Category: * Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater

Red Chef Malaysian Hae Bee Hiam

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! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Product Samples From Suprama – Indonesia

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! ...see full post

More Noodles From James in California!

James from Lakeside, California strikes again! Thanks! Let’s check this latest box he’s sent over! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Sends Bull Head Noodles!

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! ...see full post

A-Sha Send ‘Meteor Noodles’ From Taiwan

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! ...see full post

Even More Noodles From James Of Lakeside, CA

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! ...see full post

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box February 2022

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box February 2022

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! ...see full post

Premium Varieties From Poco Kitchen

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. ...see full post

D8 THC Infused Cup Noodles?

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! ...see full post

Zenpop Ramen Subscription Unboxing – February 2022 + COUPON CODE

Zenpop Ramen Subscription Unboxing - February 2022 + COUPON CODE

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! ...see full post

Prima Taste Singapore Sends CNY Treats!

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! ...see full post

Taiwan’s Kung Fu Noodles Sends New Samples

Kung Fu Noodles made the Taiwanese Top Ten for 2022 and has some new varieties for me to try! Let’s check them out! ...see full post

Zenpop Ramen Subscription Unboxing – January 2022 + COUPON CODE

Zenpop Ramen Subscription Unboxing - January 2022 + COUPON CODE

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! ...see full post

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – December 2021

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – December 2021

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! ...see full post

Hello Kitty Noodle Cups From A-Sha!

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! ...see full post

Another Donation From James Of Lakeside, California

Another Donation From James Of Lakeside, California

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! ...see full post

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box January 2022

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box January 2022

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! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Subscription Box – December 2021

Exotic Noods Subscription Box - December 2021

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! ...see full post

FreshRamen4All.com Sends Fresh Ramen!

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! ...see full post

Soupply Sends Super Premium Pho Noodle Bowls

Soupply Sends Super Premium Pho Noodle Bowls

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! ...see full post

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box December 2021

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box December 2021

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! ...see full post

Digital Eats – Foodie Clothing & Accessories

Digital Eats - Foodie Clothing & Accessories

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! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Product Samples From Nishiyama Seimen – Japan

Meet The Manufacturer: Product Samples From Nishiyama Seimen - Japan

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! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s 2022 Subscription Box Buyer’s Guide

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! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Subscription Box – November 2021

Exotic Noods Subscription Box - November 2021

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! ...see full post

Binh Tay Sends Fascinating Things From Vietnam

Binh Tay Sends Fascinating Things From Vietnam

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. ...see full post

Charming Couple Sends Biang Biang Noodles!

Charming Couple Sends Biang Biang Noodles!

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! ...see full post

Hi-Lai Foods Sends New Samples From Taiwan!

Hi-Lai Foods Sends New Samples From Taiwan!

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. ...see full post

Nissin Sends New Products Including Cup Noodles Pumpkin Spice – USA

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.’ ...see full post

A-Sha Sends More Gourmet Beef & Tendon Noodle From Taiwan!

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! ...see full post

Another Nice Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

Another Nice Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

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! ...see full post

immi Sends Protein-Packed Plant Powered Pumpkin Noodles

immi Sends Protein-Packed Plant Powered Pumpkin Noodles

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! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – November 2021

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - November 2021

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! ...see full post

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – November 2021

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! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – October 2021

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - October 2021

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! ...see full post

Noodie Sends A Trifecta Of Vegan Samples

Noodie Sends A Trifecta Of Vegan Samples

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! ...see full post

A Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

A Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

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! ...see full post

KampongKu Instant Noodles & Pastes From Malaysia!

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. ...see full post

Red Chef Sends Samples All The Way From Malaysia!

Red Chef Sends Samples All The Way From Malaysia!

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! ...see full post

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – October 2021

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. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out! ...see full post