#3529: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Braised Chicken Flavor – China

#3529: Cao Is Starving Dried Noodles Braised Chicken Flavor - China

I got a few of these during a Lunar New Year promo at 99 Ranch recently. Special thanks to Annie T. for help in translation. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3528: Higashimaru Kagoshima Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3528: Higashimaru Kagoshima Spicy Tonkotsu 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

#3527: Mr. Meng Tomato Egg Instant Noodles – China

#3527: Mr. Meng Tomato Egg Instant Noodles - China

I got this one up in Canada just like the one yesterday. I’ve seen a lot of these ice cream pint style noodle cups lately from China… I like them they’re pretty neat. Unsure who Mr. Meng is, but I found it at the Osaka Market in Yaohan Centre up in Richmond, BC. Now, let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#3526: Pangdama (Fat Aunt) Slightly Spicy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles – China

#3526: Pangdama (Fat Aunt) Slightly Spicy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles - China

So Canada… It had been a while since we headed up to Canada. But finally, we had the chance to go! Went and got some groceries and hit an Asian market and found these and a couple other ones. I’ve never seen a variety claiming to be ‘slightly spicy.’ The noodles are in a clear container. It looks really fascinating! ...see full post

Mr. Lee’s Noodles – Now Available At Whole Foods!

Mr. Lee's Noodles - Now Available At Whole Foods!

Looking for something low cal, tasty and a little different? Mr. Lee’s up until now was only available in the UK, but they’ve ventured across the pond and are now available at Whole Foods stores, and soon Amazon. Check ’em out! ...see full post

#3525: Maruchan Oshima x Tanaka Shoten Miso Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3525: Maruchan Oshima x Tanaka Shoten Miso Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box May 2020

Hey look – another Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater! This one came today and we brought it inside set up the lights, shot the video, edited it and boom here it is! Lots of neat stuff in this box! Check it out! Get yours here: http://bit.ly/umaicrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3524: Myojo Charumera Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3524: Myojo Charumera Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Brings You A Big Box OF Awesome Ramen! May 2020

Exotic Noods Brings You A Big Box OF Awesome Ramen! May 2020

Looking for something a little different? Head over to www.exoticnoods.com! Their subscription boxes are from different countries! Not just Japan, you’ll get to try varieties from around the SE Asian region! Plus, use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order! Here’s what you’ll find inside The May 2020 box. ...see full post

#3523: Little Couples Dry Noodle Sesame Flavor – Taiwan

#3473: Little Couples Dry Noodle Sesame Flavor - Taiwan

Little Couples sent me two varieties – an Onion one that was about as good as can be, and this one which I’m curious about. This one won’t be noodles with sesame oil. Instead, in Taiwan sesame is more of a sesame paste with peanut notes and soy sauce which pulls it all together. My wife found this out in the early years of my reviewing one time when we got some sesame noodles and she was very excited, but when she tasted peanut she was really quite unhappy. She is not a fan of peanut butter, and that’s what it reminded her of. ...see full post

#3522: A1 Abalone Noodle – Malaysia

#3522: A1 Abalone Noodle - Malaysia

I got two of these packs sent to me from two sources. The First was from a reader named James from California. The second from a My Ramen Box subscription box (use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount). Thanks to both! ...see full post

#3521: Maruchan Sesame Tan Tan Udon – Japan

#3521: Maruchan Sesame Tan Tan Udon - 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

#3520: Myojo Koku Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3520: Myojo Koku Tonkotsu 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

#3519: Ve Wong Dah Wei Wang Instant Noodles Artificial House Beef Flavor – Taiwan

#3454: Ve Wong Dah Wei Wang Instant Noodles Artificial House Beef Flavor - Taiwan

Ah ha! I knew I had more of these bowls! I walk by this every time I go to 99 Ranch Market but I don’t buy more because I swore I already bought all of them. Well, here’s another one. Bowl is a little dented (okay, a lot dented) but it’s fine. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

ULTRA EPIC UNBOXING TIME: Frozen International Noodle Samples From PLN Food Co Ltd of Taiwan

After the first attempt, I didn’t think the fine folks at PLN Food Co. Ltd. of Taoyuan, Taiwan would be sending me another box of noodles. The products are frozen and kept on ice – but it does take a while – and shipping internationally is quite expensive for a small box, let along a heavier one. Well, they decided to send a second box. After 4 days I figured all was lost. I assumed they sent the same kind of box as before, and being stuck in customs in Honolulu, it probably was just baking in there. ...see full post

#3518: Doshirak Mild Flavor Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup – Russian Federation

