#5122: In Honor Of My Friend Jamie Burridge – MyKuali Penang White Curry – Malaysia

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Today, I’m reviewing a variety that was a favorite of my friend Jamie Burridge who passed on February 16th, 2025. His passing has left a great emptiness which I can’t even really start to explain. He lived in Devon England and we never met in person unfortunately, but we chatted very often. We of course talked noodles (he was a moderator in the Ramen Junkies group), but also about shared interests such as music, science fiction, food, and travel. This was his favorite variety and so I wanted to do a special post in his honor. In the episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom, I talk more about him. If you knew this great human, you should put a note or even donate to Cancer Research UK on his remembrance page. There is a special episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom – one  has his favorite music and one does not, so if the one with the music he loved doesn’t work, try the other one. This one’s for you, my friend – may the cosmic rays of Tharg IV drag you forth to the holy daefaeneckf. ...see full post

#5127: Myojo Ramen Plant-Based Creamy Tonkotsu – United States

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#5127: Myojo Ramen Plant-Based Creamy Tonkotsu - United States

Here’s something new that arrived in a refrigerated pack from Myojo USA – thank you very much! It’s hard. I always want to embellish a bowl of tonkotsu with egg and chashu, fish cake, you know… But although I’m guess they’d all compliment this, I want to keep it on the plant-based side of things. This is a refrigerated section item and should be able to be found at the store in the United States. Anyways, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5126: Picantia Chipotle Beef Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

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#5126: Picantia Chipotle Beef Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

I’ve seen this on Amazon and elsewhere kind of recently but never in the ‘wild’ until this last weekend. Well, as I type this I mean September 28th 2024 last weekend. My lovely wife Kit took us over to S*Mart in Bellevue, Washington for a quick noodle hunt and three varieties of this range were lurking. It wasn’t really a quick hop over there – there was some insane traffic on the way home. However there was a bit of rain and a nice rainbow for the kids to enjoy on the way back while we sat in traffic. This one is made in South Korea by Samyang let’s check this out! ...see full post

#5124: Myojo Ippei-chan Night Stall Grilled Corn Charred Soy Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

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#5124: Myojo Ippei-chan Night Stall Grilled Corn Charred Soy Sauce Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Obviously, the moon can’t be viewed at night, so let’s start with a visit to night stall for some tasty  akisoba! This bowl combines two festival favorites—yakisoba and grilled corn! Add in a tasty charred shoyu (soy sauce) sauce and you’ll be vibing under the moonlight!” ...see full post

#5120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong

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#6120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles - Hong Kong

We went out on Saturday – the kids were so good last week at school so we had to give them an outing to the mall. Nice to get out. Well, Sunday we all had sore throats and the kids were coughing. Today is Monday and my wife Kit and I sound like we gargled with scouring pads and our throats are sore as can be. Ugh. It never fails; the kids go back to school, everybody gets sick. I’m up early – first one up and typing away at this point. No ten miles of walking for me today. I think at least one kid will be home today too. Guess we will see. Anyways, it should be an interesting episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom of this post today – I’m guessing I’m going to sound like Barry White. But tonkotsu really sounds good – so I’ll do it up. Let’s give it a try. Oh – I found it along with two others in the range at a store at the mall called Miniso – okay, on with it. ...see full post

#5118: Myojo Charumera Miyazaki Spicy Ramen – Japan

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#5118: Myojo Charumera Miyazaki Spicy Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “We at Nakama Noodles can’t have a celebration without a spicy treat! This is one of our favorite packs with its savory, spicy soup that combines shoyu with a Japanese clam dashi and plenty of smoky chili. Add an egg to make it an excellent Tsukimi ramen choice!” ...see full post

#5116: Nissin U.F.O. Slurp! Flavor Punch! Extra Thick Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

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#5116: Nissin U.F.O. Slurp! Flavor Punch! Extra Thick Sauce Yakisoba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Time for a tasty bowl of yakisoba that’s as big and round as the moon! This bowl is one of Japan’s best-sellers in the instant noodle game with its thick, tasty sauce that packs a flavor punch in every bite! The seaweed and red ginger topping adds even more flair to every bite!” ...see full post

Prima Taste Sends More New Size/Package Varieties

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Prima Taste Sends More New Size/Package Varieties

If you follow my annual global top ten list, you’ll know that Prima Taste’s Wholegrain Laksa LaMian has been at the top of the list of my faves for many years. But that’s not the only product they produce. Here are four others that you might not have seen, some of which unavailable in the United States. Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

#5114: Maruchan QTTA Green Smoky Mayo Ramen – Japan

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Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “This Tsukimi season, we’re trying something new! This tasty ramen from Maruchan combines the umami of chicken with tasty green chili for plenty of flavor and smokiness. Add in a bit of mayo flavor and you end up with a super creamy soup that we love!” ...see full post

#5112: Nissin Ramen Shop Sapporo Miso Ramen – Japan

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Nissin Ramen Shop Sapporo Miso Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Did you know that miso is sometimes called “liquid gold”? Perfect for enjoying a luxury, Tsukimi! This tasty ramen features noodles made with Hokkaido local wheat and a delicious Hokkaido miso that’s packed with umami flavor and aromatics like ginger for a deep flavor!” ...see full post

Nakama Noodles Unboxing – February 2025 + Coupon Code

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Nakama Noodles Unboxing - February 2025 + Coupon Code

Today, I’m unboxing MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles box. I’d say this is a great gift for someone who loves ramen – it won’t get to them for the holidays, however you can let them  know they’ll be getting some really awesome Japanese ramen in the new year!  You can get their monthly selection of 8-10 varieties – and this box they sent was full of varieties I’ve never reviewed before, plus they include PACKS!!!  I’ll be doing unboxings for them and have a coupon code you can use – THERAMENRATER (of course)! Watch the video below – you’ll see why I’m excited. ...see full post

