Lately, people seem to really be into adding photo-realism into their food, usually to a creepy effect. This gelato puppy dog is adorableOpens in a new tab, but it makes it hard to dig your spoon through its neck and decapitate it. These clay macaronsOpens in a new tab, meanwhile, aren’t edible, which is good because the realistic baby faces on them might be a bit much for something you’re supposed to put in your mouth. The latest food-meets-art project thankfully isn’t quite so true to life. Instead of emulating our pets or children, these ramen noodle warriors just look like a lot of fun, and like they could lead a miniature army to victory in a culinary battle… a food fight, if you will (via Spoon & TamagoOpens in a new tab).
戦う麺類たち
ラーメンバージョン pic.twitter.com/8AtIsYgTAAOpens in a new tab— 有村 (@15424578268) August 22, 2018Opens in a new tab
These figures are the creation of Tokyo-based graphic designer Taishi Arimura, and they’re an anthropomorphic dining delight. First he creates the bodies with instant noodles, twisting the noodles around until they resemble a humanoid figure. Then he uses the containers they came in to create their warrior armor, and finishes his creations by making sure they’re armed for a fight, whether it’s with chopsticks or a fork. The highly talented Arimura has more art on his TwitterOpens in a new tab and InstagramOpens in a new tab pages (including more ramen warrior photos), and it’s all worth checking out.
戦う麺類たち#食品サンプルOpens in a new tab#どん兵衛Opens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/Ggi6LKpwwpOpens in a new tab
— 有村 (@15424578268) August 21, 2018Opens in a new tab
Is this the coolest-looking thing made out of food that you’ve ever seen? Let us know what you think down in the comments!
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