Tag: chicken

#5559: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Hot & Spicy Chicken – United States

#5559: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Hot & Spicy Chicken - United States

Here’s the third of the three Protein varieties thanks to James from Lakeside, CA. The other two weren’t my favorite but we shall see with this one. ...see full post

#5546: Paldo Kokomen Instant Noodle With Chicken Flavored Spicy Soup – United States

#5546: Paldo Kokomen Instant Noodle With Chicken Flavored Spicy Soup - United States

I’m really happy about finding this one at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington! If you’ve not tried it, I highly recommend it – as long as the new packaging doesn’t mean new recipe at least. This came out quite a while back after a Korean comedian – Lee Kyung Kyu I believe – mentioned it. This is a jalapeno and chicken flavored broth variety. What’s interesting is that it does not have chicken in this one where it once did. It’s made in South Korea – so they would export US chicken to Korea, process it, then send it back in the product. Crazy, eh? Anyways, let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5527: Samyang Buldak Taco Spicy Ramen – United States

#5527: Samyang Buldak Taco Spicy Ramen - United States

Tried this awhile back in the pack form. It was really quite decent – tasted like taco seasoning and sauce and noodle. It works. Let’s see how it is in this configuration. ...see full post

#5511: Gefen Instant Noodle Soup Fat Free Imitation Chicken Flavor – United States

#5511: Gefen Instant Noodle Soup Fat Free Imitation Chicken Flavor - United States

I’ve tried these before. This one is fat free though. I found it while on a long walk looking for something else. I like it when that happens. Let’s try this out; it’s made in Singapore. ...see full post

#5507: Alreef Instant Noodles Chicken Flavor – Turkey

#5507: Alreef Instant Noodles Chicken Flavor - Turkey

Another one from Saar’s Super Saver. I really am happy to be finding the Turkish varieties there. Chicken! Let’s do this. ...see full post

#5504: New Touch Super Noodles Yamagata Chinese Chicken Shoyu – Japan

#5308: New Touch Super Noodles Yamagata Chinese Chicken Shoyu - Japan

Frank over at 5am Ramen sent me this in a box of varieties – thanks! He’s got some really premium stuff like this for sale – and he does guides and tours over in Japan as well! So this one was a bit to figure out but I used image translate and it all made sense with that drainage spout. It’s there if you want to drain the hot water and add cold to have it cold. I decided to do it hot – here we go! ...see full post

#5502: Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken – United States

#5502: Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken - United States

I went out on a walk looking for noodles to review. I found this and another Ramen Bistro variety – been searching for them for over a month. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#5486: Goong Korean Style Bul Dog 2x Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen – Poland

#5486: Goong Korean Style Bul Dog 2x Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen - Poland

Thanks again to a kind donor in Poland for sending this. Curious if it’s chicken flavor or has a Polish flavor to it? Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer – #5472: CG Wai Wai Instant Noodles Chicken Flavoured – Nepal

Meet The Manufacturer - #5472: CG Wai Wai Instant Noodles Chicken Flavoured - Nepal

The last one of these I tried with this style of packaging – the veg masala – was really quite good. Let’s try some chicken! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: – #5465: CG Soaltee Instant Noodles Chicken Soup Base – Nepal

Meet The Manufacturer: - #5465: CG Soaltee Instant Noodles Chicken Soup Nase - Nepal

Like Wai Wai, Soaltee is another is another range from CG. But what does it mean? I looked it up on Google and found this – ...see full post

#5453: Lucky Me! Lomi Artificial Chicken Seafood Flavor – Philippines

#5453: Lucky Me! Lomi Artificial Chicken Seafood Flavor - Philippines

I know I tried this years ago and for some reason I think I disliked it? I dunno – chicken seafood sounds good to me… Here’s a little more about it from Wikipedia – ...see full post

#5441: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Rich & Savory Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5441: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Rich & Savory Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Another one I found at Safeway which wasn’t there the day before when I found that Hot Pot Fusion one I reviewed this week. I’ve got strong opinions on this one. If it is indeed rich and savory, that’s what should be concentrated on. I don’t see people looking to instant noodle cups for protein; they’re health conscious. Another point on the whole of the big ‘protein push’ is that chicken is gram for gram protein. You sauté up a small piece of chicken breast – it’s ALL protein. I’ve seen a lot of things come and go in the instant noodle world and I hate to say it, but this looks like it’ll be gone possibly before this posts. But hey – it’s a competitive market and companies have to throw a lot of products at the wall to see which ones stick. Good luck – maybe it will, but I have my doubts. ...see full post

#5420: 3 Mien Chicken Flavored Noodle Soup – United States

#5420: 3 Mien Chicken Flavored Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, California. This an interesting one – he sent a bunch by this brand. These are made in Vietnam for the US market and say ‘made with Korea technology.’ Curious how they are. Let’s find out. ...see full post

