Author: Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch

#3388: Paldo Big 3 Instant Ramen Bowl – South Korea

#3388: Paldo Big 3 Instant Ramen Bowl - South Korea

I’ve known about Paldo for a long time however never have I seen this one before. Paldo was kind enough to send some local variants I found on their website! Let’s check this bowl out and give it a try! ...see full post

#3387: Maruchan Seimen Yasai Chanpon – 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

#3386: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#3386: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

We has the other new spicy one the other day – the Fire Bowl. Looks like it’s going to be another mukbang! Let’s check this yakisoba out! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box January 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

New MyKuali White Fish Broth Noodles From Malaysia

MyKuali has been on the top ten many times – today I unbox something new!

Paldo Lobster Unboxing!

Check it out! Lobstergeddon!

Exotic Noods Subscription Box

Visit www.exoticnoods.com and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order!!!

Huge Donation From James Of California!

Here’s the sedond of two boxes sent by James of California! Thank you!

#3385: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Roasted Pork Flavour – United States

#3385: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Roasted Prok Flavour - United States

Another one of the trove of varieties from Kang Shi Fu I found over at the Edmonds, WA 99 Ranch Market. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor – United States

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor - United States

Here we have the third and final review of the new range from Nissin Foods USA – Sweet Chili flavor. These have so far been pretty good. This one’s vegetarian as well. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao – Brazil

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao - Brazil

Here’s another Brazilian variety from a reader – thanks again!! This one’s roast chicken with a touch of lemon – sounds good to me – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3382: Itsuki Akakara Ramen – Japan

#3382: Itsuki Akakara 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

#3381: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Sabor Alitas Hot – Mexico

#3381: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Sabor Alitas Hot - Mexico

Alas, we come to the end of the road on the samples from the last box from Nissin MExico. They were all fascinating and different, but this I’m hoping is a case of saving the best for last. Their Intensos Cup Noodles Alitas Hot was sensational, and hoping that same flavor carries over to this one. Let’s find out! By the way – Alitas Hot means ‘hot wings.’ ...see full post

#3380: Maruchan GOLD Spicy Miso Flavor Craft Ramen Noodles – United States

#3380: Maruchan GOLD Spicy Miso Flavor Craft Ramen Noodles - United States

Here’s the second of the new varieties from Maruchan. These are definitely more on the authetic and premium end of the stick. The other variety, Soy Sauce, was quite good. Let’s chek this one out! ...see full post

#3379: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#3379: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

Here’s an export variety from Paldo. The other day I tried out the Mr. Kimchi with broth – this one has no broth. Sounds good – let’s hit it! ...see full post

#3378: Yibin Burning Noodle Hot & Spicy – China

#3378: Yibin Burning Noodle Hot & Spicy - China

Well here’s something interesting. A big bowl from China! Burning! Spicy! Hot! Man, I hope this one is good – let’s find out! ...see full post

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour Noodle Soup – Canada

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour - Canada

The Real Canadian Superstore up in Richmond, BC had tons of these in cups, bowls and packs. Like mountains of them. So far, I’ve found the varieties I’ve tried to be quite enjoyable. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3375: Maruchan Men Dining Shoyu Wantan Men – Japan

#3375: Maruchan Men Dining Shoyu Wantan Men - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3374: Maruchan Fire Bowl Ramen Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#3374: Maruchan Fire Bowl Ramen Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

Here’s another one the folks at Maruchan were kind enough to send over – thanks! This is a late comer to the ultra spicy category – at least it looks like that. I’m very curious as to how spicy it is exactly though; I’m guessing it won’t throw me down and kick me, but I could be wrong – time to find out. ...see full post

#3373: Hikari Miso Harusame Noodle Soup Tonkotsu Taste – Japan

#3373: Hikari Miso Harusame Noodle Soup Tonkotsu Taste - Japan

I was perusing the aisle at 99 Ranch Market the other day and saw this hiding towards the bottom shelf. What the heck is this? Well, they’re noodles made from potatoes and green beans with a tonkotsu broth. Not only that, there are three servings and they’re 100 calories each. Sounds like fun – let’s give em a try! ...see full post

KOKA Baked Multigrain Noodle Cups From Singapore!

