Author: Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch

#3778: Helper Mac & Cheese Bold Cheesy Pizza – United States

#3778: Helper Mac & Cheese Bold Cheesy Pizza - United States

The four fingered hand with a face brings you what you never knew you needed – a microwavable cup of mac and cheese with pizza flavor. ...see full post

#3777: Mom’s Dry Noodle Scallion & Sichuan Pepper – Taiwan

#3777: Mom's Dry Noodle Scallion & Sichuan Pepper - Taiwan

Here’s the last of the recent set of varieties sent by Mom’s Dry Noodle – thanks! Always enjoy trying new stuff from Taiwan. This one is made for a chain called PX Mart. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3776: Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen – United States

#3776: Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen - United States

Here’s one from the folks that also bring you Ramen Express. This cup has 20g of plant protein – which is a lot. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3775: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Shrimp Flavor – United States

#3775: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Shrimp Flavor - United States

I’ve reviewed the bowls, now here come the cups! This is a shrimp variety and should be a good one – let’s find out! ...see full post

#3774: Wai Wai X-Press Noodles Masala Delight – Serbia

#3774: Wai Wai X-Press Noodles Masala Delight - Serbia

I’m pretty thrilled – this is the second variety I’ve got from Serbia – and I found it semi-locally in the next town over! Pretty rad. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3773: Ottogi Mac & Tomato Spaghetti – United States

#3773: Ottogi Mac & Tomato Spaghetti - United States

This one came by way of Exotic Noods! Check ’em out and use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a nice discount! While made in South Korea, this one’s made for North America and distributed by Ottogi’s American arm. Sounds like fun – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3772: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Vegetable With Noodle – Taiwan

#3772: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Vegetable With Noodle - Taiwan

Here’s what I believe ar th last frozen noodles I have from Taiwan which arrived a little while back. They’ve all been really good and a neat change of pace. PLN Food Co. Ltd. got an Honorary Mention on the Top Ten Taiwanese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition! Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3771: Doll Ramen Noodles Pickled Vegetable Flavour – Hong Kong

#3771: Doll Ramen Noodles Pickled Vegetable Flavour - Hong Kong

It’s been years and years since I had this so it’s getting a fresh new number . If you haven’t tried this range of varieties (there’s a ton of flavors) then you’re missing out. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3770: Cao Is Starving Dried Instant Noodles Wuhan Hot Flavor – China

#3770: Cao Is Starving Dried Instant Noodles Wuhan Hot Flavor - China

Okay so I don’t want to hear a ton of complaints about the flavor of this one. Anyway, all of these have been really quite good! Guessing this will have a good kick to it – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Umai Crate Ramen Subscription Box – April 2021 Unboxing

It’s pretty inadvisable to run to the mall and hang out with tons of people. Well, check out these subscription boxes – they come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

Ramen Made Simple: A New Book By Chris Toy

I was contacted recently by the author of this book who asked if I’d share it with my readers and do a review. I can happily say that’s it’s neat book – it runs through how to make various broths as well as garnishes like ajitama and chashu – two things right there I see questions about on my group Ramen Junkies all the time. Check it out! ...see full post

#3769: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Spicy Miso Tonkotsu” – United States

#3769: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Spicy Miso Tonkotsu" - United States

Here’s one that came in a box from Exotic Noods – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3768: Nora Kitchen Chicken Sotanghon – United States

#3768: Nora Kitchen Chicken Sotanghon - United States

Can’t remember exactly where I picked this one up, but it’s Filipino. What’s more is that it says it’s a product of the USA. Don’t think I’ve heard of this Nora Kitchen brand before – I suspect maybe it’s the same as Pamana but I could be wrong. Anyways, sotanghon time – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3767: Itsuki “Yuzusiho” Yuzu Flavor Mellow Salt Ramen – Japan

#3767: Itsuki "Yukusiho" Yuzu Flavor Mellow Salt Ramen - Japan

Here’s one sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks again! So yuzu is a kind of Japanese citrus fruit. The idea here is that it would lightly flavor shio, which is a mellow salt ramen. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3766: Mom’s Dry Noodle Sesame With Chili Oil – Taiwan

#3766: Mom's Dry Noodle Sesame With Chili Oil - Taiwan

Here’s one that’s specifically made for a store chain called PX Mart. Sesame and a peppery oil sounds like a good one – let’s check it out! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Hong Kong Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Hong Kong Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition

Tried a ton of varieties made in Hong Kong this last year or two and thought I ought to update this list. Some really great new stuff to show you! If you’re a manufacturer of varieties in Hong Kong, please feel free to contact me to try out your products! This list is current as of review #3,702. With that, let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Hong Kong Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition. ...see full post

