chikin Ramen Japanese?

Yes. Chikin Ramen originated in Japan in 1958 and its owner, Nissin Foods, is also headquartered in Japan.

Is Chikin Ramen still owned by Nissin Foods?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Chikin Ramen is still owned by Nissin Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. Annual Report 2025 — Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., Annual report, published 31 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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