Four bowls of instant noodles showcasing different toppings like shrimp, mushrooms, and dumplings.

student recipes for quick noodle dinners

Student life can get busy, and finding time to cook a midweek meal isn’t always easy. That’s why these healthy instant noodle recipes, made with itsu noodles & broth pots, are ideal for quick meals. With steamed rice noodles, delicious miso broth created in Nagano, Japan, and a few fresh toppings, you can enjoy a health[ier], satisfying dinner  in under 10 minutes. 


chilli miso & tofu noodles

serves 1 | prep time 1 min | cook time 5 mins

Need an easy dinner between lectures, studying or catching up with friends? Make this itsu chilli miso noodles & broth pot go further with soft cubes of tofu and crispy onions. This plant-based noodle bowl is packed with flavour, a little bit of spice and plenty of crunch, with just a few ingredients and five minutes of cooking. 

Top-down view of a bowl of noodle soup with tofu, flat noodles, and crispy toppings.

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satay style noodles with prawns

serves 1 | prep time 1 min | cook time 5 mins

Try this satay-style noodle bowl when you want something a bit different. To your itsu satay-style noodles & broth pot top with cooked prawns and a generous spoonful of coconut milk for a creamy restaurant-worthy noodle bowl that is ready in under 10 minutes. 

Close-up of a black bowl filled with flat noodles, shrimp, and orange broth.
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chilli miso and ham noodles

serves 1 | prep time 5 mins | cook time 5 mins

Top your chilli miso instant noodles and broth pot with just three ingredients for a quick, lighter dinner that is full of flavour and as simple as adding ham, grated parmesan and a pinch of black pepper. When you need a quick dinner in the evening after a long day of studying, this is the easiest choice. 

A close-up of flat noodles in broth topped with ham, cheese, and black pepper.
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chick’n ramen & gyoza

serves 1 | prep time 2 mins | cook time 5 mins

Make your instant noodles a little more filling with this easy chick’n ramen & gyoza bowl. Add itsu chicken gyoza to your and fresh pak choi to your itsu chick’n ramen noodles & broth pot for an Asian-inspired dinner. Perfect when you’re cooking for one 

Hot wonton noodle soup with bok choy in a black bowl on a light surface.

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chilli miso & mushroom noodles

serves 1 | prep time 2 mins | cook time 10 mins

Another plant-based pick to try in a student kitchen. Top your chilli miso instant noodles & broth pot with mushrooms [we love shiitake], stir-fried in truffle oil for this delicious savoury bowl rich with nutty and umami flavour and perfect for a quick vegan dinner. 

A black bowl filled with flat rice noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and clear broth.

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When you’ve had a busy day of lectures or studying, a quick dinner can be a lifesaver. Once you’ve discovered healthy instant noodles, there’s no going back. Looking for more inspiration? Try these instant noodle ideas for quick and delicious noodle bowls.