Category: Other

#3905: Shoo Loong Kan Mianyang Instant Rice Noodle – China

Three Chinese varieties found at the same store in a row. I still feel like crap – it’s the third day of reviews but I’m doing four today. ...see full post

#3903: Fairy Bridge Huo Guo Gu Lang Maocai Instant Hotpot Noodles Chuanchuanxiang Flavor – China

#3903: Fairy Bridge Huo Guo u Lang Maocai Instant Hotpot Noodles Chuanchuanxiang Flavor - China

This one looked interesting when we were out noodle hunting a few weeks ago. I’m in the mood for interesting. I’m also feeling a little loopy today – allergies and I got my second Pfizer shot. Let’s do this. ...see full post

#3902: Baijia Chengdu Sweet Noodle – China

#3902: Baijia Chengdu Sweet Noodle - China

Here’s one we found at a fancy market on Highway 99 south of Shoreline. This one sounds pretty good – I suppose we shall see. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3901: Maggi Masala Cuppa Noodles – India

#3901: Maggi Masala Cuppa Noodles - India

Ahh Maggi. This iconic brand is a real mover in the Indian economy. People cook it up in food stalls too. This cup is interesting as it mentions it’s for sale in India, Nepal and Bhutan only, yet I found it at a local store. I’ve been a fan of this masala for a while – here it is in a cup. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3900: Doll Ramen Noodles Sesame Flavour – Hong Kong

#3900: Doll Ramen Noodles Sesame Flavour - Hong Kong

Another one that I’ve not samples in many, many years – October of 2010. Curious how it’ll be – I generally remember liking all of these Doll brand ones so we shall see. ...see full post

#3899: Nissin Demae Ramen Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor – Hong Kong

#3899: Nissin Demae Ramen Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor - Hong Kong

Haven’t had this variety in years and it looks to be a little different. There’s a fellow on YouTube named FirstNameLastName that’s been following my channel for quite a while, offering insightful comment and input on my episodes of Instant Noodle Recipe Time. He mentioned what I figure was this one, so seemed right to me to give it a go. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3898: Kolson Noodle Doodle Fiery Chatpata Flavour – Pakistan

#3898: Kolson Noodle Doodle Fiery Chatpata Flavour - Pakistan

This was a nice score! Found it at a local market called Imran’s Market over in Lynnwood, WA – actually it may have been Everett. Either way, this place has some neat varieties. Let’s see how fiery this one is! ...see full post

#3895: Myojo Chukazanmai Akasaka Eirin Sura Tanmen – Japan

#3895: Myojo Chukazanmai Akasaka Eirin Sura Tanmen - Japan

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

#3894: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku Shoten Shio Ramen – Japan

#3894: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku Shoten Shio Ramen - Japan

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

#3892: Maruchan Niku Soba – Japan

#3892: Maruchan Niku Soba - Japan

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

#3888: Nissin U.F.O. Yakisoba White – Japan

#3888: Nissin U.F.O. Yakisoba White - Japan

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

#3887: Myojo x Mode Gakuen Friday Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu – Japan

#3887: Myojo x Mode Gakuen Friday Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu - Japan

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

#3886: Sapporo Ichiban Toyama Shiraebi Shio Ramen – Japan

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

#3884: Kolson Dhanak Vermicelli – Pakistan

#3884: Kolson Dhanak Vermicelli - Pakistan

I thought this looked interesting – at the place I got it it said it was ‘rainbow soup.’ Well, I opened it up to review today and found no sachet. Hmm… Well, no cook time either. Double hmmm… Let’s figure something out to do with it I suppose. ...see full post

#3883: Quickchow Instant Bihon Guisado – Philippines

#3883: Quickchow Instant Bihon Guisado - Philippines

It’s ben years since I’ve tried this – back in August of 2015 to be exact. I rarely see it around so I thought perhaps it was worth another try. Here’s a little from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#3882: Shi Zu Ren Daozai Mian Instant Sour Noodle Soup – China

#3882: Shi Zu Ren Daozai Mian Instant Sour Noodle Soup - China

Here’s yet another one of these Shi Zu Ren ‘flower pots.’ This one’s pretty snazzy – silver shiny cup with Mr. Demon and flying pieces of vegetable. Let’s dig in! ...see full post

