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#3129: Acecook Super Cup Pringles Sour Cream & Onion Yakisoba – Japan

March 22, 2019September 7, 2023 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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 – ‘To celebrate 50 years in business for the iconic chip brand, and 30 years for Japan’s instant noodle brand Super Cup, they collaborate as Sour Cream & Onion Pringles Yakisoba! A mouthful of soft noodles with the crunch of onion crates a fantastic textural sensation that works to enhance all the punchy flavors.’ ...see full post

#3128: Kinchan Noodle – Japan

March 21, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

This one was sent by the company along with their squid yakisoba which I reviewed last week. I was first introduced to this brand by a reader named Wes from northeast Canada who sent samples. These are made by Tokushima Seifun in Japan. Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

#3126: Fukumen Noukou Asahikawa Shoyu – Japan

March 19, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s one from Japan Ramen Box – a subscription service out of Japan. Here’s what they have to say about this variety – ‘If you’re partial to enjoying the raw flavor of noodles, you’ll enjoy these noodles that have been dried over 3 days to achieve the same taste and texture as raw noodles! These addictive noodles will make you thankful that they were so carefully and painstakingly prepared! Coupled with a thick boiled pork and chicken broth, you can be sure your meal will be filling and satisfying! Asahikawa has been working to recreate this ramen shop taste since 1955 – and they succeeded!’ ...see full post

#3125: Micoem Cung Dinh Kool Mi Tron Trung Muoi (Salted Egg Flavor) – Vitenam

March 18, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Here’s one I found up at the Osaka market at Yaohan Centre in Richmond BC, Canada. I found this a few weeks before Christmas and usually like to peruse the interesting specials this store has around that time. They had some really interesting things like sake flavored Kit Kats and other things. Kind of expensive. But I did find this, and it wasn’t too pricy. Let’s hit it! ...see full post

#3124: Maruchan Kitsune Udon (Eastern Japan Version) 40th Anniversary – Japan

March 17, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3123: Luosiking Spicy River Snail Noodle – China

March 16, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s the second of the two Luosiking varieties Jack sent – thanks again! Two reviews ago, I tried the soup version. Let’s see what happens when you take the broth out! ...see full post

#3120: Nissin Cup Noodles Intensos Diablo – Mexico

March 13, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s the third and final iteration of the Nissin Cup Noodles Intensos range: Diablo. The devil! This should be the spiciest of the three and sounds like something I’m going to need to do a special mukbang for. Let’s take a look! ...see full post

#3119: Daikoku Tempura Soba – Japan

March 12, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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

#3117: A-Sha Gourmet Sesame Paste Noodle – Taiwan

March 10, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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This is the last of the quartet of varieties from A-Sha that they sent to me a little while back. With this, I think I’ve cleared out all the odds and ends of noodle varieties that have been sitting in the kitchen – boo yah! Next will be the boxes next to counter in the kitchen lol – should be able to whittle those down quite a bit this week as well. ...see full post

#3116: Acecook Miso Butter Ramen – Japan

March 9, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3115: Suraj Masala Noodles – Canada

March 8, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s another one found at The Real Canadian SuperStore up in Richmond, BC. These are made in China for Loblaw’s, a Canadian company that has a huge empire of supermarkets. ...see full post

#3114: A-Sha Gourmet Sichuan Peppercorn Flavor – Taiwan

March 7, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s the third of the A-Sha Gourmet varieties I’m trying today. There’s one more left. So translation isn’t my strong suit and I often turn to friends and colleagues as to what different varieties are called and translate them. At this exact moment, I’m dumbfounded. Google’s not very helpful; one says hemp. I could be mistaken, but I think hemp isn’t going to be in the name of this one. I’ve had varieties say they’re dolphin bone as well, which most certain isn’t the case! I’ll find out shortly though! ...see full post

#3111: Maruchan Soy Milk Tan-Tan Wantan Men – Japan

March 3, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3108: Culley’s World’s Hottest Ramen Noodles – New Zealand

February 28, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

I got an email from Mr. Cullen a few weeks ago asking if I would be interested in trying his new spicy product. I definitely was – but what really piqued my interest what that this was coming from a company in New Zealand. I haven’t reviews many products from New Zealand and this being one with such a lofty claim really was interesting to me. It contains Carolina Reaper pepper mash. I’ve seen many do the challenge where they eat a raw Carolina Reaper pepper in one bite and then endure the consequences. But I have to say that the spiciest on on my top ten spicy list isn’t a slouch by any means, and I’m extremely curious how this will compare. Let’s do this. ...see full post

#3106: Double Mountain Xiamen Instant Noodles Satay Flavor – China

February 26, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s one that was sent to me by the man who runs this company! He sent a very nice letter along with these – check out the Unboxing Time video to hear more! This one’s satay flavor and has been around now for over 30 years! Wow! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3104: Yi Lai Shuen Handmade Noodles With Spicy Chili Sauce – Taiwan

February 24, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

So here’s somewhat of a mystery to me. I’ve never heard of this company, nor am I familiar with their products. But here they are – and they arrived in the mail yesterday in a box with such a big hole in it all I needed to do to see was was inside was reach in and pull a pack out. That’s pretty unique! Let’s give these a try! ...see full post

#3102: Myojo Spicy Barikata Tonkotsu Mazesoba – Japan

February 21, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3101: Samyang Foods Sriracha Ramen – South Korea

February 20, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

This looks interesting! What’s actually very interesting is that I did a Spicy Noodle Mukbang video a while back of this one I swear but I never did a regular review! So here we go. You like Sriracha sauce? I think this will interest you! ...see full post

#3093: Sichuan Baijia Green Curry Shrimp Flavor Instant Vermicelli – China

February 11, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s one I found up in Canada – can’t remember where. Green curry is one of my favorite flavors, however not one that I think I’ve ever seen coming out of China. Sichuan Baijia has been coming out with more and more different varieties – and different little cartoon characters on their packaging. Let’s give this one a try and see how it fares. ...see full post

#3084: Itomen Yamaimo Soba – Japan

February 2, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Meet The Manufacturer: #3081: Fu Chung Village Dry Noodles With Sauce – Garlic & Sesame Flavor – Taiwan

January 30, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

We bid a fond farewell to Fu Chung today and I hope we will see more of their products in the future! Let’s try this one – sesame and garlic! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3079: Fu Chung Village Dry Noodles With Sauce – Spicy Sichuan Pepper With Vinegar – Taiwan

January 28, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s the first of a trio from Fu Chung – a spicy Sichuan variety with vinegar. No doubt this includes Sichuan pepper. Now, it’s not like a fleshy chili pepper – it’s a peppercorn. Here’s a little about Sichuan pepper flavor from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#3078: Itsuki Kurume Ramen – Japan

January 27, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3077: Acecook Yuzu Somen – Japan

January 25, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3075: Sapporo Ichiban Spicy Otafuku Okonomiyaki Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

January 23, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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 – ‘Ripe jalapeno peppers are used to make the Yakisoba addictively spicy. Adding mayonnaise brings out the sour and savory taste of the okonomiyaki sauce. Even in this hot weather, the smell of the yakisoba will always intensify your appetite.’ ...see full post

#3073: Trader Joe’s Miso Ramen Soup – United States

January 19, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

A lot of people enjoy visiting Trader Joe’s and trying their products. Actually, there aren’t many products if any that I think are actually ‘their’ products – they get companies who make a good product to do a ‘private label,’ often the same product or some with a couple tweaks and then packaged with Trader Joe’s graphics. I believe this one to be actually a cup of Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Ramen. Anyways, let’s check this new cup out! ...see full post

#3070: A-Sha Gourmet Traditional Taiwanese Soybean Paste Noodle – Taiwan

January 16, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Time for dry noodle! This is the second from a set of four new A-Sha varieties. Soybean paste noodles impart a kind of meaty hit to them usually. Let’s give ’em a try! ...see full post

#3068: Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Style Noodles Soy Sauce Flavor – United States

January 14, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

This is interesting in a couple ways. First off, this variety has been called Original in both the cup and pack versions up til not – in the bowl, however, it’s getting the stamp of Soy Sauce. Not only that, I did see that they also have the Shio version available – not sure about the Miso but I do think I may have seen that. Let’s crack into this one and give it a try! ...see full post

#3067: Samyang Foods Bowl Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Flavor – South Korea

January 12, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Got a box with a bunch of these new Samyang Foods Bowl Noodle Soup varieties in it. Definitely something fr export here – haven’t reviewed something in this style in ages! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3065: Kinchan Bukkake Udon – Japan

January 10, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3063: Maruchan Dining Tantanmen – Japan

January 8, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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 – ‘Shoyu based soup is spiced up with Sichuan pepper to give it sour and spicy flavor. Plus, the aromatic flavor of sesame adds a rich nuttiness to the dish. Many shops across Japan specialize in variations of this rich and satisfying dish. Now you can try it at home!’ ...see full post

#3059: Maruchan Curry Nanban Soba – Japan

January 3, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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 – ‘You got another curry this month. But the noodles are soba in this bowl. Wait, soba with curry soup…? Just try it and you’ll love it! In order to make it match with Japanese soba, the curry also comes in Japanese style. Can you tell what kind of dashi is used?’ ...see full post

#3057: Daikoku Gunma-Chan Udon – Japan

January 1, 2019 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

#3054: Xiao Ban Mian Spicy Meat Paste Flavor Noodle – Taiwan

December 29, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

I’ve tried all three of the other Xiao Ban Mian flavors. Their Traditional Shallot & Onion Oil variety hit #2 on the Top Ten Taiwan list last year. I’m stoked to be able to try this one – really don’t know what to expect, honestly. This is completely different from the rest. Let’s dive in! ...see full post

#3050: Chitato Indomie Mi Goreng Fried Noodles Flavour Potato Chips – Indonesia

December 24, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Found this one at the same place I found some spicy dumplings up in Vancouver, BC called Super 88. So, these are Indomie Mi Goreng flavored potato chips. I suppose there’s really nothing left to do but crack the bag open and give them a try! ...see full post

#3049: New Touch Kimchi Ramen – Japan

December 23, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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 – ‘Kimchi and ramen are both nice and delicious foods, and when they are combined, the result is fantastic! If you are not a hot food person, don’t worry, this is just a slightly spicy ramen with a mild but rich kimchi flavor.’ ...see full post

#3046: Buitoni Yakisoba Noodles Gusto Chili – Italy

December 19, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

These were sent by some nice folks called the Butlers earlier this year – thank you very much! It’s rare (actually their package were the first) that I get to try Italian instant noodles! It’s been interesting sampling them – let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3045: Samyang Foods Buldak Bokkeummyun Hot Chicken Flavor Gyoza Dumpling – South Korea

December 18, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

After searching during four – count them FOUR – trips to Canada looking or them, I finally found them with the help of a reader/viewer from YouTube – THANK YOU! So you may know these as dumplings, gyoza, or potstickers – thy’re all the same thing. Just call them dumplings, please. ...see full post

Happy Bithday Miri! Repost: #2330: Ve Wong Little Prince(ss) Brand Snack Noodles Artificial Mexican Pizza Flavor

December 17, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

So I did this review the morning that my daughter Miriam was born two years ago today. Happy Birthday, Miri! I thought I’d repost it with a little update. ...see full post

#3043: San-Iku Shoyu Ramen – Japan

December 15, 2018 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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