Hello Kitty Tulinen Hapan Nuudelikeitto

The packaging alone made me smile before I even boiled water, and the soup itself hit that perfect tangy-spicy balance. I grabbed a second box before the holiday stock runs out because this is way too fun to share.

The hot 'n sour broth actually packs a proper kick, which surprised me for a cup noodle. The little Hello Kitty box it came in is too cute to throw away, I’m using it to store my tea bags now.

Bought this as a holiday treat for myself and the little box is just too cute to toss—I’m keeping it on my desk. The noodles cook up in minutes and the hot and sour kick is spot-on for a quick snack.