Update 6/13/25 – did this review 1/17/25 – kind of an interesting day to post…
Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0
#5220: Nissin Demae Ramen Beef Flavour – Germany
Here’s another of the varieties from Nissin DE that were in the big instant noodle Advent calendar! Thus far they’ve been pretty good! Let’s give it a try.
#5217: Myojo Megami Roasted Miso Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Before the jingle bells start ringing, let’s say goodbye to fall with a tasty cup of miso ramen! This cup features a smooth yet flavorful broth with roasted white miso that is amazingly fragrant. Add in tasty, chewy noodles and you have a perfect cup to transition to winter!”
#5215: Nissin Demae Iccho Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong
Found this at the Alderwood Mall at a little import shop. Sounded like fun so, here we are.
Nissin Demae Iccho Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong
#5212: Acecook Wise Man’s Soba Meat Chili Oil Soba – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “We’ve got another cup of noodles with a kick that will have you seeing fireworks! This tasty cup soba combines a traditional bonito shoyu broth with the umami of chicken and pork and an accent of chili oil for a slight spicy touch! It also contains GABA to help relieve stress!”
#5203: Picantia Cajun Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup – United States
Found this recently at S*Mart – shop smart shop S*Mart. I’ve been waiting until I had shrimp. I do, so here we go.
#5202: Sapporo Ichiban Tenkaippin Kyoto Kotteri Chicken Broth Mini-Cup Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “This mini-cup is a gift straight from Kyoto! This ramen cup comes from Tenkaippin, a popular ramen chain from Kyoto! It features tasty noodles in a deliciously thick chicken shoyu broth with tons of flavor and hint of garlic. This mini-cup will leave an impression!”
#5201: Nissin Cup Noodles Tangy Tomato Saucy Tomato Flavour – India
Found this one at Apna Bazar in Bellevue, WA next to the Chuck E. Cheese. Let’s make an Indian Cup Noodles!
#5199: Wei Lih Premium Taste Shrimp Flavour – Taiwan
This one came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! Nope – haven’t reviewed this. I got shrimp! Let’s cook!
#5196: Ayam Malaysian Black Pepper Noodles – Hong Kong
Well, I’m back. What do I mean by that? As I type this, it’s January 2nd. I was actually planning on reviewing it today, however the kids still aren’t back in school yet and at an age where they, well, to coin a phrase of my mother’s, have ‘diarrhea of the mouth.’ They’re noisy and won’t shush at all. The last review I did wasDecemberr 19th and this will get done January 6th. Quite a break for me. Well, let’s get it read then give it a try.
#5195: Nissin x Irvins Spicy Salted Egg Flavour – Singapore
After reviewing the three pack versions, we now will look at the bowls. These are a little different as the come with ganish and the packs didn’t. Let’s see how it goes.
#5192: Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Mala Flavour – Singapore
This is the last of the multipacks – I’m really making progress through all these Nissin Singapore products! Soon, the monster box will be gone and I’ll have room. Not to say I don’t like what’s in the box as I very much do. I’m curious about this one – it’s salted egg again, but instead of pepper spicy, I’m guessing it’s Sichuan peppercorn spicy. Let’s see if it works!
#5190: Nissin x Pepper Lunch Beef Cheese Curry Flavour – Singapore
The saga of the huge box from Singapore continues! Until I saw these, I’d never heard of Pepper Lunch, which is a restaurant chain. But indeed, there are locations here as well as in Singapore and probably elsewhere as well. Let’s try this cheese curry – high hopes as I love curry. I’m eating curry for dinner – I make it all the time.
#5188: Nissin Donbei Oni Kaki-Age Udon – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Oni means ogre or demon, but the only thing monstrous about this udon bowl is how delicious it is! Combining katsuo (bonito) and tasty tsuyu (a sauce noodle base) with udon noodles and a yummy fried shrimp and veggie disc topping, this bowl is devilishly delicious!
