Category: Seafood

#5193: Nissin Jumbo Seafood Chilli Crab Flavour Dry – Singapore

#5193: Nissin Jumbo Seafood Chilli Crab Flavour Dry – Singapore

The other day I tried the pack version and here’s the bowl. The pack version mentioned it was a gravy version – this one says dry on it. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5187: Nissin Jumbo Seafood Chilli Crab Flavour – Singapore

#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

#5178: Ishimaru Seimen Menya Musashi Seafood Tonkotsu Dipping Ramen – Japan

#5178: Ishimaru Seimen Menya Musashi Seafood Tonkotsu Dipping Ramen - Japan

Another send by James of Lakeside – thanks! This one purports to be a dipping ramen, but it’s confusing as the whole broth thing is confusing.  I dunno – but I’ll figure it out. ...see full post

#5176: Wang Korea Pho Seafood – South Korea

#5176: Wang Korea Pho Seafood - South Korea

This is an interesting one from James of Lakeside – thanks agaiun! So it’s made by a Korean company in Vietnam for export but not just for the US but all over the place. Really excited as I get to use a new chili crisp with it. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5153: Prima Taste Singapore Curry La Mian – Singapore

#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

#5149: SOPAKCO Cold Weather Meal Menu No. 6 Seafood Chowder – United States

#5149: SOPAKCO Cold Weather Meal Menu No. 6 Seafood Chowder - United States

Big thanks to The Fat Hipster for sending this along! This is called an MRE – meal ready to eat – well, sort of. You do neet hot water of course, but it’s a heavy plastic bag that’s got a ton of stuff in it, including instant noodles. Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#5122: In Honor Of My Friend Jamie Burridge – MyKuali Penang White Curry – Malaysia

Today, I’m reviewing a variety that was a favorite of my friend Jamie Burridge who passed on February 16th, 2025. His passing has left a great emptiness which I can’t even really start to explain. He lived in Devon England and we never met in person unfortunately, but we chatted very often. We of course talked noodles (he was a moderator in the Ramen Junkies group), but also about shared interests such as music, science fiction, food, and travel. This was his favorite variety and so I wanted to do a special post in his honor. In the episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom, I talk more about him. If you knew this great human, you should put a note or even donate to Cancer Research UK on his remembrance page. There is a special episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom – one  has his favorite music and one does not, so if the one with the music he loved doesn’t work, try the other one. This one’s for you, my friend – may the cosmic rays of Tharg IV drag you forth to the holy daefaeneckf. ...see full post

#5119: Vina Caty Noodles Spicy Seafood Flavor – Vietnam

#5119: Vina Caty Noodles Spicy Seafood Flavor - Vietnam

Big thank you to James from Lakeside, California for sending! The last one of these I tried was a vegetable mushroom and it was really quite nice – now we have a seafood mushroom. I’m curious if there will also be a sweetness in this one. Well, let’s find out. ...see full post

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor – United States

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside for this one! Jjamppong is a favorite of mine and this sounds like a Nagasaki jjamppong. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5109: NeoStar Ramen Delight Savory Shrimp – United States

#5109: NeoStar Ramen Delight Savory Shrimp - United States

Found this at a Dollar Tree store here in Kenmore, Washington. I remember trying out the chicken variety and I don’t think I found it very appealing. We shall see how it goes. ...see full post

#5108: Norita Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce Noodle Soup – United States

#5108: Norita Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce Noodle Soup - United States

Found this at a local Dollar Tree store here in Kenmore, Washington. This one is fascinating and odd – it says it cooks quickly, however when you see the steeping time you might be a little surprised. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#5107: Chewy Cup Instant Vermicelli Shiso & Seafood Flavour – Hong Kong

#5107: Chewy Cup Instant Vermicelli Shiso & Seafood Flavour - Hong Kong

Here’s one that came by way of Exotic Noods – thanks! Check out their subscription boxes – this is something you might find in one of them.  I know seafood, but here’s info on shiso. I’m intrigued – let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5102: Nissin x 328 Katong Laksa Laksa Flavour – Singapore

