Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#4772: O’Food Spicy Korean Style Rice Noodle – United States

#4772: O'Food Spicy Korean Style Rice Noodle - United States

After a hunt for instant noodles, here’s one I found locally at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington. This style of noodle is interesting – while a rice noodle, it’s got a kind of different thing going on. Let’s steep ’em up. ...see full post

#4771: Indomie Mi Instan Rasa Coto Makassar – Indonesia

#4771: Indomie Mi Instan Rasa Coto Makassar - Indonesia

Well, this is it. This is the last of the varieties that were so kindly sent by Pher Engi from Australia and it’s sad to see the end. So many great flavors – really bumped up my list of Indomie varieties I’ve tried by a ton! Thank you so much! ...see full post

#4768: Nissin no Togarashimen Amakara Cheese Yangmyeon Chikin Flavor – Japan

#4768: Nissin no Togarashimen Amakara Cheese Yangmyeon Chikin Flavor - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box. Here’s what they had to say about it – ‘An offshoot from the Nissin Famous stores series! This special cup was inspired by young Japanese people’s interest in Korean food. It stands out by actually having tiny pieces of Japanese Chili baked into the noodles themselves! But the spiciness is balanced out with cheese, ginning it a sweet n’ sour touch.’ ...see full post

#4767: Indomie Hype Abis Mi Goreng Kebab Rendang – Indonesia

#4767: Indomie Hype Abis Mi Goreng Kebab Rendang - Indonesia

One of the very last (indeed the next to last) varieties sent in by Pher Engi of Australia – thanks again! I’m not sure of how rendang on a stick differs from regular rendang insofar as an instant noodle flavor. I guess we’ll find out! ...see full post

#4766: Ching’s Secret Hot Garlic Instant Noodles – India

#4766: Ching's Secret Hot Garlic Instant Noodles - India

While this post will publish long after today, I would like to congratulate the people of India on this day! Why? Well, India has landed a craft on the moon! Yeah! I’ve always been into both science fiction as well as science fact. This is very cool stuff – and it looks like there’s a new space race going on currently. Unfortunately, a Russian lander crashed on the moon which is an expensive setback – a couple days ago. Can’t wait to see what the future is like a hundred years from now (don’t worry – I’ll still be around reviewing instant noodles). ...see full post

#4765: Vite Ramen x Onigiri Vegan Spicy Seiso v3.0 – United States

#4765: Vite Ramen x Onigiri Vegan Spicy Seiso v3.0 - United States

Okay so this is all new to me and required a bit of research to figure out a couple things. What’/who is Onigiri in this one? ...see full post

#4763: Indomie Mi Goreng Rasa Sambal Rica-Rica – Indonesia

#4763: Indomie Mi Goreng Rasa Sambal Rica-Rica - Indonesia

Another exotic variety from Indonesia sent kindly by Pher Engi of Australia – thank you yet again! So what’s rica-rica? Wikipedia was nice enough to have some backstory – ...see full post

#4759: Indomie Rasa Soto Lamongan – Indonesia

#4759: Indomie Rasa Soto Lamongan - Indonesia

A big thank you to Pher Engi of Australia for sending this! So there are many varieties of soto, and they are regiolnally different. Herew’s a translation of some info I found on the Indonesian Wikipedia – ...see full post

#4758: Samyang Buldak Chicken Vindaloo Curry – South Korea

#4758: Samyang Buldak Chicken Vindaloo Curry - South Korea

Well, look at this! Thanks to The Fat Hipster for sending this over! It’s kind of funny – this is the first of three varieties sent and I’ve been kind of slow to get to them as they’re not instant noodles, they’re curry sauces. However, lately I’ve been making curries constantly lately. I’ve learned the way of black cardamom too. But here we have one by a company also known for their spicy instant noodle. I actually made butter chicken last night too. Let’s see how this one goes. ...see full post

#4754: Mom’s Dry Noodle Oyster Flavor Vermicelli With Scallop – Taiwan

#4754: Mom's Dry Noodle Oyster Flavor Vermicelli With Scallop - Taiwan

Here’s something not seen before – a bowl from the folks at Mom’s Dry Noodle! Not only that, it’s got a pop-top – you’ll see that below. Let’s give this soup with scallop a try! ...see full post

#4752: Indomie Rasa Soto Spesial – Indonesia

#4752: Indomie Rasa Soto Spesial - Indonesia

Big thanks to Pher Engi of Australia for sending this along! Just spent a couple minutes researching koya gurih. It seems like it is a fried cracker which is pulzerized and then added to soups. I’ve run across this before – years back. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4735: Nissin Cup Noodles Veggie Miso Japanese Style Soup – Germany

#4735: Nissin Cup Noodles Veggie Miso Japanese Style Soup - Germany

See, I have a problem. I love vegetarian friendly products – however, I tend to add meat to them. The thing I like about these products is that they usually have a smoother flavor. I’m curious about this one. I also just cut 81 slices of chashu this morning, a ton of narutomaki, and I have marinated soft boiled eggs in the refrigerator. Let’s use the resources! ...see full post

