Over 5,000 Instant Ramen Noodle Reviews Since 2002
I tried these initially years and years ago. Now they’ve got different packaging and I figured hey why not give them a fresh review. These aren’t cooked, although I’ve been curious what would happen if you did. Anyways, let’s give this snack noodle a go.
Alright, so previously I reviewed the hot, so logically, we now have the mild. Well, as logically as pho from South Korea seems. The hot was a very worthy rice noodle. Let’s try the mild next.
Big thanks to A-Sha Dry Noodle for sending this! I’m thrilled to be starting to get some Taiwanese dry noodle coming my way – a favorite of mine. Let’s give this one a try!
Another Turkish Indomie – it’s funny too, that the only Turkish instants I’ve tried are Indomiie. Let’s cook it up – by the way this is Curry Chicken Flavour.
Found these are Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora in Seattle. I haven’t reviewed these since their packaging change – it’s been years. Take the power back with a portable snack! Let’s give it a go.
Wow. I didn’t know what I was in for with this one! The noodle has to be boiled for 40 minutes! That’s a long time. The other way is to soak the noodles for 12 hours then only boil for 15 minutes instead. Sheesh! Guess we’ll have to figure that out as far as time goes. It definitely sounds good! Let’s give it a try.
Well, what have we here? This is Indomie – made in Turkey. I found this and couple more you’ll see soon at a place formerly known as HT Oaktree and now called Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora Ave in Seattle. Found a TON of great stuff there! Let’s give it a try!
Today we have the last of the varieties sent to me by a kind donor in Poland – thank you very much I truly appreciate it! Well, let’s begin.
Big thanks again to our friend from Poland who kindly sent this. So, for those of us outside of Poland and not native readers, what is this? Wikipedia education time!
Thanks again to a kind donor in Poland for sending this. Curious if it’s chicken flavor or has a Polish flavor to it? Let’s give it a try.
Here’s one sent all the way from Poland by a kind reader – thank you so much! I have a really hard time getting varieties from Europe/Eastern Europe so this is extra special. Let’s give it a try!
Here’s a truly unique variety – an asparagus flavored instant noodle from Nepal. I’ve never in my over 5000 reviews come across an asparagus flavored one and that’s fascinating! Let’s give it a try!
I must say that one of my favorite fascinating things are pizza flavored instant noodles. I’ve often thought it would be neat to make one that’s like pizza – many have been made, few seem truly like pizza. Usually they include a lot of oregano and basil flavor – which is nice. Let’s give this one a try!
It seems the term ‘2x Spicy’ has now entered the international vernacular of instant noodles. This sounds like it’s hot – let’s see if it causes explosions!
As I review this one, we’re midway through August and heading towards fall. For you I’m guessing, spring is on it’s way. This sounds like an interesting one for all seasons. Let’s give it a go!
Like Wai Wai, Soaltee is another is another range from CG. But what does it mean? I looked it up on Google and found this –
To start things off, we have this masala curry. It sounds really good! I’ve been a big fan of curry all my life, starting when I was very, very young and my mother would make curried chicken livers over rice. I think about that now and am surprised that was something I liked when I was a kid. There are so many different styles of curry in the world – let’s try this one.
Found this at the Target in Lynnwood, WA by the Alderwood Mall. I tried the cup version a few days ago and was rather disappointed. I’m hoping this is more pleasing. Let’s cook it up.
I think my first introduction to this brand was when I found it up at a store in Richmond, BC called Big Crazy. That place was pretty crazy. Anyways, Since then I’ve been a fan of almost everything of theirs I’ve tried. Let’s see what the little elephant has cooked up today!
Thanks going out to James from Lakeside, California! The last couple of these cup have been meats flavored but this one sounds pretty good – they’re made in Vietnam so they might to tom yum some justice? We shall see. Let’s give it a try!
Here’s the second of three varieties of Buldak potato chips – Quattro Cheese. Definitely one of the latest and popular varieties where their noodles are concerned. Let’s give em’ a try!
Alas, another new package Otoki variety! It used to be Ottogi, however they changed the brand name here in the United States. I’m in the mood – found it at HMart – let’s do it.
