Category: * Stars 3.1 – 4.0

#3421: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Spicy Beef Flavour – South Korea

#3421: Samyang Foods Aloha! Bowl Noodle Soup Spicy Beef Flavour - South Korea

So this is an export variety from the company that brought you the fire noodle. I’m not exactly sure why the Hawaiian theme, but that’s kind of cool. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3420: Shun Savory Dried Noodles – Hot & Sour – China

#3420: Shun Savory Dried Noodles - Hot & Sour - China

Well this is interesting. For some reason, the color on this one didn’t come out quite right when I took the picture. It’s a much deeper red and not really orange. Sometimes this happens so at the outset, just know that. These have been interesting so far – I’ve reviewed a couple of others. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3419: Menraku Restaurant Style Ramen “Shoyu Tonkotsu” taste – Japan

#3419: Menraku Restaurant Style Ramen "Shoyu Tonkotsu" taste - Japan

It’s from Japan! It’s ‘Authentic Ramen Soup!’ It sounds decent! Well, not much else to say – let’s take a look. ...see full post

#3418: Nissin Miojo Lamen Hot Sabor Calabresa – Brazil

#3418: Nissin Miojo Lamen Hot Sabor Calabresa - Brazil

Here’s another one sent by Mr. Saturn – thank you! I translated calabresa and Google spat out linguica and kielbasa. So, looks like we have sausage juice broth with noodles? Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3417: One Culture Foods Chinese Chicken Noodle – United States

#3417: One Culture Foods Chinese Chicken Noodle - United States

Here’s one I found at Walmart. They were kind of expensive in the past, but I believe this one was 99 cents when I found it so figured I’ll give it a try. It mentions it’s got bone broth, something imparting extra protein usually. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3416: טָעִים (Taim) Thai Noodles Chicken Flavored – Israel

#3416: טָעִים (Taim) Thai Noodles Chicken Flavored - Israel

Today’s the third and last say I’ll be reviewing three varieties brought to me from Israel by my brother Moshe. I didn’t know I had a brother until I took an Ancestry DNA kit my wife got for me (I was kind of hoping I might be 1% Asian descent, but that was most certainly not the case). Well, I got to see him for the second time in person yesterday, and this visit, our mother came and visited with him as well – something we never had expected. He was adopted in 1955 and my sister and I didn’t know anything about it – so this is a big deal for us! ...see full post

#3414: טָעִים (Taim) Thai Noodles Beef Flavored – Israel

#3414: טָעִים (Taim) Thai Noodles Beef Flavored - Israel

Today, tomorrow, and the next day, I’m going to be reviewing three varieties brought to me from Israel by my brother Moshe. I didn’t know I had a brother until I took an Ancestry DNA kit my wife got for me (I was kind of hoping I might be 1% Asian descent, but that was most certainly not the case). Well, I got to see him for the second time in person yesterday, and this visit, our mother came and visited with him as well – something we never had expected. He was adopted in 1955 and my sister and I didn’t know anything about it – so this is a big deal for us! ...see full post

#3412: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Beef With Sauerkraut Flavour – United States

#3412: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Beef With Sauerkraut Flavour - United States

Here’s another one of these bowls found at 99 Ranch Market. I like how they’re bringing new varieties in – I go to this store almost weekly. ...see full post

#3411: Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen – Japan

#3411: Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s one from Zenpop – Zenpop is a purveyor of special boxes full of neat Japanese things! Use coupon code RAMENRATER to get a discount! ...see full post

#3410: Wei Lih Spicy Vegan Noodle – Taiwan

#3410: Wei Lih Spicy Vegan Noodle - Taiwan

I think I found this in Canada but I could be wrong. But I’m thinking I’m not. Either way, this looked interesting and any chance I get to try out something from Taiwan I’m on board. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3408: Sichuan Baijia Hong You Mian Pi – China

#3408: Sichuan Baijia Hong You Mian Pi - China

Okay so I’m going to take a wild stab and guess this is a spicy one. Fire, peppers – yeah at least somewhat hot. I don’t remember exactly where this came from – Canada, that’s for sure (Imean it’s Chinese but I picked it up in Canada). Anyways, it’s been a while since I’ve tried one from this brand – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3406: Street Noodles Teriyaki – United States

#3406: Street Noodles Teriyaki - United States

This one was sent by a reader named Brett recently. I woke up this morning at 1:20am and decided to do the unboxing of this one and another one sent by a reader as well and hopefully review them both today. I say hopefully because all of us here were blessed with another cold brought home by our beloved son from the school of germ incubation. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3405: Maruchan Dining Soymilk Sesame Miso Ramen – Japan