Doshirak Mild Flavor Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup - Russian Federation

This is one that came from a My Ramen Box. My Ramen Box (www.myramenbox.com) is yet another of the ramen subscription boxes out there and features varieties from around the world as well as neat little add-ons. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for 50% off your first box! ...see full post

India Style Prison Burrito – Instant Noodle Recipe Time

I’ve been doing these Prison Style Burritos for a while – usually with varieties not found by inmates in prisons. I went to India Supermarket over in Bellevue, Washington yesterday and got these ingredients and made this monstrosity. Enjoy! ...see full post

#3517: Maruchan Dining Champon Ramen – Japan

#3517: Maruchan Dining Champon 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

#3516: Paldo Jjol Bibim Men – South Korea

#3516: Paldo Jjol Bibim Men - South Korea

Looks like this is a local version (I do’t know that there is export ones) of Paldo’s Jjol Bibim Men. After a little researxh, it looks lik the difference between this as their Bibim Men are the noodles are chewier in this one. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3515: Daisho Kimchi Rice Vermicelli – Japan

#3515: Daisho Kimchi Rice Vermicelli - 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

#3514: MyKuali White Fish Broth Cup Noodle – Malaysia

#3514: MyKuali White Fish Broth Cup Noodle - Malaysia

I recently tried the rice vermicelli version of this and really enjoyed it. Today it’s the cup noodle version. I’m curious how this will do with a wheat noodle. Let’s find out. ...see full post

#3513: Nissin Demae Ramen Original Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#3513: Nissin Demae Ramen Original Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Last night, we had to do a Walmart Neighborhood Market run. It’s basically just a grocery store Walmart – kind of nice – wide aisles, lots of stuff… Anyways, I always look in the noodle aisle. There are two areas actually; domestic and ‘ethnic.’ Well, this was in the ethnic category. What is very interesting is that this is made in California. What’s kind of funny is how it says ‘#1 Ramen Noodle Soup In Hong Kong.’ This version is much different. The Hong Kong version includes fishcake with the little delivery guy’s face on it. Also, the bowls are more like the king cups – much taller. ...see full post

#3512: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x Spicy HOT Chicken Flavor Topokki – South Korea

#3437: Samyang Foods Buldak 2x Spicy HOT Chicken Flavor Topokki - South Korea

First off, let me say that I did a mukbang with this one an it’s at the bottom. Definitely the spiciest one I’ve done in quite some time. ...see full post

#3511: Mr Lee’s Noodles Coconut Chicken Laksa – United Kingdom

#3511: Mr Lee's Noodles Coconut Chicken Laksa - United Kingdom

Oh wow so I saved what I’m hoping is the best for last. I love laksa. I love curry. It puts me in a place where I’m weightless, floating above the physical world, not caring one iota for the ridiculous problems humans complain about. Curry is life. Let’s see if this one makes me feel alive. ...see full post

#3510: Mr Lee’s Noodles Warrior Fighting Shrimp – United Kingdom

#3510: Mr Lee's Noodles Warrior Fighting Shrimp - United Kingdom

Today, we come to the next-to-last variety from Mr Lee’s and the only one devoted to seafood. Freeze dried shrimp inside? Let’s see! ...see full post

#3509: Mr Lee’s Noodles Tai Chi Chicken – United Kingdom

#3509: Mr Lee's Noodles Tai Chi Chicken - United Kingdom

Well, here we go!I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Mr Lee’s a couple of years ago, and now they’re going to be producing in the USA! Sounds like starting May 2020 their products will be available (and also made) here as well as in the UK. They’ll be available on Amazon and I’ll do reviews of the Us made versions when they become available. This one’s only 222 calories! Not only that, this is one of the few manufacturers that use freeze dried rather than dehydrated bits. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3508: Mr Lee’s Noodles Dragon Fire Vegetables – United Kingdom

#3508: Mr Lee's Noodles Dragon Fire Vegetables - United Kingdom

Well, here we go!I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Mr Lee’s a couple of years ago, and now they’re going to be producing in the USA! Sounds like starting May 2020 their products will be available (and also made) here as well as in the UK. They’ll be available on Amazon and I’ll do reviews of the Us made versions when they become available. I should note though that this particular variety will not. This one’s Vegan and only 217 calories! Not only that, this is one of the few manufacturers that use freeze dried rather than dehydrated bits. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

Mamee Shinsegae Habanero Double Mukbang #CANORNOTCHALLENGE2

Okay so it’s been a while since I’ve done a mukbang – well, here we go – this one was particularly brutal! ...see full post

