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#3246: Cigala Banzai Noodle Sabor Caril – Portugal

First off a big thanks to Chris G. for picking these up and sending them after his whirlwind trip around Europe! This one’s from Portugal which is pretty neat. What flavor is it? Caril translates to curry. Let’s give it a try!

Cigala Banzai Noodle Sabor Caril – Portugal

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add boiling water to line and cover 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

Loose seasoning and garnish from the cup.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added soft egg, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, cilantro, black pepper. Noodles hydrated a little less than optimally in the 3 minutes allotted. Broth was suppose to be curry flavored, but was not very convincing. 2.0 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 5601260591601.

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#3245: Myojo Umakara Spicy Miso Yakisoba – Japan

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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! Here’s what they had to say about this one – ‘This yakisoba just debuted from Myojo as their first umakara miso flavor. Umakara is a word mixture of umai (delicious) and karai (spicy). Kogashi ninniku means roasted garlic, so this yakisoba offers you irresistible tastes of kogashi ninniku with umakara miso flavor to fill your appetite! The kara miso paste (orange packet) add it as you like, you can maybe start adding little by little to see your preference of spiciness.”

Oh you know me I’ll use it all. Let’s check it out!

Myojo Umakara Spicy Miso Yakisoba – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains pork chicken and beef. To prepare, add boiling water to fill line and cover for 5 minutes. Drain. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Here is the lid (click to enlarge). Note the drain spout.

The noodle block.

Loose bits from the tray.

A wet sachet – yakisoba sauce.

The spicy sauce.

A dry garnish sachet.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added spring onion, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, TKG egg, kizami shoga, and black sesame seeds. The noodles are just right for the sauce. Sauce has a good miso taste – a nice tang to it and a good heat level. Included togarashi worked well. 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4902881436939.

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#3244: Yamachan Ramen Z Miso Flavor Ramen – United States

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So when Yamachan contacted me about a gluten free ramen, I was interested. Really? How does that work? Well, only one way to find out! One thing is these are konyak noodles. I’ve had thick gauge konyak and really disliked it. I have to admit though seeing the gauge of these I’ve got hope. Let’s check it out!

Yamachan Ramen Z Miso Flavor Ramen – United States

Here’s the back of the package (click to enlarge). To prepare, rinse noodles. Add noodles and miso paste to 6oz of water and microwave 3 minutes. Finally, sir and enjoy!

One of two servings of noodles.

One of two wet sachets.

Miso soup base.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added soft egg, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, spring onion, black sesame seeds, and habanero togarashi. The noodles are indeed unique. The gauge definitely works for this style though; while they have a gummy kind of texture, it works with the broth. The miso broth is strong and tasty which I enjoyed. Couple that with a 136 calorie per reasonably sized serving size too. I was surprised how much I liked this. 3.75 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 767921033608.

Gluten Free Ramen Z Sapporo style Miso soup flavor (shirataki, ramen noodles, pasta, chowmein), 7 oz -3 pags (2 servings in each bag)

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#3242: Acecook Fujikko Shio Yakisoba – Japan

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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.

So here’s what the folks at Japan Crate had to say about this variety -“Yakisoba is a Japanese noodle stir-fry dish enjoyed all over Japan and is the perfect dish for the summer without a hot soup base. This type of yakisoba is flavored with a salt seasoning rather than the traditional soy sauce dressing.”

Let’s hit it!

Acecook Fujikko Shio Yakisoba – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Unsure whether it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, add boiling water to line for 3 minutes. Drain. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). Note the drain spout.

The noodle block.

A wet sachet.

Shio yakisoba sauce.

A dry garnish sachet.

Looks like sesame seeds, seaweed and possibly tempura bits.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added spring onion, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, baked chicken (seasoned with black pepper, garlic powder, and Nutek Salt for Life). Noodles were pretty good – hydrated well and not at all spongy. The flavor was good – a little sweet and a nice shio hit. Sesame notes as well. Topping garnish (not pictured) featured sesame seeds and bits of tempura which had a satisfying crunch. 3.75 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901071207540.

Acecook JANJAN yakisoba Kokusosu 104g ~ 12 pieces

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#3241: Acecook Super Cup Okinawa Island Soba – Japan

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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! Here’s what they had to say about this one – ‘This super cup contains 1.5 times the normal amount of noodles! Okinawa has a few famous dishes but this one is the most unmistakable for anyone visiting the islands. Yummy chewy noodles in a slightly sweet and spicy dash is perfect for summer.”

Sounds good – let’s check it out!Acecook Super Cup Okinawa Island Soba – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains chicken, pork, and fish. To prepare, add everything but the wet sachet. Fill to line with boiling water and cover for 5 minutes. Add in wet sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

A dry sachet.

