Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#4185: Myojo Sapporo Ramen Shingen Koku Miso Flavor – Japan

#4185: Myojo Sapporo Ramen Shingen Koku Miso Flavor - Japan

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

#4183: Nissin Raoh Mala Tantan – Japan

This looks like a fancy one – it came in a 5am Ramen subscription box! Check em out at www.instantramen.jp and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4177: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Shrimp Flavor – United States

#4102: Ramen Express By Chef Woo Shrimp Flavor - United States

Here’s another one James from Lakeside, CA sent – thanks! Curious about this one. I’ve found the Ramen Express packs to be quite good, but generally not a huge fan of the cups. Maybe this one will turn that tide? Let’s find out! ...see full post

#4170: Sapporo Ichiban Maikohan Hi-hi- Kyoko Miso Ramen – Japan

#4170: Sapporo Ichiban Maikohan Hi-hi- Kyoko Miso Ramen - Japan

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

#4168: Sugakiya Ippin Sozai Toyama Shiro Ebi Ramen – Japan

#4168: Sugakiya Ippin Sozai Toyama Shiro Ebi Ramen - Japan

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

#4167: Myojo Megami Cup Noukou Shoyu – Japan

#4167: Myojo Megami Cup Noukou Shoyu - Japan

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

#4165: Binh Tay Vegetarian Pho Noodles – Vietnam

#4165: Binh Tay Vegetarian Pho Noodles - Vietnam

Here’s a Vietnamese variety with a Vegetarian friendly flavor. Sounds good – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4161: Qinsheng Shaanxi Cold Noodle Hot & Spicy Flavor – China

#4161: Qinsheng Shaanxi Cold Noodle Hot & Spicy Flavor - China

It’s been a while and thought hey – today is Lunar New Year so I’m doing Chinese reviews today. This is a very popular street dish – the noodle is called Liangpi. It’s a cold noodle dish, and really quite tasty – let’s get started! ...see full post

#4159: Naked Chinese Style Hot & Sour Ramen Noodles – United Kingdom

#4159: Naked Chinese Style Hot & Sour Ramen Noodles - United Kingdom

Found these in Bellevue, Washington at a Walmart during the Great Hunt for Pumpkin Spice Cup Noodles of Fall 2021. Definitiely something interesting to check out. These are in a little pouch – have tried the cup version of this but the pouch sounds interesting – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4156: Maruchan Kamodashi Curry Udon – Japan

#4156: Maruchan Kamodashi Curry Udon - Japan

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

#4152: Charming Couple Biang Biang Soybean Paste Flavor – Taiwan

#4152: Charming Couple Biang Biang Soybean Paste Flavor - Taiwan

Well, I do believe we’ve reached the end of the Biang Biang line with this one. These have been pretty good! Thanks to the Charming Couple folks for sending them my way! Let’s try this soybean paste variety out. ...see full post

#4150: 7 Select Tomato Basil Pasta Cup – United States

#4150: 7 Select Tomato Basil Pasta Cup - United States

What an interesting thing! You might be surprised to know that while 7 Eleven stores started in the United States, they’re owned and headquartered in Japan now. 7 Select is a range you see over there quite a bit but here it seems to be a new thing. So, a convenient pasta cup. This sounds like fun. It promises to be the finest… Oh man I still feel like crap… I think we all have the ‘rona. This isn’t fun that’s for sure. But hey let’s check this out! ...see full post

#4146: Acecook Supercup Max Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#4146: Acecook Supercup Max Shoyu Ramen - Japan

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

#4145: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Chicken Noodle Soup – United States

#4145: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Chicken Noodle Soup - United States

This one came by way of the fine folks at Asha Dry Noodle USA – interesting! When they mentioned it to me, I knew who would be fascinated by this – my daughter. Mimi is into Hello Kitty. Anyways, she’s in the episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time – so check it out! Let’s give this stuff a try! ...see full post