#4734: Nissin Cup Noodle Chili Tomato – Japan

Nissin Cup Noodle Chili Tomato - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4729: Current Instant Noodles Spicy Chicken – India

#4729: Current Instant Noodles Spicy Chicken - India

Found this at a local Indian grocery yesterday and very pleased that I did. I’ve seen these around online but never in a store and they had single packs which makes things much easier! Let’s crack it open and give it a try! ...see full post

#4725: Acecook Light Tonkotsu Ramen – South Korea

#4725: Acecook Light Tonkotsu Ramen - South Korea

This one is definitely a trip – so it’s made in Vietnam for the South Korean market. Found it of course at the famed S*Mart – that’s right kids – shop SMart – shop S*Mart! I really don’t think any people in that Korean store have seen Army Of Darkness, but honestly I think they’d get a kick out of it. Anyways, let’s commence. ...see full post

#4724: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Instant Noodles Mala Beef Flavour – Thailand

#4724: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Instant Noodles Mala Beef Flavour - Thailand

This one was brought over and mailed to me – thank you! Very nice and excited to try it! I’m going to guess this will be a beef and Sichuan pepper kind of affair, but who knows – it’s a Thai brand so it should have a special spin on it. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4705: Tokushima Seifun Kin chan Ramen Cup Tori Shio – Japan

#4705: Tokushima Seifun Kin chan Ramen Cup Tori Shio - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4703: Yamadai Nostalgic Cabbage Tanmen – Japan

#4703: Yamadai Nostalgic Cabbage Tanmen - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4701: Kobe Mi BonCabe Rasa Ramen Pedas – Indonesia

#4701: Kobe Mi BonCabe Rasa Ramen Pedas - Indonesia

This one came by way of Pher Engi of Australia – thanks again! So BonCabe is a spicy concoction – like a seasoning. There are differing levels of heat and this one is LEVEL 30. I think the next up is the BonCabe Max End. Anyways, I’m very curious how spicy this one is, so let’s find out. ...see full post

#4700: Samyang Foods Buldak Kimchi Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#4700: Samyang Foods Buldak Kimchi Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

This is manufactured in South Korea, yes – but this one’s specifically for the Us market. I’ve had the pack version and it was really great. Let’s cook up a bowl! ...see full post

#4696: YouUs GS Retail Premium Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun – United States

#4696: YouUs GS Retail Premium Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun - United States

Found this one at GMart – that’s yet another Korean grocery, one in Lynnwood, Washington. Cool place actually – especially since I’ve not been there awhile so found some groovy stuff. Let’s try this, the pack version – made in South Korea, packaged for the US market. ...see full post

#4694: Indomie Kori Aromali Hazir Noodle (Curry Noodle) – Turkey

#4694: Indomie Kori Aromali Hazir Noodle (Curry Noodle) - Turkey

Woot woot! Another cool one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This will only be the second Turkish made instant noodle I’ve ever reviewed. Ever. Plus, it’s curry. Let’s do it! ...see full post

#4693: Nissin Cup Noodles Big Wok Style Soba Classic – Germany

#4693: Nissin Cup Noodles Big Wok Style Soba Classic - Germany

Well, here’s the last of the big Soba varieties that Nissin Germany sent – thanks again! I’ve got a bunch of other Nissin Germany stuff to review so that will be forthcoming. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4692: Culley’s World’s Hottest Ramen Noodles 2.0 – New Zealand

#4692: Culley's World's Hottest Ramen Noodles 2.0 - New Zealand

In the light of the recent Denmark debacle, I thought I’d update this one a little bit with where you can get it below. This one makes Buldak 3x taste like cotton candy. It’s like the difference between iced tea and straight Everclear. Be warned. ...see full post

#4691: You Us GS Retail Extra Spicy Jjamppong – South Korea

#4691: You Us GS Retail Extra Spicy Jjamppong - South Korea

Ahhhh jjamppong! Awesome – I freaking really love jjamppong. Seafood and spicy and sometimes smoky – kind of imparts a grilled seafood flavor – those are the best. Let’s waste no time and give it a try! ...see full post

#4690: Sugakiya Ginza Kamitoku Kanshu Tottori Gold Gyukotsu Ramen – Japan

#4690: Sugakiya Ginza Kamitoku Kanshu Tottori Gold Gyukotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4681: Nissin Geki Instant Fried Noodles HOT Carbo Flavour – Indonesia

#4681: Nissin Geki Instant Fried Noodles HOT Carbo Flavour - Indonesia

Another one from Pher Engi of Australia – Thank you!! This looks to be a play on Buldak perhaps which usually is nott a good idea. However, you never know. Let’s see how spicy this is. ...see full post

