Tag: japanese

#3567: Hakubaku Restaurant Style Fresh Ramen Umami Miso – United States

#3567: Hakubaku Restaurant Style Fresh Ramen Umami Miso - United States

Here’s the third of three new single pack offerings from Hakubaku. Miso is a style of broth is either love or hate. I have a feeling this one isn’t going to fall into the latter category. I’ve been trying a lot of instants for a long time and really hoping this one fits the ‘approval’ bill. Let’s find out! ...see full post

#3566: Hakubaku Restaurant Style Fresh Ramen Umami Chicken Shio Flavor – United States

#3566: Hakubaku Restaurant Style Fresh Ramen Umami Chicken Shio Flavor - United States

The second of three new single pack varieties from Hakubaku. They’re a pretty neat company – they’ve sent me lots of different products. One I’ve really liked is their Mochi Barley. They also make barley tea as well. The ramen I’ve tried before, but not this specific flavor – it’s brand new! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3564: Sapporo Ichiban Pikachu Pokemon Soy Sauce Noodle – Japan

#3564: Sapporo Ichiban Pikachu Pokemon Soy Sauce Noodle - 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

#3563: Sokensha Shio Ramen – Japan

#3563: Sokensha Shio Ramen - Japan

Here’s yet another one sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks! Man, I’m beat – woke up at 12:30am. I have one night every once in a while that I end up starting my day exceedingly early. I know I’ll sleep really well tonight. It’s funny too as I’ll be hanging out with the kids in the morning and nod off. They run up to me and yell ‘Papa! Wake up! Wake up!’ I think that’s going to be going on this morning… Luckily, my kids are cute and awesome… Today my plan is to go get a ton of steps in. Starting at 3:30am. Let’s get this done. ...see full post

#3557: Nakaki Foods Salt Yakisoba – Japan

#3557: Nakaki Foods Salt Yakisoba - 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

#3555: Daikoku Shokuhin Big Sauce Yakisoba With Mayonnaise – Japan

#3555: Daikoku Shokuhin Big Sauce Yakisoba With Mayonnaise - Japan

I’ll be honest – I really don’t know for sure where this one came from. I’m going to guess Uwajimaya but I could be totally wrong on that. Either way, noodles, yakisoba sauce – usually something good comes of this combination! Let’s find out. ...see full post

#3554: Myojo Vegetable Paitan Tanmen – Japan

#3459: Myojo Vegetable Paitan Tanmen - Japan

Here we have one from Japan sent by Zenpop. Zenpop does a few different kinds of subscription boxes you can get and they’re pretty neat! Use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount at checkout! ...see full post

#3549: Higashimaru Kagoshima Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3549: Higashimaru Kagoshima 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

#3541: Sapporo Ichiban Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3541: Sapporo Ichiban Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s something that came from a Zenpop box – check out www.zenpop.jp – use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3540: Sapporo Ichiban Double Wasabi Yakisoba – Japan

#3440: Sapporo Ichiban Double Wasabi Yakisoba - Japan

This one comes from Zenpop.jp – a subscription box service. If you want to check out their boxes and get one, use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3537: Sapporo Ichiban Keika Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3537: Sapporo Ichiban Keika Kumamoto Tonkotsu Ramen - 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

#3536: Daikoku Chikara Udon – Japan

#3536: Daikoku Chikara Udon - Japan

Here’s one from an Umai Crate subscription box! Go to https://bit.ly/UmaiCrate and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3531: Maruchan Karakuro Black Style 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! ...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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#3493: Acecook HELLO KITTY 45th Anniversary Tonkotsu 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

#3490: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#3490: Yamamoto Tanuki Oyaji 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

#3487: Itomen Sansai Udon – Japan

#3487: Itomen Sansai Udon - Japan

Here’s one from the trove of varieties sent by James from California – thanks again! I swear I had tried this but nope – never had. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3480: Sapporo Ichiban Momoya Kimchi No Moto Ramen – Japan

#3480: Sapporo Ichiban Momoya Kimchi No Moto Ramen - 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

#3479: Yamamoto Seifun Spicy Cheese Napolitan – Japan

#3479: Yamamoto Seifun Spicy Cheese Napolitan - 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

