If you’re serving noodles alongside crêpes, choose a format to suit the occasion: a small individual pot for a savoury taste, or a 90 to 110 g cup for a more substantial portion. Before buying, check the flavour, preparation instructions and label for each variety, especially if any guests need to avoid certain allergens or prefer not to eat spicy food.
If crêpes are the main event, a cup labelled as a single serving lets you offer a savoury option that each guest can prepare in their own pot. Auchan, for example, lists a 63 g Nissin cup as a single serving.
If noodles are to play a bigger part in the meal, compare 90 to 110 g cups with smaller pots of around 60 g. Carrefour and Auchan list 110 g MR. MIN cups, although weight alone doesn’t tell you about their nutritional values.
If some guests have preferences or restrictions relating to spice or ingredients, keep the flavours and their packaging clearly separate. This way, everyone can check the label for the variety they’re offered before preparing it.
First decide whether the noodles will accompany the crêpes or count as a separate portion, then choose flavours to suit your guests. If anyone has an allergy, it’s essential to check the exact recipe, whatever the format.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Portion size | Compare the net weight and any “single serving” wording on the pot. Carrefour and Auchan list formats weighing 62 to 63 g and 90 to 110 g. | If I’m already serving crêpes, I want a savoury side without expecting everyone to eat the same amount. Around 36% of shoppers considering cups for this occasion would make portion size their priority. |
| Flavour and spice | Read the variety name and any indication of spiciness; don’t assume how spicy it is based on the brand alone. | When everyone has different tastes, I’d rather let each person choose than serve only spicy noodles. Flavour would be the top priority for around 29% of these shoppers. |
| Ingredients and salt | Check the highlighted allergens and nutritional information for the exact variety, comparing salt on a like-for-like basis. | If a guest needs to avoid an ingredient or wants to compare salt content, I need to be able to show them the pot’s packaging. Around 21% of shoppers in this group would prioritise this check. |
| Planning portions | Check how many cups are in the pack and whether it’s available through your chosen shopping method. | To set the table without running short, I need to know what’s in each pack before deciding how many to buy. This would be the main consideration for around 14% of shoppers thinking about these cups. |
A 62 to 63 g pot and a 90 to 110 g cup won’t play the same part in a meal that also includes crêpes.
Choose smaller formats as a side, and consider a larger one for anyone who’d like a more substantial portion of noodles.
Joybuy lists the Nongshim Shin Ramyun cup as spicy, for example. It may suit some guests, but not everyone.
If tastes differ, clearly label a variety that isn’t described as spicy and let everyone choose their own pot.
Ingredients and allergens can vary from one flavour to another. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list.
Keep the packaging with each cup, and ask anyone concerned to check the label for the exact variety.
Individual formats in different sizes: Auchan lists a 63 g chicken cup as a single serving, while Joybuy lists a 90 g Soba cup.
Joybuy lists a 75 g kimchi cup and a 68 g Shin Ramyun cup described as spicy.
Carrefour and Auchan list 110 g MR. MIN cups. Compare them with smaller pots if you’re looking for a more substantial portion of noodles.
Carrefour lists 62 g individual pots, including chicken curry and beef soy varieties.
These cups suit a range of ways to round off a crêpe evening: smaller individual formats, a 90 g Soba cup and spicy varieties. If you’re choosing a multipack for several guests, check how many pots it contains too.
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This pack contains 24 separate 69 g cups, making it easy to offer a five-spice beef flavour. Check that this quantity matches the number of portions you need, and read the label on each pot for ingredients and allergens.
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This 63 g cup makes a small individual side to serve alongside crêpes. The variety combines soy sauce and prawn, so ask anyone with an allergy to check the label before offering it to them.
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The 90 g cup is a good option for anyone who’d like a more substantial portion of noodles than a small pot can offer. The box contains 8 cups. Follow the preparation instructions carefully, especially when handling and draining hot water.
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As described on Joybuy, this 68 g cup is an individual option for guests who ask for a spicy flavour. Don’t make it the only choice if the group has different preferences, and check the label for ingredients too.
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This 66 g cup is a smaller option for guests who’d like a spicy flavour. Before serving, ask them to check the packaging for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
A small cup can work as a savoury side, but may not be enough for someone expecting a more substantial portion of noodles. Carrefour and Auchan list pots of around 62 to 63 g, as well as cups weighing up to 110 g. Choose according to how much of the meal you’d like the noodles to make up alongside the crêpes.
Keep the instructions to hand and prepare each variety according to its own directions. The Nissin chicken cup listed by Auchan is said to be ready in 3 minutes, but this may not apply to other pots. Set aside a safe place to handle hot water without getting in the way of serving.
Ask them to check the label for the exact variety before preparing it. The DGCCRF reminds consumers that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list, so keep the packaging with its matching pot rather than relying on the flavour name alone.
Compare the values on the packaging using the same measure, such as per 100 g if both labels provide it. Take the portion size and preparation method into account, and don’t assume the salt content based on the size of the pot alone.
Follow the recycling instructions shown on each product or package rather than assuming the pot and all its parts belong in the same bin. According to the ministry responsible for the ecological transition, this labelling shows how to sort the relevant products and packaging.