Author: Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch

Vietnamese Thien Huong Food Instant Noodle Samples

A box of samples destined for aMeet The Manufacturer series! Let’s see what’s inside! ...see full post

ABC Instant Noodle Samples From Indonesia – 2 of 2

The first of two shipments from Indonesia!

ABC Indonesia Product Samples 1 of 2

The first of two shipments from Indonesia!

#3549: Higashimaru Kagoshima Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3549: Higashimaru Kagoshima Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post

#3548: KORMOSA Kiss My Food Shrimp Instant Noodles – Taiwan

#3548: KORMOSA Kiss My Food Shrimp Instant Noodles - Taiwan

Okay. This one’s interesting. This product is produced by Paldo Vina, a Vietnamese branch of Paldo Food of South Korea. It is for sale in Taiwan (formerly called Formosa). It was sent to me by Daniel – one of the guys from www.exoticnoods.com who visited Taiwan recently and brought it back for me – thanks again! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3547: Nissin Miojo Nissin Lamen Sabor Galinha Caipira – Brazil

#3470: Nissin Miojo Nissin Lamen Sabor Galinha Caipira - Brazil

This one came from Mr. Saturn – thanks again! I know galinha is a kind of young hen – a little oilier than standard chicken, but not exactly up on the whole caipira. I’m getting ‘bush cutter’ which seems a little odd. Maybe one of you will know. Not only that, this is review #3470 and I think 3470 was a standard of terminal emulation from back in the finer days of computer stuff. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3546: Toei Mini Non Cup Soba – Japan

#3546: Toei Mini Non Cup Soba - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post

#3545: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Tomato Flavor – China

#3545: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Tomato Flavor - China

This is the next to last one of these I’ve got. They’re been fun to be honest! Freaky dude freaking out on the packaging – that’s fun. But what I enjoy is trying new varieties, especially from China. Let’s give this one a go! ...see full post

A Million Fitbit Steps In A Month – A Fundraiser For My Mom

So as many of you know, I’ve lost a ton of weight in the last two years. I started in October 2018 and now am down 160 pounds. One thing that has kept me motivated was changing things up to keep it interesting. At the end of last month, I’d done the most steps I’d ever logged on my Fitbit – close to 900,000. I thought hey – maybe I can get to 900,000 in June 2020. Then I thought hey – whynot a million? ...see full post

#3544: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Pepper Crab Flavour – Singapore

#3544: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Pepper Crab Flavour - Singapore

Here we have the last of the trifecta of the KOKA Baked Noodle series. I thought I’d give this a try today as it’s a Monday and I’m hoping to get through ten reviews this week. It’s been an uphill climb lately though… ...see full post

#3543: Micoem Cung Dinh Kool Spaghetti – Vietnam

#3543: Micoem Cung Dinh Kool Spaghetti - Vietnam

A big thank you to Daniel from exoticnoods.com – her recently traveled to Taiwan and brough me back a trove of neat varieties and this is one of them!This is the second I’ve tried from this company. The last one was a delightful salted egg. Now it’s spaghetti. Let’s do this. ...see full post

#3542: Boys & Girls Steam Noodle Spicy Beef Flavor – China

#3542: Boys & Girls Steam Noodle Spicy Beef Flavor - China

Here’s the second of the Boys & Girls varieties I’ve found up in Canada. The first was a tomato and egg one which was truly excellent. Let’s see is a spicy beef will follow suit. ...see full post

#3541: Sapporo Ichiban Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3541: Sapporo Ichiban Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s something that came from a Zenpop box – check out www.zenpop.jp – use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3540: Sapporo Ichiban Double Wasabi Yakisoba – Japan

#3440: Sapporo Ichiban Double Wasabi Yakisoba - Japan

This one comes from Zenpop.jp – a subscription box service. If you want to check out their boxes and get one, use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3539: Ve Wong Instant Oriental Noodles Soup Chinese Herb – Angelica Flavor – Taiwan

#3539: Ve Wong Instant Oriental Noodles Soup Chinese Herb - Angelica Flavor - Taiwan

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, California – thanks again! Sounds interesting – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3538: Miojo Nissin Lamen Sabor Costela – Brazil

#3538: Miojo Nissin Lamen Sabor Costela - Brazil

Costela translated in Google to ‘rib.’ I don’t know if this is pork or beef rib though, that is something I would like to know. I looked on google and found more pork than beef, so going with pork. Fingers crossed. ...see full post

#3537: Sapporo Ichiban Keika Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3537: Sapporo Ichiban Keika Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that came from a Zenpop.jp subscription box. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3536: Daikoku Chikara Udon – Japan

#3536: Daikoku Chikara Udon - Japan

Here’s one from an Umai Crate subscription box! Go to https://bit.ly/UmaiCrate and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3535: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen Premium Noodle Soup – United States

#3535: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen Premium Noodle Soup - United States

This one was sent by Nongshim America – thanks again! Tonkotsu is a Japanese style ramen, usually a creamy pork rich broth. This one is boasting an added spiciness which sound interesting. Not only that, it’s a microwavable variety. Let’s see how it tastes! ...see full post

#3534: Nongshim Soo Air-Dried Noodles Beef Flavor With Seaweed – South Korea

Nongshim Korean Famous Ramen Variety Selection (농심 라면) (Soo, Seaweed Ramen, 4 Pack)

This one is the first I’m reviewing from a ship that Nongshim America was kind enough to send – thank you! I should mention that James from Lakeside California sent one of these – thanks everyone! So from the little word-cloud above the name Soo, I’m guessing perhaps that the word Soo means excellent? I looked it up and it can (as a family name) mean water or shore/riverbank. I’m going to guess water will be the logical one here since these are air-dried noodles and not fried. That has a nice little logic to it, at least in my head. Let’s give them a try. ...see full post

