Category: * Stars 4.1 – 5.0

#3719: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Crab Flavor) – China

#3719: Liangshi Nara Japanese Noodles (Salted Egg Crab Flavor) - China

I’ve had some trouble with these flower pot style cups lately but this one is pretty self explanatory. Holes in the top – it get’s drained. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3717: Itomen Onion Flavor Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3717: Itomen Onion Flavor Shoyu 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

#3716: Wang Katsuo Udon – South Korea

#3716: Wang Katsuo Udon - South Korea

Here’s one that came via Exotic Noods – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount! ...see full post

#3714: A-Sha Dan Dan Noodle – Taiwan

#3819: A-Sha Dan Dan Noodle - Taiwan

This one is from A-Sha and it’s going to be available at Costco for a limited period just in time for Chinese New Year! Like is says on the box, there’s aren’t any sachets in here; it’s literally just blocks of noodles in individual packages. I’ve got an idea for something to do with these, and I thought I’d get this review out in a timely fashio. So let’s check ’em out and give ’em a try! ...see full post

#3711: Single Grain Spicy Sichuan Pepper Instant Noodles – China

#3711: LM Spicy Sichuan Pepper Instant Noodles - China

This one’s a bit of a toughie for me. I found it called LM Spicy Pepper Instant Noodle and thought that can’t be quite it. I also found something by searching the bar code having to do with this noodle and Sprite – like the soda. Maybe a package deal? I’m not sure. My thought is that this is actually a green sichuan pepper variety – I mean the lettering is green… I hope not since I abhor green Sichian pepper. But we shall see. Instructions look to b pretty straightforward at least. ...see full post

#3709: Itsuki Kumamoto Akikara 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

#3708: MyKuali Spicy Fried Noodle (MeeKuali Pedas – Malaysia

#3708: MyKuali Spicy Fried Noodle (MeeKuali Pedas - Malaysia

Well hello, Malaysia! I was going through my stores of reviewables and found this one last week and though today was the perfect day to give it a try. Honestly the main reason being is that yesterday my daughter tried some yakisoba, so I thought maybe she would like to try this dry variety as well. I’m not sure if this will be as spicy as last time I tried it – it’s a new version. ...see full post

#3704: A-Sha Hakka Noodle – Chili Sauce – Taiwan

#3704: A-Sha Hakka Noodle - Chili Sauce - Taiwan

This one appeared in the July 2020 Exotic Noods box. Want one? USe coupon code RAMENRATER15 to get one of the current boxes and a great discount! ...see full post

Re-Review: Myojo Ippei-chan Yomise-No Yakisoba Oriental Flavor With Mayonnaise – Japan

I was contacted by a reader recently asking about this one. I told him hey – maybe I’l re-review it for you. So, here we are. Oriental flavor? I’m leaning towards shio yakisoba as it’s very blue, but people in export markets may not be familiar with sho. Well, let’s see what can be done. ...see full post

Re-Review: A-Sha JiuNong Stewed Beef Noodles – Taiwan

#3175: A-Sha Beef Noodle Soup - Taiwan

Here’s yet another box from Taiwan – they’re getting more popular these days for companies who want to roll out a premium variety. I like boxes; they look fancy and usually mean meats will be at play. Here’s a little about Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup from Wikipedia – ...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

#3700: Sau Tao Seafood Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle – Hong Kong

#3700: Sau Tao Seafood Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle - Hong Kong

Hey this sounds great – spicy seafood! I’m in; let’s give it a try!

Sau Tao Seafood Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle – Hong Kong

#3700: Sau Tao Seafood Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle - Hong Kong

Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains scallop. To prepare, boil noodle for 4 minutes in 500ml water. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy! ...see full post

#3699: Sau Tao Jiangnan Style Noodle – Original Flavour – Hong Kong

#3699: Sau Tao Jiangnan Style Noodle - Original Flavour - Hong Kong

Was going through the box of remaining Sau Tao varieties and found this one last night. The others (shallot and chili) were both really great so curious that original means – maybe soy sauce? Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3697: Sichuan Baijia Big Boss Broad Noodle Chili Oil Flavor (Sour & Hot) – China

#3697: Sichuan Baijia Big Boss Broad Noodle Chili Oil Flavor (Sour & Hot) - China