#3507: Mr Lee’s Noodles Hong Kong Street Beef – United Kingdom

#3507: Mr Lee's Noodles Hong Kong Street Beef - United Kingdom

Well, here we go!I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Mr Lee’s a couple of years ago, and now they’re going to be producing in the USA! Sounds like starting May 2020 their products will be available (and also made) here as well as in the UK. They’ll be available on Amazon and I’ll do reviews of the Us made versions when they become available. This one’s only 218 calories! Not only that, this is one of the few manufacturers that use freeze dried rather than dehydrated bits. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3506: Mr Lee’s Noodles Zen Garden Vegetables – United Kingdom

#3506: Mr Lee's Noodles Zen Garden Vegetables - United Kingdom

Well, here we go!I did a Meet The Manufacturer with Mr Lee’s a couple of years ago, and now they’re going to be producing in the USA! Sounds like starting May 2020 their products will be available (and also made) here as well as in the UK. They’ll be available on Amazon and I’ll do reviews of the Us made versions when they become available. This one’s Vegan and only 208 calories! Not only that, this is one of the few manufacturers that use freeze dried rather than dehydrated bits. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3505: Myojo Spicy Yuzu Mazesoba – Japan

#3505: Myojo Spicy Yuzu Mazesoba - 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

#3504: Sapporo Ichiban Sundobu Karakuchi Ramen – Japan

#3504: Sapporo Ichiban Sundobu Karakuchi 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

#3503: MyKuali Penang Red Tom Yum Goong Rice Vermicelli Soup (2019 Recipe) – Malaysia

#3503: MyKuali Penang Red Tom Yum Goong Rice Vermicelli Soup (2019 Recipe) - Malaysia

In Malaysia, I don’t think it gets as cold as it is here. Not sure they’ve ever gotten snow there. I think it would be nice to be there right now. It’s cold. ...see full post

#3502: Paldo Lime Lobster Flavor King Noodle – South Korea

#3502: Paldo Lime Lobster Flavor King Noodle - South Korea

What do we have here? The second of two big bowls from Paldo! I’m in the mood for sampling spicy today- it’s cold outside. It’s snowing. Weatherman says we’re looking at 5 more inches of snow and gusty winds. It’s cold in here. Time to cook! ...see full post

#3501: Yatekomo Pollo Con Soja – Spain

#3501: Yatekomo Pollo Con Soja - Spain

First off a big thanks to Chris G. for picking these up and sending them after his whirlwind trip around Europe! This one’s from Spain and the last of the ones he sent a little while back. This one’s soy sauce chicken. Let’s hit it! ...see full post

#3500: Fujiwara Shijimi 70KO Chikara Ramen – Japan

#3500: Fujiwara Shijimi 70KO Chikara Ramen - Japan

Another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! So, what have we here? Well, this is a special ramen – clam flavor (shijimi) – specially about sumo (chikara). Clam noodle soup for wrestlers. Sounds interesting – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3499: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Five Spiced Duck Flavour – Singapore

#3499: KOKA Baked Multi Grain Noodles Five Spiced Duck Flavour - Singapore

KOKA released 3 varieties in this range and this is the second of the three I’m reviewing today. Duck is a bit of a mystery to me. I love duck and I feel that it is the most neglected meat in Western cuisine. In Asia I’ve had duck on every visit – it’s everywhere and it’s such wonderful, tasty meat. ...see full post

#3498: Paldo Sriracha Lobster Flavor King Noodle – South Korea

#3498: Paldo Sriracha Lobster Flavor King Noodle - South Korea

Sriracha is a place I’ve been to in Thailand. It was very hot and the sky was a deep azure blue. Telephone poles were packed with wires – you’d have to see it. Looking out my window right now it’s cold, windy, and the forecast is calling for a week of snow here, just north of Seattle. I miss Thailand. ...see full post

#3497: Kenmin Shisen Shirunashi Tantanmen – Japan

#3497: Kenmin Shisen Shirunashi Tantanmen - Japan

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This is an interesting one – a rice noodle tantanmen from Japan. The packaging certainly is neat looking, and it’s gota brand I’ve not heard of which is always something I like. New is goo, although from what I see this brand has been around for some time. Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#3496: Menraku Sichuan-Inspired Ramen “Spicy Sesame” – United States

#3496: Menraku Sichuan-Inspired Ramen "Spicy Sesame" - United States

Here’s one from Menraku – these are indeed made in Japan, but definitely for the US market. This was sent by James, a reader from Lakeside, CA. I’ve reviewed a slew of Menraku varieties in the past, but recently seen a few new varieties and have been rather impressed. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post