Exotic Noods Brings You A Big Box Of Awesome Ramen! June 2020

Looking for something a little different? Head over to www.exoticnoods.com! Their subscription boxes are from different countries! Not just Japan, you’ll get to try varieties from around the SE Asian region! Plus, use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order! Here’s what you’ll find inside The June 2020 box. ...see full post

#3533: Gu Sister Clam Flavor Bean Vermicelli – China

#3533: Gu Sister Clam Flavor Bean Vermicelli - China

Thanks to Annie T. and Kyle K. for help in translation! This is yet another one we found up in Canada recently. Really digging the graphic on this one. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box June 2020

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box June 2020

Hey look – another Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater! This one came today and we brought it inside set up the lights, shot the video, edited it and boom here it is! Lots of neat stuff in this box! Check it out! Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3532: Boys & Girls Steam Noodle Tomato & Egg Flavor – China

#3532: Boys & Girls Steam Noodle Tomato & Egg Flavor - China

Here’s another one I got at the Osaka Supermarket up in Richmond BC at the Yaohan Centre. These style cups have been a lot of fun and I’ve got three more! I think I’m going to do them all in a row. ...see full post

#3531: Maruchan Karakuro Black Style Yakisoba – Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3530: Shi Zu Ren Energy Instant Hot & Sour Flavor Vermicelli – China

Continuing the cavalcade of Chinese varieties lately, here’s a neat one. These cups so far have been a real treat. Hot and sour sounds like it could be really good – or a deluge of Sichuan peppercorn which might not be so great for me personally. But I’ve got high hopes. I think the number six on this one refers to the tons of sachets in there – it’s pretty ridiculous as you’ll see below. ...see full post

#3529: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Braised Chicken Flavor – China

#3529: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Braised Chicken Flavor - China

I got a few of these during a Lunar New Year promo at 99 Ranch recently. Special thanks to Annie T. for help in translation. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3528: Higashimaru Kagoshima Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3528: Higashimaru Kagoshima Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post

#3527: Mr. Meng Tomato Egg Instant Noodles – China

#3527: Mr. Meng Tomato Egg Instant Noodles - China

I got this one up in Canada just like the one yesterday. I’ve seen a lot of these ice cream pint style noodle cups lately from China… I like them they’re pretty neat. Unsure who Mr. Meng is, but I found it at the Osaka Market in Yaohan Centre up in Richmond, BC. Now, let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#3526: Pangdama (Fat Aunt) Slightly Spicy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles – China

#3526: Pangdama (Fat Aunt) Slightly Spicy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles - China

So Canada… It had been a while since we headed up to Canada. But finally, we had the chance to go! Went and got some groceries and hit an Asian market and found these and a couple other ones. I’ve never seen a variety claiming to be ‘slightly spicy.’ The noodles are in a clear container. It looks really fascinating! ...see full post

Mr. Lee’s Noodles – Now Available At Whole Foods!

Mr. Lee's Noodles - Now Available At Whole Foods!

Looking for something low cal, tasty and a little different? Mr. Lee’s up until now was only available in the UK, but they’ve ventured across the pond and are now available at Whole Foods stores, and soon Amazon. Check ’em out! ...see full post

#3525: Maruchan Oshima x Tanaka Shoten Miso Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3525: Maruchan Oshima x Tanaka Shoten Miso Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box May 2020

Hey look – another Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater! This one came today and we brought it inside set up the lights, shot the video, edited it and boom here it is! Lots of neat stuff in this box! Check it out! Get yours here: http://bit.ly/umaicrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3524: Myojo Charumera Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3524: Myojo Charumera Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Brings You A Big Box OF Awesome Ramen! May 2020

Exotic Noods Brings You A Big Box OF Awesome Ramen! May 2020

Looking for something a little different? Head over to www.exoticnoods.com! Their subscription boxes are from different countries! Not just Japan, you’ll get to try varieties from around the SE Asian region! Plus, use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order! Here’s what you’ll find inside The May 2020 box. ...see full post

#3523: Little Couples Dry Noodle Sesame Flavor – Taiwan

#3473: Little Couples Dry Noodle Sesame Flavor - Taiwan

Little Couples sent me two varieties – an Onion one that was about as good as can be, and this one which I’m curious about. This one won’t be noodles with sesame oil. Instead, in Taiwan sesame is more of a sesame paste with peanut notes and soy sauce which pulls it all together. My wife found this out in the early years of my reviewing one time when we got some sesame noodles and she was very excited, but when she tasted peanut she was really quite unhappy. She is not a fan of peanut butter, and that’s what it reminded her of. ...see full post

#3522: A1 Abalone Noodle – Malaysia

#3522: A1 Abalone Noodle - Malaysia

I got two of these packs sent to me from two sources. The First was from a reader named James from California. The second from a My Ramen Box subscription box (use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount). Thanks to both! ...see full post

#3521: Maruchan Sesame Tan Tan Udon – Japan

#3521: Maruchan Sesame Tan Tan Udon - Japan

Here’s one from a Zenpop subscription box! Want to get one? Head over to Zenpop and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3520: Myojo Koku Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3520: Myojo Koku Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one from a Zenpop subscription box! Want to get one? Head over to Zenpop and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3519: Ve Wong Dah Wei Wang Instant Noodles Artificial House Beef Flavor – Taiwan

#3454: Ve Wong Dah Wei Wang Instant Noodles Artificial House Beef Flavor - Taiwan

Ah ha! I knew I had more of these bowls! I walk by this every time I go to 99 Ranch Market but I don’t buy more because I swore I already bought all of them. Well, here’s another one. Bowl is a little dented (okay, a lot dented) but it’s fine. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post