I found one of these up in Canada with a pink label – I think it was a narrow noodle that time. This is a broad noodle. Let’s see what the boss has to say… ...see full post

#3695: Maruchan Hiyashi Chuka Cold Noodle – Japan

#3695: Maruchan Hiyashi Chuka 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 check out. ...see full post

#3691: JML Instant Yakisoba XL Chajiang (Bean Sauce) Flavor – China

#3691: JML Instant Yakisoba XL Chajiang (Bean Sauce) Flavor - China

A variety sent by the folks over at Exotic Noods – thanks! Check ’em out and use the code RAMENRATER15 for a discount! This is one supersize yakisoba monster! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3688: Mr. Lee’s Noodles Coconut Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup – United States

#3688: Mr. Lee's Noodles Coconut Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup - United States

I recently did a series of the Mr. Lee’s UK varieties – and now I’m doing a series of the ones now available in the United States! This one looks like the Laksa from the UK, but they’re calling it curry. Is it different? Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3687: Tokyo Ramen Shoyu Flavor – Japan

#3687: Tokyo Ramen Shoyu Flavor - 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

Re-Review: A-Sha Hakka Thick Cut Noodles With Spicy Mala Chili Sauce Pack – Taiwan

#3704: A-Sha Hakka Noodle - Chili Sauce - Taiwan

Here’s one I was sent by the nice folks over at A-Sha USA – thank you! You’ can find these at Costco! Nice boxes of spicy noodles are always groovy the way I look at it. Here’s a little below about how I came to know the nice folks at A-Sha – ...see full post

Re-Review: Red Chef Pandan White Curry Noodle – Malaysia

Red Chef Pandan White Curry Noodle (New Recipe) - Malaysia

Here’s one that came via Exotic Noods – check ’em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount!  What’s pandan? Here’s a bit from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#3685: Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#3685: Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Nissin came out with this range of Raoh varieties for the United States a few years ago to meet the demand for this premium product here. The difference? Raoh usually contains pork, something none in the range do. They’re produced in Japan for here. Let’s see what this one is like. ...see full post

#3684: Being Blue Souper Bowl Noodle Pho Rice Noodle Mild – South Korea

#3684: Being Blue Souper Bowl Noodle Pho Rice Noodle Mild - South Korea

Here’s a pho bowl that came by way of the folks at Exotic Noods – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount over there! South Korean pho – I’ve come across this before and it was good. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3683: Sapporo Ichiban Sekai No Yamachan (Phantom Chicken Wings) Yakisoba – Japan

#3683: Sapporo Ichiban Sekai No Yamachan (Phantom Chicken Wings) Yakisoba - 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

#3681: Tasty.ly Quick Pasta Creamy – Malaysia

#3681: Tasty.ly Quick Pasta Creamy - Malaysia

Here’s something interesting – this one’s from Malaysia. From the bacon in the upper right, I’m going with this is a kind of instant carbonara. Sounds good to me – let’s have a look! ...see full post

#3677: Samyang Foods Challenge Buldak Bibimmyun – South Korea

#3677: Samyang Foods Challenge Buldak Bibimmyun - South Korea

A little while back, Samyang Foods produced a variety called Buldak Mini. It was a smaller noodle block, however it clocked in at 12,000 SHU. Since people like to go big or go home, they came out with this – Challenge Buldak. This time it’s a full size noodle block, and it is served cold. Again, this one comes in at 12,000 SHU. They even have a hashtag mentioning this challenge attribute. I decided to give it a go and in the video below, you’ll see I conquered in in just over 3 minutes. Let’s give this one a look! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3675: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Pepper Sesame – Taiwan

Meet The Manufacturer: #3675: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Pepper Sesame - Taiwan

Today, it’s the last of the varieties by Philosophy Of Tongue Taste and their Noodles Accompanied by Happiness range. Pepper sesame! Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3674: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Red Oil Sesame Paste – Taiwan

Meet The Manufacturer: #3674: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Red Oil Sesame Paste - Taiwan

Okay so here’s another one with really colorful graphics. Silhouetted celebratory humands, against a scenic backdrop with the night sky. This one has ‘red oil’ – which I’m guessing is going to be a spicy one – but I could be wrong. Let’s find out! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3673: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Fragrant In Original Taste – Taiwan

