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Meet The Manufacturer: Interview With Sakura Noodle Inc.

March 7, 2014March 13, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

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Interview With Sakura Noodle Inc * Product Samples From Sakura Noodle Inc * Sakura Noodle Inc Chikara Brand Udon Chicken Flavor * Sakura Noodle Inc Chikara Brand Udon Oriental Flavor * Sakura Noodle Inc Chikara Brand Udon Mushroom Flavor * Sakura Noodle Inc Chikara Brand Udon Shrimp Flavor * Sakura Noodle Inc Chikara Brand Udon Hot & Spicy Flavor *
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#1322: Hi-Myon Instant Noodle Udon Hot & Spicy

February 25, 2014July 31, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s one a got quite a while back. It’s a cold day out and I picked up some squid yesterday to try out for the first time. I’ve eaten squid before, but never prepared it myself. ...see full post

#1290: Nongshim Sain Sain Garlic Teriyaki Fresh Cooked Udon Pasta

January 23, 2014July 31, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

In March of 2012, I tried this new Garlic Teriyaki Udon by Nongshim – review #683. It was really great stuff – my wife Kit absolutely loved it (she doesn’t usually go crazy like I do for noodles, but this one was her fave). Well, a little while later, it was discontinued. Well, now it’s back and a little different. The first one had a whopping 3040mg of sodium per pack, but this new one has only 720mg for the whole thing. Let’s see how this one stacks up against the old version. ...see full post

Product Samples From Nongshim USA!

January 21, 2014January 21, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Yesterday I saw the FedEx truck coming around the corner through the patio door window. They stopped. What’s nice is that the guy just parks and comes up to the window these days. Let’s see what inside! ...see full post

#1241: Nissin Donbei Kansai Soy Sauce Flavor Udon

December 1, 2013July 31, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Was digging through the box today and decided I’d better get on this one. I couldn’t really find a lot about it other than the Google translation from Nissin Japan’s site. It mentions something about being special for the rainy season. Also mentions seaweed. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#1202: Sugakiya Foods Udon Miso Stew

October 18, 2013July 31, 2014 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Hey this looks really good! It’s a foggy day here and I can hear the ships out in the sea blowing their horns in the distance. Time for seafood! Let’s check this one out! ...see full post

#1168: Nissin Donbei Curry Udon (West Japan Style)

September 15, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

First I want to thank Ken P. from twitter and Mari S. on facebook for help withe translation! Donbei is a kind of personalized donburi. The east is usually more of a salty flavor than the west as well. Many little difference! Pretty neat! Let’s have a look. ...see full post

Chapaguri: A Popular New Recipe In South Korea!

April 5, 2013March 23, 2021 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

I’ve heard of recipes people make where they combine two different types of instant noodles to make something new. Well, here’s one from South Korea that is very popular right now! Chapaguri! 짜파구리 ! ...see full post

Recipe: Kit’s Cheesy Mac ‘N’ Udon

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March 13, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

My wife was under the weather last month and I thought I’d make her something special. She liked some Saimin I made recently and she really likes udon. Another of her favorites is cheese. Well, I decided to bring all of that together and make cheesy udon with SPAM in it. Here for you is the method to the madness. ...see full post

#980: Meet The Manufacturer – Sun Noodle Cold Ramen Soy Sauce Vinaigrette Sauce With Honey Apple Added

February 12, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Here’s another cold variety to check out!

The ingredients and instructions (click image to enlarge). ...see full post

#979: Meet The Manufacturer – Sun Noodle Nama Soba Buckwheat Noodle

February 10, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

First off, I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Lunar New Year! Here’s another one from Sun Noodle! This one is served either hot or cold, and I thought I would try it cold. ...see full post

#978: Meet The Manufacturer – Sun Noodle Ramen Pork Flavor

February 8, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 3 comments

Here’s another of the Sun Noodle line – pork flavor ramen! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#977: Meet The Manufacturer – Sun Noodle Yakisoba Japanese Style Stir Fry Noodles With Powdered Sauce

