Tag: ramen reviews

#4413: Ottogi Spicy Cheese Ramen – South Korea

#4413: Ottogi Spicy Cheese Ramen - South Korea

Been wanting to try this one for a while – Ottogi makes some good ones. My favorite has been the Jin Jjamppong – nice smoky seafood flavor. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#4412: Sapporo Ichiban Sriracha Yakisoba Japanese Style Noodles – United States

#4412: Sapporo Ichiban Sriracha Yakisoba Japanese Style Noodles - United States

Here’s something new from a company that doesn’t roll out new products every day! I emailed them asking for a sample and here it is. A spicy yakisoba? Interesting – and it looks like it gets prepared in the same fashion as their knockout Chow Mein noodle – let’s get to trying this! ...see full post

#4411: Nongshim Shin Green Mushroom & Fried Tofu – United States

#4411: Nongshim Shin Green Mushroom & Fried Tofu - United States

Big thank you to James from Lakesida, CA for sending these over! This is the second of two new Nongshim Shin varieties recently released. It’s Vegan friendly which appeals to a broader group as time goes on. I’m very curious – I really like their Vgean varieties quite a bit, but generally not a huge fan of mushrooms. So, let’s give it a try and see how it is. ...see full post

#4410: Nissin Lamen Doce Sabor Chocolate – Brazil

#4410: Nissin Lamen Doce Sabor Chocolate - Brazil

After over 4400 reviews, finally. It’s happened. A chocolate instant noodle. To make things even more wonderful, it’s from Brazil. Thank to Cian for sending this along – yeah this has been a dream of mine for quite a while. Dessert ramen is a very fascinating thing to me. I’m guessing if you’re reading this, you’re somewhat fascinated as well. So let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#4409 Norita Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit – Sichuan Style Hot & Spicy Sauce – United States

#4409 Norita Dan Dan Noodle Meal Kit - Sichuan Style Hot & Spicy Sauce - United States

This was an interesting find in the Asian foods section of Fred Meyer on 164th in Lynnwood, Washington. Never heard of this brand; only thing I can think of with this name is Pat Norita who played Mister Miyagi in The Karate Kid. He was also on M*A*S*H a few times. Oh snap – that’s Pat Morita not Norita. Anyways, this sounds interesting and worth a try, so let’s give it a try. Made in China for a distributor in Kentucky. ...see full post

#4408: Dongwon Rapokki With Spicy Sauce – United States

#4408: Dongwon Rapokki With Spicy Sauce - United States

Found this at a store in Seattle called m2m Mart – an offshoot of HMart. Actually, my wife saw it . It looks really neat and I’m a huge fan of rapokki – instant ramyun with tteokbokki (rice cake tubes) and a spicy sauce. Made in Korea, packaged for the US market. Let’s do it to it! ...see full post

#4407: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With Galaxy Spicy Sauce – United States

#4407: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With Galaxy Spicy Sauce - United States

Here is the second variety from the Galaxy Variety Noodle Box – this one’s spicy! As mentioned in a review posted a few days ago, this is a tie in with LINE, a messaging/social app, and A-Sha. Also, the BT21 characters have something to do with Korean popular music group BTS. With that, let’s cook up some noodles. ...see full post

#4406: Nongshim Premium Shin Gold With Chicken Broth – United States

Well, here we go. In my group Ramen Junkies, Shin reigns supreme. Just a post someone did showing this pack had over a hundred comments real fast. Of course, I’m curious about this one – there’s also a mushroom tofu Shin Green to try as well. ...see full post

#4405: Baixiang Big Bone Noodle Soup Pork Flavor – China

#4405: Baixiang Big Bone Noodle Soup Pork Flavor - China

So thanks to a guy name Cian and his visit to Brazil, I ended up with some fascinating varieties. I’ve enjoyed this brand in the past, so I’ve got an inkling that this should be decent. Anyways, let’s get down to it. ...see full post

