Category: Other

#4426: Sapporo Ichiban Curry Ramen Donburi – Japan

#4426: Sapporo Ichiban Curry Ramen Donburi - Japan

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

#4424: Dongwon Spicy Topokki With Rose Sauce – South Korea

#4424: Dongwon Dpicy Topokki With Rose Sauce - South Korea

I thought this one was a combo tteokbokki and noodle like the other one I reviewed a little while ago but that isn’t the case. Rose is when you have a carbonara and a spicy tteokbokki sauce mixed together – spicy and creamy. I couldn’t just let it be so I made it and it’s freaking good – here you go. ...see full post

#4423: Bagu Fresh Hot & Sour Sweet Potato Noodle – China

#4423: Bagu Fresh Hot & Sour Sweet Potato Noodle - China

Hwew’s another of what I like to call ‘flower pots.’ Interesting design on this one. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4422: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Chili Flavor – United States

#4422: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Chili Flavor - United States

Well, look at that. Last time I had this? April 16, 2011! That was review #352. Wow – 4000 reviews later… Let’s try this one out. ...see full post

#4421: Ottogi Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#4282: Ottogi Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

So this one might look like a variety simply for the US market but there’s a difference. The nutrition facts are valid for Canada as well. This one get’s the country of origin’s tag on it, although it’s most certainly an export product. It’s been quite a while since I’ve reviewed a South Korean variety I’ve not reviewed. Quite a while! Let’s hit it up and give it a try! ...see full post

#4420: Samyang Buldak Cheese Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#4420: Samyang Buldak Cheese Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

So I’ve not reviewed this one in a long time. Way back when it was introduced, it had a black background, then changed to cheese colored to lessen confusion. That was back when the import version looked like the original Korean version with the Hangul text. Well, this is the current version for the US market. They’ve changed the recipe for a few of these and so curious about how this one is these days. Let’s find out. Oh – and by the way – this isn’t chicken flavored – it’s based on the spicy sauce you put on Korean BBQ chicken, so calling this chicken flavored is like calling Sweet Baby Ray’s beef flavored – but that explanation would really make for a long title. Ok let’s do this. ...see full post

#4419: Pink Rocket For The Lovely Girls Original Rapokki – United States

#4419: Pink Rocket For The Lovely Girls Original Rapokki - United States

Well ladies, this is the end of the line… I don’t have any more of these. This should all things considered be my favorite of the set – in theory. I love tteokbokki and adding noodle to it is a great way to go. Let’s try this last of the trifecta I found. ...see full post

#4418: ShanShi Garlic Spicy Noodles – Taiwan

#4418: ShanShi Garlic Spicy Noodles - Taiwan

I was contacted recently by a company called ShanShi, asking if I would sample their product. I never turn down the chance to try something new (it’s what I do) so ofr course I accepted with gratitude. Here’s a little background from them – ‘It is a dish from QinWeiGuan. The Garlic Noodles comes with a very strong garlic taste and is quite spicy. It is an easy and fast way to enjoy garlic without the burden of peeling garlic and getting it ready to eat. About QinWeiGuan QinWeiGuan is a restaurant in Taipei that is established for almost 20 years. Inspiring from different Chinese traditional local cuisine, in addition with years of research and feedback from customers, QinWeiGuan has developed its unique taste that can only be found in our restaurant.’ ...see full post

#4417: Pink Rocket For The Lovely Girls Mac & Cheese Rapokki – United States

#4417: Pink Rocket For The Lovely Girls Mac & Cheese Rapokki - United States

This is another one of these noodle and tteokbokki varieties – with an exceedingly funny name. Mac and cheese flavor huh? Sounds good – let’s hit it up! ...see full post

#4415: Nongshim Vegan Shin Noodle Soup – United States

#4415: Nongshim Vegan Shin Noodle Soup - United States

While at a Korean grocery in Seattle looking for things to make ice cream with, I noticedthis Vegan edition of the Shin cup. So, since I’ve not reviewed it, I got one. Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#4413: Ottogi Spicy Cheese Ramen – South Korea

#4413: Ottogi Spicy Cheese Ramen - South Korea

Been wanting to try this one for a while – Ottogi makes some good ones. My favorite has been the Jin Jjamppong – nice smoky seafood flavor. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#4412: Sapporo Ichiban Sriracha Yakisoba Japanese Style Noodles – United States

