Chuka Soba is the original ramen noodle — and the most misunderstood one. Made with alkaline water and enriched with egg, it's what gives ramen its signature springy bite, golden color, and that satisfying chew that holds up in hot broth without going mushy. The name literally means "Chinese-style noodle" in Japanese, a nod to its origins before ramen became ramen. Most noodles you find today are fresh, machine-pressed, and dead within days. Ours are air-dried the traditional way — shelf-stable, chef-grade, and built to cook perfectly every single time.

Technically, yes — but that's the least interesting thing about it.

KYUNU Chuka Soba noodles contain 30g of plant & egg protein with all nine essential amino acids, plus 15g of fiber with resistant starch that slows carb absorption. So if you're searching for protein ramen, you've found it.

But here's the thing: KYUNU was built as a great noodle first.

Our recipe is rooted in pre-industrial ramen — the version that actually included egg before mass production stripped it out. The result is an artisan noodle that belongs in a serious bowl of broth, a cold sesame noodle dish, or a stir fry. It doesn't taste like a protein supplement. It tastes like a noodle worth eating.

The nutrition is real. The protein hits. But it's a consequence of getting the noodle right — not the other way around.

So whether you're fueling a workout, building a proper meal, or just eating noodles because noodles are good: KYUNU lets you do it more often, and feel better about it.

Not strictly keto — but the full picture is worth knowing.

KYUNU has 50% fewer net carbs than traditional ramen or spaghetti. And unlike most low-carb noodles that sacrifice everything for the macro count, these actually taste like real noodles.

More importantly, net carbs aren't the whole story. KYUNU's resistant starch slows glucose absorption, which means you're avoiding the spikes that actually knock you out of ketosis — not just counting numbers. Learn more about how KYUNU affects glucose here.

If you're active and carb-cycling, one portion fits comfortably within a flexible keto approach. Each package contains enough for two portions, so managing your intake is easy.

But if you're strict keto with a hard 20g limit? KYUNU isn't your noodle — and we'd rather be honest about that than oversell it.

For everyone else eating with intention — more protein, fewer carbs, real food — KYUNU fits the way most people actually eat.

Many of our customers are pre-diabetic or diabetic — and they've found KYUNU works well for them. But we're noodle makers, not doctors, so here's what we can honestly tell you about what's in the bowl.

Our noodles contain resistant starch and fiber — and resistant starch, as a category, has been widely studied for its role in how carbohydrates are digested. Here's the science we find compelling.

KYUNU also has 50% fewer net carbs than traditional ramen or spaghetti, and 30g of protein — both of which matter for blood sugar management.

That said, everyone's body responds differently, and if you're managing diabetes or pre-diabetes, your doctor or dietitian knows your situation in a way we never could. We'd encourage you to share the nutrition label with them — and if you do try KYUNU, a continuous glucose monitor can be a great way to see exactly how your body responds.

KYUNU is pronounced as KYOO-noo. KYUNU is the mashup of three ideas:

KYU is reminiscent of "QQ"—taiwanese slang for chewy or bouncy food, like mochi or noodles. NU is reminiscent of "noodles" but also "new." This matches our mission of reinventing Asian cuisine to be healthy, restaurant quality and ready to eat in minutes.

If you want to practice, check out this fun video.