#4404: Samyang Buldak Habanero Lime Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

#4404: Samyang Foods Habanero Lime Buldak Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

Recently, I reviewed the pack version of this one and the nice folks at Samyang also sent me the cup version! I’m curious what the difference is going to be, if any. This one’s going to take a spin in the microwave. There should be a mukbang as well. Made in South Korea and packaged for US market sale. Let’s get started! ...see full post

#4403: Pink Rocket ‘For The Lovely Girls’ Carbonara Rabokki – United States

I must admit, I was surprised. I really think if I was at a store and a lady walked up and I held this product and said ‘I have a pink rocket for you,’ I would most likely get slapped pretty hard. Regardless of the terminology here, I have to say that this one sounds incredibly good. I’m a huge fan of rabokki – that’s a combination of ramyun noodles and tteokbokki, which are thin rice cake tubes. This one’s intermixing with a carbonara flavor – that all sounds really quite good! Definitely excited to try this one – we found it in Seattle at a place called M2M Mart. It’s made in South Korea for the US market. Well, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4402: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With BT21 Sauce – United States

#4402: A-Sha BT21 Universtar Noodle With BT21 Sauce - United States

First off, thanks to the folks at A-Sha USA for sending these over! There are two different boxes, four varieties in total. I thought I’d go with this box first. So, I live under a rock; I’m not exceedingly hip to things that aren’t noodle related or politics related. God, I’m old. I do know there is a Korean group called BTS that’s quite popular, and a messaging service called LINE. Well, LINE did a collab with BTS and made BT21 characters, and A-Sha collaborated with LINE and made these noodles featuring these characters. ...see full post

#4576: Daebak Kimchi Ramyeon – Malaysia

#4576: Daebak Spicy Kimchi Ramyeon – Malaysia —

This looks to be the end of the series of Daebak varieties in this Ramyeon range – really have been impressed overall; nice quality noodle and flavors overall. We arrive now at kimchi. Let’s gibe it a try! ...see full post

#4399: Little Couple Alishan Oolong Tea Dry Noodle – Taiwan

#4399: Little Couple Alishan Oolong Tea Dry Noodle - Taiwan

This sounds really interesting – so this one has a special tea which comes from Chiayi, Taiwan. In their text, Little Couples mentions the ‘meticulous cultivation of tea leaves’ and that they’re really special. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

Massive Donation Of Indonesian Varieties!

Massive Donation Of Indonesian Varieties!

Quite a few years ago, a reader contacted me and sent a ton of Australian instant noodles – all sorts of cups and packs I’ve never seen nor heard of before at the time. Well, our paths crossed yet again and this time, she sent me a massive hoard of Indonesian varieties – stuff I’ve wanted to review and stuff I’ve never seen before. I’m ultra excited about this – a huge thank you going to Pher Engi from Australia for taking the time and the super kindness – check it out! ...see full post

#4398: Burung Dara Bihun Jagung Doroku – Indonesia

#4398: Burung Dara Bihun Jagung Doroku - Indonesia

So, what do we have here? Well, this is vermicelli, aka bihun. Why is this special? It’s made from corn. I’ve never heard of a corn based noodle before – very curious! Suprama, the company that makes this is the same company that makes Best Wok Mi Goreng, which is on the 2022 edition of the global top ten list. Let see how this stuff tastes and chews! ...see full post

#4397: Paldo Stirfried Kimchi Noodles – United States

#4397: Paldo Stirfried Kimchi Noodles - United States

When I shot the pictures for this one, it was the last of the instant noodles I had on hand for review – until I did 5 unboxing videos yesterday. Should have enough now to get a little way into the 4400s. I’ve had this one before, although it was an incredibly long time ago – back in early 2011. Looks like I liked it. Paldo has had a logo change since then. Let’s check this one out. ...see full post

#4396: Nissin Deka Uma W Mayo Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