#4412: Sapporo Ichiban Sriracha Yakisoba Japanese Style Noodles - United States

Here’s something new from a company that doesn’t roll out new products every day! I emailed them asking for a sample and here it is. A spicy yakisoba? Interesting – and it looks like it gets prepared in the same fashion as their knockout Chow Mein noodle – let’s get to trying this! ...see full post

#4410: Nissin Lamen Doce Sabor Chocolate – Brazil

#4410: Nissin Lamen Doce Sabor Chocolate - Brazil

After over 4400 reviews, finally. It’s happened. A chocolate instant noodle. To make things even more wonderful, it’s from Brazil. Thank to Cian for sending this along – yeah this has been a dream of mine for quite a while. Dessert ramen is a very fascinating thing to me. I’m guessing if you’re reading this, you’re somewhat fascinated as well. So let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4409 Norita Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit – Sichuan Style Hot & Spicy Sauce – United States

#4409 Norita Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit - Sichuan Style Hot & Spicy Sauce - United States

This was an interesting find in the Asian foods section of Fred Meyer on 164th in Lynnwood, Washington. Never heard of this brand; only thing I can think of with this name is Pat Norita who played Mister Miyagi in The Karate Kid. He was also on M*A*S*H a few times. Oh snap – that’s Pat Morita not Norita. Anyways, this sounds interesting and worth a try, so let’s give it a try. Made in China for a distributor in Kentucky. ...see full post

#4408: Dongwon Rapokki With Spicy Sauce – United States

#4408: Dongwon Rapokki With Spicy Sauce - United States

Found this at a store in Seattle called m2m Mart – an offshoot of HMart. Actually, my wife saw it . It looks really neat and I’m a huge fan of rapokki – instant ramyun with tteokbokki (rice cake tubes) and a spicy sauce. Made in Korea, packaged for the US market. Let’s do it to it! ...see full post

#4407: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With Galaxy Spicy Sauce – United States

#4407: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With Galaxy Spicy Sauce - United States

Here is the second variety from the Galaxy Variety Noodle Box – this one’s spicy! As mentioned in a review posted a few days ago, this is a tie in with LINE, a messaging/social app, and A-Sha. Also, the BT21 characters have something to do with Korean popular music group BTS. With that, let’s cook up some noodles. ...see full post

#4402: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With BT21 Sauce – United States

#4402: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With BT21 Sauce - United States

First off, thanks to the folks at A-Sha USA for sending these over! There are two different boxes, four varieties in total. I thought I’d go with this box first. So, I live under a rock; I’m not exceedingly hip to things that aren’t noodle related or politics related. God, I’m old. I do know there is a Korean group called BTS that’s quite popular, and a messaging service called LINE. Well, LINE did a collab with BTS and made BT21 characters, and A-Sha collaborated with LINE and made these noodles featuring these characters. ...see full post

#4401: Simply Food Phnom Penh Style Rice Noodles – United States

#4241: Simply Food Phnom Penh Style Rice Noodles - United States

Here’s one that came in a recent box from Exotic Noods! Exotic Noods delivers monthly boxes with instant noodles varieties from around the world. Go check ’em out and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4576: Daebak Kimchi Ramyeon – Malaysia

#4576: Daebak Spicy Kimchi Ramyeon – Malaysia —

This looks to be the end of the series of Daebak varieties in this Ramyeon range – really have been impressed overall; nice quality noodle and flavors overall. We arrive now at kimchi. Let’s gibe it a try! ...see full post

#4400: Kenko Foods Miso Ramen – Japan

#4240: Kenko Foods Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4399: Little Couple Alishan Oolong Tea Dry Noodle – Taiwan

#4399: Little Couple Alishan Oolong Tea Dry Noodle - Taiwan

This sounds really interesting – so this one has a special tea which comes from Chiayi, Taiwan. In their text, Little Couples mentions the ‘meticulous cultivation of tea leaves’ and that they’re really special. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4398: Burung Dara Bihun Jagung Doroku – Indonesia

#4398: Burung Dara Bihun Jagung Doroku - Indonesia

So, what do we have here? Well, this is vermicelli, aka bihun. Why is this special? It’s made from corn. I’ve never heard of a corn based noodle before – very curious! Suprama, the company that makes this is the same company that makes Best Wok Mi Goreng, which is on the 2022 edition of the global top ten list. Let see how this stuff tastes and chews! ...see full post

