#5297: Kenchan Ramen Japanese Soba Noodles Yuzu Spice – United States

#5297: Kenchan Ramen Japanese Soba Noodles Yuzu Spice - United States

In addition to fresh noodles, Kenchan Ramen also has shelf stable stuff like these. These can go hot or cold. Let’s try em hot! ...see full post

#5296: Kenchan Ramen Premium Spicy Miso – United States

#5295: Kenchan Ramen Premium Spicy Miso - United States

Kenchan Ramen is providing a myriad of different delivery ramen options. The recently sent a box on ice with fresh as well as shelf stable varieties. The fresh boxes contain two servings of everything. This one today is their tonkotsu – a lot of nice garnish and looks good to me – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#5295: Kenchan Ramen Premium Tonkotsu – United States

#5294: Kenchan Ramen Premium Tonkotsu - United States

Kenchan Ramen is providing a myriad of different delivery ramen options. The recently sent a box on ice with fresh as well as shelf stable varieties. The fresh boxes contain two servings of everything. This one today is their tonkotsu – a lot of nice garnish and looks good to me – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#5294: Maruchan Ganbare! Jukensei Ore No Shio Onion Salt Yakisoba – Japan

#5294: Maruchan Ganbare! Jukensei Ore No Shio Onion Salt Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – ” Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Now for some tantalizing yakisoba! This tasty yakisoba has a salt and pork base with plenty of veggie flavor for tons of umami. And with green onion and accents of garlic and pepper, this yakisoba is packed full of flavor! Truly an enticing bowl of noodles!” ...see full post

#5293: Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles – United States

#5293: Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles - United States

This sounds interesting; I donn’t see what flavor it is as ‘tofu flavor’ wouldn’t make much sense. Spicy? Sweet? I suppose I’d better cook it up and find out! ...see full post

#5292: Vit’s Pan Mee Goreng Pedas Perisa Ayam Penyet – Malaysia

#5292: Vit's Pan Mee Goreng Pedas Perisa Ayam Penyet - Malaysia

Big thanks to Pher Engi for this one! Let’s start with a little info from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#5291: Lemonilo Ramen Fire Chow Mein – United States

#5291: Lemonilo Ramen Fire Chow Mein - United States

Here’s a new one from the folks over at Lemonilo! They’re an Indonesian company with export varieties – and this one says it’s going to have a burn to it! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5290: Vifon Hot Beef Pikantine – Poland

#5290: Vifon Hot Beef Pikantine - Poland

This came by way of James from Lakeside, CA – thanks! This is a score – I so rarely get varieties for Europe! This is a beef with Sichuan pepper flavor variety – made in Vietnam for the Polish market. Rad! Let’s give it a whirl! ...see full post

#5289: Samyang Sweet Buldak Spicy Ramen Big Bowl – United States

#5477: Samyang Sweet Buldak Spicy Ramen Big Bowl - United States

I actually ordered this off of YamiBuy which is something I never do but I wanted to give this a go. I’m guessing it won’t be incredibly spicy and I don’t know if or what to pair with it. Dessert ramen? I mean, there’s candy references all over it… Maybe a little chicken though. Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry – Thailand

#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry - Thailand

Big thanks to Pher Engi for sending this one! A lot of the packaging is in Thai as well as English so I’m guessing it’s for sale in Thailand? Tricky, this one. I’m really curious about this – she also sent a soup version as well. After a little research, it turns out this is available at 7 Eleven in Thailand, so I was on the right track. Also, Jay Fai is a Michelin starred chef. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#5287: You Ni Yi Mian Spicy Dan Dan Dry Noodle – United States

#5287: You Ni Yi Mian Spicy Dan Dan Dry Noodle - United States

Another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! These are made in China, but everything of the packaging shows me its only made for US sales. Sounds like it’ll be decent – let’s find out! ...see full post

#5286: Vedan Wei Wei A Instant Noodles Artificial Spicy Beef Flavor – Taiwan

#5286: Vedan Wei Wei A Instant Noodles Artificial Spicy Beef Flavor - Taiwan

A big thanks to James from Lakeside, CA for sending these! This is a  Taiwanese export version I’ve not reviewed (surprisingly enough). The brand is Vedan, however it is pronounced with a w sound – like way-dan. So now you know. Let’s cook. ...see full post

#5285: Lemonilo Ramen Chick’N Curry – United States

#5285: Lemonilo Ramen Chick'N Curry - United States

Today, we have a variety from Indonesian company Lemonilo for the US market. I like curry – a lot. Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

A busy week so only got a couple done. Found this at Fred Meyer and though I ought to review it, so here I am. This will mean I’ve tried the pack, the tray, and the bowl. Okay let’s hit it. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Japanese Instant Noodle Of All Time 2026 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Japanese Instant Noodle Of All Time 2026 Edition

