Jun 24, 2025 22:00:00

Tasting review of 'UFO ZONe ENERGY', an exclusive energy drink for 'Nissin Yakisoba UFO' that incites junkie feelings with its intense sourness

On June 24, 2025, Nissin Foods' '

Nissin Yakisoba UFO ' and Suntory Foods' ' ZONe ENERGY ' collaborated to release ' UFO ZONe ENERGY '. While retaining the fruity aroma characteristic of 'ZONe ENERGY', it has enhanced sourness and spice, and is said to have a strong flavor that can overpower the 'rich and thick sauce' of Nissin Yakisoba UFO.

'Energy drinks and Nissin Yakisoba UFO tend to be sold together,' 'The purchase demographic of Nissin Yakisoba UFO and ZONe ENERGY is largely made up of Generation Z,' and 'There was a need from consumers to easily fill their stomachs while also keeping their minds in full motion.' I was offered this collaboration product, which was realized because of these reasons, so I actually tried it.

'Nissin Yakisoba UFO x UFO ZONe ENERGY Collaboration Set' (Limited quantity release on June 24th) | News Release | Nissin Foods Group
https://www.nissin.com/jp/company/news/13347/

A special package for 'media personnel' arrived at the GIGAZINE editorial department.

The contents are 'Nissin Yakisoba UFO', 'ZONe ENERGY', and 'UFO ZONe ENERGY'.

The package read, 'The birth of ZONe exclusively for UFOs.'

This is 'UFO ZONe ENERGY'.

The raw materials include sugar, arginine, caffeine, etc.

Each bottle (400ml) contains 200kcal and 150mg of caffeine.

On the other hand, this is the regular 'ZONe ENERGY'.

What makes it different from 'UFO ZONe ENERGY' is that it contains salt, ginseng extract, and sweeteners.

Each bottle (400ml) contains 196kcal and 150mg of caffeine.

And this is 'Nissin Yakisoba UFO'.

First, I poured it into a glass to check the color. 'UFO ZONe ENERGY' uses caramel as a coloring agent, and reproduces the color similar to yakisoba sauce.

When comparing the two drinks, the difference between the two was clear: UFO ZONe ENERGY had a more sour taste. ZONe ENERGY has a chemical feel typical of energy drinks, as well as a fruity aroma and a strong sweetness, while UFO ZONe ENERGY has a sweetness that is more subtle.

Since I have the chance, I'll make Nissin Yakisoba UFO and eat it together.

The sour taste of 'UFO ZONe ENERGY' that pierces the tongue and the rich sauce of Nissin Yakisoba UFO stimulate the tongue at the same time, giving it a junkie feel. With 'ZONe ENERGY', it feels like 'washing down the sweet and spicy cup of Yakisoba with sweet juice', but with 'UFO ZONe ENERGY', it feels like 'feeling the sour and sweet and spicy in your mouth while stuffing your stomach'.

The price of 'UFO ZONe ENERGY' is 203 yen (excluding tax) and it will be sold nationwide. Nissin Foods Group's

online store is selling a collaboration set of 12 meals of the 'Nissin Yakisoba UFO' series at a 23% discount, with a limited number of 1,500 sets available, and customers who purchase the set will receive two bottles of 'UFO ZONe ENERGY' as a gift.