#5111: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku & Co. Everyday Dashi Shio Ramen – Japan

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#5111: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku & Co. Everyday Dashi Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “With the colors of Tsukimi and a more traditional Japanese taste, this cup is perfect for moon viewing! This cup combines a classic shio (salt) base with dashi (Japanese soup stock) and hints of chicken and pork for broth that’s packed with umami flavor!” ...see full post

#5110: Myojo Hyobanya Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

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#5110: Myojo Hyobanya Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Next up is ramen with a broth as golden as the harvest moon. This ramen pack features a tasty pork and fish dashi mixed into a tonkotsu broth for tons of savory goodness. This broth also features a lower salt content but uses salt from the Goto-nada Sea near Nagasaki.” ...see full post

#5105: Maruchan Chilled Bukkake Sanuki-Style Udon – Japan

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#5105: Maruchan Chilled Bukkake Sanuki-Style Udon - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “It’s summer, and we want to make sure that our birthday bash is nice and
cool. Sanuki (an area of Kagawa Prefecture) is famous for its udon, so we had to get this tasty bowl just for you! With a savory sauce base of kelp, ginger and dried fish, this will be sure to please!” ...see full post

#5103: Vifon Mien Suon Heo Instant Bean Thread Pork Rib Flavor – Vietnam

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#4960: Vifon Mien Suon Heo Instant Bean Thread Pork Rib Flavor - Vietnam

I don’t know what I did… Maybe it was the amount of walking I’ve been doing… I do tend to walk as fast as I can… I have a suspiciom it was stretching to grab a bowl off the high shelf that was accompanied by a little feeling and sounded like biting a piece of raw chicken gristle. Whatever it was, I’m really sore. Not fun. Anyways, enough griping  – found this one at Evergreen Asian Market in Everett, Washington. What’s more, is the pack green or pink? I thought it was green the whole time. Colors can be really hard for me to see. Better consult an expert. Well, my daughter says it’s pink. Alright – it’s pink. Let’s cook it up. ...see full post

#5100: Nissin Raoh Tan Tan Ramen – Japan

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#5100: Nissin Raoh Tan Tan Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Let’s round out this celebration with another tasty ramen selection with a kick! This tan tan ramen features tasty, chewy, thick noodles in a delicious fragrant soup. With the perfect spice of chili oil, hints of sesame and a tasty nuttiness, this is a great pack to close the party!” ...see full post

#5099: Myojo Chukazanmai Eirin Tomato Hot & Sour Ramen – Japan

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#5099: Myoko Chukazanmai Eirin Tomato Hot & Sour Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “Let’s kick off the celebration with a delicious spin on ramen! This tasty cup features ramen noodles in an amazing tomato hot & sour egg drop soup, a signature of Tokyo’s Eirin, a popular Chinese restaurant. This cup is an experience full of flavor down to the last drop!” ...see full post

#5098: Acecook Mariuma Wonton Chuka Soba – Japan

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#5098: Acecook Mariuma Wonton Chuka Soba - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! Inside, they have 8-10 different varieties from Japan! If you’d like to get one, don’t forget to use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! Let’s see what they had to say about this one – “We love ramen and we love wontons! So, we brought you a tasty soy sauce ramen option with tasty wontons right in the soup! This ramen features a broth of shoyu with pork, chicken and a bit of bonito flakes for a deep flavor perfect for any wonton ramen lover!” ...see full post

#5097: Sichuan Baijia Ancient Jinli Street Chengdu Style Hot & Sour – China

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#5097: Sichuan Baijia Ancient Jinli Street Chengdu Style Hot & Sour - China

Found this one at 99 Ranch Market recently. Man, I just have to say what a week. Got COVID (granted this is August so hopefully I don’t have COVID when I’m posting this) and it’s just been hell. Lots of headache, dizziness. When I got COVID in January of 2021, I ended up with a blood clot in my lung. The second time (first was after going to Taiwan). So my doc put me on a blood thinner , effectively for the rest of my life. Well, headache and dizziness can be indicative of a blood clot. Well, not this time – usually that has to do with the fact that you’re not getting enough oxygen. Usually your heart rate will go up as well. So, it’s just the sick beating the heck out of me. It got bad enough to go to urgent care yesterday and they were like yeah you have COVID – no reason to think it’s a blood clot in your lungs or anything. So that’s good, however I still feel like crap. It’s Tuesday. I took picture of this and the last two varieties on Tuesday – of last week. It’s literally taken me that much time to get these post frameworks done before I’m even close to cooking. I might cook tomorrow, I dunno. But I think I’m coming out of the funk. I sure hope so… Anyways, let’s see about this one. ...see full post

#5095: Tong Wan Fu Salted Egg Yolk Noodles – China

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#5095: Tong Wan Fu Salted Egg Yolk Noodles - China

Big thanks to Daniel over at ExoticNoods for sending this over! Well, this will publish way later, but at the moment, I’m sick. It’s mid August. Just a crummy deal. Especially today – it’s my son Miles’s birthday today! Wanted to do a bunch of fun stuff but can’t stand for very long – hoping its a sinus infection . Started with COVID the other day and was feeling better then egad whomp. Anyways, Happy Birthday to Miles! ...see full post

#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States

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#5094: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen - United States

A big thanks to Daniel over at www.exoticnoods.com for sending this one! I’ve been wanting to try it and mukbang it up for a while now (mukbang vid at bottom of the page), and here it is. I love tom yum. I’m curious though as the Buldak base has the heat, but it also imparts some sweetness as well. Interesting. I guess the correct route is to give it a try. ...see full post