Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#3512: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x Spicy HOT Chicken Flavor Topokki – South Korea

#3437: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x Spicy HOT Chicken Flavor Topokki - South Korea

First off, let me say that I did a mukbang with this one an it’s at the bottom. Definitely the spiciest one I’ve done in quite some time. ...see full post

#3508: Mr Lee’s Noodles Dragon Fire Vegetables – United Kingdom

#3508: Mr Lee's Noodles Dragon Fire Vegetables - United Kingdom

Well, here we go!I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Mr Lee’s a couple of years ago, and now they’re going to be producing in the USA! Sounds like starting May 2020 their products will be available (and also made) here as well as in the UK. They’ll be available on Amazon and I’ll do reviews of the Us made versions when they become available. I should note though that this particular variety will not. This one’s Vegan and only 217 calories! Not only that, this is one of the few manufacturers that use freeze dried rather than dehydrated bits. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3502: Paldo Lime Lobster Flavor King Noodle – South Korea

#3502: Paldo Lime Lobster Flavor King Noodle - South Korea

What do we have here? The second of two big bowls from Paldo! I’m in the mood for sampling spicy today- it’s cold outside. It’s snowing. Weatherman says we’re looking at 5 more inches of snow and gusty winds. It’s cold in here. Time to cook! ...see full post

#3501: Yatekomo Pollo Con Soja – Spain

#3501: Yatekomo Pollo Con Soja - Spain

First off a big thanks to Chris G. for picking these up and sending them after his whirlwind trip around Europe! This one’s from Spain and the last of the ones he sent a little while back. This one’s soy sauce chicken. Let’s hit it! ...see full post

#3499: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Five Spiced Duck Flavour – Singapore

#3499: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Five Spiced Duck Flavour - Singapore

KOKA released 3 varieties in this range and this is the second of the three I’m reviewing today. Duck is a bit of a mystery to me. I love duck and I feel that it is the most neglected meat in Western cuisine. In Asia I’ve had duck on every visit – it’s everywhere and it’s such wonderful, tasty meat. ...see full post

#3498: Paldo Sriracha Lobster Flavor King Noodle – South Korea

#3498: Paldo Sriracha Lobster Flavor King Noodle - South Korea

Sriracha is a place I’ve been to in Thailand. It was very hot and the sky was a deep azure blue. Telephone poles were packed with wires – you’d have to see it. Looking out my window right now it’s cold, windy, and the forecast is calling for a week of snow here, just north of Seattle. I miss Thailand. ...see full post

#3497: Kenmin Shisen Shirunashi Tantanmen – Japan

#3497: Kenmin Shisen Shirunashi Tantanmen - Japan

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This is an interesting one – a rice noodle tantanmen from Japan. The packaging certainly is neat looking, and it’s gota brand I’ve not heard of which is always something I like. New is goo, although from what I see this brand has been around for some time. Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#3496: Menraku Sichuan-Inspired Ramen “Spicy Sesame” – United States

#3496: Menraku Sichuan-Inspired Ramen "Spicy Sesame" - United States

Here’s one from Menraku – these are indeed made in Japan, but definitely for the US market. This was sent by James, a reader from Lakeside, CA. I’ve reviewed a slew of Menraku varieties in the past, but recently seen a few new varieties and have been rather impressed. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#3494: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Salted Beef With Mushrooms Flavour – United States

#3494: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Salted Beef With Mushrooms Flavour - United States

These are made in Hong Kong for the US market. I found a myriad of cup varieties at 99 Ranch Market recently. These also are complimented by a full line of pack versions, but I’ve reviewed most of those over time from varieties sent by a reader back east. ...see full post

#3493: Acecook HELLO KITTY 45th Anniversary Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

This one came out of a Zenpop subscription box. Zenpop has great boxes featuring different themes every month with 7 different instant ramen varieties from Japan. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3492: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Mushrooms Chicken Flavour – United States

#3446: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Mushrooms Chicken Flavour - United States

Here’s one of a bunch that I found at a 99 Ranch Market near me. I have seen quite a few articles with folks saying that the correct name is Ranch 99 Market. This is incorrect. The store is called 99 Ranch Market. People will debate anything even though they are incorrect, shown data proving they’r incorrect, and just stupid. But year. Let’s look at this one. ...see full post

#3490: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3490: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen - 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

#3488: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Chongqing Style – China

#3488: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Chongqing Style - China