Advent Calendar Day 19: Nissin Demae Ramen Chicken – Germany

Advent Calendar Day 19: Nissin Demae Ramen Chicken – Germany

It’s been cold, wet, and breezy – now it looks like it’ll be just plain cold today… I guess we shall see. Let’s continue the calendar with some chicken! ...see full post

Advent Calendar Day 2: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style – Germany

Advent Calendar Day 2: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style - Germany

Well, here we go with day two. I’ve reviewed this one somewhat recently, so no new number here. We’re also doing a LEGO City advent calendar here so I’m showing what was in there from the previous day in the video. By the way it’s Giving Tuesday I hear so if you wanna help out click here! Let’s continue on with the Nissin Germany Advent Calendar!!! ...see full post

#5373: Ve Wong Kung-Fu Artificial Chicken Flavor Instant Oriental Noodle Soup – Taiwan

#5373: Ve Wong Kung-Fu Artificial Chicken Flavor Instant Oriental Noodle Soup - Taiwan

Here’s one I found in a Project Ramen megabox! Highly recommend these as they have a great selection of varieties from around the world – go to www.projectramen.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to get a discount The holidays are pretty much here and these boxes are a really great pick for the ramen lover in your life! Let’s check out this chicken variety from Taiwan! ...see full post

#5358: Koreno Volcano Chicken Stir-fried Noodle – United States

#5358: Koreno Volcano Chicken Stir-fried Noodle - United States

Here’s a Koreno variety that was in a Project Ramen megabox! Highly recommend checking them out – go to www.projectramen.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to get a discount! So this is interesting as it’s a range by Paldo and a departure from the Volcano curry – Buldak clone? Let’s find out. ...see full post

#5547: Smart Way Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5547: Smart Way Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Well, I’m not sure if shrimp or spicy will apear out of thin air much as this chicken and the prior beef did at our local Kroger affiliated Fred Meyer grocery store. The beef wasn’t bad to be honest. What’s more, it’s produced in Brazil! Let’s see their take on the most standard flavor in the instant noodle world. ...see full post

#5306: Dragon Express Ramen Low Sodium Chicken Flavor – United States

#5306: Dragon Express Ramen Low Sodium Chicken Flavor - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside California for this. Okay first things first. He found this at Grocery Outlet in California. Yesterday, I walked over tot our local one in hopes that they might have some other varieties. They had the ones he sent – all the exact same ones. Second, these are definitely what are known as prison ramen; they have the earmarks with the clear packaging which makes it awful hard to smuggle and contraband using the packs. Well, it says it is made in the US so the next question – who makes these? This image of a sachet of Maruchan Creamy Chicken shows the text and font same as on these. But why? They already have a line of products for corrections. Anyways, I’m leaning towards them being the manufacturer – could be totally wrong though. Anyways, let’s give it a try! ...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

#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

#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

#5258: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style – Germany

#5258: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style - Germany

Here’s anothe from the Nissin Germany advent calendar! Let’s cook!

Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style – Germany

#5258: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Classic Asian Style - Germany

Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Unsure if it contains meat check for yourself. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and cover for 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy! ...see full post

#5240: Ottogi Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5240: Ottogi Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Well, as I type this is January 30th, 2025. Just had almost a full week of kids being sick and at the tail end while the kids are now back to school, we’ve got a cold. Feels like I got punched in the nose, my eyes are drippy, and I feel beat. Chicken instant noodles sound like a nice restorative, although I’ve got to go to the store and get scallions this morning. I feel the whole ‘I don’t want to do anything’ voice in my head but I learned a while back that if you listen to that voice, it’ll get its way. So onward! This one was sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! I did get another from this interesting Ottogi range a while back. I want to say this is one that ends up in Mexico often – unsure. Anyways, on with it. ...see full post

#5235: Myojo Charumera Chicken & Vegetable Miso Yakisoba – Japan

#5235: Myojo Charumera Chicken & Vegetable Miso 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 start our year off on the right foot with a bit of yakisoba and philanthropy! This tasty yakisoba has a deliciously gentle yet deep miso flavor that is absolutely addicting! Plus, for each yakisoba we got for you, a donation is made to help Ishikawa recover from the earthquake earlier this year!” ...see full post

#5232: Nissin Demae Ramen Chicken – Germany

#5232: Nissin Demae Ramen Chicken - Germany

Here’s another one that came in a big instant noodle advent calendar from Germany! Thanks! Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5231: Prince Katsu My Melody Pho Rice Noodle Soup Chicken Lemongrass – United States

#5231: Prince Katsu My Melody Pho Rice Noodle Soup Chicken Lemongrass - United States

Hey kiddies it’s time  to check one out sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks! Prince Katsu is a branch oof A-Sha Dry Noodle  and these are made in Vietnam. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5225: Maruchan Flavorful Chicken Dango Udon – Japan

#5225: Maruchan Flavorful Chicken Dango Udon - 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 kick off our noodle New Year with this tasty bowl of udon! The broth is full of umami with the taste of chicken, mackerel, kelp, shiitake mushroom and veggies used to make the base. Add in tasty balls of chicken meat, and you have a deep, delicious experience” ...see full post

