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Check this out! These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the March 2022 Umai Crate!
A top ten lister gets a new name and branding – what happens? It gets a new review as well. The Red Chef folks were kind enough to send some over and here they are – let’s check ’em out!
To do a Meet The Manufacturer series, one thing that’s certainly necessary are samples – here’s some Best Wok, Dara, and Ciptarasa samples – driect from Indonesia! Check ’em out!
James from Lakeside, California strikes again! Thanks! Let’s check this latest box he’s sent over!
I saw these recently and was really curious. Then I got an email from Dan over at www.exoticnoods.com asking if I’d tried them – I hadn’t, and he sent me some! Thanks! Let’s give them a look!
Why are they called Meteor Noodles? I’m not sure, but they sound fascinating – let’s take a look at this new variety from A-Sha Foods!
Well, would you look at that? Without warning, this guy strikes again! Jame of Lakeside, California has been sending over noodles for a couple of years now – thanks again! Let’s see what’s inside!
Check this out! These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the February 2022 Umai Crate!
Started seeing ads for Poco Kitchen while browsing the web, so I figured I ought to reach out to them. This is a different thing – while they might look like microwavable bags, the noodles and seasoning are dry ; nothing wrong with that at all, just not as expected. The result though was quite nice.
Certainly a first for me! Thanks to The Fat Hipster on YouTube for sending this over for me to try! I figured it was just an instant noodle cup. Well, this one is infused with a kind of THC which is legal for use most places. I figured it’s gotta be pretty silly stuff and not be that strong. You’ll be able to see in the next video – this is the unboxing. Let’s check it out!
It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. Great as a gift or to hoard for yourself! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out!
Well it’s that awesome time of year again! February 1st will bring in the year of the Tiger! Prima Taste sends me some tasty treats every year – you might know them from their awesome Laksa and Curry La Mian varieties. But did you know they make a lot more than noodles? Prima Group is a big flour mill and makes anything you can make with flour as far as I can tell – noodles, bread, deli treats, etc. Let’s check out these treats and Happy CNY!
Kung Fu Noodles made the Taiwanese Top Ten for 2022 and has some new varieties for me to try! Let’s check them out!
It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. Great as a gift or to hoard for yourself! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out!
It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. These make a great gift for the ramen aficionado! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out!
Hey look at this – Hello Kitty noodle cups you can now get easily in the United States! They come in chicken and spicy! Get ’em here – here’s the unboxing!
So for a couple years now, a fellow ramen enthusiast from Lakeside, California named James has been shooting over varieties of instant noodles not on my Big List – very kind and thoroughly appreciated – my thanks! Let’s see what he sent over this time!
Forget to get your loved ones a gift? Well, all is not lost. These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the January 2022 Umai Crate!
A little late to get a holiday gift for someone? Want to try some noodles? Check it out! It’s Exotic Noods! A box every month of absolutely awesome noodles from around the world! Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount!
I’ve tried a couple services that send out fresh ramen in the past. These folks at www.freshramen4all.com sent me an email asking if I’d like to try theirs! So I’ve tried all three and was quite pleasantly surprised. Great noodles (they make them themselves), amazing broths, and garnish to die for. The reviews will be coming soon, but you’ll see pics of what I did and everything they provide. If you want to get some, head over to www.freshramen4all.com and use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount!
I recently found out about Soupply – a manufacturer of high end pho noodle bowls. I think the best way to describe them is super premium. What’s neat about them is that they contain retort pouches. Retort pouches are popular in many countries, but especially in the instant noodle of Taiwan. They contain meat and other ingredients which push the envelope of instant noodles. Let’s check out Soupply’s offering and see what’s in store!
I’m a little vexed as shortly the holiday season will be upon us. IT’S ALL HAPPENING TOO FAST!!! Well, if you’re ready to start shopping for your loved ones, this is a great idea for a gift for the holidays! These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the December 2021 Umai Crate!
I noticed some neat clothes shown on an instagram I follow and asked where they were from and found a out about digitaleats.co – lots of neat shirts, hats, and more with a definite food theme. Lots of ramen, bubble tea, and other great designs – check it out over there and be sure to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout! Neat ideas for the ramen-centric who are still looking for holiday gifts and gifts for anytime! Let’s check ’em out!