Right now it’s about 3 weeks until Lunar New Year aka CNY. This is another neat variety found at 99 Ranch Market. They’ve got lots of treats and specialty items to celebrate the holiday and to be honest, this is one of my favorite times of year. This will post probably 3 months afterwards though. Special thanks to Annie T. for help in translation! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3484: Shi Zu Ren Energy Instant Clam Flavor Vermicelli – China

#3484: Shi Zu Ren Energy Instant Clam Flavor Vermicelli - China

Yeah – check that out why don’t you?! Little devils all over it and a wallop of sachets! I found this at our local Edmonds 99 Ranch Market yesterday along with the next one I’m reviewing. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3480: Sapporo Ichiban Momoya Kimchi No Moto Ramen – Japan

#3480: Sapporo Ichiban Momoya Kimchi No Moto Ramen - 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

#3479: Yamamoto Seifun Spicy Cheese Napolitan – Japan

#3479: Yamamoto Seifun Spicy Cheese Napolitan - 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

#3476: Kang Shi Fu Never Met Noodles Shrimp Flavour – United States

Yet another one of these cups! I think I actually have two more. It’s tough doing a series honestly; but it’s just something I have to do. Let’s see how this shrimp variety does. ...see full post

#3475: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen Cup – South Korea

#3475: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen Cup - South Korea

Thus far, I’ve been quite pleased with all the different Mr. Kimchi varieties – soups and dry noodles. This is the cup, so I’m guessing it should be about the same as the dry noodle pack and bowl. Let’s find out. ...see full post

#3474: Aji-no-men Sabor Gallina Criolla – Peru

#3474: Aji-no-men Sabor Gallina Criolla - Peru

Here’s another one I believe that was sent by Mr. Saturn – thanks again! So I translated this and it spits out creole chicken. Seems odd, but okay. I think this bears more investigation. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#3471: Ve Wong Instant Oriental Noodles Soup Chinese Herb – Ginseng Flavor – Taiwan

#3471: Ve Wong Instant Oriental Noodles Soup Chinese Herb - Ginseng Flavor - Taiwan

I really love Taiwan. I have been through Taiwan a couple times and visited a couple times. If you’ve never been, go. That’s all I have to say on the matter. It’s a neat place with so many different things going on. Let’s try this one! ...see full post

#3467: Sapporo Ichiban Mentai Agodashi Shoyu Ramen – Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3466: Kang Shi Fu Never Met Noodles Artificial Roasted Beef Flavour – United States

#3466: Kang Shi Fu Never Met Noodles Artificial Roasted Beef Flavour - United States

Here’s another one of these bowls I picked up at 99 Ranch Market. There’s still a couple more to go too! Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#3465: Mamee Monster – Malaysia

#3465: Mamee Monster - Malaysia

If you didn’t know, Mamee Monster is a snack noodle. It’s all over – you should have known by now. You smash the bag, open it up and eat it. Yes, really. This is popular and common is Southeast Asia. Yup! Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#3463: Wai Wai Brand Oriental Style Instant Noodles – Thailand

#3463: Wai Wai Brand Oriental Style Instant Noodles - Thailand

Okay so there’s Wai Wai in Thailnd, then Wai Wai in India, which I suspect is an exponentially larger affair. However I think they are part of the same company. It’s uncanny – Thai instant noodle companies have names with repeating syllables. ...see full post

#3460: Paldo Bibimmen (35th Anniversary Edition) – South Korea

#3460: Paldo Bibimmen (35th Anniversary Edition) - South Korea

This is a longstanding favorite of mine and probably the first cold noodle I came in contact with. First time I had it I wasn’t so sure, but over time it definitely grew on me. This is usually enjoyed in the summer months, but seeing as the folks at Paldo sent it to me recently, I’d give it a go right now. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#3456: Daisho Seafood Vermicelli Noodles – Japan

#3456: Daisho Seafood Vermicelli Noodles - Japan

Here’s one from an Umai Crate! Umai Crate is a subscription box you can get via Japan Crate that comes packed with ramen and Japanese goodies of all types, but focusing on noodles. Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3455: Young Poong Yopokki Cheese Topokki (Rice Cake) – South Korea

#3455: Young Poong Yopokki Cheese Topokki (Rice Cake) - South Korea

Okay, I think I found this one at HMart up in Richmond BC at Aberdeen Centre. I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure. Anyways, yeah this is topokki. Why, you ask? Because topokki is wonderful stuff and lives in the section with the noodles, so there. Let’s get it on! ...see full post

