The announcement was made on the museum’s official website, where Nissin thanked customers for their support. 

A clearance sale is now under way, with CupNoodles souvenirs and snacks priced from HK$8, drawing last-minute visitors and fans of the brand.

The museum opened in March 2021 at China Hong Kong City in Tsim Sha Tsui, during a period when Hong Kong was still largely closed to tourists. Smaller than its counterparts in Osaka and Yokohama, it nonetheless stood out as a rare themed museum dedicated to instant noodles.

Rather than relying on static displays, the venue focused on interactive workshops. Visitors could design their own Cup Noodles by decorating cups and choosing soup bases and toppings, with more than 5,000 possible flavour combinations.

Another popular activity allowed participants to make Demae Ramen from scratch, starting with kneading dough before shaping and drying the noodles. The hands-on format made the museum especially appealing to families and children .

News of the closure prompted disappointment online, with many netizens describing the museum as a light-hearted and accessible destination in a city often criticised for a lack of child-friendly spaces.

Its closure reflects the broader challenges facing niche attractions in Hong Kong, where high rents, changing tourist habits and pressure on commercial space make it difficult for smaller experiential venues to remain viable.

According to reports, the blaze originated from bamboo scaffolding set up on multiple apartment blocks before rapidly spreading to other sections of the buildings.

Authorities in Hong Kong responded by raising the alert level to level 5, which is the highest level for fire emergencies in the city.

Among the deceased is a 37-year-old firefighter who was part of the emergency response team. He was transported to the hospital but was later confirmed dead.

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