Tag: unboxing

Ramen Now! A Desktop Ramen Noodle Cooker That Works

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I got an email from Ramen Now! recently asking if I’d like to examine their product and I thought this could be fun! The Ramen Now! is a plug-in device that allows the user to cook instant noodles simply and quickly, taking them from machine to table. Therte’s quite a few niceties here – the bowl it comes with is also useful as a serving bowl. It’s a small device. It works with a myriad of varieties. Also, if you get one and share a video of it being used in social media, you can get a free box from Project Ramen! Watch the video and check it out as I put it through its paces. Want to get one, click here. This would be a great gift for the college student or the ramen enthusiast in your life! ...see full post

Slurp First, Crunch Later Shares Nongshim Tteokbokki Noodles

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I got an email from the creator of Slurp First, Crunch Later asking for my thoughts on tteokbokki. If course, I’m a big advocate; it’s one of the best things to ever exist. So, she mentioned these noodles from Nongshim and sent some over! New to tteokbokki? Watch the video and I’ll explain. Thanks!! FYI – you can find these on Amazon. ...see full post

Ramen Bae – New Ramen AND Topping Selections!

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I was super stoked to see that Ramen Bae has come out with their own range of instant noodle products! Some really neat stuff in this box – check ’em out! ...see full post

Hard To Find Buldak From Hunny’s Ramen!

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So Hunny’s Ramen is specializing in really great boxes with 12 varieties of Buldak, custom assortments you can pick as well, but what’s more, you can get some very hard to find varieties from them as well. Let’s check some of them out! ...see full post

Meet The Manufacturer: Moon Moon Food Sends Product Samples From Taiwan

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Meet The Manufacturer: Moon Moon Food Sends Product Samples From Taiwan

It’s always great to get product samples in the mail, but it’s a little different when they’re for a Meet The Manufacturer series. It’s going to be the set I do consecutively for a period of time, so usually that means once I’ve check out the series of products, I’ve got to run out and get stuff to make them look nice when I plate them. Here’s the unboxing for this, the latest Meet The Manufacturer. ...see full post

JIF Sends New Peanut Butter Stir-Fry Noodles!

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What? No! Yep – really! Just watch the video – this looks really interesting and the review will be out extremely soon – possibly tomorrow. This is a fascinating thing and I think that it should be good. ...see full post

A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

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A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

I really should try and wrangle a count of how many boxes James has sent over the years – it’d be a lot, that’s for sure. I’ve dubbed him ‘the noodle whisperer’ as he always tends to find stuff I don’t get here and 9 out of 10 are ones I’ve never reviewed! Amazing! Let’s crack this box open and look at what’s inside! ...see full post

A Box Of Rad Stuff From The Fat Hipster

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I was recently contacted by my friend The Fat Hipster about an incoming package he was sending. You should check out his channel – he reviews a lot of really interesting stuff on there. In this one is a lot of interesting and rad stuff as well – let’s take a look at everything; some you’ll see reviewed very, very soon. ...see full post

Prima Taste Sends LaMian Blind Box Collection From Singapore!

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This is a rad box with a story. Months ago, they were kind enough to send this over. However, customs got very freaked out about a box with little stuffed figures inside it; like it was a terrifying threat to national security! Well, I found this at my doorstep yesterday and was thrilled. A bonus was that my daughter Mimi had the day off from school, so we were able to do an unboxing together. She is really into these kind of things and the closest I can relate is I’m legally blind and these are blind boxes, so I must be compatible with them. So sit back and enjoy the video! Huge thanks to everyone at Prima Taste over in Singapore for sending this over – we had a lot of fun opening them! ...see full post

Awesome Nissin Demae Iccho From HonKongFoodies.com

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Awesome Nissin Demae Iccho From HonKongFoodies.com

It isn’t often I hear about varieties that I had no idea existed. When it does, I’m usually on the hunt – but these are hard to come by. Luckily, the folks at hongkongfoodies.com have all these neat ones – and more! Check out the video! ...see full post

Instant Noodle Varieties From Poland!

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Instant Noodle Varieties From Poland!

This is something I’ve very excited about – was contacted by a reader who asked if I’d like to try Polish varieties and of course I answered yes. A ton of really great ones and it’s really hard to find this stuff here. Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

A-Sha Sends Award-Winning Dan Dan Meteor Noodle

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In 2013, I got a lot of flak from Taiwan. My top ten and bottom ten lists were the focus – nothing on the top, a couple on the bottom insofar as Taiwan was concerned. I decided hey – maybe I should do a shout out to Taiwan and ask for some varieties. A-Sha was the first to answer that call. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to try different export varieties as well as Taiwan only ones that have been so impressive. Today, I’ll show you a trifecta of varieties you can get here in the United States over at ashadrynoodle.com – check it out! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater Checks Out Bias Apgu Red Chili Ramyun

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The Ramen Rater Checks Out Bias Apgu Red Chili Ramyun

I was contacted recently by a company making a new, ‘modern’ Korean style ramyun that touted a large serving, lower calories, and great flavor. Sounded good to me. Check it out and see what I though about it! You can get their stuff here! ...see full post

James From Lakeside Sends A Mega Box Of Donations

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Every once in a while, I get a box from a guy named James from Lakeside, California and it’s always full of really neat stuff. He struck again and sent a box of all over the place – huge thanks to you, sir! Let’s look at everything – I’ll discuss them and have some images of varieties I’ve already reviewed since it arrived. ...see full post

Good Seoul Sends Topokki & Rapokki!

