Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#4341: Jiangxi Nanchang Mixed Noodles – China

#4341: Jiangxi Nanchang Mixed Noodles - China

Took awhile to attempt to figure this one out. This looks like an interesting one – let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4336: Maruchan Gotsumori Nagoya Taiwan Ramen – Japan

#4336: Maruchan Gotsumori Nagoya Taiwan Ramen - Japan

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

#4334: Nissin no Tantanmen – Japan

#4334: Nissin no Tantanmen - Japan

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

#4333: Oguro Shokuhin AKAGI Niboshi Chuka Soba – Japan

#4333: Oguro Shokuhin AKAGI Niboshi Chuka Soba - Japan

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

#4332: Acecook Nomihosu Ippai Kyoto Seabura Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#4332: Acecook Nomihosu Ippai Kyoto Seabura Shoyu Ramen - Japan

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

#4327: Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Chilli Flavor – China

#4327: Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Chilli Flavor - China

Another one from S*Mart. Let’s hit it.

Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Chilli Flavor – China

#4327: Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Chilli Flavor - China

Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle for 60-90 seconds. Drain and in all sachets and 250ml water. Finally, stir and enjoy! ...see full post

#4326: Vifon Chicken Flavor Asian Style Instant Noodles Soup – Vietnam

#4326: Vifon Chicken Flavor Asian Style Instant Noodles Soup - Vietnam

Found this export pack over at Evergreen Asian Market in Everett. Let’s give it a go!

Vifon Chicken Flavor Asian Style Instant Noodles Soup – Vietnam

#4326: Vifon Chicken Flavor Asian Style Instant Noodles Soup - Vietnam ...see full post

#4319: Acecook Ganso Curry TanTan Men Masatora – Japan

#4319: Acecook Ganso Curry TanTan Men Masatora - Japan

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

#4318: Knorr Clam Chowder Pasta – Japan

#4318: Knorr Clam Chowder Pasta - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4317: Maruchan Kitsune Udon – Japan

#4317: Maruchan Kitsune Udon - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4316: Kishimen Miso Nikomi Udon – Japan

#4316: Kishimen Miso Nikomi Udon - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4311: Myojo Yakisoba Japanese Style Stir Fry Noodles Sweet & Spicy Habanero Sauce – United States

When I saw these on IG, I figured I should reach out to Myojo USA – and they sent some! Really curious about a habanero yakisoba sauce with a sweet element. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4309: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x Spicy Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Cup – United States

#4309: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x SpicyArtificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

You know, I was surprised. Thought I’d reviewed the 2x Spicy cup before – but apparently, I hadn’t! Lucky me! I’m curious if this will burn my face off. While I thoroughly enjoyed my recent review of the Curry Buldak, it was less spicy than I’d expected. How will this one fare? I’m guessing it’ll light my mouth on fire! Let’s find out! ...see full post

#4307: Chewy Quick Serve Macaroni – Chicken Flavour – Hong Kong

#4307: Chewy Quick Serve Macaroni - Chicken Flavour - Hong Kong

Yep! I know! Not ramen! But it was with the ramen, it’s from Hong Kong, and it’s something interesting. I’ve reviewed a few macaroni varieties in the past. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#4304: Ya Shu Huaxi Beef Flavored Rice Noodle – China

#4304: Ya Shu Huaxi Beef Flavored Rice Noodle - China

Another one from S-Mart (shop smart, shop S-Mart). They had quite a few of these and we bought all of the varieties they had. Let’s check it out – by the was I went to Huaxi Night Market in Taipei. Just sayin’. ...see full post

#4303: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Beef Flavor – United States

#4303: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Beef Flavor - United States

Yes, I can hear it again ‘wot?! You’ve not had this before?’ Well, yeah but it was back on December 11th of 2011. Pretty crazy, eh? It was review #600. Back then the packaging was different. Let’s give it a try over a decade later – now with a new recipe and new clothes. ...see full post

#4302: Surasang Kimchi Janchi Guksu – South Korea

#4302: Surasang Kimchi Janchi Guksu - South Korea

Another super recent find from S-Mart. This one sounded like it would be good. This is definitely for export, but for multiple countries so it’lll get the South Korea label instead of for a specific country being exported to. Let’s try some kimchi noodle soup! ...see full post

#4301: Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Dry Mixing Vegetable Brine Flavor – China