#4396: Nissin Deka Uma W Mayo Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

#4396: Nissin Deka Uma W Mayo Sauce Yakisoba - Japan

Found this one at the Uwajimaya in Renton, Washington. Nice to find something like this locally – I’m curious as it kind of looks like it’s going to have a wasabi bump to it but really unsure. Well, let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4395: Wellheim Seoul Topokki – Jjajang – South Korea

#4395: Wellheim Seoul Topokki - Jjajang - South Korea

Nope it’s not ramen so don’t start, but it was on the ramen aisle at local store Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4393: Indomie 50th Anniversary Mi Goreng – Indonesia

#4393: Indomie 50th Anniversary Mi Goreng - Indonesia

A lot of companies celebrating anniversaries lately. I’ve done a special Definitive Guide on Indomie Mi Goreng, and you can find scads of info in there. Happy birthday, Indomie. ...see full post

#4392: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Gen Tare Mazesoba – Japan

#4392: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Gen Tare Mazesoba - 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

#4389: Paldo Teumsae Jjajang Ramen – United States

#4389: Paldo Teumsae Jjajang Ramen - United States

Well look what we have here – something to mukbang. I haven’t done a mukbang in what seems like forever; I never find anything that’s spicy that I’ve not tried before – however, the folks at BNB Global have been kind enough to send me some samples. Definitely made in Korea, but packaged for US sales. Time to burn. Check out the videos below – the mukbang was released on Christmas 2022 but recorded August 17th, 2022 – I’m pretty far ahead.  Let go. ...see full post

#4388: Kikkoman Noodle Kit With Sauce Black Pepper – United States

#4388: Kikkoman Noodle Kit With Sauce Black Pepper - United States

Found this one at Uwajimaya too. I’ve tried the spicy garlic before, so figured hey, why not? Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#4386: Myojo Charumera Cup Consommé Tomato Flavor – Japan

#4386: Myojo Charumera Cup Consommé Tomato Flavor - 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

#4385: Maruchan Hiyashi Stamina Niku Soboro Soba – Japan

#4385: Maruchan Hiyashi Stamina Niku Soboro Soba - 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

#4381: Sapporo Ichiban Tabimen Sapporo Miso Ramen – Japan

#4381: Sapporo Ichiban Tabimen Sapporo Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s another neat one from Zenpop.JP. Thank you! So Zenpop has all sorts of monthly boxes including ramen boxes. Nine instant ramen in one box for a good price – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4380: Tokushima Seifun Kin-chan Tokushima Ramen – Japan

#4380: Tokushima Seifun Kin-chan Tokushima Ramen - Japan

Here’s another neat one from Zenpop.JP. Thank you! So Zenpop has all sorts of monthly boxes including ramen boxes. Nine instant ramen in one box for a good price – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4379: Marutai Tategata Takana Ramen – Japan

#4379: Marutai Tategata Takana Ramen - Japan

Here’s another neat one from Zenpop.JP. Thank you! So Zenpop has all sorts of monthly boxes including ramen boxes. Nine instant ramen in one box for a good price – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4375: Acecook Maruuma Miso Ramen – Japan

#4375: Acecook Maruuma Miso Ramen - Japan

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

#4374: Myojo Ippei-chan Yaten no Yakisoba Ninniku Shoyu Aji – Japan

#4374: Myojo Ippei-chan Yaten no Yakisoba Ninniku Shoyu Aji - Japan

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

#4373: Itomen Yamaimo Soba – Japan

#4373: Itomen Yamaimo Soba - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4372: You Us GS Retail Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun – United States

#4372: You Us GS Retail Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun - United States

Okay so this is made in Korea but made for sale in the US market. This one’s made by Paldo and I think the ‘GS’ in the GS Retail mention on the logo has to do with GS Mart, a chain in South Korea. I’m looking forward to a nice kimchi bowl – we shall see! ...see full post

#4370:” Nissin Men Shokunin Yuzu Shio Ramen – Japan

#4370:" Nissin Men Shokunin Yuzu Shio Ramen - Japan

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

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle – United States

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle - United States

Here’s another one made in South Korea and packaged for the US market. These use an interesting noodle style that I’ve only seen hailing from South Koreas. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4367: Kishimen Boiled Noodle With Bonito Flake – Japan

#4367: Kishimen Boiled Noodle With Bonito Flake - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post