#5202: Sapporo Ichiban Tenkaippin Kyoto Kotteri Chicken Broth Mini-Cup Ramen – Japan

#5202: Sapporo Ichiban Tenkaippin Kyoto Kotteri Chicken Broth Mini-Cup 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 – “This mini-cup is a gift straight from Kyoto! This ramen cup comes from Tenkaippin, a popular ramen chain from Kyoto! It features tasty noodles in a deliciously thick chicken shoyu broth with tons of flavor and hint of garlic. This mini-cup will leave an impression!” ...see full post

#5184: Choi Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken – United States

#5184: Choi Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup Chicken - United States

Here’s the counterpart to the original version I cooked up yesterday. Curious about this one as I rreally like the Choi regular chicken. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5167: Vina Caty Noodles Chicken Flavor – Vietnam

#5167: Vina Caty Noodles Chicken Flavor – Vietnam

Dragon fruit? Yeah – dragon fruit. These came by way of James of Lakeside, Californias – thanks again! What an interesting this. I tried the spicy seafood version awhile back and they were pretty darn good. Let’s try these out. ...see full post

#5151: Nissin Cup Noodle Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Flavor – United States

#5151: Nissin Cup Noodle Stir Fry Honey Sesame Chicken Flavor - United States

So I got this from two sources. First, from Nissin in a promo box for National Noodle Day. Second, one from James from Lakeside, CA – thank, man! These are very popular with my daughter – she tried the one in the pictures here and the other gets opened for the review. Well, she liked it – let me have a try… ...see full post

#5138: Nissin 0-Second Chikin Ramen Snack w/Pizza Flavor – Japan

#5138: Nissin 0-Second Chikin Ramen Snack w/Pizza Flavor - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! IThese boxes are discontinued but you can get neat stuff over at MiauMall! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Nissin isn’t done with their own birthday celebration! This tasty snack pack features fried ramen that you eat as is. This special birthday pack features a tasty flavor powder with the flavors of cheddar, gouda, cream cheese, garlic, basil and more to recreate that pizza taste. *This is ramen snack and no cooking is required!” ...see full post

#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

A big thanks to Daniel over at www.exoticnoods.com for sending this one! I’ve been wanting to try it and mukbang it up for a while now (mukbang vid at bottom of the page), and here it is. I love tom yum. I’m curious though as the Buldak base has the heat, but it also imparts some sweetness as well. Interesting. I guess the correct route is to give it a try. ...see full post

#5028: Myojo Authentic Japanese Udon Chicken Flavor – United States

#5028: Myojo Authentic Japanese Udon Chicken Flavor – United States

Chicken udon time! Myojo sent me two of each of these varieties I’ve been reviewing and I have been taking the udon out of the extras and my wife and been enjoying it a lot. She likes to make a cheese sauce and put slices of hot dog with it. True story! I must admit, that sounds pretty good… Anyways, let make some chicken udon! ...see full post

#5000: McTrader Ramen Noodles Chicken – United States

#5000: McTrader Ramen Noodles Chicken - United States

#5000

#5000. It took me a long time to decide what to review for #5000, and you might be thinking ‘why this one?’ I found it at a Dollar Tree store, and it had all the hallmarks of something I like to review. First, never have I seen this brand before. That’s a neat thing – I mean after 5000 you’d think I’d seen everything but most certainly not. Second, it’s basic. Really hard to screw up chicken flavor, although I have indeed seen it done before. Third, I got it at a place that was very nearby, in walking distance. That’s pretty cool. The main chunk of my early reviews were fouind when I walked to a 99 Ranch Market. So, it’s kind of a mirror of what got me back to reviewing after my lapse in the 2000s. ...see full post

#4993: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4993: Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

You might be thinking ‘almost 5000 varieties this guy’s tried but never this one?’ Yup – never this one. At least not in a paper cup. This is a big change – a timely one as I think there’s a chanbce that unless this change occurres, this wouldn’t be allowed for sale in Washington state. I think. Anyways, yeah – this should be fun to try! Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4981: Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Dashi Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#4981: Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Dashi Shoyu Ramen - Japan

 Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Our first stop is Asahikawa, Hokkaido, where we’ll enjoy this tasty bowl of shoyu (soy sauce) ramen with a delicious, savory free-range chicken broth. This ramen also features chicken meat, egg and green onion on top for an amazing bowl that is both light and flavorful—an excellent start!” ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Definitive Guide To Maruchan Yakisoba

I was approached by Maruchan recently asking if I’d like to review a couple additions to their Yakisoba Japanese Homestyle Noodles range. I’ve been reviewing them here and there for years, and thought since I have samples of their current range, why not go and do a special guide to the current varieties and ones that no longer exist. So, we’ll start with the current varieties and then go backwards  after that to now discontinued varieties. Each one will have a link to the full review.  I sent some questions to Maruchan regarding the initial release of these varieties and other things, but never got a reply. If I do, I’ll include these in this guide. Let’s check out all the Yakisoba varieties! ...see full post