A fluffy powder.

A wet sachet.

Smells like rice wine.

A dry garnish sachet.

Interesting mixture.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added barbecue pork, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, spring onion, crispy fried garlic, and habanero togarashi. Noodles are sadly very spongy. They support a broth which has a very odd flavored broth – well, it’s not bad but the aftertaste is just not very good. Lots of fish cake and bits of vegetable throughout aren’t enough to put this one in my good graces. 1.0 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901071231552.

Acecook Super Cup mini vegetables Chanpon 42g ~ 12 pieces

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#3240: Tseng Noodles Spicy Dolar – Taiwan

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Recently, I heard about a variety from Tseng that I guess has been around for a little while but I’d never heard of it. A lot of confusion for me about this one. The biggest issue is the variety itself – what the heck is spicy dolar anyway? Nothing I could find on Wikipedia or elsewhere. But dolar must be a pretty common concept because there’s a restaurant in Canada I saw in Richmond that mentions it – something like Dolar Hotpot or something. Well, let’s check it out!

Tseng Noodles Spicy Dolar – Taiwan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodles for 4.5~5.5 minutes. Drain, saving some cooking water. Add noodles and reserved water to a bowl along with sachet contents. Finally, stira nd enjoy!

One of the 4 servings in the pack.

Thin noodles.

A wet sachet.

Liquid and paste.

A second wet sachet.

Smells like soy sauce.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added scallions, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, and barbeque pork. The noodles have a nice gauge – thick and a little wide. They are chewier than I expected with the cook time. They went well with the sauce, which at the outset smelled extremely sweet, had a good balance of spiciness. 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 4713008550359.

Tseng Noodles Variety Pack 3 Flavors (Pack of 3)

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#3237: Samyang Cheese Ramen – South Korea

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I’ve mentioned a few times recently how much I’ve really been into Samyang Ramen in the last year or so. It’s really quite good – has a ham flavor, nice level of spiciness. It’s just got a good all around comfort food thing going on. Well, here’s the same thing – but now it’s got a cheese component. I’ll admit it – I like cheese. There. That feels better. Load off my mind. I usually add cheese to South Korean ramen, so let’s see how this one with a cheese component included goes.

Samyang Cheese Ramen – South Korea

Detail of the package (click to enlarge). Contains fish. To prepare, add noodles to 500ml boiling water and cook for 4 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

The noodle block.

A dry sachet.

A lot of powder. Notice the little light specks in there.

Another dry sachet.

A light cheese powder.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added spring onion, uncured ham, and pepper flake. The noodles are thick and have a typical Samyang tooth to them which I thoroughly enjoy. They’re meaty. The broth was not as I expected initially but is quite good. A standard spicy Korean style ramen hit to it – and being Samyang Ramen it’s got a ham flavor. But the cheese is a combo of cheddar, camembert and goude, so it has a smoky element which although unexpected was quite welcoming. Small fishcake were strewn about. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 8801073114111.

Samyang Ramen, 4.23-Ounce Units (Pack of 20)

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#3232: Tiger Tiger Noodles In No Time Pad Thai – United Kingdom

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Found this one at Walmart here in the area. Actually it was a Walmart Market – basically just groceries. Figured what the heck – it looks interesting. Shall we?

Tiger Tiger Noodles In No Time Pad Thai – United Kingdom

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free and mentions ‘suitable for vegetarians.’ To prepare, open lids halfway and microwave at 800W for 90 seconds. Add sauce to noodles. Finally, stir and enjoy!

A plastic cup of noodles.

A plastic cup of sauce.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added barbeque pork, fried tofu, peanuts, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, and coriander. The noodles are a little interesting – like egg noodles but rice. Not my favorite but worked well with the sauce. This was as much like pad thai and I’m a native of Thailand, however it was quite tasty. Basically sweet Thai chili sauce you find at the store is the base. It actually works, but it’s not pad thai by any stretch. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 846462142380.

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#3231: Myojo Ippeichan Yakisoba – Japan

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This one was in a Ramen Trunk subscription box.These boxes are full of extremely high end varieties that you’ll never find in the United States or anywhere outside Japan! Check out this link and use coupon code RAMENRATER20OFF for 20% off any single box or subscription!

Okay so yeah this is a pretty standard variety from Japan, but what’s a little different is how I’ll be preparing it. I’ll be using my new Ultimate TKG – Tamago Kakae Gohan machine! It’s pretty fascinating and you can see it in action in the video below. Let’s get to it!

Myojo Ippeichan Yakisoba – Japan

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Unsure if it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and cover 3 minutes. Drain. Add in everything else. Stir and enjoy!

The noodle block.

Yakisoba sauce.

A spice mixture.