#3765: Newgate Express Instant Noodles Beef Flavour – Ireland

#3765: Newgate Express Instant Noodles Beef Flavour - Ireland

Thanks to Cian (pronounced kee-yan – like Ian with a K) from Ireland! Thanks so much! These are very interesting in that the sachet kind of gives away the original manufacturer. The motif on the sachet is the same as those found at Real Canadian Superstore up in BC – and these come from a grocery store chain in Ireland, so either they’re related or just using the same private label company. The ones in Canada were labeled Rooster brand. They were good, so I’m hoping these will be as well. Let’s find out! ...see full post

Exotic Noods April 2021 Instant Ramen Noodle Box Unboxing + COUPON CODE

Exotic Noods April 2021 Instant Ramen Noodle Box Unboxing + COUPON CODE

Want to try a nice variety of instant ramen noodles from around the world? Look no further than Exotic Noods – subscription boxes featuring global varieties on a monthly basis! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Check out the video to see what’s in the most recent offering. ...see full post

#3764: Wai Wai Quick Instant Noodles Chicken Curry Flavour – Serbia

#3764: Wai Wai Quick Instant Noodles Chicken Curry Flavour - Serbia

What a lovely surprise! I went to JR’s Market over in Lynnwood, WA when we were out getting Halloween costumes for the kids (it’s across the parking lot from the Halloween store) and found this and quite a few more varieties. I figured this was from Nepal as it’s a Chaudhary Group noodle, but after examining this one it’s from CG Europe – from Serbia! So this is another country I’ve not reviewed anything from, which is pretty neat! ...see full post

#3763: Nongshim Soon Miso & Tofu Noodle Soup – United States

#3763: Nongshim Soon Miso & Tofu Noodle Soup - United States

Another expansion of the Soon range. Very curious how this one will be – and I even have some kimchi on hand. I’ve been replacing snacks with kimchi – been enjoyable to say the least! Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3762: Kim & Kim Easy Pho Rice Noodle Soup – Vietnam

#3762: Kim & Kim Easy Pho Rice Noodle Soup - Vietnam

Saw this one at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, WA and was like – what? If you notice, there’s a South Korean AND a North Korean flag thing going on here. UPDATE: Ah – I’m wrong it’s a Vietnamese flag and a South Korean flag… At least that is what I’m getting out of it – I could be wrong. This looks to be an export product – very interesting imagery. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3761: Mom’s Dry Noodle Toona Sauce With Sichuan Pepper – Taiwan

#3761: Mom's Dry Noodle Toona Sauce With Sichuan Pepper - Taiwan

Here’s another one of Mom’s Dry Noodles’ new Vegetarian friendly varieties. But wait – toona? Misspelling? Nope. Here’s a little about toona from Wikipedia – ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Chinese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Chinese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition

Time for an update! The last The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Chinese Instant Noodles Of All Time debuted in 2017. Many new varieties have been reviewed since then and some were absolutely amazing. This list is current as of review #3,702. If you’re a Chinese company with products you’d like reviewed – please contact me! Let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Chinese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2021 Edition. ...see full post

#3760: Nongshim Soon Chili Tomato Noodle soup – United States

#3760: Nongshim Soon Chili Tomato Noodle soup - United States

Recently, Nongshim added some new flavors to their Soon Vegan range and sent them to me (thank you!) – this one has piqued my curiosity in particular. Spicy tomato sounds nice – let’s give it a try! By the way – it’s Vegan! ...see full post

#3759: House Of Delicious Taste Hot & Sour Vermicelli – China

#3759: House Of Delicious Taste Hot & Sour Vermicelli - China

Here’s a trippy little flower pot found at the local 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds, WA. These little cow dudes are awesome! Let’s check it out – by the way big thanks to Kyle K. for translation assistance! ...see full post

God Noodles – A New Dry Noodle From Taiwan

God Noodles - A New Dry Noodle From Taiwan

A package arrived which was filled with Taiwanese dry noodles! I wasn’t sure who they were from until I opened them up! I qwill reveal where they’re from and how I learned about them in the video below – check it out! ...see full post

#3758: Mi Sedaap Mi Segera Perisa Kari – Indonesia

#3758: Mi Sedaap Mi Segera Perisa Kari - Indonesia

Here’s one that came in an Exotic Noods subscription box. Use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount! So this is an Indonesian curry variety – today’s going to be a windy, rainy, cold day and it just sounded like a good pick. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3757: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Original Flavor Cup – United States

