Tag: japan

#3886: Sapporo Ichiban Toyama Shiraebi Shio Ramen – Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#3873: Igarashi Seimen Tonkotsu Flavor Hakata Ramen – Japan

#3873: Igarashi Seimen Tonkotsu Flavor Hakata 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

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodle Cups Of All Time 2022 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Instant Noodle Cups Of All Time 2022 Edition

It’s Top Ten time again! These are my favorite cups from my reviews up to #3790. Cups are a neat thing – very portable. They’ve come under fire for ‘tipping themselves over’ in the past, but I assure you they don’t have any intelligence that would be required for them to move of their own volition. It should be said also not to give these or any other super hot things to little ones. Common sense is a good thing. Anyways that aside, you can get some really tasty instant meals in a cup! Let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodle Cups Of All Time 2022 Edition, and don’t forget to have a look at the big announcements at the bottom! ...see full post

#3855: Myojo Okinawa Soba – Japan

#3855: Myojo Okinawa Soba - Japan

Here’s one that came via Exotic Noods – check ’em out and use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3850: Toei Non Cup Kitsune Udon – Japan

#3850: Toei Non Cup Kitsune Udon - 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

#3848: Maruchan Kuroi Buta Curry – Japan

#3848: Maruchan Kuroi Buta Curry - Japan

This one came out of a Zenpop subscription box. Zenpop has great boxes featuring different themes every month with 7 different instant ramen varieties from Japan. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3838: Fujiwara Kani Nochikara Miso Ramen – Japan

#3838: Fujiwara Kani Nochikara Miso Ramen - Japan

I rarely find anything to get at Uwajimaya these days – not because they don’t have a decent variety, but because I’ve tried them all. This was a nice one to find though – kind of pricy at that though. Curious… Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3835: Acecook Mochichi Shio Yakisoba – Japan

#3732: Acecook Mochichi Shio Yakisoba - 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! The last time I tried one of these mochichi varieties I remember it mentioned ‘pinching one’s cheek’ to tell if they’re not really in a fancy ramen restaurant in Tokyo. It was pretty good, but no pinching occured. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#3830: Itsuki Hakata Ramen – Japan

#3830: Itsuki Hakata 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

#3828: Kenko Foods Sesame Flavor Ramen – Japan

#3828: Kenko Foods Sesame Flavor Ramen - Japan3828

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

#3816: Itsuki Kumamon Kumamoto Tonkotsu – Japan

#3816: Itsuki Kumamon Kumamoto Tonkotsu - Japan

This is one sent by a reader named Keijiro – thanks! I’ve seen this one many times, but only way I’ve seen to get it is online and in a large quantity. I appreciate it so much when readers share a pack or two of something. ...see full post

#3810: Toei NonCup Noodle Japanese Style Soba With Green Onion – Japan

#3810: Toei NonCup Noodle Japanese Style Soba With Green Onion - 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

#3809: Acecook Healthy Wazen Mochi Wheat Men Katsu & Kombu Dashi – Japan

#3809: Acecook Healthy Wazen Mochi Wheat Men Katsu & Kombu Dashi - 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

#3802: Acecook Wa Dining Seino – Rich Wakayama Chuka Soba – Japan

#3802: Acecook Wa Dining Seino - Rich Wakayama Chuka Soba - Japan

Here’s one that was in a box from Zenpop. Their monthly boxes feature a slew of varieties from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3801: Myojo Ippeichan Yomise No Yakisoba – Tartar Sauce Flavor Mayo – Japan

#3801: Myojo Ippeichan Yomise No Yakisoba - Tartar Sauce Flavor Mayo - Japan

Here’s one that was in a box from Zenpop. Their monthly boxes feature a slew of varieties from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3800: Sapporo Ichiban Wa Ra – Mie Ise-ebi Miso Ramen – Japan

#3800: Sappro Ichiban Wa Ra - Mie Ise-ebi Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that was in a box from Zenpop. Their monthly boxes feature a slew of varieties from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3798: Nissin Men Shokunin Hot & Sour Tanmen – Japan

#3798: Nissin Men Shokunin Hot & Sour Tanmen - Japan

Here’s one that was in a box from Zenpop. Their monthly boxes feature a slew of varieties from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3789: Myojo Charumera Artificial Tonkotsu Flavor – United States

#3789: Myojo Charumera Artificial Tonkotsu Flavor - United States

This one gets the USA tag since it is made in Japan but only for sale over here in this packaging. This comes by way of James from LAkeside, CA – thanks! So the charumera is the horn the little guy on the pack is holding up. The ramen guy would come to the neighborhood and toot that thing (kind of like the ice cream man playing Camptown Races) and you’d know to go get your noodles. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3783: Yamamoto Seifun Tanuki’s Father Pork Bone Ramen – Japan

#3783: Yamamoto Seifun Tanuki's Father Pork Bone 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

#3767: Itsuki “Yuzusiho” Yuzu Flavor Mellow Salt Ramen – Japan

#3767: Itsuki "Yukusiho" Yuzu Flavor Mellow Salt Ramen - Japan

Here’s one sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks again! So yuzu is a kind of Japanese citrus fruit. The idea here is that it would lightly flavor shio, which is a mellow salt ramen. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3741: Acecook Maruyoshi Shrimp Tensoba – Japan

