I’ve been reviewing instant noodles since 2002, doing episodes of Instant Noodle Recipe Time, The Chocolate Break with my wife, Professional Mukbang, Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater and more. Right now, we’re in a pretty crummy financial situation and hoping that some of the fans will be able to help out. I really loathe asking like this. I’ve set up a GoFundMe. It really is strange – you hear about statistics like ‘this percentage are one paycheck away from financial ruin.’ I love going to the thrift store and finding some trinket on the cheap. Right now, that’s a luxury I can’t even fathom, really. What’s crummy too is the time of the year that this is happening. Holidays plus my daughter’s birthday is a week before Christmas. Ugh. Here’s the link if you can help out.
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James From California Strikes Again
So this guy I tell ya. James from Lakeside, California. He just keeps sending stuff I haven’t tried and for that, a huge thank you. Without the generous donations of companies and readers, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing so I truly appreciate it. Let’s take a look!
Another Donation From James Of Lakeside, California
So for a couple years now, a fellow ramen enthusiast from Lakeside, California named James has been shooting over varieties of instant noodles not on my Big List – very kind and thoroughly appreciated – my thanks! Let’s see what he sent over this time!
A Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA
Over the past few years, a guy named James in Lakeside, California has repeatedly sent me boxes of noodles. He pores over the big list to see if I’ve tried a variety he’s seen and sends some over just at the right time. Again, he send a neat combination of varieties I’ve never tried before. Big thanks and my appreciation to James! Never fails to surprise me when readers are willing to send noodles in for review. Let’s take a look!
BREAKING NEWS: THE RAMEN RATER IS OUT OF NOODLES
For almost 20 years, The Ramen Rater (www.theramenrater.com) has been reviewing instant noodles from around the globe. Unfortunately, that has come to an abrupt standstill. I’ve run out of instant noodles to review. Local stores have nothing new for me. So today, I’m asking if some of you would be kind enough to send me some varieties you may have locally that I’ve not reviewed. I will add your name to reviews (I can leave it anonymous, should you choose).
Nissin Germany Sends A Bunch Of Cool Stuff!
A big thank you goes out to Anna from Germany over at Nissin Foods for sending these over! A bunch of cups and some neat goodies! Let’s have a look!
Another Box Of Donations From James Of California
So this will be the third box that James from Lakeside, California has sent – thank you very much! Let’s crack it open and have a look inside!
Mr Lee’s Noodles Samples From The UK
I was contacted by this company about doing some reviews – these products will be here int he United States soon, so here’s a sneak peek! Thank you to the folks at Mr Lee’s for this nice box!
Big Donation Boxes From James – 1 of 2
I was contacted by a reader who said he’s found lots of things I’ve not yet reviewed and wanted to send them over. Big thanks to James in California! Let’s see what’s inside!
Vietnamese Instant Noodles Sent By A Reader
Here’s one sent in by Steven – thanks, man! I rarely get any Vietnamese varieties! Let’s check it out.
Paldo Local South Korean Instant Ramen Noodle Varieties
So I’ve been getting a lot of neat samples from Paldo South Korea lately! This one’s a box with less export kind of things and more local styled varieties. Let’s check it out!
Hakubaku Mochi Barley Samples & An Embarrassing Story
Here’s something I’ve been fortunately able to enjoy almost every day. This is a big part of my diet regimen. I mix it in with canned soup and it really is quite good – check out the vid!
New Maruchan Gold Ramen & Fire Yakisoba From The USA!
New Stuff from the United States? Yeah! Let’s check it out!
New Maruchan Gold Ramen & Fire Yakisoba – United States
Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry – First Taste Club #004 Unboxing
Yep – new stuff from Nissin USA! Cool stuff in this box! Let’s take a look!
Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry First Taste Club #004 Unboxing – United States
Ultra Spicy Samples From Paldo Of South Korea
Here’s one I’ve been wanting to get a hold of for a long time! These samples include the 9,413SHU Teumsae.
Unboxing Time Spanish and Portuguese Instant Noodles From A Reader
Here’s something really cool thanks to one of you great and kind readers! This came from Chris of Pennsylvania. He recently took a trip to Europe and got me some noodles – totally didn’t have to do that, so it is much appreciated – thank you! Let’s crack open this box and have a look inside!
Unboxing Zenpop April 2019 Udon vs Ramen Instant Noodle Subscription Box
Another month and another nice box of noodles sent by the folks over at Zenpop.jp! Use the coupon code RAMEN rater for a discount! Check out the video – a new surprise at the beginning!
Vegetarian MyKuali White Curry & Gaeng Som from Malaysia!
Here’s something new from MyKuali! A vegetarian variety of their white curry sounds very interesting – definitely worth a look as well as their gaeng som pack version! Shall we?
Unboxing Time: Limited Edition Ghost Pepper Daebak
I was contacted by a guy at Mamee in Malaysia about a new ultra spicy variety . I was game. He sent them. They arrived the day before my birthday and Miles and I cracked them open! Let’s check ’em out!
Sapporo Ichiban’s New ‘Momosan’ Iron Chef Morimoto Ramen – United States
I was contacted recently by Sapporo Ichiban regarding a new range of products. In collaboration with Iron Chef Masaharu Miromoto and his Momosan Ramen restaurants, here’s the new varieties for the USA! Let’s check them out!