#3881: Fan’s Kitchen Premium Instant Noodles Sesame Chili Sauce Flavor – China

#3881: Fan's Kitchen Premium Instant Noodles Sesame Chili Sauce Flavor - China

Oh dood – it’s the last one! I have to be honest – these have been really quite good. A nice change. I applaud these folks – they’ve got a really good range – well, so far. Curious what this one will bring, however it sounds good. Let’s find out if it is… ...see full post

#3874: Fan’s Kitchen Premium Instant Noodles Chongqing Spicy Flavor – China

#3874: Fan's Kitchen Premium Instant Noodles Chongqing Spicy Flavor - China

I’ll admit, I tried one of these yesterday and it was freaking wonderful stuff, so I thought I’d try this one today. Should have a nice hit of Sichuan peppercorn. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3863: Sanyang Yishi Classic Guilin Rice Noodle – China

#3863: Sanyang Yishi Classic Guilin Rice Noodle - China

This one has an interesting preparation method and I’m honestly really excited to try it. I’ve seen many varieties that kind of look like this. My wife Kit was awesome – while our car has been down for the count, she went out shopping and checked whether I’d tried varieties and got me this one to try! She’s the best – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3850: Toei Non Cup Kitsune Udon – Japan

#3850: Toei Non Cup Kitsune Udon - 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

#3849: Muso Organic Ramen Shoyu – United States

#3849: Muso Organic Ramen Shoyu - United States

This one’s made in Japan, however it’s definitely for sale in the United States and so that’s why it’s getting that country at the top. I found this at a local grocery store this morning and have been thinking about giving it a try. Well, today’s the day – and it’s going to be a post featuring the 1001st episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time – one probably very hurried as my kids are doing online schooling and everything is such a rush with what I do these days. It will be interesting to look back at this time in our lives. Hopefully somewhat findly, but with some relief. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3848: Maruchan Kuroi Buta Curry – Japan

#3848: Maruchan Kuroi Buta Curry - Japan

This one came out of a Zenpop subscription box. Zenpop has great boxes featuring different themes every month with 7 different instant ramen varieties from Japan. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3847: Chef Woo Thai Lemongrass Ramen – United States

#3847: Chef Woo Thai Lemongrass Ramen - United States

I’ve been spacing these out a little bit. They’re really fascinating to me. I discovered the Ramen Express By Chef Woo a while back at a local grocery store – these products are very different – and quite good! Good for Vegan folks, plus 20g of protein in a cup which is pretty neat. Definitely worth a try. Let’s see how this one pans out! ...see full post

#3846: Nissin Cup Noodles Spiced Curry Japanese Curry Soup – Germany

#3846: Nissin Cup Noodles Spicy Curry Japanese Curry Soup - Germany

Okay just to straighten it out here – this is made in Hungary for sale in Germany and features a Japanese spiced curry broth. Sounds like a good one honestly. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3842: Panda Signature Ramen Noodle Soup Soy Sauce Flavor – United States

#3842: Panda Signature Ramen Noodle Soup Soy Sauce Flavor - United States

First off, today I’m doing two reviews – 3842 and 3843. I ran a GoFundMe in February 2021 to help with an emergency situation and for some upgrades around here. Well, one of the upgrades is being used for the first time today! I got a print/scan/copy etc printer. This thing has an 11×17 scanner on it. The old scanner had condesation under the glass and that was affecting quality. This one’s extra nice since I can scan a wide label or package in a single pass without having to do two scans and patch them together! Thank you to all who donated and support the site and what I do! ...see full post

#3841: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hotter & Spicier Ramen – United States

#3784: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hotter & Spicier Ramen - United States

I remember the first time I found out about this company. Finding a new domestic brand is a particular thrill for me. A new Malaysian, Thai or Chinese brand is expected, but here in the US, there aren’t as many new ones that often. Let’s check out this pillow pack version of their spicy variety! ...see full post

#3838: Fujiwara Kani Nochikara Miso Ramen – Japan

#3838: Fujiwara Kani Nochikara Miso Ramen - Japan

I rarely find anything to get at Uwajimaya these days – not because they don’t have a decent variety, but because I’ve tried them all. This was a nice one to find though – kind of pricy at that though. Curious… Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3835: Acecook Mochichi Shio Yakisoba – Japan