#4143: Charming Couple Biang Biang Garlic Oil Fermented Tofu – Taiwan

#4143: Charming Couple Biang Biang Garlic Oil Fermented Tofu - Taiwan

Wow – I can’t believe I’m still awake and actually being productive. You see, I did an interview for Arirang Radio in South Korea last night – at 2am and then got up around 5:30am… It’s about 6pm now and I’m sincerely beat. Was worth it though – fun interview! Anyways, Just got done editing images for three reviews and now readying posts. Tomorrow is Friday and seems like I ought to do some reviews, so I think I will. I get ’em ready to go the night before, you see. Well, let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#4139: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Spicy Noodle Soup – United States

#4139: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Spicy Noodle Soup - United States

This is an interesting one. It appears this is a variety made just for the United States by Taiwanese company A-Sha, however it is produced in Vietnam. What’s more interesting is that it’s a Hello Kitty licensed product and it’s spicy – better do a mukbang! How spicy could it be with the cutesy factor? We’ll find out. ...see full post

#4136: Lost The Pot Noodle Roast Chicken Flavour – United Kingdom

#4136: Lost The Pot Noodle Roast Chicken Flavour - United Kingdom

It was a year ago that my good friend passed. I thought it would be fitting to repost this variety he sent from across the pond. He was a fascinating person who traveled the world and really made an impression on me. He is truly missed. ...see full post

#4135: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Chili Tomato” Taste – United States

#4135: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Chili Tomato" Taste - United States

I got two of these in quick succession – the first from James in Lakside, CA and the other from a subscription box out of California as well from Exotic Noods. If you want to get one of their boxes, head over and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER and get a nice discount – thank to you both for sending these! ...see full post

#4130: Maruchan Instant Lunch Select Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4130: Maruchan Instant Lunch Select Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

This is something new – an upgraded version of Maruchan’s popular Instant Lunch. I’ve tried the non Hot & Spicy in the past and been meaning to try this one. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4125: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Hokkaido Style Seafood” with Shrimp & Scallop Soup – United States

#4125: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Hokkaido Style Seafood" with Shrimp & Scallop Soup - United States

This came out of an Exotic Noods subscription box – one of many interesting and unique varieties from around the world they put in there. Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4122: Simply Food HODL Noodle – Vietnam

#4122: Simply Food HODL Noodle - Vietnam

Okay so bear with me because I’m very clueless about crypto currency. I looked up HODL and it stands for Hold On for Dear Life – basically, hold onto your crypto to make money. It also says Stonkz on the side – ...see full post

#4114: Naked Chinese Style Orange Chicken Flavor – United Kingdom

#4114: Naked Chinese Style Orange Chicken Flavor - United Kingdom

Well this was a nice surprise – British noodles at a local store? Unteresting the new things I’m starting to see around here. I rarely get UK varieties – I enjoy reviewing them a lot, too. Let’s check this one out and see what’s up. ...see full post

#4111: immi Spicy “Beef” Flavor Ramen Soup – United States

#4111: immi Spicy "Beef" Flavor Ramen Soup - United States

Pumpkin seed noodles – it just fascinated me, especially since I’ve been doing weird things with bread. Now I want a noodle machine to load with all sorts of interesting things… Very curious how this oe will turn out. Last time, they were on the extremely chewy side and so we will see. Let’s give these low carb noodles a try! ...see full post

#4110: Acecook Hello Kitty Kawaii Tonkotsu Noodle – Japan

#4110: Acecook Hello Kitty Kawaii Tonkotsu Noodle - 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

#4101: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen With Kuromayu Black Garlic Oil – United States

#4101: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen With Kuromayu Black Garlic Oil - United States

For the longest time, I only thought there was a single variety of Nongshim’s Tonkotsu bowl – the spicy one. Lo and behold, there’s this one with black garlic oil as well. What’s more, I think both exist concurrently. The spicy one has a five star rating from me and is at the top of the USA top ten. Let’s check this new one out! ...see full post

#4100: Vite Ramen Vegan White Miso v1.3 Prototype – United States

#4100: Vite Ramen Vegan White Miso v1.3 Prototype - United States

This is the last of the prototypes Vite sent me. These have been really good! Curious if I’ll like this one too. What a week – I’ve been deep diving into pumpkin spice noodles for the past 4 days and while I thoroughly enjoyed them, this will be a welcome change. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#4097: Aces Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup Extra Spicy – United States

