Category: * Stars 4.1 – 5.0

#3760: Nongshim Soon Chili Tomato Noodle soup – United States

#3760: Nongshim Soon Chili Tomato Noodle soup - United States

Recently, Nongshim added some new flavors to their Soon Vegan range and sent them to me (thank you!) – this one has piqued my curiosity in particular. Spicy tomato sounds nice – let’s give it a try! By the way – it’s Vegan! ...see full post

#3758: Mi Sedaap Mi Segera Perisa Kari – Indonesia

#3758: Mi Sedaap Mi Segera Perisa Kari - Indonesia

Here’s one that came in an Exotic Noods subscription box. Use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount! So this is an Indonesian curry variety – today’s going to be a windy, rainy, cold day and it just sounded like a good pick. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3756: A-Sha Hakka Noodle Original Sauce – Taiwan

#3756: A-Sha Hakka Noodle Original Sauce - Taiwan

Here’s one A-Sha sent – thanks! It’s from one of their boxes you can get at Costco. Neat to see noodles where I know the sellers in a place like that. So these are super thick and chewy with a non-spicy sauce. Let’s give them a try! ...see full post

#3755: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle (New Formulation) – Malaysia

#3841: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle (New Formulation) - Malaysia

Here’s another variety MyKuali has ‘tweaked’ the recipe for. This is a standard practice in Malaysia and Penang in particular. Recipes get changed an awful lot in hopes of making them the best they can possibly be. Let’s try out this Top Ten Lister of years past! ...see full post

#3753: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Crisp Shallot Noodle – Taiwan

#3753: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Crisp Shallot Noodle - Taiwan

Here’s another fresh frozen variety from PLN of Taiwan. So far, these have all yielded perfect scores. Their noodles are just excellent and the flavors are insanely good. This one comes with a crispy shallot topping and a special sauce – looking forward to this one! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: #3748: LonoLife Beef Bone Broth Noodle Soup – United States

Meet The Manufacturer: #3748: LonoLife Beef Bone Broth Noodle Soup - United States

Here we go with this short Meet The Manufacturer series. This sounds interesting – 20 grams of protein in a cup noodle? That’s pretty good – calorie count isn’t too bad at all either. Let’s see how it tastes! ...see full post

#3747: Mom’s Dry Noodle Spicy Oil Dan Dan Noodles – Taiwan

#3747: Mom's Dry Noodle Spicy Oil Dan Dan Noodles - Taiwan

Something new from Taiwan just hit my mailbox recently – this is a dan dan variety from Mom’s Dry Noodle (their dan dan noodles have been on my top ten global list for a few years now). This one’s different though – lots of spicy oil and it’s Vegetarian friendly. Let’s crack it open and see what’s going on in here! ...see full post

#3746: Vifon Asian Style Instant Noodles With Crab Paste – Vietnam

#3746: Vifon Asian Style Instant Noodles With Crab Paste - Vietnam

Here’s one that was sent in by reader James from Lakeside, CA! Thanks! He’s sent quite a few neat varieties over the past year and this follows suit. It contains a retort pouch, kind of the high bar when it comes to instants as it’s like a flexible can with fish or meat in there which makes everything better. This one’s got crab – let give it a try! ...see full post

#3743: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Miso Ramen – Taiwan

#3743: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Miso Ramen - Taiwan

Here’s another one that arrived on ice from Taiwan. Trying to get a couple out at a time since they’ve invaded our freezer – I’ll add happily to that statement. They’ve been so good up to now and guessing they’ll all be good – at least I hope so. ...see full post

#3742: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Sesame Paste Noodle – Taiwan

#3742: PLN Food Co. Ltd. Sesame Paste Noodle - Taiwan

What a week – just so busy lately! My daughter just started preschool and so another part of the day is taken up by Zoom meetings – not a bad thing and really neat to see her start school! Yet it is a difficult transition for me; I’ve had everything so timed and set up for reviewing that change is difficult – but not impossible. Adjusting had been hard but it’s going well. ...see full post

#3737: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3737: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

A happy Valentine’s Day to you all! It’s been crazy here – we’ve been dumped on with a ton of snow in the last couple of days. It’s melting though and hopefully it will be all gone soon. It’s been a rough month – the site got hacked, so I started a GoFundMe campaign – which proved that humanity is kind and I have the best viewership/readership in the world – thank you for your kind donations! The site is happy, and a couple items on the wish list were also got – a couple camera for Instant Noodle Recipe Time were donated, and I was able to get a scanner that measure 11×17 (the one I have has condensation on the inside and the new one should be here tomorrow). Then, this morning I come out to the living room to find my data drive where I keep the bulk of my day-to-day assets like templates etc. was hosed. Wouldn’t spin up. Luckily, there were finds left over from the GoFundMe that covered a new hard drive. I though – hey maybe the old one might still be under warranty and fished it out of the trash bin. No dice on that, but gave it one last try and it fired up! It’s backing up data right this second and should be done shortly! The safe bet is to stay with the new one that is coming since who knows how long this one will work. Anyways, I hope every one is having a great Valentine’s Day – it’s been a rollercoaster over here! ...see full post

#3735: Single Grain Hot & Sour Lava Noodles – China

#3735: Single Grain Hot & Sour Lava Noodles - China

Here’s another one of the ‘flower pot’ form factor large cups from China. These are generally really quite good so I’ve got high hopes for this one. Plus, it’s dry. I know it has to be. I think. I should say I screwed one of these up recently but I did redo it. Dry varieties when broth is introduced isn’t so wonderful. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#3732: Chillies Brand Hae Bee Hiam – Singapore

#3732: Chillies Brand Hae Bee Hiam - Singapore

When I heard about this, I was immediately interested. Dried shrimp are a big part of this and I’m curious how ‘shrimpy’ the flavor will be. Let’s find out as I review the first variety from Chillies Brand I’ve tried! ...see full post

#3729: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Pirikara Ramen – Japan

#3729: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Pirikara Ramen - Japan

I reviewed the Tanuki Oyaji tonkotsu a couple days ago – this one’s the spicy version of that. Thanks again to Daniel from Exotic Noods for shooting these over – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 over there for a discount! Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3726: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3726: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s another one from Daniel over at Exotic Noods – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount – thank you! ...see full post

#3725: Vifon Instant Seafood Porridge – Vietnam

#3725: Vifon Instant Seafood Porridge - Vietnam

Every once in a while, I dig through all the noodles and other things I have and this popped up. Actually, the other day I found a slew of expired stuff from 2018 and 2019 – like expired I mean well over a year! Tossed about 25 pounds of stuff, sadly. Luckily I’ve still got a bunch of stuff to review. This one seemed like an interesting one to do since although it’s not an instant noodle, it’s something you’ll eventually run into on the instant noodle aisle. So sit back, relax, don’t have a cow because it’s neither ramen nor a noodle, and check out rice porridge from Vietnam. ...see full post

#3724: Wang Gan Jajang – South Korea

#3324: Wang Gan Jajang - South Korea

This one came once again by way of Daniel over at Exotic Noods – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount – thanks! ...see full post

#3722: TTL Table Wine Carved Chicken Noodle Bowl – Taiwan

#3722: TTL Table Wine Carved Chicken Noodle Bowl - Taiwan

Alright so this one’s a little confusing. The bar code on this correlated with review #3035, however there are some distinct differences in the packaging. #3035 doesn’t have side panels and the lid is different. I’m unsure about this one so it’ll get a new review. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3720: Myojo Fresh Tomato Ramen – Japan

#3720: Myojo Fresh Tomato 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

#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