February 8, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s the first review of the Sun Noodle Meet The Manufacturer spotlight, their Yakisoba. Yakisoba is one of my favorite Japanese noodle dishes. What’s nice is that the flavoring contains one of my favorite flavors – Worcestershire sauce! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Samples From Sun Noodle

February 7, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

A nice big box…

…of fresh noodles from Sun Noodle for Meet The Manufacturer! Ramen, yakisoba, udon, saimin… Lots of different flavors to review! Thanks go to everyone at Sun Noodle! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Sun Noodle Interview

February 7, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Welcome to another installment of Meet The Manufacturer! This time, it’s Sun Noodle – purveyor of fresh ramen noodles and other fine products. Here’s an interview I did with them via email. ...see full post

#976: Nissin Donbei Tensoba (Tempura Soba)

February 6, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Here’s one I found at the Bellevue, Washington Uwajimaya. Pricy stuff – $3.39 for a bowl noodle? Wow. Hope it’s good! Looks like Donbei is a style and tensoba is just a shortening of tempura soba. Let’s hit it! ...see full post

#975: Ottogi Spaghetti Ramen

February 5, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here one that came from Korea by way of Kristen W. of Arizona! Thank you so much! I’ve wanted to review this one for a long time! Let’s check this unique variety out. ...see full post

#974: Pot Noodle Chilli Beef Flavour

February 4, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s another one of the great varieties sent by Joe & Gill of the UK – thanks again! Chilli Beef Pot Noodle. Looks interesting to me! ...see full post

Donation From South Korea

February 2, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 3 comments

Kristen W. of Arizona sent me some noodles she got while she was in South Korea!

This is a great little collection of South Korean varieties you can’t easily find here! Ottogi Cheese Ramyun and Spaghetti bowls – been wanting to try them for a while! The two above are Paldo Korea varieties – I think Rabokki and Jjajang. The Nongshim Shin Cup in the lower right is the South Korean version. Thank, Kristen! Soon as they’re made, some The Ramen Rater stickers will be coming your way! ...see full post

#973: Springlife Instant Noodles Spinach With Organic Noodles

February 2, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s one of the packs that came from Australia! Thanks go to Melanie I. of Jannali, NSW for sending these and also thanks to Mark K. for getting her to do it! These are from China but sold in Australia. Looks like something different – let’s check it out. ...see full post

Some Really Neat Stuff From Paldo

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February 1, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

My friend Sungmin over at Paldo Foods America sent a package of neat stuff!

Wow this looks cool! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater Noodle News #24

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February 1, 2013March 1, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Been a while, but here we go with the 24th edition of The Ramen Rater Noodle News!

I search the ‘net for interesting news and view on instant noodles and beyond. Oldest articles start at the top. Here you go! ...see full post

#972: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Soup Bowl Chinese Chicken

January 31, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

This is it – the last of the nine Annie Chun’s samples that were sent for Meet The Manufacturer. It’s definitely been an interesting jaunt! Some I really liked quite a bit, some I didn’t like so much. What’s very evident here is that Annie Chun’s definitely has a wide range of flavors. The last one is Chinese Chicken. ...see full post

#971: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Ramen House Spicy Chicken Ramen

January 31, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Here’s the next to last of the Annie Chun’s varieties they were kind enough to send for Meet The Manufacturer. Spicy Chicken Ramen sounds awesome! Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#970: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Noodle Express Spicy Szechuan

January 29, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

As we are starting to wind down the Annie Chun’s Meet The Manufacturer (there are only two left), we find the last Noodle Express I have – Spicy Szechuan. It mentions that the Szechuan sauce is made with gochujang, a Korean standard as far as spicy fare goes. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#969: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Soup Bowl Vietnamese Pho

January 28, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 3 comments

Here we go with some more Annie Chun’s product! This one’s Vietnamese Pho, a flavor I have enjoyed dining out and dining in. Let’s see how this version of Pho does! ...see full post

Re-Review: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Ramen House Soy Ginger Ramen

January 25, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s one I reviewed a long time ago. Soy ginger sounds good to me! Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#968: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Noodle Express Teriyaki

January 24, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s another of the Noodle Express line – teriyaki! Teriyaki is one of my favorite foods – nothing like a to go box for lunch. Let’s see how this one from Annie Chun’s stacks up. ...see full post

