Rapid Ramen Cooker

This product is a microwave-safe bowl designed to fit a standard block of instant ramen, so the noodles can be cooked quickly without a stove. Chris Johnson, an entrepreneur from Sacramento, California, invented it. Johnson pitched in Season 5, Episode 3. Mark Cuban made a deal with him on camera that combined an equity investment with a loan: $150,000 for a 15% stake along with a separate $150,000 loan, terms reported by the Sacramento Observer and Comstock's. Johnson's original ask was not captured from a reliable source, so it is not listed here. After the appearance, the cooker reached national drugstore and grocery chains within months. It remains unclear whether the money changed hands after taping. Claims that it fell through come only from lifestyle and fan sites, and neither man has addressed it in a source we could find, so the deal status is unknown. The company's current status is also unclear. Its website loads but shows a blank page, and we could not confirm that the original maker is still selling the product. This page lists the status as unknown. Shoppers should be careful with similar-looking bowls from other sellers. The retail rollout and the deal terms are covered in the update below.