I’ve been asked a few times if I’m coming out with a new top ten Japanese list – well, here you go. This list is current as of review #5150 and there are a couple new varieties on here. Good stuff! Much of it will be pretty hard to come by though – try eBay and eBay Canada as those tend to work pretty well. Anyways, hope you enjoy The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Japanese Instant Noodle Of All Time 2026 Edition as much as I did compiling it! ...see full post

#5283: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Tare Garlic Shio Yakisoba – Japan

#5122: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Tare Garlic Shio Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Let’s head north to Aomori prefecture for some yummy yakisoba! This yakisoba features the popular stamina salt tare from the local Aomori brand Stamina Tare. With plenty of deep umami flavor and a hint of garlic, this stir-fried noodle dish is perfect for a celebration!” ...see full post

#5282: Yang Zhang Gui Bowl Noodle Hong Kong Style Rich Sauce – China

#5282: Yang Zhang Gui Bowl Noodle Hong Kong Style Rich Sauce - China

Big thanks to Pher Engi for this one! When she was at a noodle shop, she asked if I’d like to review it. It had zero english on it and so of course I was game. Turns out there’s english info on the bottom of the bowl. This one has two types of noodle – vermicelli, wheat noodle as well. Not only that, it’s got an egg! Stewed egg isn’t my favorite, but it’s quite interesting to see. Let’s give this neat one a try! ...see full post

#5281: Nissin Chow Mein Chicken Flavor – United States

#5281: Nissin Chow Mein Chicken Flavor - United States

Tried this 12 years ago. Packaging has changed as well as what’s in there – let’s give it a whirl in the microwave! ...see full post

#5280: Trailtopia Adventure Food Chicken With Broccoli Ramen Noodles – United States

#5280: Trailtopia Adventure Food Chicken With Broccoli Ramen Noodles - United States

Here’s one that The Fat Hipster sent – thanks! These are made for hiking/camping as they don’t make a huge amount of waste that takes up a lot of space afterwards, they’re light, and just need boiling water. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#5279: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice With Noodles General Tso’s Chicken Fllavor – United States

#5279: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice With Noodles General Tso's Chicken Fllavor - United States

Here’s a new packaging variety from the ‘states. These contain instant rice as well as little bits of noodle – last one I tried was quite nice – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#5278: Myojo Ippei-Chan Night Shop Yakisoba – Japan

#5278: Myojo Ippei-Chan Night Shop Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “”Most of the fun this holiday season happens when the sun goes down. That’s why we got you a classic bowl of yakisoba inspired by nighttime shops and stalls! These noodles come with a tasty sauce and a slightly spicy mayo for tons of tasty yakisoba flavor and goodness!” ...see full post

#5277: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice Korean Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5277: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice Korean Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

I’ve done a lot of reviews lately of things that arrived in a Nissin Germany advent calendar box. This particular variety arrived in a box from Nissin USA that contained every noodle product they make! Let’s cook this one   up! ...see full post

#5276:Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup – Germany

#5276:Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup - Germany

I think this is the very last of the German Cup Noodles – it has been a lot of fun reviewing them! They came in a big advent calendar the folks at Nissin Germany sent – thanks again! Let us begin. ...see full post

#5275: Marutai Hiyashi Chuka Soba – Japan

#5275: Marutai Hiyashi Chuka Soba - Japan

Big thanks to Noodle Journey for this one! This is another cold noodle, this time from Japan. Let’s hit it up! ...see full post

#5274: Nissin Cup Noodles Duck Sweet Onion Soup – Germany

#5274: Nissin Cup Noodles Duck Sweet Onion Soup - Germany

Another one that came from the big advent calendar Nissin Germany sent – thanks again! These cups and packs have been a lot of fun! Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5273: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Miso Vinaigrette – United States

#5273: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Miso Vinaigrette - United States

Big thanks to Noodle Journey for sending this along! This is a cold noodle variety – the third from the Noodle Salad range by Nongshim – let’s give it a go. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater Checks Out Bias Apgu Red Chili Ramyun

The Ramen Rater Checks Out Bias Apgu Red Chili Ramyun

I was contacted recently by a company making a new, ‘modern’ Korean style ramyun that touted a large serving, lower calories, and great flavor. Sounded good to me. Check it out and see what I though about it! You can get their stuff here! ...see full post

#5272: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Chili Lime Shrimp Flavored Ramen – United States

#5272: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Chili Lime Shrimp Flavored Ramen - United States

