Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#3775: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Shrimp Flavor – United States

#3775: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Shrimp Flavor - United States

I’ve reviewed the bowls, now here come the cups! This is a shrimp variety and should be a good one – let’s find out! ...see full post

#3774: Wai Wai X-Press Noodles Masala Delight – Serbia

#3774: Wai Wai X-Press Noodles Masala Delight - Serbia

I’m pretty thrilled – this is the second variety I’ve got from Serbia – and I found it semi-locally in the next town over! Pretty rad. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3773: Ottogi Mac & Tomato Spaghetti – United States

#3773: Ottogi Mac & Tomato Spaghetti - United States

This one came by way of Exotic Noods! Check ’em out and use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a nice discount! While made in South Korea, this one’s made for North America and distributed by Ottogi’s American arm. Sounds like fun – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3771: Doll Ramen Noodles Pickled Vegetable Flavour – Hong Kong

#3771: Doll Ramen Noodles Pickled Vegetable Flavour - Hong Kong

It’s been years and years since I had this so it’s getting a fresh new number . If you haven’t tried this range of varieties (there’s a ton of flavors) then you’re missing out. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3766: Mom’s Dry Noodle Sesame With Chili Oil – Taiwan

#3766: Mom's Dry Noodle Sesame With Chili Oil - Taiwan

Here’s one that’s specifically made for a store chain called PX Mart. Sesame and a peppery oil sounds like a good one – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3762: Kim & Kim Easy Pho Rice Noodle Soup – Vietnam

#3762: Kim & Kim Easy Pho Rice Noodle Soup - Vietnam

Saw this one at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, WA and was like – what? If you notice, there’s a South Korean AND a North Korean flag thing going on here. UPDATE: Ah – I’m wrong it’s a Vietnamese flag and a South Korean flag… At least that is what I’m getting out of it – I could be wrong. This looks to be an export product – very interesting imagery. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3761: Mom’s Dry Noodle Toona Sauce With Sichuan Pepper – Taiwan

#3761: Mom's Dry Noodle Toona Sauce With Sichuan Pepper - Taiwan

Here’s another one of Mom’s Dry Noodles’ new Vegetarian friendly varieties. But wait – toona? Misspelling? Nope. Here’s a little about toona from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#3759: House Of Delicious Taste Hot & Sour Vermicelli – China

#3759: House Of Delicious Taste Hot & Sour Vermicelli - China

Here’s a trippy little flower pot found at the local 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds, WA. These little cow dudes are awesome! Let’s check it out – by the way big thanks to Kyle K. for translation assistance! ...see full post

#3757: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Original Flavor Cup – United States

#3757: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Original Flavor Cup - United States

I saw these Tapatio cups at the local Safeway supermarket and inquired with UEC about whether I could get some samples – they arrived a couple of days later. I’ve reviewed the bowl versions, so figured I ought to try the cups too. Perhaps pack versions aren’t far behind? Let’s give this Original flavor a try. ...see full post

#3754: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Cold Udon Noodle – Taiwan

#3754: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Cold Udon Noodle - Taiwan

Alrighty so here’s another frozen one sent by the folks at PLN Food Co. Ltd. in Taiwan – thank you! This sounds to be akin to a hiyashi udon – I guess we shall see! Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#3752: Nissin Demae Ramen Miso Tonkotsu Flavor – Hong Kong

#3752: Nissin Demae Ramen Miso Tonkotsu Flavor - Hong Kong

I reviewed almost all the Demae Ramen – at least I thought. I used to get them on walks about ten years ago and then I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Nissin HK and they sent over 50 different varieties. Then this one comes in an Exotic Noods box (use coupon code RAMENRATER15) and there’s a new one to do. Let’s kick the tires! ...see full post

#3751: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Flavor) – China

#3751: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Flavor) - China

Salted egg was something I didn’t really get at first, but these days it’s something I really enjoy. I had one of these ‘flower pot’ style noodles about 40 reviews back that was the same except it was salted egg and crab flavor – and it’s a no-brainer five stars. Let’s see if this one’s solo flavor does the trick. ...see full post