#5186: Nissin x Pepper Lunch Beef Pepper Rice Flavour – Singapore
Here’s another one Nissin SG sent – thanks! Pepper Lunch is a restaurant chain over there and apparently here as well. Let’s give it a try!
#5185: Nissin Tasting Donbei Hakata-Style Kitsune Udon – 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 – “Hailing from Fukuoka, another place with plenty of beautiful fall foliage, this bowl captures the unique taste of Hakata udon! This style features hints of grilled flying fish, bonito, mackerel, pilchard and more in the broth for plenty of umami, topped with tasty fried tofu!”
#5183: Nissin x Irwin’s Spicy Salted Egg Flavour – Singapore
I got an enormous box of new samples from Nissin Foods Singapore – and it’s taking over my living room! I like salted egg and I believe Irwin’s maked some chips/crisps with salted egg flavor – a pretty apt pairing here, Let’s give it a go!
#5181: Choi Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup Original – United States
Wow – it feels like I’ve not done a review in a while. Turns out it’s been ten days. Anyways, I’ve got a ton of noodles in those ten days and they’re encroaching on my living space, so I’m back at it! First off will be this one! Let’s go!
#5180: Nissin Cup Noodles Spice Scent Creamy Green Curry – 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 – “As the temperatures go down, it’s important to stay warm with this yummy ramen! This creamy soup with a green curry oil, a coconut milk base and tasty sweet basil and kaffir lime leaves, this ramen cup is bringing a special and very tasty twist to ramen!”
#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!
#5174: Prince Katsu Helllo Kitty Hot ‘N Sour Noodle Soup – United States
Herre’s a Prince Katsu variety made in Vietnam for the US market, emblazoned with a Hello Kitty. Note – despite Hello Kitty being depicted inside the cup, it is not in there.
#5171: Acecook Local One Cup Toyama Black Shoyu Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Let’s take a fall break with a quick trip to Toyama, with a beautiful mountain painted with all of the fall colors this time of year! This black shoyu ramen is a famous Toyama variety that combines dark, deep soy sauce, pepper and chicken for tasty soup full of flavor!”
#5170: Myojo Stir Fry Noodles Savory Miso Flavor – United States
This should be interesting! This is like a yakiudon that’s microwavable – sounds kinda neat! Let’s just cook it up!
#5167: Vina Caty Noodles Chicken Flavor – Vietnam
Dragon fruit? Yeah – dragon fruit. These came by way of James of Lakeside, Californias – thanks again! What an interesting this. I tried the spicy seafood version awhile back and they were pretty darn good. Let’s try these out.
#5160: Acecook Kojiya Hakkaisan Sake Lees Rich Miso Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Next up, let’s indulge in the deep umami of miso. Combined with Chicken and pork stock for a flavor explosion, this cup of noodles balances its richness with sweet sake lees and bits of corn culminating to a hearty, yet refined ramen. It’s complex, pack-a-punch taste is perfect for a cozy meal!”
#5158: Trailtopia Adventure Food Beef Stroganoff Flavored Ramen Noodles – United States
Big thanks to The Fat Hipster for sending this along. This is an instant noodle for hikers and campers. So if you’re neither, think of carrying tons of stuff for a multi day outdoor trip. You will need food. Do you want to carry something heavy or light? When you’re done, do you want big trash to lug around? Well, this is a solution. These packs aren’t huge, they’re light, and unlike a foam bowl, this is also the cooking vessel and folds up for disposal away from the trail. Sounds interesting. I’m very curious about this, so let’s get to it.
#5148: Maruchan ZUBAAAN! Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “What’s that? Something is appearing from the fog! It’s… a tasty bowl of tonkotsu ramen! With tasty, thin noodles and a flavorful yet mild tonkotsu broth from Hakata, this tasty bowl is otherworldly! You can even use it to make Hakata’s unique variation, yaki-ramen!”
#5147: Fly By Jing Sweet & Spicy Noodles – United States
This one definitely has potential to be good – real good. That noodle on the package looks superb and so I’m crossing my fingers. Let’s crack it open and give it a try!