I really have to give it to Noodles Accompanied With Happiness – their packaging is really nice. The photo doesn’t fully get the vibrancy in color of the packaging – really nice. This variety is a wider gauged Taiwanese dry noodle – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3672: Noodles Accompanied By Happiness Sesame Paste – Taiwan

Meet The Manufacturer: #3672: Noodles Accompanied With Happiness Sesame Paste - Taiwan

The first of these four varieties in the series depicts excited people on the beach with hot air balloons going over. Sounds like fun! This one has a sesame flavored variety. Sesame paste is kind of like peanut butter with a twist on it. Check it out! ...see full post

#3666: Sau Tao Tom Yum Kung Flavour Instant Noodle King – Hong Kong

#3666: Sau Tao Tom Yum Kung Flavour Instant Noodle King - Hong Kong

Today we’ve got another variety from Hong Kong’s Sau Tao. This one pairs the super tasty Tom Yum Kung with their Instant Noodle King noodles – which are really good. Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#3663: Toei Shoyu Hiyashi Chuka – Japan

#3663: Toei Shoyu Hiyashi Chuka - 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

#3661: Jongga Rabokki Gochujang Stir Fried Noodles With Korean Hot & Sweet Sauce – South Korea

#3661: Jongga Rabokki Gochujang Stir Fried Noodles With Korean Hot & Sweet Sauce - South Korea

I really like tteokbokki – fat finger tubes of chewy rice flour. Well, rabokki is what you get when you take the sauce for tteokbokki and mix it with noodles. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3660: Love To Share Xiangnian Scallion Oil Mixed Noodles – China

#3660: Love To Share Xiangnian Scallion Oil Mixed Noodles - China

The second of two boxed varieties I found locally imported from China. The last one was quite good – let’s see how this one goes. ...see full post

#3659: Single Grain Spicy Beef Tripe Noodles – China

#3659: Single Grain Spicy Beef Tripe Noodles - China

I went to 99 Ranch Market looking for mung bean sprouts and found seven different varieties of these big cups! I love these things. I like to call them flower pots. Very curious about these – last time I found some was up in Canada. I miss Canada… But these have a ton of sachets – so if you’re a fan of lots of sachets, take a look at these style cups. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3657 MAMA Signature Cup Instant Rice Noodles Crab Curry Flavor – Thailand

#3657 MAMA Signature Cup Instant Rice Noodles Crab Curry Flavor - Thailand

MAMA of Thailand recently sent a big box of noodles – thank you! Lots of neat new varieties to sample including this one. I like curry and crab so I think this will be pretty good. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3648: Mr. Lee’s Noodles Hong Kong Street-Style Beef – United States

#3648: Mr. Lee's Noodles Hong Kong Street-Style Beef - United States

I got the chance to try the range of Mr. Lee’s products when they were only available in the UK. Now, they also are making them here! This one’s got freeze dried beef and vegetables, plus it’s gluten free. Time to see if this one’s the same as what I’ve tried from the UK! ...see full post

#3647: Nissin Cup Noodle Original Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#3647: Nissin Cup Noodle Original Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

In 1971, Nissin Japan released the first Cup Noodle product. Cup Noodle in Japan has always been a lot different from the one here; lots of garnish. I mean a lot. This one is a version of the original cup you’ll find in Japan today with I’m guessing some slight tweaking. They recently released their Curry and Seafood Cup Noodle version here as well. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3644: Wei Lih Men Ma Jiang – Taiwan

#3644: Wei Lih Men Ma Jiang - Taiwan

This one came by way of a buddy at www.exoticnoods.com – thanks,man! Use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a nice discount on one of their subscription boxes. ...see full post

#3641: Myojo Chukazanmai Soybean Paste Flavour Noodles – United States

#3641: Myojo Chukazanmai Soybean Paste Flavour Noodles - United States

Okay so yes these are produced in Japan, however they’re for the US market. These were in an Exotic Noods box – check out their site and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount! ...see full post

#3640: Sau Tao Mushroom Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle – Hong Kong

#3640: Sau Tao Mushroom Flavour Sichuan Spicy Noodle - Hong Kong

I’m really not a mushroom fan, so I thought I’d see how much I disliked the variety. It’s pretty rare there’s a mushroom instant that I actually like, but it has happened… Let’s check this one out! ...see full post