#3750: Nongshim Soon Kimchi Noodle Soup – United States

#3750: Nongshim Soon Kimchi Noodle Soup - United States

I’ve long been a fan of the Soon line of products from Nongshim. If asked whether I’d want Shin Ramyun or Soon, I’d hit the Soon. Why? It just has a really nice smooth finish (it sounds like I’m describing a beer but really it does). This time they’ve got a trifecta of new versions – kimchi, a spicy tomato and a miso tofu. Today kimchi is on the menu – let’s check it out. ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3749: LonoLife Chicken Bone Broth Noodle Soup – United States

Meet The Manufacturer: #3749: LonoLife Chicken Bone Broth Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s the second review of the series. Again, we have 20 grams of protein in this one, coming from the inclusion of bone broth in with egg noodles. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3740: JML Instant Noodle Artificial Mushroom Chicken Flavour – China

#3740: JML Instant Noodle Artificial Mushroom Chicken Flavour - China

This one arrived in an Exotic Noods subscription box – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order! ...see full post

#3739: Myojo Kakitama Udon – Japan

#3739: Myojo Kakitama Udon - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop box. Zenpop is a subscription box service – check em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3738: O’Taste Habanero Tteokbokki With Noodles – South Korea

#3738: O'Taste Habanero Tteokbokki With Noodles - South Korea

Oh boy, oh boy… I did a big sort of all the noodles I had in my hampers and one thing I found was a huge amount were expired – not just a little, but like expires in 2018 (it’s 2020). Now that my noodle hoard has dwindles (I think I tossed a good 50 packs/cups/bowls), I saw someone else touting this one as a new add to their stash. Well lo and behold, this one made the cut – it expires next week, so I’d better get on it. Not only that, this sounds like a mukbang if I’ve ever heard of one. Let’s do it. ...see full post

#3736: Tasty.ly Quick Pasta Cheezy – Malaysia

#3736: Tasty.ly Quick Pasta Cheezy - Malaysia

I’ve been reviewing a lot of these Kay’s and Tasty.ly products recently – it’s pretty neat! I mean, Malaysia isn’t the first place you think of when you think of macaroni and cheese, is it? I really liked the Creamy variety so guessing this is going to be good too. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3734: Maruchan Black Pork Curry Udon – Japan

#3734: Maruchan Black Pork Curry Udon - Japan

Here’s one that came from a Zenpop.jp subscription box. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3733: Pamana Instant La Paz Batchoy – United States

#3733: Pamana Instant La Paz Batchoy - United States

The first thing I noticed about this one was toward the top where it mentioned it has real beef and real pork. I so seldom come across varieties from the Philippines that this was a real score. I think I found it up in Canada but I’m not sure. Let’s see what Wikipedia has to say about La Paz Batchoy real quick – ...see full post

#3730: Sapporo Ichiban Hakata Mentaiko Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3730: Sapporo Ichiban Hakata Mentaiko Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! Tonkotsu is a pork bone based creamy wonderful thing. This one has the added bonus of cod roe. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#3727: Cheetos Mac’N Cheese Cheesy Jalapeno – United States

#3727: Cheetos Mac'N Cheese Cheesy Jalapeno - United States

This. This created quite a stir (no pun intended) in the Instant Noodles – The Ramen Rater Facebook group. The spicy crowd was fascinated, and the ramen crowd espoused disdain. Cries of ‘that’s not ramen’ rose up in protest. Obviously not; it is pasta – rotini to be exact. ...see full post

#3723: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Extra Spicy Flavor – United States

#3723: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Extra Spicy Flavor - United States

The Tapartio guy is flanked by flames this time! But wait – who is he? How did they end up with this guy on this ramen and of course the zillion bottles of hot sauce bearing the name Tapatio? ...see full post

#3721: Dream Kitchen Curry Udon – United States

#3721: Dream Kitchen Curry Udon - United States

I went to Uwajimaya in Bellevue today and looked at all the noodles they had and honestly, this was the only one that piqued my curiosity. I’ve reviewed Dream Kitchen stuff before, but it certainly looked like private label KOKA product – but this one doesn’t seem to be that way. It says it’s a product of the USA, so I’m a little perplexed as to who is actually making these. But either way, it’s curry udon and of that I’m not perplexed and I know I’m partial to curry, so let’s see how it is. ...see full post