#3478: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Seafood Tonkotsu” Taste – United States

#3478: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Seafood Tonkotsu" Taste - United States

This one comes by way of James in Lakeside, CA. Thanks! Okay so yer it’s made in Japan but this is obviously packaged for US sale. I generally classify things for the country you’ll be able to buy them in. If it’s an export product that would go to a region, say Europe, it’d get given the originating country’s name at the end of the title. So there. ...see full post

#3477: Sapporo Ichiban Maruhon Sesame Oil Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3477: Sapporo Ichiban Maruhon Sesame Oil Shoyu Ramen - 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

#3470: Myojo Ippei-chan Rich & Sweet Thick Yakisoba – Japan

#3547: Myojo Ippei-chan Rich & Sweet Thick Yakisoba - 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 $3 off! ...see full post

#3464: Takamori Agodashi Udon – Japan

#3464: Takamori Agodashi Udon - Japan

Here’s one from the December 2019 Umai Crate! Umai Crate is a monthly subscription box you can get from Japan with all sorts of noodles and Japanese things inside. Should check ’em out and if you get one or a subscription, use coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#3458: Maruchan Chikara Mochi Udon – Japan

#3458: Maruchan Chikara Mochi Udon - Japan

Here we have one from Japan sent by Zenpop. Zenpop does a few different kinds of subscription boxes you can get and they’re pretty neat! Use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount at checkout! ...see full post

#3453: Seven & i Premium Curry Ramen – Japan

#3453: Seven & i Premium Curry Ramen - Japan

Here’s another one kindly sent by Alexander from Hong Kong – dude thanks! So these are cool – I really like convenience store tie-in ramen. This one is a little bit of a mystery; usually they’ll be by Nissin or another brand and it’s easy to tell. This one, not so much. But that’s mainly for identification purposes. This is definitely 7-Eleven either way, whomever is private labeling it for them. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3452: Paldo Teumsae (9,413SHU) – Japan

#3452: Paldo Teumsae (9,413SHU) - Japan

Okay so recently I reviewed and mukbang-ified the Paldo Teumsae version that was sold in South Korea. This time around it’s the same SHU on the package but most certainly for Japan. Let’s see how i rates! ...see full post

#3445: Samurai Ramen – Japan

#3445: Samurai 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

#3443: Maruchan Kameda Kakinotane Wasabi Yakisoba – Japan

#3443: Maruchan Kameda Kakinotane Wasabi Yakisoba - 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

#3441: Myojo Extremely Ramen Noodles Rich Potato Butter Shio – Japan

#3441: Myojo Extremely Ramen Noodles Rich Potato Butter Shio - 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

#3439: Acecook Potato Butter Shio Ramen – Japan

#3439: Acecook Potato Butter Shio Ramen - Japan

This one comes from Zenpop.jp – a subscription box service. If you want to check out their boxes and get one, use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#3435: Nissin Cup Noodle Smoky & Spicy Sio – Japan

#3435: Nissin Cup Noodle Smoky & Spicy Sio - 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

#3432: Nissin Eco Style Refill Chikin Ramen – Japan

#3432: Nissin Eco Style Refill Chikin Ramen - Japan

This is one that wad sent to me by a reader named Breeze – thank you again! It’s a refill. So there are cups you can get that are specifically made for these – you just pop this thing into the cup and it fits like a foam cup but it’s reusable, so no need for more foam to be thrown away. Yep. So let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3431: Nissin Raoh Grapefruit Shio Ramen – Japan

#3431: Nissin Raoh Grapefruit Shio Ramen - Japan

I’m getting grapefruit from a Google translation, but it might be yuzu. Got this up in Canada at a rad store called Smart’n’Save – it’s my personal Disneyland I think. They’ve got a lot of varieties I’ve not seen elsewhere – like a specialty shop for snacks, noodles, and treats from Hong Kong and China and Japan. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3430: Myojo Ippeichan Potato Mayo Yakisoba – Japan

#3430: Myojo Ippeichan Potato Mayo Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s one from a Zenpop box. Zenpop has Japanese subscription boxes and they’re pretty neat – good selections for sure! Use coupon code RAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post