For this short form series, Nishiyama Seimen sent a single box which contains 4 servings. Two of the servings are miso, and two are shoyu, depending on the soup base sachets used. Let’s check it out!
I thought hey – it’s the last day of November – perhaps I should do a roundup of subscription boxes I regularly test out with prices and coupon codes – maybe people would like that. Well, let’s find out! I regularly get samples of four different boxes. The prices listed in the video are a snapshot from November 28th, 2021 and so could change. You can use the coupon code THERAMENRATER on any of these for a discount. If you’d like me to check out other subscription boxes that you know of, drop them a line and tell them to contact me!
Are you a slacker? Can’t think of getting your friends and family for the holidays? Well, this might save you from wanton regret and inaction that may cost you dearly… Check it out! It’s Exotic Noods! A box every month of absolutely awesome noodles from around the world! Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount!
Some neat stuff here from Vietnam! I spoke with this company about nine years ago and they got back with me recently! Better late than never – they’ve got some really interesting varieties! Let’s check them out.
If you like noodles to be wide, this is for you! Biang Biang noodles are like belt noodles – very wide and have a very nice texture. Worth a look if you can find them. These came direct to me from Taiwan – let’s have a look!
There’s a new variety of Hi-Lai noodles that just came out – Sesame Paste flavor. They sent samples of it, as well as the variety which is on this year’s Top Ten Taiwanese Instant Noodles Of All Time list, their original Lai Noodle. Both varieties are Vegan friendly as well! Let’s have a look.
In August, Nissin announced that they would be producing a pumpkin spice flavored Cup Noodles product. This is really quite daring; very different and out of the norm, but a risk worth the reward. Pumpkin spice is an extremely popular flavor, and even for those who abhor it, it gives them reason for tantrums. Such an emotional response to something like this is worth a lot. ‘You hear they made a pumpkin spice Cup Noodles?’ ‘What? That’s ridiculous!’ Then they tell someone who tells someone – that’s gold right there. As Momofuku Ando once said ‘when you hear what consumers are saying, you’re hearing the voice of God.’
It’s been a really interesting week for me! Foremost, I hit my 4000th review. Then, while I sort of expected the Top Ten Taiwan list to make the news over there, what happened is that the Taiwanese media has gone crazy with my annual global top ten list – which came out in April! Well, two Taiwanese varieties made that list and this is one of them – ultra premium tasty stuff! Let’s check it out!
Thanks again to James from Lakeside, California for sending over some great varieties to review! He’s always looking through the Big List for stuff I’ve not tried and found some really neat new stuff – check it out!
Protein? Fiber? Pumpkin? I heard about these a while back and honestly, I’ve been bugging them for asamples and lo and behold – they arrived! Let’s see what this high protein and low net carb noodle look like!
I’m a little vexed as shortly the holiday season will be upon us. IT’S ALL HAPPENING TOO FAST!!! Well, if you’re ready to start shopping for your loved ones, this is a great idea for a gift for the holidays! These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the November 2021 Umai Crate!
It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. The holidays are quickly coming our way, and these make a great gift for the ramen aficionado! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out!
I’m a little vexed as shortly the holiday season will be upon us. IT’S ALL HAPPENING TOO FAST!!! Well, if you’re ready to start shopping for your loved ones, this is a great idea for a gift for the holidays! These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the October 2021 Umai Crate!
Recently, Noodie send samples of their Peanut Chili Irresistible Ramen – great stuff! Well, they followed up with a 3 pack showcasing all three varieties – check em out!
Over the past few years, a guy named James in Lakeside, California has repeatedly sent me boxes of noodles. He pores over the big list to see if I’ve tried a variety he’s seen and sends some over just at the right time. Again, he send a neat combination of varieties I’ve never tried before. Big thanks and my appreciation to James! Never fails to surprise me when readers are willing to send noodles in for review. Let’s take a look!
Here’s something new from the folks that brought you Red Chef – KampongKu! Some very unique flavors of instant noodles and pastes from MAlaysia to try! Let’s check them out and hear a bit of info on the company.
Red Chef sent me a ton of instant noodles all the way from Malaysia last week! Thank you very much! With my recent bread obsession and all, this is really great for making new and exotic flavors. Three of these varieties have been on my annual Top Ten mega list! Let’s check it out and see what’s inside!