A big thanks to The Fat Hipster for sending this my way. Yep – banana. That’s bananas. Well, it works for me – that sounds bizarre and IU like bizarre in a sea of just plain chicken varieties on the market. I expect cries of ‘dude I need to try this – where can I get it?’ Book a flight to China or spend a lot of money is my guess. This one seems to be made in South Korea, however it’s China-exclusive. There will of course be a cooking vid and a mukbang below. Let us delve into bananamonium.
Well, here’s the third. The first was buffalo/ranch flavored – 1 star. Lemon pepper next – 2 stars. This is the last chance. Can we get a good one out of the set? Read on.
Another one I found at Safeway which wasn’t there the day before when I found that Hot Pot Fusion one I reviewed this week. I’ve got strong opinions on this one. If it is indeed rich and savory, that’s what should be concentrated on. I don’t see people looking to instant noodle cups for protein; they’re health conscious. Another point on the whole of the big ‘protein push’ is that chicken is gram for gram protein. You sauté up a small piece of chicken breast – it’s ALL protein. I’ve seen a lot of things come and go in the instant noodle world and I hate to say it, but this looks like it’ll be gone possibly before this posts. But hey – it’s a competitive market and companies have to throw a lot of products at the wall to see which ones stick. Good luck – maybe it will, but I have my doubts.
Hey Nissin you’ve been holding out! This is a new one I found at my local Safeway supermarket of all places. There are two siblings in this range – a tonkotsu and a coconut curry – both of which I’m all over. Let’s try this one.
Found this at 99 Ranch Market and really stoked. I am not a huge fan of the flavor of the ol’ Volcano Curry, and expecting great things from this one. Let’s give it a try!
Another one sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks! Very curious about this one and hot it compares to the other salted egg varieties I’ve had in the last while. Let’s cook it up and give it a try.
Another from James from Lakeside, California – thanks! This is a four pack and one in pretty good condition. I have a feeling this is gonna be spicy! Let’s find out.
Here’s another one and this has a twist – it has a noodle with it but isn’t rapokki. Let’s delve deeper…
Here’s another form factor of the Jin range – cups. I’ve reviewed the mild as well. Let hit the spicy!
Another neat one from James of Lakeside, California. This is an export for the US market from Vietnam. The first one I tried was chicken and it was pretty good. In comes beef. Let’s give it a whirl.
Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this one! Never seen this before. I don’t know who makes it, however its distributed in New Jersey. Neat packaging… Let’s try it!
Thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this unique variety! This appears to be made in Vietnam although I saw online that it was made in South Korea, I also used that QR code and found an infosheet from Taiwan, so that’s what I’m going with. Let’s give it a try!
A big thank you to Aimee J. for sending this one! This is the first time I’ve gotten a Nissin product for the corrections industry. This is prison ramen. The packaging is clear in order to make it difficult to hide things. I’ve never had a reason to hide things in a pack of noodles so I find that fascinating. I wonder what other flavors there are out there? Would like to review them all, so if you’ve got any, please contact me! Well, let’s give it a try!
Another from James of Lakeside, California – thanks again! Manchurian tyle in India in a combo of Indian and Chinese, usually fried veg and meat and noodles from what I gather. Sounds interesting – let’s cook!
Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, California. This an interesting one – he sent a bunch by this brand. These are made in Vietnam for the US market and say ‘made with Korea technology.’ Curious how they are. Let’s find out.
Say! I love tteokbokki but I’ve NEVER heard of a variety in this flavor! I’m really quite curious… One way to find out – let’s give it a try!
This one came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! So this is a brand I’ve not reviewed anything from in a long time so I’m pretty excited about it. Little Cook is in Thailand as well as Taiwan. As a matter of fact, I met people from Little Cook in Taiwan back in 2017! They make some great stuff and I’m very curious about this one. Let us begin!
Just opened a big box from James of Lakeside, California and this was in there – thanks, man! This is an interesting one – unsure what BBQ is like in India – maybe smoky? This is a four pack – pretty crunched up – they usually are. Let’s cook it up and give it a try!
