Sapporo Ichiban “Void” Miso Ramen

【Master Cup Noodles】Sapporo Ichiban “Void” Miso Ramen

This cup ramen is a collaboration between Sapporo Ichiban and culinary researcher Ryuuji, and has become a hot topic for its extreme minimalism, focusing purely on the perfection of miso itself.

What does “Void (虚無)” mean?

Void doesn’t mean flavorless.

It means removing everything unnecessary and leaving only what truly tastes good.

No flavor built by piling on toppings, no chemical aftertaste, no muddled spices competing for attention.

The result is a clean, clear, and refined bowl that highlights the aroma and depth of miso — rich but never heavy.

Culinary researcher Ryuuji is known for:

Lazy-but-smart cooking

Scientific seasoning balance

The philosophy of “I don’t feel like doing anything today, but I still want something delicious”

This ramen perfectly reflects that idea:

“Today was tiring enough — I don’t want to be attacked by overly heavy flavors.”

Noodles

Medium-thin, mostly straight noodles with a smooth mouthfeel.

Not designed for bounciness — their presence is intentionally subdued, serving the soup above all else.

Soup

Miso-forward with subtle bonito-based umami (classic Japanese dashi).

No unnecessary spices stealing the spotlight.

Perfect for:

Lovers of authentic Japanese miso flavor

Those who dislike greasy, garlicky, overly aggressive cup noodles

Late-night meals without heavy guilt

Moments when your mind is tired and your stomach wants kindness