#4396: Nissin Deka Uma W Mayo Sauce Yakisoba - Japan

Found this one at the Uwajimaya in Renton, Washington. Nice to find something like this locally – I’m curious as it kind of looks like it’s going to have a wasabi bump to it but really unsure. Well, let’s check it out. ...see full post

#4395: Wellheim Seoul Topokki – Jjajang – South Korea

#4395: Wellheim Seoul Topokki - Jjajang - South Korea

Nope it’s not ramen so don’t start, but it was on the ramen aisle at local store Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4394: Acecook Toyama Ken San Shiro Ebi Dashi Shiyou Shio Ramen – Japan

#4394: Acecook Toyama Ken San Shiro Ebi Dashi Shiyou Shio Ramen - Japan

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

#4393: Indomie 50th Anniversary Mi Goreng – Indonesia

#4393: Indomie 50th Anniversary Mi Goreng - Indonesia

A lot of companies celebrating anniversaries lately. I’ve done a special Definitive Guide on Indomie Mi Goreng, and you can find scads of info in there. Happy birthday, Indomie. ...see full post

A Donation From A Reader

Reader Scott B. was kind enough to send samples of this Malaysian variety I hadn’t tried before – thanks! I’ve already sampled it and the review will come out in a bit. Check it  out! ...see full post

#4392: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Gen Tare Mazesoba – Japan

#4392: Myojo Charumera Aomori Stamina Gen Tare Mazesoba - Japan

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

#4390: Choi Ramen Noodle Soup Artificial Roasted Chicken Flavor – United States

Choi Ramen Noodle Soup Artificial Roasted Chicken Flavor

There’s a contest to giveaway some of these noodles! It’ll go from noon on 2/17/2023 – 2/24/2023. Go visit the Ramen Junkies group on Facebook and find the Choi Ramen Giveaway post. If you haven’t joined the group yet no worries – we’ll let you in! Comment on the post with why you deserve to be one of four people who will win 15 packs of Choi Ramen! Winners will be announced on 2/25/2023! Available for folks in the continental USA!

Here’s one that came from the folks at United Exchange Corporation – thanks! So, this is a big claim – restaurant quality ramen. These are made in Vietnam for the US market. I’m rather curious. Let’s find out what we have here. ...see full post

#4389: Paldo Teumsae Jjajang Ramen – United States

#4389: Paldo Teumsae Jjajang Ramen - United States

Well look what we have here – something to mukbang. I haven’t done a mukbang in what seems like forever; I never find anything that’s spicy that I’ve not tried before – however, the folks at BNB Global have been kind enough to send me some samples. Definitely made in Korea, but packaged for US sales. Time to burn. Check out the videos below – the mukbang was released on Christmas 2022 but recorded August 17th, 2022 – I’m pretty far ahead.  Let go. ...see full post

#4388: Kikkoman Noodle Kit With Sauce Black Pepper – United States

#4388: Kikkoman Noodle Kit With Sauce Black Pepper - United States

Found this one at Uwajimaya too. I’ve tried the spicy garlic before, so figured hey, why not? Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#4387: New Touch Vegan Noodle Tan-Tan Noodle Soup – Japan

#4387: New Touch Vegan Noodle Tan-Tan Noodle Soup - Japan

A couple of days ago, we went to Renton, Washington. There’s a Uwajimaya there (where I got the narutomaki and kamaboko from previous reviews) and a  store called Sierra Fish & Pets. ...see full post

Nissin Singapore Sends Huge Spicy Tonkotsu!

Nissin Singapore Sends Huge Spicy Tonkotsu!