I’m still pretty surprised at how much I liked the Tapatio Birria version – I figured I’d try this one, the last they sent (thank you very much!). I’ve got shrimp, so I’m hoping to do this up nice. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#5271: Myojo Chukazanmai Sichuan Restaurant Style Mapo Tofu Ramen – Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – ” Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Is there any better way to start the Year of the Snake than with Chinese food ramen? This cup from the famous shop Sisen is inspired by their famous Mapo Tofu! With tasty non-fried noodles in a Sichuan Mapo soup, this cup is packed with flavor and (pleasant) spice!” ...see full post

#5270: Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimps Soy Sauce – Germany

#5270: Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimps Soy Sauce - Germany

Well, I’ve got shrimps and I have varieties that would like shrimps in them so today I’m using shrimps. So there – let’s cook! ...see full post

#5269: Nissin Chow Mein Spicy Teriyaki Beef Flavor – United States

#5269: Nissin Chow Mein Spicy Teriyaki Beef Flavor - United States

This one came out of the gargantuan National Noodle Day box Nissin sent. I looked it up and I reviewed this once before – in 2013. Let’s revisit this one – done a lot differently as for my garnish than the first time. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Singaporean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2026 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Singaporean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2026 Edition

Being the tenth anniversary of a Singaporean winning my Top Ten Global list, I figured a new list just for Singapore was in order in advance of SG60, the 60th anniversary of Singapore! Happy Birthday! . So many curry and laksa and seafood varieties coming from Singapore – really top notch stuff! This list is current as of review #5150. If you make instant noodles in Singapore, I want to hear from you and try your products! Please contact me. With that, let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Singaporean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2026 Edition. ...see full post

#5268: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Birria Flavored Ramen – United States

#5268: Tapatio Ramen Noodle Soup Birria Flavored Ramen - United States

Here’s a newcomer to the Tapatio cup range – Birria. I’m ready – let’s try it out! ...see full post

#5267: Prince Katsu Kuromi Pho Rice Noodle Soup Spicy Beef Flavored – United States

#5267: Prince Katsu Kuromi Pho Rice Noodle Soup Spicy Beef Flavored - United States

This one comes by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! I think this might be the last of the Prince Katsu/Sanrio collab variants – could be wrong though. These are made in Vietnam for A-Sha. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5265: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku & Co. Everyday Dashi Japanese Miso Ramen – Japan

#5265: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku & Co. Everyday Dashi Japanese Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “Let’s stay on the miso train with this yummy cup! This ramen combines delicious Japanese dashi (soup stock) from Kuze Fuku & Co. with delicious deep miso for a tasty soup full of flavor. And with meatballs, shiitake
mushroom and onion, this cup is sure to please!” ...see full post

#5264: Hui Wei Zan Duck Broth Vermicelli Soup – China

#5264: Hui Wei Zan Duck Broth Vermicelli Soup - China

Thank you to Exotic Noods for sending this along! So, this is the North American version. Overseas, it’s a duck blood vermicelli. It’s kind of funny – on the front of the box it has a cartoon like image and then it says serving suggestion. I don’t think I’ll be able to find a duck winking with a thumbs up – I could possibly find a rubber duch… I think I’ll just cook it and appreciate the suggestion and decline. ...see full post

#5263: Nissin Cup Noodles Spicy Hot Chili – Germany

#5263: Nissin Cup Noodles Spicy Hot Chili - Germany

Here’s another cup from the big advent calendar box! I was tepid on reviewing these as I did awhile back, but the chicken one I did the other day was excellent, so I’m wondering if they’ve redone these. I’m excited to try this one – so let us begin. ...see full post

#5262: Bibigo Squid Game Tteokbokki Rice Cake With Sweet & Spicy Sauce – United States

#5262: Bibigo Squid Game Tteokbokki Rice Cake With Sweet & Spicy Sauce - United States

We were at HMart and saw these – couldn’t resist. Who could resist a nice plate of tteokbokki in between watching people get slaughtered while playing children’s games? I’m hopeful on this one; I really like tteokbokki. I should also mention – this is my 2,500th episode of Instant Noodle recipe Time – it’s down at the bottom. I forgot about that, so episode 2,501 will have a little more about that. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

A Donation Of Prison Ramen!

A big Thank you to Aimee from the Ramen Junkies Facebook group! I’ve never had a Nissin Top Ramen corrections-style variety before and so this is the first and I’m STOKED. There’s really no correlating variety outside of prisons and jail like this flavor. Fascinating. Watch and check it out – and thanks again! ...see full post

James From Lakeside Sends A Mega Box Of Donations

Every once in a while, I get a box from a guy named James from Lakeside, California and it’s always full of really neat stuff. He struck again and sent a box of all over the place – huge thanks to you, sir! Let’s look at everything – I’ll discuss them and have some images of varieties I’ve already reviewed since it arrived. ...see full post