#3405: Maruchan Soymilk Sesame Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s one from a Zenpop subscription box! Want to get one? Head over to Zenpop and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3403: Maruchan Cold Bukkake Tanukisoba – Japan

#3403: Maruchan Cold Bukkake Tanukisoba - 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

#3402: Shun Savory Dried Chongqing Noodles – China

#3402: Shun Savory Dried Chongqing Noodles - China

So I have this neat little formula; go to Canada, hit a store or two, bring back noodles. Usually bring back peanut butter and maybe oatmeal is involved, but that’s a different formula. These came from Foodyworld up in Richmond, BC. If you can go there, just go that – you’ll be glad you did! Anyways, these look like they’ll be some spicy ones – let’s take a look! ...see full post

#3393: Nissin Anpanman Soy Sauce Flavor Cup Noodle – Japan

#3393: Nissin Anpanman Soy Sauce Flavor Cup Noodle - Japan

A huge shout out and thank you to Breeze K – a regular reader and commenter – for sending these along! She got them from a friend who visited the Cup Noodle museum in Japan! Man, I want to check that place out someday – what a humbling experience that would be… All those Cup Noodles… Anyways, the guy on here’s name is Anpanman. He’s a comic/cartoon hero of sorts from Japan you may have seen before. This cup is very small – only calls for 170ml boiling water to cook it. Shall we give it a try? Let’s! ...see full post

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor – United States

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor - United States

Here we have the third and final review of the new range from Nissin Foods USA – Sweet Chili flavor. These have so far been pretty good. This one’s vegetarian as well. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao – Brazil

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao - Brazil

Here’s another Brazilian variety from a reader – thanks again!! This one’s roast chicken with a touch of lemon – sounds good to me – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe 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

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour Noodle Soup – Canada

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour - Canada

The Real Canadian Superstore up in Richmond, BC had tons of these in cups, bowls and packs. Like mountains of them. So far, I’ve found the varieties I’ve tried to be quite enjoyable. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango – Brazil

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango - Brazil

I was initially very confused by this one but it seems to have fallen in place with a little translation from Google. Chicken stroganoff flavor! What a unique one here! Never have I seen a stroganoff instant before. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo’s Braised Pork Flavour – United States

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo's Braised Pork Flavour - United States

Okay, so you might be thinking – United States? Why is he marking these as United States? Well, they’re made in Hong Kong it seems, then they’re only distributor from what I’m seeing is in New York. ...see full post

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron – Peru

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron - Peru

Time for another Peruvian variety today! This is shrimp flavor, and these are coming via a reader (thank you very much!). The company that produces these is Ajinomoto, the inventor of monosodium glutamate. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3368: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#3368: Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

I’ve had quite a few kimchi flavor ramen varieties over the years. Hell, I used to have a huge jar of kimchi in the fridge all the time when I first started doing reviews – I’d eat tons of it. It’s good stuff and lots of evidence supporting that it’s one of those ‘superfoods’ that promote health. ...see full post

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles – China

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles - China

Here’s another one I found up at FoodyWorld in Richmond, BC. It’s nice – we can drive up to Canada in only a couple of hours and visit he largest population of Asian folks in North America. I’m really lucky to live where I do, doing what I do. Destiny? Perhaps. A lot of luck though! ...see full post

#3362: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Res Teriyaki – Mexico

#3362: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Res Teriyaki - Mexico

I’m so curious how this is going to go. Most of the Nissin Mexico varieties tend to have a local spin as far as flavor goes. Will this one? I don’t know. ...see full post

#3358: Nissin Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor Bowl – United States

#3358: Nissin Top Ramen Shrimp Flavor Bowl - United States

Here’s the second of three new Top Ramen bowls from here in the United States. At first I though ‘okay, it’s just Top Ramen in a bowl.’ But the extras in these are very interesting. Definitely excited to try ’em. Let’s do it! ...see full post

#3357: Kenko Foods Healthy Vegetable Ramen – Japan

 #3357: Kenko Foods Healthy Vegetable 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

#3355: Vite Ramen Garlic Pork Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 – United States

#3355: Vite Ramen Garlic Pork Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 - United States

First off, I’m writing this on my son Miles’ birthday – happy birthday to you, dude! We’re so proud of you and you’re a neat person! ...see full post

#3353: Yatekomo Fideos Orientales Pollo Al Curry – Spain

#3353: Yatekomo Fideos Orientales Pollo Al Curry - Spain

I usually listen to politics on the radio in the morning and the term ‘magic voodoo powder’ was just used. Anyways, this is a chicken curry variety from Spain and that sounds like a neat one to finish the week on – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3348: Rooster Hot & Spicy Flavour Noodle Soup – Canada