#5194: Nissin x 328 Katong Laksa Laksa Flavour - Singapore

The huge box of samples from Nissin Singapore as I’m finding out are all collaborations and that’s pretty interesting. This one is with 328 Katomg Laksa, a hawker stall founded in 1998 after a chef spent 6 months tuning and refining her laksa recipe. I love laksa, so I’m really excited to try this one. ...see full post

#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

A big thanks to Daniel over at www.exoticnoods.com for sending this one! I’ve been wanting to try it and mukbang it up for a while now (mukbang vid at bottom of the page), and here it is. I love tom yum. I’m curious though as the Buldak base has the heat, but it also imparts some sweetness as well. Interesting. I guess the correct route is to give it a try. ...see full post

#5081: Prima Taste Singapore Wholegrain Laksa LaMian – Singapore

#5212: Prima Taste Singapore Wholegrain Laksa LaMian - Singapore

Hey look – it’s different! Yep – slightly smaller size and new design. I should note it won’t be in the West for a while.  I needed to gather some things to be able to review these – you’ll see what it’s garnished. This has been my absolutely favorite instant noodle products for a very, very long time, I first tried the non-wholegrain version back in 2013 and I remember calling a friend who worked at another company and told them – ‘take notice of this – things are changing.’ Well, they have. With this review I’m also unveiling my new background. I’d been using a woven black plastic placemat for about ten years. It was time to change. This is a flooring plank cut to size and I’m pretty happy with it – you’ll see it more as time goes on. Anyways, on to the cooking – I’m very excited to try these again for the first time in the new package/size. Let us begin. ...see full post

#5076: Mom’s Dry Noodle Laksa Vermicelli With Fishball – Taiwan

#5076: Mom's Dry Noodle Laksa Vermicelli With Fishball - Taiwan

Well this sounds right up my alley! A rice vermicelli laksa that actually comes with fishball! I’m all over this let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5075: Myojo Charumera Soupless Champon – Japan

#5075: Myojo Charumera Soupless Champon - 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 – “Let’s hop on over to Nagasaki—well known for their Spirit Boats in summer and for their famous  champon! This champon is soupless but features a delicious sauce that combines the rich taste of tonkotsu with the deep umami of seafood like Japan’s famous scallop!” ...see full post

#5060: Vifon Hoang Gia Spicy Crab Hotpot – Vietnam

#5060: Vifon Hoang Gia Spicy Crab Hotpot - Vietnam

Another variety that was sent by James of Lakeside, CA. The last of these Hoang Gia varieties I tried was really pretty good. Curious if this is just going to be the same thing with a little bit of heat. Time to find out! ...see full post

#5057: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Cajun Shrimp Flavor – United States

#5057: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Cajun Shrimp Flavor - United States

Here’s another one you can only find… In prison. Yup – clear packaging is a giveaway. You can’t get these elsewhere – you will never see them in a grocery store. They are distributed by a company called Keefe Group – don’t call Keefe Group. They don’t want to talk to you – trust me I found out by calling them.  This and three other varieties were sent by an anonymous donor – thanks again! Let’s give this a try. ...see full post

#5055: Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles – Vietnam

#5055: Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles - Vietnam

Thanks to James from Lakeside, CA for this one. This pack had a particular problem which could’ve been far worse and made it unusable. The problem? Sometimes when packs are sealed, sachets get in there as well. This one has that particular issue. You’ll see it below. Anyways, there’s a few scenarios. Maybe they just had one that did this. Maybe a hundred or a thousand. Maybe they didn’t know when this started happening in a production run. Maybe they didn’t care. Anyways, it was a dry sachet so thats okay, but still. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5046: Miliket Bowl Noodle Soup Shrimp Tomyum Flavor – Vietnam

