Ramen Box Deco Lamp

Among the many wonderful aspects of East Asian culture that enjoy a certain popularity here today, the noodle specialty ramen is surely one of the most iconic. Broth, noodles, toppings – the dish is extremely versatile, and yet you often recognize it by the shape of its container alone.

That container is exactly what the Ramen Box deco lamp picks up: it is modeled on the classic Japanese ramen takeout box. It does not serve as a practical container for your lunch, but it does light up your home in a cult and unconventional way. Anyone seeing it on the shelf for the first time briefly takes it for real takeout.

Even though the lettering reads "Powered by Ramen", there is no need to worry that anything other than warm white light is inside. Warm white here means no cold office light, but a calm, yellowish glow, pleasant next to the bed or on the desk in the evening. A deco lamp like this is meant for atmosphere, not as a replacement for the ceiling light.

The lamp runs on 3 AAA batteries, which are not included – keep that in mind when giving it as a gift so it lights up right away. In return you do not need a power outlet within reach: it stands flexibly and without a corded power supply, on the shelf between the manga volumes, on the nightstand or next to the monitor. At 15.6 cm it does not take up much room. Perfect, then, for all lovers of noodles and soba and friends of Japanese culture – and a gift you have not already seen three times.

Size: 15.6 cm
Power supply: 3 x AAA battery (not included)
Light: warm white
Design: Japanese ramen takeout box with the lettering "Powered by Ramen"