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I was recently contacted by Good Seoul – makers of some really great rice cake topokki and rapokki! Topokki (tteokbokki) is rice flour cylinders that have a soft and chewy texture. Alone, they’re really not tasty, but paired with sauce they’re quite addictive. Rapokki is when you have these and introduce wheat noodles as well, making for a dual-textured experience. You can find their facebook here. I’ve done a few reviews so there’s some images in the video – check it out! ...see full post

Another Box From James Of Lakeside, CA!

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Another Box From James Of Lakeside, CA!

Big thanks yet again to James from Lakeside, California! People that send in instant noodles to review really support what I’m doing aq lot and it is so appreciated. Some really great stuff in here – let’s take a look! ...see full post

Totinos Pizza Ramen + Old El Paso Ramen Unboxing

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Totinos Pizza Ramen + Old El Paso Ramen Unboxing

As today is April 1st (April Fools Day), I was lucky enough to have a neat box of odd varieties my wife got me arrive yesterday. These can be found online at Walmart or you can just drag your smelly ass into a Walmart store. It should be known that while launch dates are usually on the boxes, Walmart rarely adheres to them when it comes to putting things out on the floor as I’ve found regarding previous exclusive things. With that being said, I’ll show you the quartet and let you know my initial thoughts. I should also mention – this isn’t a joke, it’s a real thing. But you shouldn’t be too surprised. ...see full post

Dragon Express: A New Prison Ramen On The Scene?

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Dragon Express: A New Prison Ramen On The Scene?

James from Lakeside, California emailed me the other day on some packs he found at Grocery Outlet and sent my way. These are very very interesting in that they’re got clear stuff going on, common prison named flavors, and so on. Watch the vid and maybe check you local Grocery Outlet should you have one. Thanks again man – awesome find! ...see full post

5am Ramen: Super Premium Japanese Bowls & More

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Frank from 5am Ramen contacted me recently about sending over a box – he’s a purveyor of noodlee guides and tours in Japan as well as really super premium ramen bowls. Thanks! Let’s see what’s inside! ...see full post

James From Lakeside Sends Yet Another Box Of Ramen!

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James is a kind of noodle whisperer; he has been sending boxes with stuff in them that 99% of the time I’ve never heard of. This box is no different – lots of neat stutff in here including a variety made in Vietnam for Poland! Thanks!! Let’s take a look. ...see full post

Kenchan Ramen Sends Fresh, Gluten Free, & Vegan Varieties

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Kenchan Ramen Sends Fresh, Gluten Free, & Vegan Varieties

My friend The Fat Hipster told me about Kenchan Ramen recently, so as I do when I hear about anything new in the ramen realm, I reached out. They replied and sent samples – thanks! I’ve tried everything and you can see them in this video. Thank you very much – they’re really good! Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

Lemonilo Sends Non-Fried Varieties

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Lemonilo Sends Non-Fried Varieties

Lemonilo is a company from Indonesia that focuses on healthier varieties. These are non-fried, and have natural ingredients. Check ’em out and you can get them here – I made my daughter the chicken chow mein last night for dinner and she devoured it. ...see full post

Great New Ramen Cookbooks From Quarto!

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Great New Ramen Cookbooks From Quarto!

Every once in a while, I get an email from a publisher about a new book about ramen. Well, this time it was from Quarto about their new Kawaii Cafe Ramen – they also sent three more books as well! Let’s take a look at them all! ...see full post

Yet Another Awesome Donation From James Of Lakeside

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Some really neat stuff this time – thanks again! James is like the noodle whisperer and finds stuff I’ve not tried – pretty amazing – let’s see what’s in the box! ...see full post

A Great Donation From Noodle Journey!

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Well, I’ve finally gotten a slew of Korean varieties – some of which I knew of, some never knew existed, thanks to Noodle Journey – another instant noodle review YouTube channel! Thanks! Check out what they sent! ...see full post

Nissin SG Sends Irvins, Ippudo, Pepper Lunch Collabs & More

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Nissin SG Sends Irvins, Ippudo, Pepper Lunch Collabs & More

I look at Instagram and often see new varieties and things I’ve not tried. That was the case with this new range so I went ahead and contacted Nissin Singapore and they sent a gigantic box! Let’s crack it open and see what’s inside! ...see full post

Prima Taste Changes Packaging & Size

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As you may know at this point. I’m a huge fan of Prima Taste’s Laksa and Curry LaMian for ages now. Awesome noodle and broth – really worth trying. It’s been on my global top ten – it’s that good. Well, the package is changing as well as the size of serving. Let’s do and unboxing – soon there will be in depth reviews! ...see full post

Choi Sends New Sriracha Ramen Cups!