#5046: Miliket Bowl Noodle Soup Shrimp Tomyum Flavor - Vietnam

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, CA – awesome! What a day. July 1st. Well, it’s the first day I’ve dragged the kids out for a long walk. They did really quite well – just a smidge over 6 miles. The weather was crappy though – warm, yes – but very cloudy and humid; like walking through a world that feels like walking into a bathroom after someone took a shower. I was going tyo get these posts ready to do my reviews this morning, but I slept in a little bit, and when I got home with the kids and planned on doing it then, I got to call my internet service provider since my bill went up $40 a month, then when they screwed my downgrade up, I had to call back. Sheesh. But lunch is over and I’ve got some caffeine at my side. Let’s get ‘er done. ...see full post

#5045: MAMA Oriental Style Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor (Tom Yum) – Thailand

#5045: MAMA Oriental Style Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor (Tom Yum) - Thailand

This is a special one. I’m doing a collab with a bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood called Time Warp, and this is the variety I’ve picked for July 2024 for their menu. This is the pack version and they’ve got the cup version – for some reason, nobody’s got any cups around here of this one which is a bummer, but it’s very similar.  So, let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5044: Acecook Siu Kay Wok 7 Level Spicy Noodles Seafood – Vietnam

#5044: Acecook Siu Kay Wok 7 Level Spicy Noodles Seafood - Vietnam

Another one sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks! This is really fascinating. Is it going to be incredibly spicy? It sounds good… Well, no way to know until I cook it and give it a try. ...see full post

#5037: Baixiang Original Seafood Flavor Noodles – China

#5037: Baixiang Original Seafood Flavor Noodles - China

Well, this is it. The last of the varieties we found back in March 2024 at S*Mart for my birthday. I swear – one trip to that place a year really pans out well. Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5031: O’Food Seafood Ramen – South Korea

#5031: O'Food Seafood Ramen - South Korea

It’s kind of funny; I think of ‘top o’ the day to you’ or bits o’ beef’ when I see this company name. Anyways, found this at QFC supermarket in Edmonds, Washington when I was looking for curry simmer sauce. Weird. It’s was only $1.49, which isn’t bad! ...see full post

#5005: Maruchan Zubaan! Tonkotsu & Seafood Ramen – Japan

#5005: Maruchan Zubaan! Tonkotsu & Seafood 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 – “With a package that captures the beauty of traditional Japan, this choice was inspired by the night sky at night sakura events. This pack combines a tonkotsu base and dried fish base for a unique, full flavor. Add thick, springy noodles and you’ll have tasty ramen (or tsukemen)!” ...see full post

#5004: Vifon Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle With Seafood Pho – Vietnam

#5004: Vifon Vietnamese Style Rice Noodle With Seafood Pho - Vietnam

Think I found this at HMart. This one says it has a stewed seafood sachet which sounds interesting. I also find the global top ten mention – not my global top ten though. Interesting. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4998: Ottogi Odongtongmyon Spicy Seafood Udon – South Korea

#4998: Ottogi Odongtongmyon Spicy Seafood Udon - South Korea

Hey it’s time for some Korean seafood noodles! This one comes with some sea tangle (kelp) that helps season the soup! I’m kind of excited about this one. Let’s hit it up. ...see full post

#4992: Omachi Instant Noodles Shrimp Sour & Hot – Vietnam

#4992: Omachi Instant Noodles Shrimp Sour & Hot - Vietnam

Really happy I got to try this range thanks to a local Asian grocer. Quite a few, and this is the last. I’m wondering if this will be akin to tom yum? Let’s find out. ...see full post

#4988: Chef Dragon Tom Yum Gung Wide Vermicelli – Taiwan

This one comes by way of Daniel over the Exotic Noods – he asked if I’d tried it and since I hadn’t was kind enough to send one over – thanks! So, here we have a variety with a Thai flavor made in Taiwan. I’m game – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4986: Red Chef Penang Prawn Mee – Malaysia