#3741: Acecook Maruyoshi Shrimp Tensoba - Japan

This one came out of a Zenpop subscription box. Zenpop has great boxes featuring different themes every month with 7 different instant ramen varieties from Japan. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3739: Myojo Kakitama Udon – Japan

#3739: Myojo Kakitama Udon - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop box. Zenpop is a subscription box service – check em out and use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3737: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3737: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

A happy Valentine’s Day to you all! It’s been crazy here – we’ve been dumped on with a ton of snow in the last couple of days. It’s melting though and hopefully it will be all gone soon. It’s been a rough month – the site got hacked, so I started a GoFundMe campaign – which proved that humanity is kind and I have the best viewership/readership in the world – thank you for your kind donations! The site is happy, and a couple items on the wish list were also got – a couple camera for Instant Noodle Recipe Time were donated, and I was able to get a scanner that measure 11×17 (the one I have has condensation on the inside and the new one should be here tomorrow). Then, this morning I come out to the living room to find my data drive where I keep the bulk of my day-to-day assets like templates etc. was hosed. Wouldn’t spin up. Luckily, there were finds left over from the GoFundMe that covered a new hard drive. I though – hey maybe the old one might still be under warranty and fished it out of the trash bin. No dice on that, but gave it one last try and it fired up! It’s backing up data right this second and should be done shortly! The safe bet is to stay with the new one that is coming since who knows how long this one will work. Anyways, I hope every one is having a great Valentine’s Day – it’s been a rollercoaster over here! ...see full post

#3734: Maruchan Black Pork Curry Udon – Japan

#3734: Maruchan Black Pork Curry Udon - Japan

Here’s one that came from a Zenpop.jp subscription box. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3730: Sapporo Ichiban Hakata Mentaiko Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3730: Sapporo Ichiban Hakata Mentaiko 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! Tonkotsu is a pork bone based creamy wonderful thing. This one has the added bonus of cod roe. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#3729: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Pirikara Ramen – Japan

#3729: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Pirikara Ramen - Japan

I reviewed the Tanuki Oyaji tonkotsu a couple days ago – this one’s the spicy version of that. Thanks again to Daniel from Exotic Noods for shooting these over – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 over there for a discount! Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3728: Menraku Restaurant Style Ramen “Seafood Tonkotsu” Taste – United States

#3638: Menraku Restaurant Style Ramen "Seafood Tonkotsu" Taste - United States

Here’s one the guys at Exotic Noods sent over – thanks! Looks like you can make it in the traditional style or as tsukemen (pronounced ‘skeh-men’). Tsukemen involved noodle dipping kind of like zaru soba so I’ll make it the regular way as I’m kind of a messy eater to begin with. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3726: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3726: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s another one from Daniel over at Exotic Noods – use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for a discount – thank you! ...see full post

#3720: Myojo Fresh Tomato Ramen – Japan

#3720: Myojo Fresh Tomato Ramen - Japan

This one came out of a Zenpop subscription box. Zenpop has great boxes featuring different themes every month with 7 different instant ramen varieties from Japan. Use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3718: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3718: Sapporo Ichiban Cup Star 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! Tonkotsu is a pork bone nased creamy wonderful thing. This one is a pretty well known variety with updated packaging from it’s original more subtle style. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3712: Soup de Pasta Tarako Roe Cream Soup – Japan

#3712: Soup de Pasta Tarako Roe Cream Soup - 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

#3710: Maruchan Cold Bukkake Udon – Japan

#3710: Maruchan Cold Bukkake Udon - 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

#3709: Itsuki Kumamoto Akikara 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

#3707: Yamamoto Seifun Japanese Yakisoba – Japan

#3707: Yamamoto Seifun Japanese Yakisoba - Japan

Found this one in an Umai crate –  Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

Re-Review: Myojo Ippei-chan Yomise-No Yakisoba Oriental Flavor With Mayonnaise – Japan

I was contacted by a reader recently asking about this one. I told him hey – maybe I’l re-review it for you. So, here we are. Oriental flavor? I’m leaning towards shio yakisoba as it’s very blue, but people in export markets may not be familiar with sho. Well, let’s see what can be done. ...see full post

#3702: Higashimaru Seafood Sara Udon – Japan

#3702: Higashimaru Seafood Sara Udon - Japan

Found this one in an Umai crate –  Get yours here: http://bit.ly/UmaiCrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

#3698: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar Shio Ramen – Japan

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

A US Reader Sends A Neat Itsuki Variety From Japan!

Check this one out! This is a neat tonkotsu sent by a reader from here but one that hails from Itsuki in Japan. ...see full post

#3694: Yamamoto Seifun Tanukioyaji Super Spicy Mazemen – Japan

#3694: Yamamoto Seifun Tanukioyaji Super Spicy Mazemen - 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

#3693: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Nature Ramen Shio – Japan

#3693: Kenko Foods Michio Kawamura Nature Ramen Shio - 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