#3732: Acecook Mochichi Shio 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! The last time I tried one of these mochichi varieties I remember it mentioned ‘pinching one’s cheek’ to tell if they’re not really in a fancy ramen restaurant in Tokyo. It was pretty good, but no pinching occured. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#3828: Kenko Foods Sesame Flavor Ramen – Japan

#3828: Kenko Foods Sesame Flavor Ramen - Japan3828

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

#3827: Lee Kum Kee Hong Kong Style Chow Mein – United States

#3827: Lee Kum Kee Hong Kong Style Chow Mein - United States

They did a big reset at the local Safeway. They redid their produce section which was kinda nice. The also really updated their Asian foods section. Lots of instant noodles there! Then, there’s this. These are $4.99 each. The only reason I got one is because we love this brand’s Korean BBQ sauce. I’m guessing there’s a good chance this will be pretty good. Let’s chek it out and see if it warrants this price tag. ...see full post

#3826: WhatIf? Foods Moringa Noodles With Sesame Garlic Seasoning – Singapore

#3826: WhatIf? Foods Moringa Noodles With Sesame Garlic Seasoning - Singapore

This is the second of two varieties that were sent to me from Singapore. Not sure about what moringa is, but it sounds healthy. These folks are very into making healthy products – let’s check these out! ...see full post

#3822: Sichuan Baijia Red Oil Noodle – China

#3822: Sichuan Baijia Red Oil Noodle - China

Found this one at 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds, WA. They just keep bringing in these ‘flower pots’ and I couldn’t be happier. It never ends. I like that. This one’s ‘red oil,’ so I’m guessing it’s spicy. Neat artwork on this one – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3819: Single High Spicy Bean Vermicelli With Oden – China

#3714: Single High Bean Vermicelli With Oden - China

Well, this looks interesting – found it at 99 Ranch Market. Bean vermicelli isn’t too hard a stretch to understand; it’s a noodle made from mung beans. But what is oden? Wikipedia says – ...see full post

#3818: Sichuan Baijia Luosi Rice Noodles – China

#3818: Sichuan Baijia Luosi Rice Noodles - China

Here’s a big noodle cup I found at the 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds, WA. You might wonder – what’s Luosi mean? Here’s something from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#3817: WhatIf? Foods Bamnut Noodles With Sweet Hot Seasoning – Singapore

#3817: WhatIf? Foods Bamnut Noodles With Sweet Hot Seasoning - Singapore

I did a bunch of preliminary work with an interviewer from Channel News Asia a while back for a program they were developing. They chose to not include me in it, which does happen. I was disappointed, but the interviewer was really nice and connected me with a company who was to be featured on the show. The show was focusing on the trend of more health focused noodles around the world, and these are some from that company, WhatIf? Foods. Definitely a unique box! Let’s look within and give them a try! ...see full post

#3815: Sichuan Baijia Hot & Sour Instant Vermicelli – China

#3815: Sichuan Baijia Hot & Sour Instant Vermicelli - China

Here’s another one that arrived in a box from Exotic Noods. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3813: Morre Instant Noodles Chatt Patta – Pakistan

#3812: Morre Instant Noodles Chatt Patta - Pakistan

Okay so on New Year’s Eve back in 2017, I did a different brand’s version of chaat patta and ran into the same issue: no info. I am not sure what the heck it’s supposed to taste like, but this time I’m kind of leaning towards this tasting like the little break/dough flavts that have stuff on top of them in Indian/Pakistani cuisine. I could totally be wrong too. So, I suppose it’s time to try something and not know what it’s supposed to remotely taste like and enjoy or dislike. Here we go. ...see full post

#3810: Toei NonCup Noodle Japanese Style Soba With Green Onion – Japan

#3810: Toei NonCup Noodle Japanese Style Soba With Green Onion - 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

#3809: Acecook Healthy Wazen Mochi Wheat Men Katsu & Kombu Dashi – Japan

#3809: Acecook Healthy Wazen Mochi Wheat Men Katsu & Kombu Dashi - 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

#3807: Du Du Non-Fried Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor – Thailand

#3607: Du Du Non-Fried Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor - Thailand

These come by way of Yukhong at Golden Bay Supply – thanks! Hey sent me some neat Thai products to try recently to try out and so here we are. ...see full post