Category: Beef

#4767: Indomie Hype Abis Mi Goreng Kebab Rendang – Indonesia

#4767: Indomie Hype Abis Mi Goreng Kebab Rendang - Indonesia

One of the very last (indeed the next to last) varieties sent in by Pher Engi of Australia – thanks again! I’m not sure of how rendang on a stick differs from regular rendang insofar as an instant noodle flavor. I guess we’ll find out! ...see full post

#4756: Ramen Talk Taiwan Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup – China

#4756: Ramen Talk Taiwan Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup - China

Oh no – the last one… I really liked these – I sincerely hope the make even more varieties. Some of the best stuff I’ve had from China. Well, let’s give braised beef a try! ...see full post

#4724: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Instant Noodles Mala Beef Flavour – Thailand

#4724: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Instant Noodles Mala Beef Flavour - Thailand

This one was brought over and mailed to me – thank you! Very nice and excited to try it! I’m going to guess this will be a beef and Sichuan pepper kind of affair, but who knows – it’s a Thai brand so it should have a special spin on it. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4719: Indomie Mi Goreng Rasa Rendang – Indonesia

#4719: Indomie Mi Goreng Rasa Rendang - Indonesia

Big thanks to Pher Engi for sending this all the way from Australia! This is a variety that used to be available in the United States, however this and a couple other have disappeared from our shelves here over the years – and it bums me out. Bring them back, please! Not sure what rendang is? Wikipedia says – ...see full post

#4709: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Volcanic Mongolian Beef – United States

#4709: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Volcanic Mongolian Beef - United States

Man, I’ve been itching to get my hands on this stuff for quite awhile and finally it showed up at my local grocery store. This is a pretty good range – especially the sizzlin’ rich pork – that one’s excellent. Let’s see if the Mongols can conquer them all! ...see full post

#4698: Galanlang Lanzhou Noodles – China

#4698: Galanlang Lanzhou Noodles - China

Think I found this one at 99 Ranch Market. I’ve had a few Lanzhou beef noodle instant varieties before. Let’s see how this stacks up. ...see full post

#4690: Sugakiya Ginza Kamitoku Kanshu Tottori Gold Gyukotsu Ramen – Japan

#4690: Sugakiya Ginza Kamitoku Kanshu Tottori Gold Gyukotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4678: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Screamin’ Sichuan Beef Flavor – United States

#4860: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Scorchin' Sichuan Beef Flavor - United States

This is the second of two pack versions of Nissin Fire Wok, this time a beef variant. This one’s supposed be hotter than the chicken one I reviewed prior – I guess we will see. ...see full post

#4670: Shen Gong Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup – United States

#4670: Shen Gong Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s another one I found at 99 Ranch Market recently. Again, Vietnamese flavor, new Chinese authentic style, and packaged for sale in the United States. It’s almost as if it’s got some kind of flavorful identity crisis! But it sounds interesting so let’s get to it. ...see full post

#4658: Shen Gong Fried Rice Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor With Chili Oil – United States

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. ...see full post

#4625: Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine – United States

#4780: Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine - United States

Found this one recently at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington. I rarely buy a multipack, but I found this one so compelling that I figured why not. Bulgogi is a delectable dish which usually isn’t represented well when not in it’s original form, and marrying it to something as western as an alfredo pasta seemed really fascinating – if it works. Let’s see if they can manage to balance the authenticity of both dishes well. ...see full post

#4620: Cielo Menudo Instant Ramen Noodle – United States

#4620: Cielo Menudo Instant Ramen Noodle - United States

Here’s the second Cielo variety – Menudo. When I kid, I think on the ABC channel they had a lot of stuff about a show called Menudo – or a band – and I think Ricky Martin was in it? Well, that’s different from the soup. Menudo was honestly the first real introduction to latino culture I really got – I grew up in a town that was pretty white. It isn’t that way anymore which is nice though – lots of different people.  Here’s what the soup consists of – ‘In Mexican cuisine, Menudo, also known as pancita ([little] gut or [little] stomach) or mole de panza (“stomach sauce”), is a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow’s stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base. Hominy, lime, onions, and oregano are used to season the broth.’ I can probably pull off some lime and onions. I tried hominy once before I realized it is cooked in bacon fat and I never have bacon, nor bacon fat on hand. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#4606: A-Sha Meteor Noodles With Braised Beef Sauce – Taiwan

#4799: A-Sha Meteor Noodles With Braised Beef Sauce - Taiwan

This sounds great and I’m really quite curious. Braised beef noodle is a really wonderful thing in Taiwan. I’ve had the fortune of trying it over there and it’s just spectaular – rich flavor and beef that’s melt in your mouth wonderful. A-Sha also makes a boxed premium noodle with beef that’s been on the global top ten for a couple of years now. Let’s see what this new braised beef noodle tastes like – it can be prepared two different ways, too! ...see full post

#4600: Kung Fu Noodles Premium Braised Beef Noodle Soup – Taiwan

#4600: Kung Fu Noodles Premium Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwan

While I tried this in May of 2022, I heard through the grapevine that there may be some changes to this one so I thought hey – I like beef noodle – can’t hurt to give it another try. Nothing better than Taiwanese beef noodle, that’s for sure. Let’s check out this premium boxed variety. ...see full post

#4572: Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Perisa Rendang Legenda – Malaysia

Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Perisa Rendang Legenda - Malaysia

Well, I had the pack version the other day and it was fantastic. I’m really looking forward to this one too – curious how the noodle will hydrate in this one. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#4558: Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Perisa Rendang Legenda – Malaysia

#4558: Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Perisa Rendang Legenda - Malaysia

Here’s a special new variety from Mamee Chef – RENDANG!!! Rendang is kind of a dry savory beef – very seasoned and very wonderful. This is a dry noodle – let’s check it out – I’m truly enthused! ...see full post

#4531: Shoo Loong Kan Lan Zhou La Mian – China

#4531: Shoo Loong Kan Lan Zhou La Mian - China

Another one found at Asian Family Market on 130th & Aurora . I’ve had Lan Zhou noodles before – and a few Shoo Loong Kan varieties (those were good). During my research on this variety, I’m bombarded by images of lovely beef and coriander aplenty, in really great bowls I wish I had. It makes me really want to go to China; definitely want to try Lan Zhou, the food of Henan, the food of Chongqing… Pretty much every province has their delicacies. Someday I hope. But today, I have this interesting box with a taste of China in it. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4521: Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Beef Flavor Chow Mein Noodles – United States

#4521: Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Beef Flavor Chow Mein Noodles - United States

The other day I did the competitor’s tray noodle – that was teriyaki beef as well. Been years and years since I’d reviewed either of them. They’re both economy tray varieties and they both dwell on the soup aisle. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#4518: Maruchan Yakisoba Teriyaki Beef Flavor Japanese Home Style Noodles – United States

#4518: Maruchan Yakisoba Teiryaki Beef Flavor Japanese Home Style Noodles - United States

Eventually, I’ll get through everything I want to do for the Maruchan Meet The Manufacturer series – there’s a lot of them to go through and then unite all together. I’m cobbling everything together slowly. I got this one at the Kenmore, Washington Safeway store – your standard American domestic grocery store. In these stores, there are two areas you will commonly find instant noodles. There’s the soup aisle, and the ethnic foods aisle. These are in the soup aisle. They’ve got a few varieties of trays – some Maruchan, and some by a competitor . I think I’ll have to see what other Maruchan ones they’ve got, but thought this might be a good one for the trays. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4470: Predilecta Praja! Lamen Sabor Carne – Brazil

#4470: Predilecta Praja! Lamen Sabor Carne - Brazil

Happy Meat Day! Well, I don’t know if there’s a meat day but there probably is. This is one that came from Brazil and from a reader named Cian – thanks, man! I’ve never tried one from this brand so this should be interesting – let’s give it try. ...see full post

#4469: Pran Mr. Noodles Instant Noodles Beef Flavour – Bangladesh

This is one of the waning varieties I found at a store called JD’s Market right between Edmonds and Lynnwood. I end up checking them out usually right around Halloween every year as it’s right next to the Spirit Halloween store. Usually something I’ve not tried in there and this year was great for something new as well. Let’s try this beef instant from Bangladesh. ...see full post

#4468: Vite Ramen Beef Pho v3.0 – United States

#4468: Vite Ramen Beef Pho v3.0 - United States

This is another departure from the more Japanese styled flavors they had originally and I’m really curious as to what it will taste like. I’m doing a few beef reviews this morning – I tend to cook a certain protein and then see if I’ve got some of the same flavor profiles to go along with it and I have three. So, let’s start out on the healthy end of the stick! ...see full post

#4439: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Carne – Brazil

#4439: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Carne - Brazil

Big thank you to Cian for sending this along! So, this should be you basic beef instant from Brazil. I have found the stuff from Brazil to be really great – let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#4435: Phonomenal Bowl Beef – United States

#4390: Phonomenal Bowl Beef - United States

Time for pho. I tried the chicken and remember I wasn’t too impressed, but beef is what pho is all about and it does mention this has received an award so I’ve got high hopes. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4433: Homiah Indonesian Rendang / Laksa Noodle – United States

#4433: Homiah Indonesian Rendang / Laksa Noodle - United States

Today, I’m trying the third of three different varieties from Homiah, a company started out of an apartment in New York to share the flavors of Southeast Asia. I’ve been seriously impressed – great stuff so far and highly recommend it! Let’s check out the rendang! ...see full post

#4384: Acecook Maru Uma Tottori Gyukotsu Ramen – Japan

#4384: Acecook Maru Uma Tottori Gyukotsu Ramen - Japan

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

#4382: New Touch Osaka Kasu Yakisoba – Japan

#4382: New Touch Osaka Kasu Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4369: King David Non-Fried Instant Noodles Beef Flavour – China

#4369: King David Non-Fried Instant Noodles Beef Flavour - China

Here’s the second of the two King David varieties – the first was really good – I must admit I’m surprised how good it was. Let’s see how the beef stands up. ...see full post

#4364: Acecook Saigon Pho Beef Flavor – United States

#4364: Acecook Saigon Pho Beef Flavor - United States

Here’s the second of these varieties I found recently. I reviewed the beef a couple days ago. Anyways, beef is the more predominate way to enjoy pho. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Pizza Party!

Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Pizza Party!

Well, once again, it’s pizza time. Time for a pizza party. If you like ramen and pizza, this is the place for you as the two worlds collide in this special post. So, why ramen infused pizza? Why the heck not? Anyone can make pizza, and the pizzas I’ve seen involving ramen in the past have sounded more like silly things rather than something intended to be delightful and somewhat gourmet-ish. Today dear friends, I rescue you from marinara atop uncooked noodle bricks! Today I bring you the Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Pizza Party! ...see full post

#4304: Ya Shu Huaxi Beef Flavored Rice Noodle – China

#4304: Ya Shu Huaxi Beef Flavored Rice Noodle - China

Another one from S-Mart (shop smart, shop S-Mart). They had quite a few of these and we bought all of the varieties they had. Let’s check it out – by the was I went to Huaxi Night Market in Taipei. Just sayin’. ...see full post

#4303: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Beef Flavor – United States

#4303: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Beef Flavor - United States

Yes, I can hear it again ‘wot?! You’ve not had this before?’ Well, yeah but it was back on December 11th of 2011. Pretty crazy, eh? It was review #600. Back then the packaging was different. Let’s give it a try over a decade later – now with a new recipe and new clothes. ...see full post

#4258: Ocean’s Halo Plant Based Vegan Beef Instant Noodle Soup – United States

#4258L Ocean's Halo Plant Based Vegan Beef Instant Noodle Soup - United States

I’m hopeful for this one, although my recent sampling of the chicken flavor variety didn’t go so well. Fingers crossed. ...see full post

#4245: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#4245: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

My old sometimes on the show guest Stumpy from North Little Rock, Arkansas has provided some humorous quips in the past. One he often mentions are meaty beefs, cheesy beefs, bell-beefin’, and more. These odd phrases have spilled out a bit; I often say ‘I’m the beef and you’re the cheese’ to my 6 yr old son, and then he says it back – we eventually give up on who is the beef and who is the cheese. ...see full post

#4210: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice With Noodles Korean Spicy Beef – United States

#4210: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice With Noodles Korean Spicy Beef - United States

Pretty sure this is one either sent by Nissin Foods or by James from Lakeside, California – thank you! So… these rice with noodles are really interesting – and rather good from what I’ve tried thus far. Let’s cook it up and give it a try! ...see full post

#4155: Kung Fu Noodles Premium Braised Beef Noodle Soup – Taiwan

#4155: Kung Fu Noodles Premium Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwan

From the folks that brought you the unique goose oil dry noodles, we now have a braised beef variety. This looks really quite fancy – definitely a super premium range. It’s joined also in this range by a Duck Blood Mung Bean Noodle variant which also sounds good – let’s give this one a try from Kung Fu Noodles, a newcomer to the Taiwanese Top Ten. ...see full post

#4141: Sichuan Baijia Lanzhou Artificial Beef Flavor Noodle – China

#4141: Sichuan Baijia Lanzhou Artificial Beef Flavor Noodle - China

I think I recently did another version of this a little while back – that’s usually means it’s been months. Anyways, pretty crazy here now what with Omicron – so I’ve gotten two emails from the kiddos school district saying be prepared if things get worse they’ll be back home with their school tablets again. That would be incredibly unfortunate; they get so much out of socializing. Then again I don’t want my kids getting sick. My son’s fully vaccinated and my daughter got her first one a day after her 5th birthday just before Christmas. ...see full post

#4140: Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor – China

#4140: Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor - China

I thought I would do three reviews in a row from China. Why? Well, it’s January 3rd here and I just got done with the arduous Christmas and New Year’s happenings and I want to show off my new musical instrument. You can watch the video below and on the next two reviews. Be kind – never played a bowed instrument before in my life and never a traditional Chinese instrument. ...see full post

#4129: Soupply Filet & Brisket Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen – United States

#4129: Soupply Filet & Brisket Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen - United States

For a long time now, I’ve thought something that would be really quite amazing would be if instant noodles in the US would take a cue from the outside world. That cue is the retort pouch. Retort pouches are basically like flexible soup cans; metallic pouches that can hold meats and vegetables, sauces and more to give a noodle dish a serious boost while retaining shelf stability. I’m really curious about these – I reached out to the company to find out about samples and that worked out well as I’ve got some to try. There are two versions – a beef and a chicken. Let’s start with this beef one and in a couple reviews, the chicken. ...see full post

#4111: immi Spicy “Beef” Flavor Ramen Soup – United States

#4111: immi Spicy "Beef" Flavor Ramen Soup - United States

Pumpkin seed noodles – it just fascinated me, especially since I’ve been doing weird things with bread. Now I want a noodle machine to load with all sorts of interesting things… Very curious how this oe will turn out. Last time, they were on the extremely chewy side and so we will see. Let’s give these low carb noodles a try! ...see full post