
Another one that came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks! This Nora Kitchen outfit sure makes a lot of interresting varieties – but what is kare kare? Wikipedia says –
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Another one that came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks! This Nora Kitchen outfit sure makes a lot of interresting varieties – but what is kare kare? Wikipedia says –

Here’s another one from James – thanks! So, Smoko? Hmm – Gemini says…
‘A “Smoko character” is a character from Smoko, an LA-based company that sells cute and whimsical products, such as plush toys and office supplies. The name “Smoko” itself is Australian slang for a short break from work. The company’s characters are based on food, animals, and other adorable concepts, with popular characters including Tayto Potato, Pearl Boba, and Lil B Dumpling’

Okay what is this MEP thing all about? Gemini says “MEP is a new brand of instant ramen by Samyang Foods, standing for Maptaeng (매떵), which is a Korean term that combines “map-da” (spicy) and “taeng-ha-da” (firm, chewy texture).” Ah okay. – now it’s a little more logical, however I think it could have a little more accessible name… Anyways – garlic and clams. Let’s do this.

Found this one at Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora in Seattle. This one was a little tricky to translate but the bar code weas the main help here. Let’s give it a try.

So this is an interesting deal here. I’ve had the Korean version of this before. It was noted that the Rose US version reminds me of Chick Fil A sauce while the Korean version was amazing. Hmm… I’m curious how this will be… Let’s dive in!

Here’s another from James of Lakeside, California – thanks! Macaroni… Soup? I think this is a Filipino one yet again. Thewse are interesting and so far not bad. Let’s cook it up!

Big thanks to Jame from Lakeside, California for sending this one! So this brand is interesting. Mainly in that they make as lot of Filipino varieties, however it says they’re product of the USA. Are they made here? I dunno I guess they must be? Pancit Canton usually is pretty darn good – let’s give it a try!

Nothing like Korean ramyun – this one is from a brand that makes some nice varieties. Found this one at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington. Let’s cook it up!

The second of two I got from Japanese Snack Republic before they stopped shipping to the United States. I feel like I really scored on these – very curious! Let’s cook it up!

This is another that came by way of Hong Kong Foodies – they’ve got some really great stuff I’ve never seen and so far what I’ve tried has been really great! This is tonkotsu – ooby dooby! Let’s cook it up!

Found these at Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora in Seattle. I really like these; it’s neat to get stuff from that part of the world. Granted, it’s still Indomie, but definitelyt more geared for a local market. Let’s give it a try.

This one comes by way of Jammes of Lakeside, California – thanks again! So, porridge? Instant porridge is very often found on instant noodle aisles in Asian grocery stores. I try to stick to noodles, but when there’s other things adjacent to the might noodle, it bears investigating. With that, let’s give it a try.

Recently, I got an Instagram message from someone interested in this variety. Not to see what I thought of it, but asking if I had a recent scan of the packaging. They make rad little keychains for sale at events and Etsy soon, so I figured I haven’t done this newer packaging version, so why not? I’m in the mood I think, let’s give it a go.

I’ve tried these before. This one is fat free though. I found it while on a long walk looking for something else. I like it when that happens. Let’s try this out; it’s made in Singapore.

There are a lot of these bag style products – especially at Chinese-centric Asian grocery stores here in the US. I think they might get overlooked by my more exploratory community, considering they’re a little more spendy and hey – the price and not knowing the flavors may make one more risk averse insofar as liking them. That being said, you should try them – do it! This is a dry and saucy variety – let’s give it a whirl.

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.