#4806: Red Chef Penang Prawn Mee - Malaysia

The second of these new changed to Red Chef products. This used to be called Sakura Prawn Mee. This usually has a very strong prawn sweetness I can’t get enough of – let’s see how it’s changed! ...see full post

#4977: Maruchan Numaru Pepper Nagasaki-Style Champon – Japan

#4977: Maruchan Numaru Pepper Nagasaki-Style Champon - 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 – “Last on our trip is the lovely prefecture of Nagasaki! This  Chinese-inspired Japanese noodle dish features a base full of umami and delicious pepper that combine to make a delicious champon soup! It comes with a special flavor oil too, creating an addictive cup of noodles.” ...see full post

#4974: Vifon Instant Bean Thread Crab Flavor – Vietnam

#4974: Vifon Instant Bean Thread Crab Flavor - Vietnam

The last bean thread variant I had was really quite nice. Curious how this will be. Let’s give it a whirl! ...see full post

#4972: 99 Ranch Market Jjamppong Spicy Seafood Ramen – United States

#4972: 99 Ranch Market Jjamppong Spicy Seafood Ramen - United States

Here’s the second of the 99 Ranch Market varieties. I should mention they’ve also got packs of just noodles in different styles like buckwheat, etc. This is by my calculations probably made by Paldo Vina in Vietnam. Let’s give it a try – jjamppong is one of my favorite varieties. ...see full post

#4969: Huafeng Seafood Flavored Instant Noodle – China

#4969: Huafeng Seafood Flavored Instant Noodle - China

Found this one at S*Mart in Bellevue. Took a little research to figure out what it was, but not much. Looks interesting. I like seafood. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4968: Mamee Chef Creamy Tom Yam Flavor – Malaysia

#4968: Mamee Chef Creamy Tom Yam Flavor - Malaysia

Found this one at HMart which was kind of a surprise. A welcome one, however. I really like Malaysian variants and this company sure puts out some nice ones. Let’s delve… ...see full post

#4950: Mamee Chef Curry Laksa Flavour – Malaysia

#4950: Mamee Chef Curry Laksa Flavour - Malaysia

When I saw this one at HMart I was very enthused. I did review this or a similar version recently, but the packaging has changed so maybe there’s a little different stuff going on. I’m a big fan of curry laksa – and this one generally is quite wonderful. This review is also a marker for something coming up – I’m only 50 reviews away from #5000. I’m still at a point of ‘what the heck will #5000 be? I feel like I should do something wonderful; return to my roots. Well, until then I will continue on my path through the world of instant noodles. Let’s go! ...see full post

#4947: Mi Sedaap Style Of Singapore Spicy Laksa – Indonesia

#4947: Mi Sedaap Style Of Singapore Spicy Laksa - Indonesia

Happy birthday to me! This one looked really neat and what’s crazy is I found it locally at S*Mart. I visit that place once a year usually and find a ton of great stuff I’ve never seen before. I even got some mint for garnish on this one. I wanted to get a mint plant and a basil plant yesterday at the fruit stand, but it’s still too early – they didn’t have any. I mean, it is still winter here. Regardless, let’s cook! ...see full post

#4941: Nissin Demae Ramen XO Sauce Seafood – Hong Kong

#4941: Nissin Demae Ramen XO Sauce Seafood - Hong Kong

I reviewed this one a few years back, but it looks like things have changed slightly so I thought it would be interesting to try again. Let give it a whirl. ...see full post

#4938: Wai Wai Tom Yum Shrimp Flavor – Thailand

#4938: Wai Wai Tom Yum Shrimp Flavor - Thailand

Now here’s one I haven’t seen since 2011 and thought could use another taste. I really enjoy tom yum and was wanting to review a Wai Wai variety, but the others they had at Evergreen Asian Market weren’t what I was looking for. So here we are – let’s cook it up! ...see full post