#3757: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Original Flavor Cup - United States

I saw these Tapatio cups at the local Safeway supermarket and inquired with UEC about whether I could get some samples – they arrived a couple of days later. I’ve reviewed the bowl versions, so figured I ought to try the cups too. Perhaps pack versions aren’t far behind? Let’s give this Original flavor a try. ...see full post

#3756: A-Sha Hakka Noodle Original Sauce – Taiwan

#3756: A-Sha Hakka Noodle Original Sauce - Taiwan

Here’s one A-Sha sent – thanks! It’s from one of their boxes you can get at Costco. Neat to see noodles where I know the sellers in a place like that. So these are super thick and chewy with a non-spicy sauce. Let’s give them a try! ...see full post

#3755: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle (New Formulation) – Malaysia

#3841: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle (New Formulation) - Malaysia

Here’s another variety MyKuali has ‘tweaked’ the recipe for. This is a standard practice in Malaysia and Penang in particular. Recipes get changed an awful lot in hopes of making them the best they can possibly be. Let’s try out this Top Ten Lister of years past! ...see full post

#3754: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Cold Udon Noodle – Taiwan

#3754: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Cold Udon Noodle - Taiwan

Alrighty so here’s another frozen one sent by the folks at PLN Food Co. Ltd. in Taiwan – thank you! This sounds to be akin to a hiyashi udon – I guess we shall see! Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#3753: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Crisp Shallot Noodle – Taiwan

#3753: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Crisp Shallot Noodle - Taiwan

Here’s another fresh frozen variety from PLN of Taiwan. So far, these have all yielded perfect scores. Their noodles are just excellent and the flavors are insanely good. This one comes with a crispy shallot topping and a special sauce – looking forward to this one! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3752: Nissin Demae Ramen Miso Tonkotsu Flavor – Hong Kong

#3752: Nissin Demae Ramen Miso Tonkotsu Flavor - Hong Kong

I reviewed almost all the Demae Ramen – at least I thought. I used to get them on walks about ten years ago and then I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Nissin HK and they sent over 50 different varieties. Then this one comes in an Exotic Noods box (use coupon code RAMENRATER15) and there’s a new one to do. Let’s kick the tires! ...see full post

MyKuali Sends Newly Formulated Product Samples

MyKuali Sends Newly Formulated Product Samples

MyKuali of Malaysia has been on the Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All TIme lists plenty of times. One thing popular in Penang is to constant try to make better recipes. Wll, here’s a reformulated version of a couple of their mainstays – Penang White Curry and Red Tom Yum Goong noodles. Let’s take a look! ...see full post

#3751: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Flavor) – China

#3751: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Flavor) - China

Salted egg was something I didn’t really get at first, but these days it’s something I really enjoy. I had one of these ‘flower pot’ style noodles about 40 reviews back that was the same except it was salted egg and crab flavor – and it’s a no-brainer five stars. Let’s see if this one’s solo flavor does the trick. ...see full post

#3750: Nongshim Soon Kimchi Noodle Soup – United States

#3750: Nongshim Soon Kimchi Noodle Soup - United States

I’ve long been a fan of the Soon line of products from Nongshim. If asked whether I’d want Shin Ramyun or Soon, I’d hit the Soon. Why? It just has a really nice smooth finish (it sounds like I’m describing a beer but really it does). This time they’ve got a trifecta of new versions – kimchi, a spicy tomato and a miso tofu. Today kimchi is on the menu – let’s check it out. ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3749: LonoLife Chicken Bone Broth Noodle Soup – United States

Meet The Manufacturer: #3749: LonoLife Chicken Bone Broth Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s the second review of the series. Again, we have 20 grams of protein in this one, coming from the inclusion of bone broth in with egg noodles. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3748: LonoLife Beef Bone Broth Noodle Soup – United States

Meet The Manufacturer: #3748: LonoLife Beef Bone Broth Noodle Soup - United States

Here we go with this short Meet The Manufacturer series. This sounds interesting – 20 grams of protein in a cup noodle? That’s pretty good – calorie count isn’t too bad at all either. Let’s see how it tastes! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Product Samples From LonoLife – United States

Jesse over at Lonolife sent some samples recently to try out of their new chicken and beef bone broth instant noodle cups! 20g of protein per cup is pretty impressive! Let’s check them out! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Interview With LonoLife – United States

A while back I was contacted by Jesse Koltes, COO at LonoLife about a new high protein bone broth noodle cup he was developing. Well, it’s done and here’s an interview I did about the products he’s got! They’re all high protein for those looking to add more of that essential to their diet. ...see full post