Nissin Donbei Tempura Soba (Western Japan)

Instant cup buckwheat noodles · Nissin · Pantry specialties · Western Japan

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Why it's worth it

Donbei is Japan's classic instant cup soba and udon line, and it is made in eastern and western versions with different broths (this is the western, lighter dashi one). It is a Japanese supermarket staple and a very different experience from ramen cups sold in Europe.

Taste

Square-cut buckwheat noodles in a sweet soy-dashi broth with a crunchy tempura disc that softens into the soup

Why this rating

You can’t get this at homerare or import-only in Czechia
Reviewers rave about itthin evidence — fewer independent reviews found
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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices

Scores 8 of 10 on our published rubric.

Nutrition

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1924 kJ · 460 kcal
Fats21 g
Carbohydrates57.2 g
Salt6.3 g

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

7-ElevenFamilyMartLawsonAEONDon Quijote€EAN 4902105004173

If you know Czech shelves

Rohlik sells EU-made Nissin soba noodles, but not Donbei cups with dashi broth and tempura

Sources

  • “The broth has a sweetness of soy and a nice comforting flavor. The tempura disc is crunchy and has a seafood taste.”

    www.theramenrater.com (review)

Curated 2026-10-01. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.