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An instant noodles product of Thien Huong has been recalled in Norway due to the presence of a banned substance, the second such incident in Europe this month. The “dried noodles with chicken – and beef spices” of Ho Chi Minh City-based Thien Huong has been…
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled some batches of Acecook Vietnam’s Hao Hao and ‘Good’ branded noodles for containing banned substances. On Aug. 20, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced that batches of Hao Hao and Good noodles…
Noodle companies in Vietnam posted strong figures last year as the country became the third-largest market globally with over 7 billion servings. Masan Consumer, which makes Omachi and Kokomi noodles, saw revenues from packaged food, including noodles, rising…
Vietnam has become the world’s third-largest instant noodles market with over 7.03 billion servings consumed last year, up two places from a year before. This is an increase of 29 percent from 2019 and a new record for the country, according to data from the…
Hong Kong noodle chain TamJai SamGor Mixian is expanding its presence in its home market with a flagship concept launch in the nightlife hub of Lan Kwai Fong this week. The TamJai SamGor store will also unveil the brand’s new international image, featuring…
Vietnamese restaurant chain Roll’d, has rolled out a range of pantry staples at Coles, allowing customers to recreate restaurant favoritesnoo at home. Starting this month, shoppers can now purchase the same ingredients and condiments used at the restaurant,…
Called ‘Acecook Noodles Cup Buffet’, the store allows customers to create and mix instant noodles to their own preference. Customers can also customize their noodles cup design with stickers and pencil crayon provided. Besides providing the buffet service,…
Japanese restaurant franchise Kura Sushi is launching in its third overseas market, China. The brand has already enjoyed some success in the US and Taiwan, and is now set to open its first Chinese mainland location in Shanghai. Ten further locations are…
The first Japanese and Far Eastern gluten-free cafe Kobeya has opened its doors at the Wasl Vita Mall, Dubai. The cafe concept is inspired by the founder’s difficulties in finding gluten-free options in restaurants for her gluten-intolerant son. “Kobeya is my…
Tokyo restaurant brand Kikanbo is to open its first Hong Kong restaurant in Causeway Bay, its third international market. From today, Hong Kong customers can enjoy a taste of the restaurant known as Tokyo’s “perennial long queue store”, and which sells 27,000…
Taiwan’s famed KiKi Noodle Bar (KiKi Tea) is launching in Hong Kong in late-July at ifc Mall in Central. In collaboration with renowned Hong Kong hospitality group Lai Sun Dining, the brand expands internationally to Hong Kong following last year’s phenomenal…
Pacific Place’s popular casual Asian dining concept KiKi Tea@Sun’s Bazaar is presenting a summer pop-up menu in partnership with iconic Hong Kong Chiu Chow restaurant Chiu Tang. Chiu Tang’s Executive Chef Cheung Lam Por has created three traditional Chiu Chow…
Pacific Place’s popular casual Asian dining concept KiKi Tea@Sun’s Bazaar has teamed-up with iconic Hong Kong restaurant Old Bazaar Kitchen for a new pop-up menu. Curated by renowned chef Billy Chung of Old Bazaar Kitchen, three Asian-inspired specialties…
Vietnamese people consumed more than 4.9 million packs of instant noodles last year, behind China, Indonesia and Japan, new data shows. Vienam has held fourth spot since 2012 in the rankings compiled annually by the World Instant Noodle Associations (WINA).…
Japanese noodle restaurant operator Toridoll Holdings plans to open 50 outlets in Myanmar with a local joint venture partner. The Myanmar noodle restaurants, in partnership with YKKO, will target the nation’s growing middle class. The first has already opened…
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, which arrived in the Philippines in 2013, has opened its 11th branch, in Up Town Center in Quezon City. Launching in Japan in 1986, the brand is known for its meticulous preparation of its tonkotsu broth, a tradition if follows in the…