#3452: Paldo Teumsae (9,413SHU) – Japan

#3452: Paldo Teumsae (9,413SHU) - Japan

Okay so recently I reviewed and mukbang-ified the Paldo Teumsae version that was sold in South Korea. This time around it’s the same SHU on the package but most certainly for Japan. Let’s see how i rates! ...see full post

#3447: Itsuki Chinese Lemon Cold Noodle – Japan

#3447: Itsuki Chinese Lemon Cold Noodle - 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 checkout. ...see full post

#3444: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Hot-n-Spicy Vegetable Flavor – United States

#3444: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Hot-n-Spicy Vegetable Flavor - United States

Before you start, no. No you can’t. Get this. You can’t. Well, you can, but it’s going to be hard. Actually not that hard if you really want some. Just commit a crime that gets you incarcerated in a facility that has this stuff. That’s the only place you’re buying it – in prisons and jails and detention facilities. Period. ...see full post

#3439: Acecook Potato Butter Shio Ramen – Japan

#3439: Acecook Potato Butter Shio Ramen - Japan

This one comes from Zenpop.jp – a subscription box service. If you want to check out their boxes and get one, use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3438: Nissin Cup Noodles Big Extra Spicy Tonkotsu – Hong Kong

#3438: Nissin Cup Noodles Big Extra Spicy Tonkotsu - Hong Kong

I haven’t reviewed something for Hong Kong in a little while and this one was sent by a reader residing over there – thanks again! I remember getting about 56 varieties from Nissin HK when I did the Meet The Manufacturer series – that was pretty intense! Let’s check the temperature on this spicy tonkotsu! ...see full post

#3436: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Kimchi Flavour – South Korea

#3436: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Kimchi Flavour - South Korea

Here’s the last of the Aloha! bowls. I figured I’d just run through them and then tomorrow a last one from the last box from Samyang. Let’s give this kimchi variety a try. ...see full post

#3434: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Chicken Flavour – South Korea

#3434: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Chicken Flavour - South Korea

Here’s another one of the Aloha bowls that Samyang sent recently. I’ve always been fascinated by the bowl noodle concept – they end up in convenience stores and gas stations a lot of the time and they’re honestly pretty good. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3430: Myojo Ippeichan Potato Mayo Yakisoba – Japan

#3430: Myojo Ippeichan Potato Mayo Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s one from a Zenpop box. Zenpop has Japanese subscription boxes and they’re pretty neat – good selections for sure! Use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3428: Wu-Mu Mandashi Sakura Shrimp Scallion Oil Noodles – Taiwan

#3428: Wu-Mu Mandashi Sakura Shrimp Scallion Oil Noodles - Taiwan

I found another one of these export Mandashi varieties at the local 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds the other day. Nice to find stuff at the regular haunts. I still think the man on the front is going to strike me if I don’t prepare his noodles correctly! Although I have worked with the Wu-Mu folks before and did a Meet The Manufacturer and they are really very nice people. Anyways, shrimp and scallion? Sounds good! Let’s see if it is! ...see full post

#3426: One Culture Foods Taiwanese Beef Noodle – United States

#3426: One Culture Foods Taiwanese Beef Noodle - United States

Okay so this one should be interesting. The last one I had from this company was alright. Taiwanese beef noodle is kind of a big deal over in Taiwan. Curious how this one will be. Let’s find out. ...see full post

#3425: Nissin U.F.O. Chow Mein Noodles Spicy Beef Artificial Flavor – Hong Kong

#3425: Nissin U.F.O. Chow Mein Noodles Spicy Beef Artificial Flavor - Hong Kong

It’s like a parallel universe! Where am I?! WHO CAN EXPLAIN THIS??

Okay so what’s the problem? This is from Hong Kong. It says flavor not flavour. I don’t understand. ...see full post

#3423: mi ABC Mi Instan Vegetable Flavour – Indonesia

#3423: mi ABC Mi Instan Vegetable Flavour - Indonesia

They had these in 4 packs up in Canada at the Foodyworld store in Richmond, BC. I’m a sucker for Indonesian varieties I’ve not tried and so here we are. Vegetable flavor is always interesting. Will it be predominantly shiitake, broccoli? Butter? I guess we’ll find out! ...see full post

#3422: Maruchan QTTA Tomato Cheese Cream Ramen – Japan

#3422: Maruchan QTTA Tomato Cheese Cream Ramen - Japan

Found this on in a Zenpop box. Zenpop is a subscription service from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! QTTA is pronouced ‘koo-tah’ and means ‘I’m full.’ Let’s see how filling this variety is! ...see full post