#5144: A-Sha Hot Ones Garlic Chili Ramen Noodle Soup – United States
This is the second of three and yup – will be a mukbang. I think I’m in the mood for a mukbang today – last night was Halloween and it rained – poured – and so something hot sounds good. Still raining today. Let’s give it a go.
#5143: Zhoujunji Leishi Chong Qing Gan Liu Xiao Mian – China
Found this one at S*Mart. Shop smart! Shop S*Mart! So all I know is that at the end it says it’s xiao mian (chow mein) so it’s brothless. Peppers floating in the aether imply heat. Chongqing is regional. Okay, let’s muddle…
#5142: Nissin ‘This Is A Good One’ Premium Onion Oil Shio Ramen – Japan
Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “This ramen treat is a true safe haven from all the things that go bump in the night! This ramen features a tasty salt base with hints of pork for umami. The real star, however, is the onion oil and pepper oil with hints of garlic, chili and black pepper for tons of flavor!””
#5141: Baixiang Instant Noodles Coriander Noodle – China
Hey big thanks to Daniel over at Exotic Noods for sending this over! I am a big fan of coriander (cilantro) and this one seems to have a lot of it. It’s funny; the coriander we get here in the stores is so dark and I try to find it a lighter shade but it’s never very healthy stuff. I don’t know why. Anyways, Let’s give this a try.
#5137: A-Sha Hot Ones Sweet Chili Ramen Noodle Soup – United States
Well this is a little different – but cool. Hot Ones is a YouTube show where celebrities go on and do an interview while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings. Gorden Ramsay practically cried and had a tantrum. Anyways, these are in a series – there’s three cups and three bowls. I’ve got the cups, so I’ll be trying them (yes, mukbang) in short order and seeing how they go. These are made in Vietnam for the US market. Let do this.
#5130: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fiery Beef Flavor – United States
Here’s one I got out of the huge box Nissin sent me for National Noodle Day. I figured I’d reviewed everything in there, but nope! There’s a few! Let’s give it a god.
#5128: Nissin Demae Iccho Sesame Oil Flavor Instant Noodles – Hong Kong
Here’s anothe Nissin Demae Iccho cup found at miniso. Anyways, the last one was good and sesame oil is kind of the standard for this range – the flagship I suppose, Let’s give it a go!
#5124: Myojo Ippei-chan Night Stall Grilled Corn Charred Soy Sauce Yakisoba – 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 – “Obviously, the moon can’t be viewed at night, so let’s start with a visit to night stall for some tasty akisoba! This bowl combines two festival favorites—yakisoba and grilled corn! Add in a tasty charred shoyu (soy sauce) sauce and you’ll be vibing under the moonlight!”
#5123: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Hot & Sour Pork Bone Flavor – China
Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this one! Yeah these are big, that’s for sure – really big. Like huge. Let’s cook it up!
#5121: Shirakiku Tonkotsu Ramen Japanese Style Ramen Noodle Soup – United States
Thanks to James from Lakeside, California for sending this along. Been years since a Shirakiku variety crossed paths with my desk. What’s more, I don’t know that I’ve seen imagery on a tonkotsu featuring a fork before. Let’s give it a whirl.
#5120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong
We went out on Saturday – the kids were so good last week at school so we had to give them an outing to the mall. Nice to get out. Well, Sunday we all had sore throats and the kids were coughing. Today is Monday and my wife Kit and I sound like we gargled with scouring pads and our throats are sore as can be. Ugh. It never fails; the kids go back to school, everybody gets sick. I’m up early – first one up and typing away at this point. No ten miles of walking for me today. I think at least one kid will be home today too. Guess we will see. Anyways, it should be an interesting episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom of this post today – I’m guessing I’m going to sound like Barry White. But tonkotsu really sounds good – so I’ll do it up. Let’s give it a try. Oh – I found it along with two others in the range at a store at the mall called Miniso – okay, on with it.
#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.