PAC-MAN™ Powers Up Maruchan® Instant Lunch in Exclusive Chicken Flavor Release

Ramen and retro gaming fans, this one’s for you. Maruchan is celebrating PAC-MAN’s 45th anniversary with a special edition of its classic Instant Lunch Chicken flavor, complete with collectible PAC-MAN packaging. Yes, you can now slurp noodles while the iconic yellow dot-muncher stares back at you from your cup.

The collaboration is timed with the launch of PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, the remake of one of the most beloved PAC-MAN titles, and it brings the game’s energy right to the grocery aisle. The packaging features vibrant, nostalgia-packed art inspired both by the arcade original and the new 3D platformer, making every trip down the ramen section a little more colorful.

Katelyn Stokes, Marketing Director at Maruchan, says the partnership is about more than just packaging. “As two Japanese brands that celebrate play, whether it’s chasing ghosts in PAC-MAN or experimenting with flavors in the kitchen, we wanted to give shoppers a fun, flavorful experience they can share across generations.” Translation: it’s ramen with a side of retro gaming vibes.

Bandai Namco is equally hyped. Susan Tran, Sr. Director of Brand Development for PAC-MAN, calls it “a natural fit between two iconic brands.” With the remake of PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC now available, she says it’s the perfect time to bring PAC-MAN into everyday life—even during a late-night noodle run.

If you’re wondering where to grab one, the limited-edition PAC-MAN cups are replacing Maruchan’s standard Chicken flavor packaging for a short time. So if Chicken is your go-to anyway, keep an eye out—you might just score a PAC-MAN collectible while stocking up.

The timing couldn’t be better. PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC gives fans a modern take on a classic, putting the yellow hero back in the spotlight across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It’s available in both Standard and Deluxe Digital Editions.

For Maruchan, this is another step in keeping instant ramen fun, fresh, and a little nostalgic. For PAC-MAN, it’s proof that even after 45 years, the arcade legend is still finding new ways to chomp his way into pop culture.

So next time hunger hits, you can ask yourself the ultimate question: do you eat first, or do you waka-waka-waka your way through a gaming session while your ramen cools down?