Myojo USA

What Myojo USA does

Myojo USA Inc. is a Japanese fresh noodle manufacturer operating from a single production facility in Chino, California. Founded in 1991 through a partnership between Japan's Myojo Foods and JFC International, the company has produced fresh (never dried) ramen, udon, yakisoba, soup bases, and dumpling wrappers in the US market for over 35 years. Since 2007 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissin Foods, one of the world's largest instant noodle producers. The company's core technology centers on fresh noodle manufacturing using wheat flour, kansui (alkaline water), eggs, and salt, with noodles kept frozen throughout the distribution chain to preserve quality. Myojo USA holds proprietary processes including a first-to-market method for producing vegan kale noodles without eggs while preserving texture, customizable noodle aging, and tunable slitter-based shape and thickness control.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market: retail sales through nine major Asian grocery chains nationwide (Mitsuwa, 99 Ranch, H Mart, Tokyo Central, Marukai, Nijiya, GW, JUSGO, 168 Market) plus own-site e-commerce, and food service sales of bulk noodles and soup bases to restaurants across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its product portfolio spans multiple price tiers (Premium, Signature, Plant-Based series), convenience formats (Bowl and Bag ramen/yakisoba), regional Japanese ramen specialties (Nagasaki Champon, Hakata Tonkotsu, Sapporo Miso), and complementary categories (Hiyashi Chuka cold ramen, gyoza and wonton wrappers in vegetable-powered variants, and concentrated soup bases). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales in both retail and wholesale/food service channels; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Two customer segments are served with equal strategic priority: retail consumers seeking authentic Japanese fresh noodle experiences at home, and food service operators (ramen restaurants, Japanese establishments, QSRs) requiring commercial-grade fresh noodle supply. The firm employs 51-100 people and uses content marketing (recipe blog with 200+ recipes, social channels, influencer collaborations) to drive consumer engagement.

Name

Myojo USA

Legal name

Myojo USA Inc.

Website

https://myojousa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Myojo USA is a Japanese fresh noodle manufacturer in Chino, California, producing ramen, udon, yakisoba, soup bases, and dumpling wrappers for retail Asian grocery chains and restaurant food service operators across the US, Canada, and Mexico as a subsidiary of Nissin Foods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Japanese Noodle Manufacturing

NAICS

Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Noodle Manufacturing (instant, ramen, rice noodles) (AFAKABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Frozen Ethnic & International Meals (CRADADAE)

Keywords

• Fresh Japanese noodles
• Noodle manufacturing
• Food service supply
• Soup bases
• Dumpling wrappers

Headquarters

HQ city

Chino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Products Sales: Sale of fresh noodle products (ramen, udon, yakisoba, wrappers, soup bases) to individual consumers through retail grocery stores and supermarkets nationwide.
2. Food Service Products Sales: Sale of fresh noodles and soup bases to restaurants and food service establishments. Products are available in bulk quantities suitable for commercial food preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Myojo USA manufactures and sells fresh Japanese-style noodles (ramen, udon, yakisoba), concentrated soup bases, and dumpling/wonton wrappers for two channels: retail consumers through Asian grocery stores and supermarkets, and food service operators (restaurants, QSRs) through commercial distribution. Products are kept frozen through the supply chain to preserve freshness and are delivered across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Product overview

