Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#4379: Marutai Tategata Takana Ramen – Japan

#4379: Marutai Tategata Takana Ramen - Japan

Here’s another neat one from Zenpop.JP. Thank you! So Zenpop has all sorts of monthly boxes including ramen boxes. Nine instant ramen in one box for a good price – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4378: Daebak x TNTCO Carolina Reaper Spicy Chicken Flavour – Malaysia

#4542: Daebak x TNTCO Carolina Reaper Spicy Chicken Flavour - Malaysia

You’ve probably seen the Daebak Ghost Pepper variety in a cup – very spicy. I’ve only had one thing that was Carolina Reaper pepper infused before – and that laid me out for hours on the floor. I’m going to guess this won’t be as hot, but I don’t know. It should be pretty strong – and I haven’t done a really spicy review in a very long time. I guess that’s about to change. There’s a mukbang video at the bottom of this post. I’m sure a lot of you will want to get this one, and while it’s available a limited time at 7-Eleven, that’s 7-Eleven in Malaysia. It can be got on Shoppee which is a popular shopping site over there, but I don’t know anything more than that.  Let’s fire it up and see how spicy this is! ...see full post

#4377: Myojo Okinawa Soba – Japan

#4377: Myojo Okinawa Soba - Japan

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

#4375: Acecook Maruuma Miso Ramen – Japan

#4375: Acecook Maruuma Miso Ramen - Japan

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

#4374: Myojo Ippei-chan Yaten no Yakisoba Ninniku Shoyu Aji – Japan

#4374: Myojo Ippei-chan Yaten no Yakisoba Ninniku Shoyu Aji - Japan

Here’s an interesting one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4371: Myojo Shigoku no Ippai Koku Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#4371: Myojo Shigoku no Ippai Koku Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s an interesting one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle – United States

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle - United States

Here’s another one made in South Korea and packaged for the US market. These use an interesting noodle style that I’ve only seen hailing from South Koreas. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4367: Kishimen Boiled Noodle With Bonito Flake – Japan

#4367: Kishimen Boiled Noodle With Bonito Flake - 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

#4364: Acecook Saigon Pho Beef Flavor – United States

#4364: Acecook Saigon Pho Beef Flavor - United States

Here’s the second of these varieties I found recently. I reviewed the beef a couple days ago. Anyways, beef is the more predominate way to enjoy pho. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#4362: Chilkap Perilla Seeds Korean Style Pasta – South Korea

#4362: Chilkap Perilla Seeds Korean Style Pasta - South Korea

Found this one at Boo Han Market last weekend at the end of July. So, this isn’t ramen, it’s something called sujebi. Looks different that’s for sure. Let’s try it out! ...see full post

#4360: Acecook Arisoude Nakatta Tenshinmen Shoyu – Japan

#4360: Acecook Arisoude Nakatta Tenshinmen Shoyu - Japan

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

#4358: Acecook Saigon Pho Vietnamese Rice Noodles Chicken – United States

#4358: Acecook Saigon Pho Vietnamese Rice Noodles Chicken - United States

Here’s another one I found over at S-Mart  the other day. This one is made for export to the US – it’s kind of interesting – Acecook is a Japanese company with a factory in Vietnam, and Sanyo Foods (makers of Sapporo Ichiban) are distributing it. Looks interesting – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4357: Shin Horng Hon’s Noodle Soup Seasonal Vegetable Flavour – Taiwan

#4357: Shin Horng Hon's Noodle Soup Seasonal Vegetable Flavour - Taiwan

Well, it sounds like my name. Actually, we used to go to a restaurant in Seattle called Hon’s for that reason when I was very young. We also used to go to the Atlas restaurant – man that place was awesome. One of them literally looked like someone’s living room – it was heaven there. But the true heaven I miss is Taiwan. That place – only a couple weeks of my life I’ve spent there, but every second I knew more and more that’s exactly where I want to live. I’ll be back someday! Let’s try this straight noodle variety from my future home! ...see full post

#4351: Myojo Ippeichan Yomise No Yakisoba Mentaiko Flavor – Japan

#4351: Myojo Ippeichan Cup Yomise No Yakisoba Mentaiko Flavor - Japan

Well this sounds good. I always am surprised at all the Myojo Ippeichan out there and that there are still varieties I’ve yet to try. Mentaiko is cod roe. Yep – fish eggs. While some might find that strange, fish eggs are all over in Japanese foods. A lot of savoriness! I think I found this one at Asian Family Market a couple weeks ago. Let’s make some yakisoba! ...see full post

Cold As Ice: Frozen Ramen – Your Holiday Gift

Cold As Ice: Frozen Ramen - Your Holiday Gift

Today is December 25th, 2022. I thought the perfect gift to all of you nice people that look at my reviews and experiments would be to add a lot of stuff to a plastic bowl and put it outside and let it freeze. So, that’s what I did. It is your holiday gift! For free! You are very welcome! Hope everyone seeing this is having a great holiday season and that it ends soon and that 2023 is lacking a lot of insanity that the previous year contained. ...see full post

#4346: Acecook Hao Hao Mi Goreng Shrimp & Onion Flavour – Vietnam

#4346: Acecook Hao Hao Mi Goreng Shrimp & Onion Flavour - Vietnam

Found this one at an Asian grocery on Evergreen  in Everett, Washington recently. I hit them up once a year or so and usually find a few varieties I don’t usually see anywhere else which is very nice! This one I think I’ve seen before online, but never in the ‘wild.’ Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4344: Chewy Quick Serve Macaroni Ham Flavour – Hong Kong

#4344: Chewy Quick Serve Macaroni Ham Flavour - Hong Kong

Ham flavor macaroni soup? Yeah – for really though! I’ve had the chicken flavor by this brand as well, and there are a few other brands out of Hong Kong that do different flavors including tonkotsu! Let’s give this ham variety a try. ...see full post

Happy 6th Birthday Mimi! Repost: #2330: Ve Wong Little Prince(ss) Brand Snack Noodles Artificial Mexican Pizza Flavor

So I did this review the morning that my daughter Miriam was born five years ago today. Happy Birthday, Miri! I thought I’d repost it with a little update. ...see full post

#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