#4676: Paldo Teum-sae Ramen For Spicy Lovers – United States

#4676: Paldo Teum-sae Ramen For Spicy Lovers - United States

It’s time for some of the old ‘Fun&Yum’ (Paldo’s motto) with a bowl of Teum-sae ramen. It used to be just Teumsae I swear but now it’s hyphenated. These newly packaged varieties feature this woman on the package and it appears she has trouble getting her jacket over her angular shoulders or something. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4675: Nissin Cup Noodles Thai Style Crab Curry Flavour – Hong Kong

#4675: Nissin Cup Noodles Thai Style Crab Curry Flavour - Hong Kong

Another great one sent by Pher Engi – thanks again! I used to see these very commonly – never this variety though. They’d have ton of them at 99 Ranch Market and now I don’t see them at all. Very strange. Well, this one looks really good so without further ado let’s cook ’em up! ...see full post

#4674: Yum Yum Pad Thai Thai Style Stir Fried Noodles – Thailand

#4674: Yum Yum Pad Thai Thai Style Stir Fried Noodles - Thailand

Big thanks to Pher Engi of Australia for sending these over!! It always cracks me up – almost all Thai brands have the same sound twice as their brand name. Yum Yum works here – and pad Thai sounds really good. Curious how it will be – a dry noodle? Let’s find out. ...see full post

#4672: Indomie Sebzeli Hazir Noodle Vegetables Flavour – Turkey

#4672: Indomie Sebzeli Hazir Noodle Vegetables Flavour - Turkey

Huge thanks to James from Lakeside, California for including this and two others from this range in his last box he sent. Yeah – Turkish ramen! Indomie has factories all over the place! Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#4669: Acecook Tategata Nomihosu Wakayama Kotteri Chuka Soba – Japan

#4669: Acecook Tategata Nomihosu Wakayama Kotteri Chuka Soba - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4666: Samyang Foods Kimchi Ramen – United States

Kimchi is awesome stuff and I picked some up today as I’ve got quite a few Korean varieties I’ll be reviewing this week. Last week was crazy – last day of school for the kids, did 21 reviews, our dog Pepper got adopted by a nice couple from west Seattle… It’s cool but a lot. You’ll see this a long time from last week. It’s June 25th today and you’re probably seeiing this is October I’m guessing. Anyways, kimchi ramyun is good stuff – let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4665: Maruchan QTTA Shiawase Butter Aji – Japan

#4665: Maruchan QTTA Shiawase Butter Aji - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4660: Dongwon Jjajang Rapokki – United States

#4660: Dongwon Jjajang Rapokki - United States

Rapokki is a combination of ramyun (Korean instant noodle) and tteokbokki (rice cake tubes). This one has a black bean sauce. I have a feeling this will be wonderous. Let’s find out. Oh, and this is made in South Korea, however packaged for US sale. ...see full post

#4656: Fan’s Roast Pork Premium Instant Noodles – United States

#4657: Fan's Roast Pork Premium Instant Noodles - United States

Here’s one made in China for the US market. It’s got a cat on it – people like those. It’s also got an AI background. I did this review awhile back and continued to use AI for backdrops on the finished images.  How’s it going to taste? Let’s find out. ...see full post

#4654: Trader Joe’s Squiggly Knife Cut Noodles With Soy And Sesame Sauce – United states

#4654: Trader Joe's Squiggly Knife Cut Noodles With Soy And Sesame Sauce - United states

Everyone I know seems to enjoy stepping foot into Trader Joe’s. Personally, I’m loathe to enter it. The silly bells, the caffeinated out overly engaging checkout people, the haphazard design of the aisles, the customers hanging out in groups here and there, oblivious to others and impeding travel through the place… Yeah, I don’t like going in there usually. However, I went in there recently with my wife and it was somewhat enjoyable as I found some noodles there. Now, Trader Joe’s makes nothing – nothing at all. They get companies to do private label products for them. This is one of those – made in Taiwan. These are Taiwanese dry noodle, a time-honored cuisine. Well, let’s just call ’em squiggly fun time noodles! Egad. Well, whoever manufactured them, I hope they’re getting paid good. Hopefully these are good, too. Let’s find out. ...see full post

#4653: Sapporo Ichiban Machi no Netsuai Gourmet Yaki Hotate huu Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#4653: Sapporo Ichiban Machi no Netsuai Gourmet Yaki Hotate huu Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4651: Hezhai Lio Men Chopped Pepper Fish Head Flavor – China

#4651: Hezhai Lio Men Chopped Pepper Fish Head Flavor - China

Here’s an interesting one I found at 99 Ranch Market. I went hunting for things for when I was coming back to reviewing after a hiatus and this was staring at me. Interesting – let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4645: Jasmine XXL Bihun Segera Sup Ayam – Malaysia

#4645: Jasmine XXL Bihun Segera Sup Ayam - Malaysia

Big thanks to the folks at Jasmine for sending this over from Malaysia! This is a chicken rice vermicelli – they sent another variety I’ll be trying soon – a white curry! This is XXL – and it is indeed a large pack. Let’s check it out! ...see full post