Myojo USA is a Japanese noodle manufacturing company producing fresh, frozen noodles and related food products for both retail and food service markets. The product portfolio centers on five core noodle categories: Ramen (Premium Series, Signature Series, Plant-Based Series, Bowl Ramen, Bag Ramen, and Noodles Only), Udon (Flavor Udon, Bowl Udon, Jumbo Udon), Yakisoba (Premium Series, Signature Series, Ippei-Chan, Bowl Stir Fry Noodles, Bag Yakisoba), plus Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) and Regional Specialties (Nagasaki Champon, Hakata Tonkotsu, Sapporo Miso). Supporting product lines include Soup Bases (Miso, Shoyu, Shoyu Tonkotsu, Shio Tonkotsu, Vegetarian Shoyu) and Wrappers (Gyoza/Dumpling Wrappers in four vegetable colors, Wonton Wrappers). The company operates dual market strategies with parallel retail and food service product lines, offering both ready-to-heat convenience formats (Bowl and Bag series) and traditional fresh noodle formats for professional use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Ramen Series Premium-grade fresh ramen noodles featuring higher-quality ingredients and superior texture, designed for restaurants and discerning home cooks.
• Signature Ramen Series Signature line of fresh ramen noodles featuring classic Japanese ramen flavors including Shoyu, Spicy Miso, and Tonkotsu varieties.
• Plant-Based Ramen Series Vegan-certified ramen noodles made without eggs, MSG, trans fats, or cholesterol. Includes Yuzu Shio and Creamy Tonkotsu flavors.
• Bowl Ramen Microwaveable single-serve ramen in bowl format with pre-added toppings and soup base. Ready in 3 minutes with no cooking required.
• Bag Ramen Ramen noodles with soup base in bag format for stovetop or microwave preparation. Includes Tonkotsu Pork and Spicy Miso varieties.
• Ramen Noodles Only Fresh ramen noodles sold without soup or sauce, allowing customization with preferred broths and seasonings.
• Flavor Udon Udon noodles with flavored seasoning, providing a convenient meal solution with authentic Japanese udon taste.
• Bowl Udon Microwaveable udon noodles in bowl format with soup base. Features a bouncier, chewier texture compared to other udon varieties.
• Jumbo Udon Thicker udon noodles similar in texture to Flavor Udon, designed for dishes requiring substantial noodle presence.
• Premium Yakisoba Series Premium-grade yakisoba noodles with bouncier, chewier, and thicker texture compared to Signature series. Includes Miso and Original flavors.
• Signature Yakisoba Series Classic yakisoba stir-fry noodles featuring Curry and Original flavors with seasoning packets included.
• Ippei-Chan Yakisoba Yakisoba product line inspired by Japanese anime character Ippei-Chan, featuring distinctive packaging and flavors.
• Bowl Stir Fry Noodles Microwaveable yakisoba-style stir-fry noodles in bowl format with Savory Miso and Spicy Habanero flavors. No draining required.
• Bag Yakisoba Yakisoba noodles with sauce in bag format for flexible cooking — microwave or stovetop preparation. Includes Savory Miso and Spicy Habanero.
• Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) Cold ramen noodles served chilled with refreshing sauce, ideal for summer months. Traditional Japanese summer dish.
• Regional Specialties Japanese regional ramen varieties including Nagasaki Champon, Hakata Tonkotsu, and Sapporo Miso representing different prefectural specialties.
• Gyoza/Dumpling Wrappers Fresh dumpling wrappers including Plant-Based certified Vegetable Dumpling Wrappers in Kale, Beet, Spinach, and Pumpkin flavors — colorful vegetable-powder options.
• Wonton Wrappers Fresh wonton wrappers for making wontons and other filled dumpling dishes.
• Soup Bases Concentrated soup bases for ramen preparation including Premium Miso, Premium Shoyu Tonkotsu, Premium Shio Tonkotsu, Premium Shoyu, Shoyu, and Vegetarian Shoyu varieties.
• Ramen for Food Services Commercial-grade ramen noodles for restaurants including All Round Use, Tonkotsu, Vegan, Natural, Specialty, and Small Portion varieties.
• Yakisoba for Food Services Commercial yakisoba noodles for food service operators and restaurants.
• Soup Base for Food Services Commercial soup bases for restaurant use, available in larger pack sizes (e.g., 64 fl.oz bottles, ~60 servings per bottle) for high-volume food service operations.
• Wrappers for Food Services Commercial dumpling and wonton wrappers for food service operators including Gyoza and Wonton varieties.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sun Noodle: Hawaii-born manufacturer of fresh ramen, udon, soba, and lo mein noodles sold to restaurants and retailers across the US. Closest direct competitor — same fresh-noodle category, same foodservice-plus-retail motion, and overlapping Japanese-cuisine customer base.
• Lotus Foods: US-based specialty rice noodle brand (rice ramen, pad thai, ramen rice) sold through natural and mainstream grocery. Comparable as an Asian-noodle CPG with similar size, premium positioning, and health/plant-based orientation.
• Annie Chun's: Pan-Asian noodle and meal brand owned by CJ CheilJedang, sold through mainstream US grocery. Comparable as an Asian-noodle CPG with both retail bowls and dry noodles targeting mainstream American consumers.
• Hakubaku: Japanese noodle maker (somem, ramen, udon) with US distribution. Comparable as a Japan-origin noodle brand selling authentic Japanese noodle SKUs into US Asian-grocery and mainstream channels.

Broad incumbents

• JFC International: Original 1991 co-partner that helped found Myojo USA; today a major US distributor of Japanese and Asian foods with private-label manufacturing. Comparable as an established Japanese food manufacturer-distributor serving Asian grocers and food service.
• Maruchan: Volume leader in US instant ramen and cup noodles, owned by Toyo Suisan. Broad incumbent in the same Japanese noodle category, though concentrated in instant rather than fresh formats.
• Nissin Foods USA: Parent company and largest Japanese instant-noodle brand in the US (Top Ramen, Cup Noodles). Broad incumbent; while Myojo USA is itself a subsidiary, Nissin's broader US noodle portfolio overlaps with Myojo's ramen category and competes for the same retail shelf space.
• Kikkoman Sales USA: US arm of Japan's Kikkoman, manufacturer of soy sauce, sauces, and Asian prepared foods sold through mainstream US retail and food service. Comparable as a Japanese-anchored CPG food manufacturer with broad distribution into mainstream US grocery.

Emerging players

• Momofuku Goods: David Chang's CPG brand (instant noodles, meal kits, sauces) extending the Momofuku restaurant empire into retail. Comparable as an emerging Asian-noodle CPG targeting mainstream American consumers with premium positioning and strong restaurant-brand halo.
• Hodo Foods: Plant-based Asian food brand (tofu, yuba, noodles) sold through natural and mainstream grocery. Comparable as an emerging Asian-food manufacturer with strong plant-based positioning overlapping Myojo USA's vegan kale noodle and plant-based ramen lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/myojonoodles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/myojo
• Facebookfacebook.com/myojonoodles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/myojo
• Instagraminstagram.com/myojonoodles

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