#3718: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3718: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! Tonkotsu is a pork bone nased creamy wonderful thing. This one is a pretty well known variety with updated packaging from it’s original more subtle style. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3715: Mamee SLRP! Mi Segera Perisa Kari Xtra Pedas – Malaysia

#3715: Mamee SLRP! Mi Segera Perisa Kari Xtra Pedas - Malaysia

Pedas not enough for you? How bout a little XTRA? Pedas means spicy over in Malaysia and this one means it! I did a mukbang of the cup version of this one a while back and thought I’d better do the pack too since Felix over there was kind enough to ship some over! Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3713: Kay’s Instant Macaroni Chicken Soup – Malaysia

#3713: Kay's Instant Macaroni Chicken Soup - Malaysia

There’s been a lot of comment in the Instant Noodles – The Ramen Rater Facebook lately concerning ramen vs pasta. This most certainly is pasta. However, a chicken macaroni soup from Malaysia definitely an interesting thing. Plus it’s instant. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3712: Soup de Pasta Tarako Roe Cream Soup – Japan

#3712: Soup de Pasta Tarako Roe Cream 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

#3707: Yamamoto Seifun Japanese Yakisoba – Japan

#3707: Yamamoto Seifun Japanese Yakisoba - Japan

Found this one in an Umai crate –  Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3706: Kenko Foods Hiyashi Chuka – Japan

#3706: Kenko Foods Hiyashi Chuka - Japan

Found this one in an Umai crate –  Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3702: Higashimaru Seafood Sara Udon – Japan

#3702: Higashimaru Seafood Sara Udon - Japan

Found this one in an Umai crate –  Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3701: Single Grain Chongqing Spicy & Sour Rice Noodles – China

#3701: Single Grain Chongqing Spicy & Sour Rice Noodles - China

Here’s another ‘flower pot’ style big cup from China. I found a bunch of them at 99 Ranch Market recently – I dunno but these are a lot of fun. Let’s check this one out! ...see full post

#3698: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar Shio Ramen – Japan

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

#3696: Nissin Top Ramen Masala Noodles – India

#3696: Nissin Top Ramen Masala Noodles - India

Well, here’s the last of my Nissin India products. Sad to see them end but it’s really been fun. If you happen to work for Nissin India, please contact me? Heck, if you’re with any instant noodle company in India – I’d love to review all your products. I foresee some happy day doing a top ten Indian varieties list! But until then, here’s the last of the Nissin stuff I found at India Supermarket in Bellevue, Washington. ...see full post

#3694: Yamamoto Seifun Tanukioyaji Super Spicy Mazemen – Japan

#3694: Yamamoto Seifun Tanukioyaji Super Spicy Mazemen - 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

#3693: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Nature Ramen Shio – Japan

#3693: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Nature Ramen Shio - 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

#3692: Acecook Mochichi Wonton Noodle – Japan

#3692: Acecook Mocchicchi Wonton Noodle - Japan

Here’s one that came from a Zenpop.jp subscription box. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3690: MAMA Cup Instant Rice Noodles Spicy Stir Fried Baby Clam Flavor – Thailand

#3690: MAMA Cup Instant Rice Noodles Spicy Stir Fried Baby Clam Flavor - Thailand

It might sounds a little devilish, but aren’t the tastiest things usually babies? Baby clams, veal, lamb… The List goes on and on. Correct me if I’m wrong though; aren’t baby clams just small clams and not actually infantile clams? Less nefarious than the other stuff, don’t you think? Well, either way, 210kcal for the cup ain’t too shabby! Let’s try this one out! ...see full post

#3689: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Instant Noodles – Thailand

#3689: MAMA Oriental Kitchen Hot Korean Instant Noodles - Thailand

Here’s one MAMA of Thailand sent recently – thanks! I’ve tried the pack version of this before, but not the cup, so, ladies and gentlemen- this warrants a mukbang! You can find it at the bottom! Let the spiciness commence! ...see full post

#3686: Sapporo Ichiban Karaage Ginger Shio – Japan

#3686: Sapporo Ichiban Karaage Ginger Shio - Japan

Here we have one from Japan sent by Zenpop. Zenpop does a few different kinds of subscription boxes you can get and they’re pretty neat! Use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount at checkout! ...see full post