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This stuff has been enjoyable in the past and if it’s what I think it is, it should be even better. The Choi restaurant ramen is excellent – curious to see how it goes – but for now let’s take a look at it !@ ...see full post

James From Lakeside, CA Strikes Again

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Usually when I’m least expecting it or if I’m low on noodles to review, a box shows up from James of Lakeside, California. It’s pretty crazy. This one has some really great stuff in there – some of which I’ve now tried and really enjoyed reviewing, so thanks! You’ll all get to see the reviews soon. Until then, check out some noodles! ...see full post

Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry Sends Taiwan’s Su Chili Crisp!

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Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry Sends Taiwan's Su Chili Crisp!

When I released my Chili Crisp Roundup & Buyers Guide in late November, it got a lot of attention – from how I called the stuff love sludge to varieties I’d not tried. This was one of the latter, mentioned by a fellow redditor – thank you! Anyways, These are chili crisp varieties from Taiwan you can get at Yum Hai Taiwanese Pantry – let’s have a look! ...see full post

Trailtopia Camping Ramen Sent By The Fat Hipster

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Trailtopia Camping Ramen Sent By The Fat Hipster

My buddy The Fat Hipster from time to time sends me interesting ramen things. Well, he did it again – thanks! These are camping meals from Trailtopia – good for bringing with you since they have a very light weight, and once you’re done cooking in the bag and eating, you just zip it shut and pack it out, weighing virtually nothing. Let’s have a look! ...see full post

Celebrate National Noodle Day With A Massive Box Of Noodles You Can Get For $1.06!

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Celebrate National Noodle Day With A Massive Box Of Noodles You Can Get For $1.06!

National Noodle Day is coming 10/6 and Nissin has an amazing deal to celebrate – check this out – ...see full post

Myojo USA Sends New Bowls & Refrigerated Varieties

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Myojo USA Sends New Bowls & Refrigerated Varieties

I saw on Instagram that Myojo had rolled out some interesting bowls and asked for some samples. I didn’t realize the had new refrigerated premium varieties as well! Let’s open the box and check out all these new things to try! Thanks! ...see full post

James Sends One More Pack!

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Maruchan Ramen x Funyuns Onion Flavored Rings Collaboration Snacks

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Maruchan Ramen x Funyuns Onion Flavored Rings Collaboration Snacks

If you’ve thought ‘hey I wonder what a Funyuns and Maruchan Instant Lunch had a baby, what would it taste like?’ then you’re a very strange individual. But that’s what we have here. Granted, these aren’t the product of some strange snack mating ritual, but hey it’s a snack nonetheless. I’ve seen them just about everywhere lately. I’ve also seen people’s thoughts on them, ranging from dislike to completely evangelism. Well, here’s an unboxing time of the product accompanied by a taste test. Thank you to @officialfunyuns and Maruchan  for scooting this my way! ...see full post

Maruchan Sends New Yakisoba Varieties

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Maruchan Sends New Yakisoba Varieties

Maruchan USA reached out to me recently and asked if I’d like to be among the first to try their new Yakisoba varieties – and of course my answer was yes. They sent a mega box of stuff and here we’ll delve into this range. ...see full post

Exoticnoods.com Sends Rad Varieties!!

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Exoticnoods.com Sends Rad Varieties!!

A big thank you to Daniel over at www.exoticnoods.com – you should check out his boxes! They’re multinational, so not just from a singble country. Good stuff! He sent some varieties that can be found in those boxes. Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

Mom’s Dry Noodle / Surfmama – Taiwanese Laksa With Fishball!

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Mom's Dry Noodle / Surfmama - Taiwanese Laksa With Fishball!

I’ve tried quite a few different varieties from Taiwan and other points around the world. What’s interesting about this one is that it’s a Southeast Asian variety (Malaysia, Singapore) coming from Taiwan. Sounds interesting, especially t  me as a fan of curries and fish ball. Let’s take a look! Big thanks to Kyle over at Mom’s Dry Noodle / Surfmama for sending it my way! ...see full post

Noodle Revolution – Noodles Made From Egg Whites!

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I kept seeing these on Amazon and so I decided to reach out to the company for samples, which they kindly sent – thanks! Noodle Revolution is really a fascinating product. These are noodles made almost entirely from egg white. I’ll show you what I did with them in this unboxing. You can purchase them here. The ramen style thicker, vermicelli thinner. I thought upon stirring, the vermicelli would just turn to mush and break up, but that certainly wasn’t the case. Not at all rubbery, with a good mouthfeel and softness. I was really impressed by this – check em out! ...see full post

Homiah Sends Their Awesome Chili Crunch Varieties!

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Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different additions to instant noodles and chili oils, pastes, and crisps have become a bit of a thing more people are becoming interested in, as have I. This one is a Malaysian type – hae bee hiam. Really great stuff and I’ll go into it here. You can pick up some from Homiah! Big thanks to Homiah for sending some along in anticipation of my upcoming new list! ...see full post