#4301: Gui Lin Fresh Rice Noodles Dry Mixing Vegetable Brine Flavor - China

I’ve seen these a few times and luckily, found them a bit cheaper the other day. This is a stir noodle – no broth. Sounds interesting and a lot of sachets to be sure. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4300: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor – United States

#4300: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken Flavor - United States

Okay yeah I know. ‘What? You’ve never had this? The hell kind of Ramen Rater are you?’ Fine. That’s a logical thing. Well, let’s see – that was over 4000 reviews before. This isn’t a re-review, this is a completely new review. Suppliers and sourcing changes throughout the years, and tastes change. here is the original review. #104! This is review @4300. God, that’s insane. Only 700 reviews until I hit 5000. What am I going to review for 5000? It better be absolutely fascinating. Well, let’s do this up. ...see full post

#4296: Paldo Teumsae Stir-Fried Ramen – South Korea

#4296: Paldo Teumsae Stir-Fried Ramen - South Korea

If you’ve been following my reviews lately, you might wonder why this isn’t marked as for the USA – but the thing is if you look, it’s in English as well as French. This definitely means this is for the US and Canada – so, since I can’t pin it down for one or the other, this one gets the country of origin’s stamp on the review. ...see full post

#4293: Baijia A-Kuan Instant Vermicelli (Hot & Sour) – China

#4293: Baijia A-Kuan Instant Vermicelli (Hot & Sour) - China

Here’s the last of the three A-Kuan varieties. A while back they were called ‘Big Boss’ and had this guy on the packaging. This fellow looks to be pretty jovial – let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4290: Sempio Korean Anchovy Noodle Soup – South Korea

#4290: Sempio Korean Anchovy Noodle Soup - South Korea

Here’s the second of two Sempio varieties I found recently. This one’s anchovy flavor. Sounds simple enough. Their noodles are unique, that’s for sure. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#4285: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4285: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

The last one of these I tried was really quite good. It had a ton of noodles, and an excellent chicken flavor which was perfect for Western palates. I’m curious how the spicy element will go with this one. Shall we find out? I should add that if you look in the ingredients, it mentions habanero! ...see full post

#4275: Ollebadang Jeju Red-Banded Lobster Cup Ramen – South Korea

#4275: Ollebadang Jeju Red-Banded Lobster Cup Ramen - South Korea

It took a little finagling to wrap my head around this one – insofar as translation. Bar code was a no-go and the only English text referred to the caloric content and not much else. But what helped was that phone number with the 070 prefix. Boom! They were even kind enough to have an English version of their website. So, let’s check out this South Korean variety! ...see full post

#4274: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4274: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s another one of the Ramen Bowl varieties from Maruchan here in the United States. This is one of those varieties I figured I’ll leave as they’re so easy to find and save for a rainy day. Well, it’s raining – I’ve kind of hit a low amounts of instant noodles slump – happens from time to time. So, let’s get our chicken on. ...see full post

#4273: Wu-Mu Mandashi Mala Spicy Flavor Noodle – Taiwan

#4273: Wu-Mu Mandashi Mala Spicy Flavor Noodle - Taiwan

I did a Meet The Manufacturer series with this company about four years ago – really good stuff, especially with this range. This variety features a straight noodle and a sauce. Looking forward to seeing how it is. ...see full post

#4272: A-Sha Dry Noodle Badtz-Maru Mandarin Style With Sesame Boss Sauce – United States

#4272: A-Sha Dry Noodle Badtz-Maru Mandarin Style With Sesame Sauce Boss Sauce - United States

Well, folks – this is it. I’ve had a lot of fun reviewing this special Sanrio tie-in series over the last short while. Everything’s quite good. Now we come to the end of the line with this Badtz-Maru variety. Badtz-Maru is one of Hello Kitty’s friends – let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4266: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4266: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Oh man – so I’ve been digging. I’ve dug through everything in my hampers and assorted boxes. This is it. This is the last one I have that’s kinda old. It’s not expired. It expires next motn though. I know at the local grocery store there’s a couple more I can get so there’s 2/3 of a day of reviewing. I think I’ve been doing three reviews a day for at least 15 days now. Honestly, it’s kind of nice. I’ve got my groove on. It’s going. I’m doing it on the weekends. Full tilt. A slurp, a bite. Let’s see how this new one fares. ...see full post