#967: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Soup Bowl Korean Kimchi

January 23, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

Here’s something interesting – a kimchi fresh udon bowl made in the US! Let’s give it a look! ...see full post

#966: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Ramen House Spring Vegetable Ramen

January 22, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s another one from Annie Chun’s . This is one from their Ramen House line. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#965: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Noodle Express Chinese Chow Mein

January 21, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s the first of nine reviews I’ll be doing of Annie Chun’s products. I’ve only had a couple of these before and those were quite a while back. This one looks interesting – and it only takes a minute in the microwave?! That’s really fast! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Samples

January 21, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

A package came from Annie Chun’s!

What’s under the bubbles?

Awesome! They sent three different varieties of three of their noodle lines. Get ready for some reviews! Thank, Annie chun’s! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Interview

January 21, 2013March 2, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Welcome to the newest Meet The Manufacturer special! This time, it’s Annie Chun’s All Natural Asian Cuisine! I conducted an interview with Bailey, a marketer for the company. Hope you enjoy the interview and hope you enjoy the upcoming reviews of these products! ...see full post

Show Your Noodles #21: Momofuku Ando Day Edition

January 19, 2013February 12, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Welcome to Show Your Noodles #21: The Momofuku Ando Day Edition! It’s been a couple of months since I’ve done a Show Your Noodles, mainly because I haven’t received any submissions. Well, recently people have been sending in quite a few and I thought today would be a good day to try it again. As always if you would like to participate in show Your Noodles #22, all you need to do is email a photo of anything you’ve made with instant noodles (a new recipe or a sculpture; really – go wild with it) with your first name, last initial, general location and a description of your noodles to hans@theramenrater.com. Don’t forget to check out the Momofuku Ando Day 2013 post – worked hard on that one! With that, let’s check out some noodles! My wife judges them – here we go! ...see full post

Momofuku Ando Day! #964: Nissin Raoh Backfat Rich Soy Sauce Flavor

January 19, 2013March 5, 2015 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 46 comments

SPECIAL: Momofuku Ando’s 105th Birthday Google Doodles and more explained here

2015 The Ramen Rater’s Momofuku Ando Day here! ...see full post

#963: Pot Noodle Mr. Chu’s Golden Noodle No. 7 Sticky Rib

January 17, 2013February 12, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch No comments

Here’s another one from Joe & Gill of the UK! Thanks again! I’ve heard of this one and always wanted to check it out. Definitely one of the more odd flavors out there! ...see full post

#962: Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup Spicy Seafood Flavor (New Version)

January 16, 2013September 24, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 2 comments

I reviewed the original version (non-microwavable) quite a while back and really liked it – it even made the Top Ten Instant Noodle Bowls list. Today I’m going to check out the new version. ...see full post

#961: Trident Chow Mein Soft Noodles

January 15, 2013February 12, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s one of the packs that came from Australia! Thanks go to Melanie I. of Jannali, NSW for sending these and also thanks to Mark K. for getting her to do it! The last one was a ‘2 Minute Noodle’ while this one says they’re soft noodles. I wonder what the difference is? ...see full post

#960: Nissin Bowl Noodles Hot & Spicy Super Picante

January 14, 2013February 12, 2013 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Here’s one that was sent by Nissin Foods USA – thanks! I want to mention really quick – January 19th is Momofuku Ando Day! If you would like to participate in the special Show Your Noodles, send pictures of the noodles you make, your name (abbreviated if you like), locale and a description of the noodles you’re enjoying to hans@theramenrater.com. ...see full post

Re-Review: Meet The Manufacturer: Sakurai Foods 100% Vegetarian Miso Flavor

January 13, 2013January 27, 2015 Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch 1 comment

Today is the last of the Sakurai Foods Meet The Manufacturer. I have enjoyed trying such a great range of products from Japan! We finish with the one that made this Meet The Manufacturer happen. I email lots of instant noodle manufacturers, trying to get Meet The Manufacturer interviews to happen. I hadn’t contacted Sakurai Foods before and gave it a shot. Here’s my re-review of their miso vegetarian flavor. ...see full post

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