Mayonnaise garnish (which is completely forgot to use.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, Ultimate TKG machined egg, barbeque pork, spring onion. Noodles are great – good gauge and chew. Works well with the sauce which is enough to coat everything. Spice mix is a tasty extra. As for the mayo I forgot I saw it soon as I got back to the kitchen – typical Japanese mayo which does wonders for yakisoba. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901881404570.

MYOJO IPPEI-CHAN YOMISE YAKISOBA INSTANT NOODLE CASE [12pcs] by Myojo

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#3229: Buitoni Yakisoba Gusto Classico – Italy

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One of the very last varieties sent by the Butlers from their trip to Italy – thanks again! Yup – Italian yakisoba! Not something you’d expect, eh? Well here it is and I think we’ll just have to crack it open and take a look – let’s do it!

Buitoni Yakisoba Gusto Classico – Italy

Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Unsure whether this one contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, add sachets and 250ml water to a pan and dissolve for a minute. Add in noodles and cook until water is absorbed or for 4 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

The noodle block.

A dry sachet.

A coarse powder.

A wet sachet.

Yakisoba sauce.

A dry garnish sachet.

A ton of vegetables.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added sauteed beef, micro arugala. Noodles were alright but seemed a little funny. The flavor of the yakisoba sauce was definitely different. It was very acrid and acidic; not one that I liked. The sheer cavalcade of included vegetables wasn’t the best either. 1.0 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 7613035103320.

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#3228: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Flavour – Thailand

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The spicy fire trend reaches everywhere – here’s one from MAMA of Thailand now! It’s nice to see honestly; people really seem to like it hot and that’s something for years that wasn’t really offered. Something ‘hot and spicy’ was often anything but. Let’s see if this one packs a punch!

MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Flavour – Thailand

Detail of the package (click to enlarge). Unsure whether it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodles and dry sachet 2 minutes in 400ml water. Drain. Add in wet sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!

The noodle block.

A wet sachet.

A thick sauce/paste.

A dry garnish sachet.

Greenery.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added micro arugala, black sesame seeds, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, and soft egg. This is definitely a Thai take on the fire noodle. Noodles are thicker and chewier which works nicely. Flavor is strong and definitely has the same style of heat although a little different. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 8850987148200.

Mama Instant Cup Noodles Oriental Kitchen Hot & Spicy Flavour Net Wt 65 g (2.29Oz) x 6 cups

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#3226: Hite Ramen Cup Noodle Soup – Russia

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When I used to drink (and I was very good at it, mind you), I would often try beers from different countries. One I remember from South Korea was Hite beer. It’s pretty good stuff – they had them in cans and bottles and then in these huge plastic jugs which I would get from time to time. This one’s a private label variety from Samyang Foods that came in a recent box from them. Very curious about this one – let’s give it a looksie…

Hite Ramen Cup Noodle Soup – Russia

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add boiling water and sachet contents and cover 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!

Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).

The noodle block.

Loose bits from the cup.

A dry sachet.

A coarse powder.

Finished (click to enlarge). Added egg yolk, boiled beef, Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts, spring onion. Noodles came out well for the most part although got on little crunchy one which flavorwise was negligible. The broth was a lightly spicy one with a sweetness and attention to mushroom. 3.75 out of 5.0 stars. EAN bar code 8801073211698.

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Category Archives: Other

#3246: Cigala Banzai Noodle Sabor Caril – Portugal

Cigala Banzai Noodle Sabor Caril – Portugal

#3245: Myojo Umakara Spicy Miso Yakisoba – Japan

Myojo Umakara Spicy Miso Yakisoba – Japan

#3244: Yamachan Ramen Z Miso Flavor Ramen – United States

Yamachan Ramen Z Miso Flavor Ramen – United States

#3242: Acecook Fujikko Shio Yakisoba – Japan

Acecook Fujikko Shio Yakisoba – Japan

#3241: Acecook Super Cup Okinawa Island Soba – Japan

#3240: Tseng Noodles Spicy Dolar – Taiwan

Tseng Noodles Spicy Dolar – Taiwan

#3237: Samyang Cheese Ramen – South Korea

Samyang Cheese Ramen – South Korea

#3232: Tiger Tiger Noodles In No Time Pad Thai – United Kingdom

Tiger Tiger Noodles In No Time Pad Thai – United Kingdom

#3231: Myojo Ippeichan Yakisoba – Japan

Myojo Ippeichan Yakisoba – Japan

#3229: Buitoni Yakisoba Gusto Classico – Italy

Buitoni Yakisoba Gusto Classico – Italy

#3228: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Flavour – Thailand

MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Flavour – Thailand

#3226: Hite Ramen Cup Noodle Soup – Russia

Hite Ramen Cup Noodle Soup – Russia