The Origin of Baby Star: Japan’s Original Crispy Ramen Snack

Founded in 1948, OYATSU COMPANY™ is a Japanese food manufacturer specializing in instant noodles and crispy ramen snacks. In 1959, we launched Baby Star — a now-iconic brand that pioneered the ramen snack category in Japan.

Baby Star ramen snacks were unwittingly created when the company’s founder gave their excess instant noodles to employees, who immediately loved them.

Today, Baby Star snacks come in a variety of fun shapes and bold flavors — from Original Soy Sauce to Tonkotsu and Red Chili. They offer a crunchy, savory twist for snack lovers seeking something different from ordinary chips.

From Japan to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, and now the United States, Baby Star has grown into a beloved international snack — crunchy, convenient, and packed with umami.