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Cheesy cup noodles with soft egg

Carbonara-style cup noodles. Cup noodles plus a cheese slice and a soft-boiled egg make an easy carbonara-style bowl.

Total about ¥4003 itemsAny big chain

What to buy

Cup noodlesカップ麺Instant noodle aisle. A plain soy or curry flavor works well.
Cheese sliceスライスチーズChilled shelf.
Soft-boiled egg温泉たまごChilled shelf (onsen tamago). Sometimes sold near the noodles.

How to make it

Add hot water and wait.
Lay a cheese slice on top for the last minute so it melts.
Crack the soft egg on top, stir and add black pepper if you like.

Good to knowContains milk and egg. Be careful with hot water.

Prices are rough totals (October 2026) and vary by store and product.

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