I contacted KOKA in Singapore after I saw they had something new on Instagram! Let’s take a look! ...see full post

#3372: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Teriyaki Beef Flavor – United States

#3372: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Teriyaki Beef Flavor - United States

Continuing the reviews of this new range from Nissin USA, we have the Teriyaki Beef variety of the Stir Fry range. Sounds good to me; Nissin’s take on teriyaki beef has been enjoyable in the past. I saw a comment a day or two ago from someone hoping that they’d be good (specifically this one). So, I figured if someone wants to get my take on it, I’ll expedite it, and here we are. Let’s give ‘er a go! ...see full post

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango – Brazil

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango - Brazil

I was initially very confused by this one but it seems to have fallen in place with a little translation from Google. Chicken stroganoff flavor! What a unique one here! Never have I seen a stroganoff instant before. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo’s Braised Pork Flavour – United States

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo's Braised Pork Flavour - United States

Okay, so you might be thinking – United States? Why is he marking these as United States? Well, they’re made in Hong Kong it seems, then they’re only distributor from what I’m seeing is in New York. ...see full post

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron – Peru

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron - Peru

Time for another Peruvian variety today! This is shrimp flavor, and these are coming via a reader (thank you very much!). The company that produces these is Ajinomoto, the inventor of monosodium glutamate. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3368: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#3368: Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

I’ve had quite a few kimchi flavor ramen varieties over the years. Hell, I used to have a huge jar of kimchi in the fridge all the time when I first started doing reviews – I’d eat tons of it. It’s good stuff and lots of evidence supporting that it’s one of those ‘superfoods’ that promote health. ...see full post

Zenpop January 2020 Tour Of Asia Pack Japanese Ramen Subscription Box

It’s not too late to get a holiday gift for people you care enough about to shop for at the last minute! Zenpop boxes are pretty cool – you get 7 varieties of instant ramen from Japan delivered to your door every month! Head over to www.zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. Here’s what the January box looks like! ...see full post

#3367: Vite Ramen Soy Sauce Chicken Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 – United States

#3367: Vite Ramen Soy Sauce Chicken Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 - United States

New packaging and a new recipe. Back again is Vite Ramen! They’ve got 500 calories, 500mg sodium, over 25g of protein and enough vitamins and minerals to kill a greasy pizza. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3366: Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauce Flavor Craft Ramen – United States

#3366: Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauce Flavor Craft Ramen - United States

Here’s something new from Maruchan – a USA version of a premium styling from Japan.

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#3365: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Korean BBQ Flavor – United States

#3365: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Korean BBQ Flavor - United States

Hey awesome! New domestic product!!! It’s not every day that a new product that’s instant noodle related comes out here in the United States, and when it does I’m always very keen to give them a try. I’m very curious about this one, which is part of a range of three new varieties under the Cup Noodles hood. ...see full post

Exotic Noods To The Rescue! Send Noods! Last Minute Holiday Gifts w/Coupon Code!

Need help? Haven’t finished your holiday shopping? Win! Go to www.exoticnoods.com and use the coupon code RAMENRATER15 to get a big 15% off your order. Then tell whomever you want to send them to to be ready for a cavalcade of international varieties of noodles! These boxes have stuff from around the world. Check out the video below! ...see full post

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles – China

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles - China

Here’s another one I found up at FoodyWorld in Richmond, BC. It’s nice – we can drive up to Canada in only a couple of hours and visit he largest population of Asian folks in North America. I’m really lucky to live where I do, doing what I do. Destiny? Perhaps. A lot of luck though! ...see full post

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! ...see full post

#3363: Qi Shi Liu Ren 76人老烩面 ‘Back To Henan’ Instant Noodle – China

#3363: Qi Shi Liu Ren 76人老烩面 'Back To Henan' Instant Noodle - China

Found this interesting one up at FoodyWorld in Richmond, BC. They’re all geared up for Mid-Autumn Festival and so the mooncakes are out in force! They have display ones that are the size of a huge car tire! ...see full post

#3362: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Res Teriyaki – Mexico

#3362: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Res Teriyaki - Mexico

I’m so curious how this is going to go. Most of the Nissin Mexico varieties tend to have a local spin as far as flavor goes. Will this one? I don’t know. ...see full post

#3361: Liang Cheng Mei Sao Zi Mian – China

#3311: Liang Cheng Mei Sao Zi Mian - China

Okay so my lovely wife Kit saw this one up at FoodyWorld in Richmond BC while we were up there. She previously saw the Liang Cheng Mei Biang Biang up there too, and that made the 2019 Top Ten list. She’s got a good track record! Being a person with low vision and light sensitivity, I depend on her a lot when we go somewhere – she will ask me ‘have you seen/ tried this one?’ She doesn’t do it every place we go, but when she does, 99% of the time it’s something I’ve not seen or tried before – she’s got noodle ESP! Let’s check this one out! ...see full post

#3360: Acecook Coco Ichibanya Curry House Ramen – Japan

#3360: Acecook Coco Ichibanya Curry House Ramen - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3359: Maruchan QTTA Spice Curry Ramen – Japan

#3359: Maruchan QTTA Spice Curry Ramen - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3358: Nissin Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor Bowl – United States

#3358: Nissin Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor Bowl - United States

Here’s the second of three new Top Ramen bowls from here in the United States. At first I though ‘okay, it’s just Top Ramen in a bowl.’ But the extras in these are very interesting. Definitely excited to try ’em. Let’s do it! ...see full post