After a few years, I thought I ought to update this list. I thought I even ought to change the name a little. Honestly, not a huge amount of instant noodles from the United States cross my desk these days and of those that do, not many are 5 stars. Nonetheless, there are some changes in the past few years that I thought were noteworthy and so here you go! These are the best instant noodles from the United States out of the 2,500+ varieties of instant noodles I’ve reviewed thus far.
The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2017 Edition
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#10: Nissin Chow Mein Spicy Teriyaki Beef Flavor Chow Mein Noodles
Been a while since I had this but it’s still a favorite. The teriyaki actually does have a nice teriyaki taste to it – along with a little spicy hit that really makes this one more unique. Original review
#9: Nongshim Chapagetti Roasted Chajang Bowl Noodle
So Chajang is a black bean sauce – and it goes very well with noodles. There’s no broth here, but there is a hearty bowl that will have you coming back for more. Original review
#8: Maruchan Creamy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
If I’m under the weather, this one has been a go to for me for decades. I mean first, it’s chicken soup with noodles and second, it’s creamy. It’s just really comforting and works very well. Original review
#7: Annie Chun’s Ramen House Thai Coconut Ramen
The noodles have a nice fresh feel. What’s nice about these like many new varieties is that they do not require refrigeration. With a nice Thai coconut flavor, I get curry and lemongrass and coconut notes in there. Original review
#6: Nongshim Shin Black Spicy Pot-Au-Feu Flavor
Made in Rancho Cucamonga, California, this is the extra special version of their flagship Shin Ramyun product. Extra broth sachet and great vegetables. Original review
#5: Nongshim Kimchi Flavor Noodle Soup
First off, this is a Vegan product. What’s awesome is that it’s just got this bright and tangy broth going on that really impresses me. Lots of pickled cabbage in there and great noodles to boot. Original review
#4: Maruchan Instant Lunch Chipotle Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
Yep – the first Instant Lunch on this list ever. Why? Well, the sheer amount of chipotle peppers in this one is astounding. It tastes really great too – a nice surprise! Original review
#3: Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Style Noodles Chow Mein
I’ve loved this one for years and it’s actually been on the annual top ten once or twice at the beginning. A broth free noodle with a very tasty seasoning. Garnish includes seaweed. Original review
#2: Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Ramen Artificially Flavored Tonkotsu White Chicken Broth
A creamy broth with very hearty noodles. This is one of the first new things from this company in a long time – was worth the wait. Original review
#1: Maruchan Bowl Taste Of Asia Beef Flavor Sukiyaki Ramen
One of three Taste Of Asia products Martuchan came out with in the last couple years. It has a lot of noodles – definitely, bring your appetite. The broth is beefy and sweet as well and is very good. My favorite American instant noodle. Original review
Honorable Mention: Mama Pat’s Chicken Fajita Flavor Instant Ramen Noodles
This last year, I’ve gotten to try hundreds of new instant noodles. Well, this one has a difference that is unique among thousands. First, it’s a chicken instant noodle which isn’t strange – however, this one is made for the United States and has a vegetable sachet as well. For the economy category, this is pretty awesome and unseen here. Second, it’s the first instant noodle I’ve ever seen with a sachet that has drink mix in it in an American instant noodle – let aloned one anywhere in the world. Lemonade, fruit punch – and it’s not bad! Definitely, find this! Original review