#4265: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Miso Ramen – Japan

#4265: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4264: A-Sha Dry Noodle My Melody Mandarin Style Noodles With Friendly Scallion Sauce – United States

#4264: A-Sha Dry Noodle My Melody Mandarin Style Noodles With Friendly Scallion Sauce - United States

Here’s the second in a series of four Hello Kitty & Friends varieties from A-Sha Dry Noodle of Taiwan. This one’s made for the US market. So far, impressed as the soy sauce one was excellent. Let’s continue on with some friendly scallion sauce noodle – should be able to find them at www.ashadrynoodle.com. ...see full post

#4263: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star Kitsune Udon – Japan

#4263: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star Kitsune Udon - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4260: Knorr Shrimp Spinach Cream Gratin – Japan

#4260: Knorr Shrimp Spinach Cream Gratin - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

#4259: Hai Chi Jia Seafood Flavor Sweet Potato Noodle – China

#4259: Hai Chi Jio Seafood Flavor Sweet Potato Noodle - China

This is the second of four varieties, very popular in China and now abroad. I still am not sure who the man on the packaging is just yet, but I will say the last one I tried was absolutely wonderful. Let’s give this one a try – everything I’ve found about it points to it having a clam flavor. ...see full post

#4250: Mr. HOO Rice Noodle Soup Pho Flavor – United States

#4250: Mr. HOO Rice Noodle Soup Pho Flavor - United States

Here’s one that was sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks! I’ve been on a reviewing tear the last week – actually the past couple of weeks. I’m trying to empty bins of varieties I’ve not tried yet. This was in a box above the bins. Anyways, yeah – this is made in South Korea for the US market. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4246: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor – United States

#4246: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor - United States

I am a big fan of spicy things as well as shrimp, so this should be pretty good. This is the last of the new cups they sent – thanks again! Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#4245: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#4245: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Hot & Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

My old sometimes on the show guest Stumpy from North Little Rock, Arkansas has provided some humorous quips in the past. One he often mentions are meaty beefs, cheesy beefs, bell-beefin’, and more. These odd phrases have spilled out a bit; I often say ‘I’m the beef and you’re the cheese’ to my 6 yr old son, and then he says it back – we eventually give up on who is the beef and who is the cheese. ...see full post

#4243: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Magic Noodle Chicken Flavor – United States

#4243: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Magic Noodle Chicken Flavor - United States

Say what? What. This is what. What is it? Well, it’s noodles but it changes color; kind of. There’s food coloring in the noodle block, and so once you introduce boiling water or microwave and stir, it changes to either pink or blue – at least so far. There might be green as well – I really don’t know. Purple? Mauve? Chartreuse? Taupe? Taupe is not magical. Remember that. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of anything like this and that’s saying something. Very cool and unique! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4242: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Lime & Chili Shrimp Flavor Ramen – United States

#4242: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Lime & Chili Shrimp Flavor Ramen - United States

Lately, I’ve been getting noodles in the mail. A lot of noodles. I’ve kinda got a stack of them and need to get through reviews, and so I’m doing a bunch in a row. Well, the last sentence I wrote about two hours ago and guess what? More noodles arrived. That’s how it works I swear! This most certainly isn’t a complaint though – the more the merrier – especially if I’ve not reviewed them.  Well, let’s hit it! ...see full post

#4240: Samyang Buldak Habanero Lime Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#4400: Samyang Buldak Habanero Lime Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

Well, I’m sure you’ve been curious (or didn’t know) about this one. This is another variety with Hochi wearing some ‘south of the border’ attire. I decided to rush this one out and I’ll be doing the other one tomorrow I think. So much interest in there varieties. This is something different – not the cooking instructions – I’m curious if this is going to be the standard for all of the buldak varieties going forward. Till will tell. I’d like to thank MH, a fellow mod from the Ramen Junkies group for sending this along! Note – this one is made in South Korea and packaged for sale in the United States. Don’t forget to check out the cooking show and the mukbang below! Rushing this one due to popular interest! Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4237: MAMA Instant Whole Wheat Noodles Black Pepper Pork Flavour – Thailand

#4237: MAMA Instant Whole Wheat Noodles Black Pepper Pork Flavour - Thailand

Here’s the second of the three varieties from Thailand commemorating MAMA and their 50th Anniversary. Black pepper pork sounds quite nice – Let’s give it a try! ...see full post