This list is coming a bit late this year, but I figure late is definitely better than never. This one’s comprised of varieties made in, and specifically for the US market. Some really tasty stuff here is your backyard if you didn’t know! These are my favorite US varieties out of reviews up to review 4,650 that are currently on the market. Got something I’ve not tried? Hit me up! Anyways, let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition!
The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition
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#10: Cielo Pozole Flavor Instant Ramen Noodle
This is a vibrant and tasty noodle soup from Cielo. Noodle is of a thin gauge with a hint of brittleness and crumble on the tooth which I thought was just superbly chosen here. The broth is strong, bright, and savory with a little touch of heat. The vegetables from the bowl were great – a bunch of little bits in each bite. Really impressed! Original review | Get it here
#9: Vite Ramen Massaman Curry v3.0
This one comes from Vite Ramen, whose entire line of noodle products have lots of protein, fiber, , lower sodium, and tons of vitamins. A great tooth on these as always. The broth is very interesting – a nice curry flavor with a good boost of heartiness. Impressed. Original review | Get it here
#8: Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup Creamy Chicken
This one’s a classic – my definite go-to during this time of the year when colds and flus are rampant. A noodle that’s very standard and expected is combined with a nice comfortable broth. It’s more of a milky color and just tastes intrinsically of American chicken flavored flavor. Original review | Get it here
#7: Sapporo Ichiban Japanese Style Noodles Chow Mein
Call it chow mein or yakisoba, it’s truly delicious and has graced many of my early annual top ten lists. No broth in this one – a noodle with a nice toothsome nature and a vibrant flavor. It comes with seaweed powder as a topping – use it or toss it, it’s absolutely wonderful stuff. Original review | Get it here
#6: Nongshim Soon Veggie Noodle Soup
This one is really a cut above. I find it a smoother version of Shin Ramyun with a very bright flavor and texture. This one’s microwavable and suitable for Vegan folks as well. Original review | Get it here
#5: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Sizzlin’ Rich Pork
This one is truly excellent – a kind of spicy pork tonkotsu take. Broth is on the lean side and it ends up more saucy. Spicy level isn’t going to send you away screaming, but it’s solid and the flavor is as advertised. Just typing this makes me want to try it again – easy to find and reasonably priced. Original review | Get it here
#4: Maruchan GOLD Spicy Miso Ramen
Noodle is soft and with a very nice gauge. The broth has a nice miso flavor – not violently red miso dependant which I enjoyed. All in all, a premium range nicety. Original review | Get it here
#3: Nongshim K-Army Stew Style Noodle Soup With Chili Beans
This one’s just a really great bowl. Budae Jjigae is a Korean dish. It translates to army stew or troop stew. Melding snacks from troops stationed during the Korean War and Korean cuisine, this fusion dish features an East meets West flavor which is hard to beat. Original review | Get it here
#2: Noodie Peanut Chili Irresistible Ramen
Ladies and gentlemen, this certainly is something very different. Green noodles. Tons of vegetables. The flavor is absolutely perfection. Let me introduce you to this 25th century looking instant noodle. It’s Vegan friendly, and has such a nice flavor to it – really should try it! Original review | Get it here
#1: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen Premium Noodle Soup
This one really took me off guard. Made in the United States by a company that usually produces Korean varieties, we have a Japanese standard. Tonkotsu is a pork bone broth and noodle combo that’s very good, and this is honestly one the the best I’ve tried anywhere. It is microwavable and comes with a sachet of spicy stuff so you can have it spicy or not. Just amazing stuff – bravo! Congratulations to Nongshim America for winning The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition! Original review | