Category: Seafood

#5510: Nissin Thai Signature Tom Yum Shrimp Creamy Soup – Japan

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#5510: Nissin Thai Signature Tom Yum Shrimp Creamy Soup - Japan

I was told by a colleague about a website called Japanese Snack Republic. The have a slew of instant noodle varieties and you have a couple choices – free shipping with no tracking or expedited you pay for. I thought I’d take a shot at the free and get a couple packs and this is one of them. The package was sent literally one day before the Japanese Post decided with the inconsistencies and day to day tumult of the US Government’s tariffs, etc, they would stop accepting packages to be shipped to the United States. They’re not the only ones – South Korea, Australia and plenty more have joined them. Anyways, this was one of those in a little box that went out a day before they shut it down. It arrived! I’m stoked! Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

Advent Calendar Day 22: Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimps Soy Sauce – Germany

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Advent Calendar Day 22: Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimps Soy Sauce - Germany

Today is a very special day at our house. 16 years ago today, my wife and I spoke for the first time. We met on an online dating service website. She was home sick from work living with her folks and I was working for a fish company living in my friends garage. Well, it was a remodeled garage at least. We talked on the phone for about 4 or 5 hours. It was great – although I really didn’t expect anything to come of it – she lived all the way down in the Bay Area and that was a bit far from Anacortes up here in Washington state. We talked again the next day, and on Christmas Eve, we talked all day long – like 14 hours all day long. Christmas morning she asked if I’d come down for New Years, and I accepted – best decision I ever made. Let’s have some shrimp Cup Noodles! ...see full post

#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry – Thailand

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#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry - Thailand

Big thanks to Pher Engi for sending this one! A lot of the packaging is in Thai as well as English so I’m guessing it’s for sale in Thailand? Tricky, this one. I’m really curious about this – she also sent a soup version as well. After a little research, it turns out this is available at 7 Eleven in Thailand, so I was on the right track. Also, Jay Fai is a Michelin starred chef. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#5238: Sapporo Ichiban Watanabe Yuichiro Specialty Mussel Mariniere Shio Ramen – Japan

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#5238: Sapporo Ichiban Watanabe Yuichiro Specialty Mussel Mariniere Shio Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “We’re getting a little fancy with this selection! This pack is inspired by a French Marinière, a delicious mussel sauce. The salt broth is a perfect combo of the amazing umami of Japanese scallops, the delicious taste of butter, and perfectly chewy noodles!” ...see full post

#5218: Prima Taste Singapore Laksa LaMian – Singapore

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#5218: Prima Taste Singapore Laksa LaMian – Singapore

Well, this is the third of three varieties I’m reviewing from Prima Taste – This one’s the regular laksa – not wholegrain. It’s got a new size – smaller than the original. It’ll show up in the US at some point. I tried this back in 2013 and was floored with how good it was. From the noodle to the broth, it sings. Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5210: Ayam Singaporean Laksa Noodles – Hong Kong

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#5210: Ayam Singaporean Laksa Noodles - Hong Kong

Well, this is the last of the Ayam varieties – laksa. I’ve got a few laksa varieties I’m doing this week, some releasing in order, some getting out sooner than later. When I make laksa (if possible) there are a few things I really like to include when I garnish. You may have noticed my laksa of mung bean sprout recently – well, that’s a must. Fishball, tofu puff, and mint. That’s the quartet I like to have on hand. Of course, egg as well. This one’s showing shrimp as well, so I think I’ll include that in lieu of fish ball. Well, let’s cook some laksa! ...see full post

#5154: Prima Taste Singapore Black Pepper Crab LaMian – Singapore

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#5323: Prima Taste Singapore Black Pepper Crab LaMian - Singapore

Here’s another of the new size/package Prima Taste LaMian series. This stuff is serious business. I’m hoping we don’t lose power as a massive storm rolls in. There’s been talk of the possibility of tornadoes! I live about an hour’s walk from the Seattle city limits, so that’s rather bizarre. Let’s cook this up as we get excited for a lots of thunderstorms to watch tonight. ...see full post

#5187: Nissin Jumbo Seafood Chilli Crab Flavour – Singapore

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#5187: Nissin Jumbo Seafood Chilli Crab Flavour - Singapore

You might have noticed a different background on the pics lately. So there’s a company that does flooring called Flooret and they had a thing in facebook offering to send free samples. Well, I got some and  that’s what these are. I’m going to get a big piece and get it cut which is darker than this one I’ve been using. It’s pretty neat stuff and I’m pretty stoked. Let’s continue on though – this is a chilli crab pack from Singapore – one of the signature dishes of the country. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5153: Prima Taste Singapore Curry La Mian – Singapore

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#5215: Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian - Singapore

Ahh curry. I will admit I’ve loved curries of all types since I was a kid. I still do – just last week I made green curry with chicken, onion, and bell pepper. Well, this one has graced the Global Top Ten many times – it’s strong noodle and rich broth always please. This new version is different – instead of a soup paste and premix (coconut powder) sachet, there’s two soup base which are infused with coconut milk. Very curious about this change. Let’s give it a look! ...see full post