#4097: Aces Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup Extra Spicy - United States

Was digging around in my hampers and found I hadn’t reviewed this extra spicy variety and thought to myself ‘it’s time.’ So, since I thought that, it must be. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4096: Artisan Instant Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor – China

#4906: Artisan Instant Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor - China

Here’s the second of the Artisan branded varieties I’ve come across recently. Neat flower pot style big cups with a ton of sachets within. I think I found this at Asian Family Market on 130th  Aurora in Shoreline. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4095: Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Chicken Chow Mein Noodles – United States

#4905: Nissin Chow Mein Teriyaki Chicken Chow Mein Noodles - United States

It’s been literally years since I tried this one since it’s packaging has changed. I was looking around the local store when that hit me. So, here we are. Green beans, carrots and bok choy? Interesting – let’s check it out, shall we? ...see full post

#4093: Maruchan Menzukuri Awase Miso – Japan

#4903: Maruchan Menzukuri Awase Miso - 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

#4092: Nissin Super Gattai Original Cup Noodle and Shio – Japan

#4902: Nissin Super Gattai Original Cup Noodle and Shio - 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

#4090: Sapporo Ichiban Wakame Soba Aojiso Dressing Flavor – Japan

#4090: Sapporo Ichiban Wakame Soba Aojiso Dressing Flavor - 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

#4089: Mr. HOO Rice Noodle Soup Spicy Shrimp Flavor – United States

#4089: Mr. HOO Rice Noodle Soup Spicy Shrimp Flavor - United States

Thanks as always to James from Lakeside, CA for sending this over! I like this brand – wonder who Mr. HOO is though. Whomever he is, he must have a moustache. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4087: Nanchang Rice Noodles Classic Flavor – China

#4087: Nanchang Rice Noodles Classic Flavor - China

Found these at Asian Family Market on 130th & Aurora. Don’t really know anything about these. What I can say is that they also have a crawfish flavor variety. There are so many Chinese brands that show up these days with a single variety and very little info. I should say though lots of English on this one which makes translation painless and cooking instructions are included in that. Let’s give ’em a go! ...see full post

#4086: Myojo Charumera Donburi Kumamoto Ma-yu Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#4086: Myojo Charumera Donburi Kumamoto Ma-yu 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

#4083: Myojo Shigoku No Ippai Koku Koebi Tensoba – Japan

#4083: Myojo Shigoku No Ippai Koku Koebi Tensoba - 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

#4082: MAMA Instant Rice Vermicelli Chicken And Abalone Flavour – Thailand

#4082: MAMA Instant Rice Vermicelli Chicken And Abalone Flavour - Thailand

For a long time, I’ve thought I didn’t like chicken and abalone flavor. Then something happened – I had some really good varieties. I’m hopeful this is one of them. I visited these folks in 2015 and wow – Thailand is an amazing place. I got to visit the rice noodle factory there and it was really amazing. I highly recommend visiting Thailand if you want a headchange; it’s so bright and colorful – the smiles are endless. Not only that, the 7-Eleven stores have the most wonderful array of instant noodles you’ve ever seen. Let’s check this one out that I found locally. ...see full post

#4081: Itsuki Small Soy Sauce Nyumen – Japan

#4081: Itsuki Small Soy Sauce Nyumen - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post

#4080: Ve Wong Artificial Peppered Beef Flavor – Taiwan

#4080: Ve Wong Artificial Peppered Beef Flavor - Taiwan

September 8th, 2010. That was the last time I tried this one – it was review #132. I’ve been reviewing instant noodles since then – it’s kind of crazy. I mean, over 11 years ago  and almost 4000 reviews later, I’m still into reviewing instant noodles. Let’s revisit these – it’s not a re-review since in that amount of time, a lot of things can happen. For one thing, the packaging has changed. Another thing is that the same ingredients from suppliers may have changed. After 11 years, a lot changed in a product’s lifecycle. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#4078: Itomen Cup Nyumen Japanese Style Soup – Japan

#4078: Itomen Cup Nyumen Japanese Style Soup - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post