Nissin Singapore has been sending these really great promo boxes – this is the third one. They’re really quite amazing and I want to thank them! This one’s great and has some new arrivals inside I’m very excited about – let’s check it out! ...see full post

Umai Crate Ramen Subscription Box – February 2023 + Coupon Code

Umai Crate Ramen Subscription Box - February 2023 + Coupon Code

Check this out!  These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! It’s a pretty great thing to get people who are into ramen for the holidays! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the November 2022 Umai Crate! ...see full post

#4382: New Touch Osaka Kasu Yakisoba – Japan

#4382: New Touch Osaka Kasu Yakisoba - Japan

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

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Malaysian Instant Noodles Of All Time 2023 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Malaysian Instant Noodles Of All Time 2023 Edition

I can’t believe it’s been almost eight years since I did a The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Malaysian Instant Noodles Of All Time list! That’s quite a while; especially with my absolute love for all things Malaysian instant noodle. The flavors are so bright and strong! These are my absolute favorites from my Malaysian product reviews up to #4300. If you’re a Malaysian instant noodle company I’m really hoping you contact me! Would love to sample and review your products! That being said, let get right to business with The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Malaysian Instant Noodles Of All Time 2023 Edition! ...see full post

#4378: Daebak x TNTCO Carolina Reaper Spicy Chicken Flavour – Malaysia

#4542: Daebak x TNTCO Carolina Reaper Spicy Chicken Flavour - Malaysia

You’ve probably seen the Daebak Ghost Pepper variety in a cup – very spicy. I’ve only had one thing that was Carolina Reaper pepper infused before – and that laid me out for hours on the floor. I’m going to guess this won’t be as hot, but I don’t know. It should be pretty strong – and I haven’t done a really spicy review in a very long time. I guess that’s about to change. There’s a mukbang video at the bottom of this post. I’m sure a lot of you will want to get this one, and while it’s available a limited time at 7-Eleven, that’s 7-Eleven in Malaysia. It can be got on Shoppee which is a popular shopping site over there, but I don’t know anything more than that.  Let’s fire it up and see how spicy this is! ...see full post

Mamee Shinsegae Malaysian Extravaganza – Box 3 of 3

Well, here it is. The last of the three boxes. The day I did these unboxings I had the three as well as two others – was a long session of recording and then video editing, that’s for sure. Well, this is it. Now that I’ve done all these, I’m guessing a box will show up any minute from some exotic place – who knows? Let’s take a look. ...see full post

#4373: Itomen Yamaimo Soba – Japan

#4373: Itomen Yamaimo Soba - Japan

Here’s one I found in an Umai Crate from Japan Crate! They have boxes full of neat Japanese varieties! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! ...see full post

Kung Food Sends Premium Taiwanese Noodles

Kung Food Sends Premium Taiwanese Noodles

This one’s a big box – fancy stuff from Taiwan! These folks made the first goose oil noodle I’d tried as well as a slew of others. They’ve got something new and super premium as well – let’s check them out! ...see full post

#4372: You Us GS Retail Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun – United States

#4372: You Us GS Retail Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun - United States

Okay so this is made in Korea but made for sale in the US market. This one’s made by Paldo and I think the ‘GS’ in the GS Retail mention on the logo has to do with GS Mart, a chain in South Korea. I’m looking forward to a nice kimchi bowl – we shall see! ...see full post

Red Chef & KampongKu: Excellent Malaysian Delicacies

I’ve been enjoying Red Chef products for a long time now and they’ve also got their new brand KampongKu nowadays as well. Pretty exciting when I get a box of noodles from these folks all the way from Malaysia! These are almost all ones I’ve tried before plus a new one I can’t wait to sample! Check ’em out! ...see full post

#4371: Myojo Shigoku no Ippai Koku Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#4371: Myojo Shigoku no Ippai Koku Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

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

#4369: King David Non-Fried Instant Noodles Beef Flavour – China

#4369: King David Non-Fried Instant Noodles Beef Flavour - China

Here’s the second of the two King David varieties – the first was really good – I must admit I’m surprised how good it was. Let’s see how the beef stands up. ...see full post

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle – United States

#4368: Jongga Hot & Spicy Noodle - United States

Here’s another one made in South Korea and packaged for the US market. These use an interesting noodle style that I’ve only seen hailing from South Koreas. Let’s check it out. ...see full post