#3348: Rooster Hot & Spicy Flavour Noodle Soup - Canada

Well hello there. A Rooster pack from Canada. These are found at the Real Canadian Superstore – which is kind of like Canada’s answer to Walmart in an equally big box style. It’s a neat place – I generally get my peanut butter there as they have the 2kg jars of Kraft Crunchy and it’s so freaking cheap. Buying a couple of those defrays the cost of gas in savings compared to buying peanut butter here and it’s the best peanut butter I’ve had. Y3eah – I’m a connoisseur of peanut butter. Oatmeal too. I really freaking love peanut butter and oatmeal. Every morning. Every day. ...see full post

#3345: Peyoung Phakchi Lemon Ramen – Japan

#3345: Peyoung Phakchi Lemon 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! Here’s what they had to say about this one -“Pakuchi is what we call cilantro/coriander in Japan. This ramen features pakuchi and lemon together. Wonder how it tastes? Chances are you will be addicted to this! Pakuchi is widely used in the world, but it was not so popular in Japan until around 2015. It became popular since then and has spread to the young and old, especially among women. Big pakuchi fans are called Pakuchisto in Japan. The pakuchi mixed with the lemon peel’s bitterness creates this unique and delicious taste.” ...see full post

#3344: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Com Alho – Brazil

#3344: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Com Alho - Brazil

Brazil certainly has a myriad of flavors and instant noodles reflect those very nicely. This one, garlic chicken, sounds really good! I’d better get some chicken defrosting. Let’s check out these noodles sent by a reader! ...see full post

#3342: EDO Pack Sesame Oil Flavour Noodle – Hong Kong

#3242: EDO Pack Sesame Oil Flavour Noodle - Hong Kong

Alright so this one is made in Singapore, but it’s made for the Hong Kong market. It’s funny how products are made elsewhere for other countries, right? Well, you honestly should be used to it by now – Take the myriad of products in your home. If you have a Big Mouth Billy Bass on the wall, it’s made in China. Singing bass don’t seem like something very popular in China – could be wrong but who knows. Anyways, let’s crack this open and see what we have. ...see full post

#3341: LMF Hong Kong Chow Mein Garlic Minced Pork Flavor – China

#3341: LMF Hong Kong Chow Mein Garlic Minced Pork Flavor - China

Yet again, that awesome little store called Smart’N’Save up in Richmond, BC at the Lansdowne Centre Mall never fails to impress. They had an array of these varieties and they certainly piqued my interest. ...see full post

#3338: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Camaron Fuego Salsa Habanero Picante – Mexico

#3338: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Camaron Fuego Salsa Habanero Picante - Mexico

Here’s another one of the Nissin Mexico varieties I received recently – thanks again! Spicy? Let’s find out! It mentions that it’s got kick from habanero which is most definitely spicy. ...see full post

#3336: Nissin Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Bowl – United States

#3336: Nissin Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Bowl - United States

This one came in a special ‘First Taste Club’ box from Nissin Foods USA – pretty snazzy. So, what’s the big deal? Well, it’s Top Ramen, in a bowl. It also comes with vegetables. It also comes with… teriyaki sauce? I’m very curious about this one – let’s cook it up and ruminate on this… ...see full post

#3333: Shuang Ren Hsu Famous Chinese Noodles Sesame & Peanuts – Taiwan

#3333: Shuang Ren Hsu Famous Chinese Noodles Sesame & Peanuts - Taiwan

Found this one at 99 Ranch Market recently and thought it would be neat to try. It just amazes me how many Taiwanese dry noodle varieties and brands there are out there. They just keep popping up and so many contact me and ask if I’ll review them – which I really enjoy – and there are still brands I’ve never seen left and right! Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3331: Nona Lim Green Curry Noodle Bowl – United States

#3331: Nona Lim Green Curry Noodle Bowl - United States

This is an interesting one and took a little research. Is a plant based diet same as a Vegan diet? Well this video explains that they’re two different things. This is a fresh bowl which requires refrigeration. I really like green curry – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3329: Nissin Cup Noodles Dark Dragon Sabor Salsa Negra Y Limon – Mexico

#3329: Nissin Cup Noodles Dark Dragon Sabor Salsa Negra Y Limon - Mexico

I just have to say – what an ominous name for an instant noodle! I really dig that! When I saw this, I had to contact Nissin Mexico and see if I could get some. Well, they sent it! They also sent three U.F.O. Yakisoba varieties as well which you’ll see on upcoming reviews. ...see full post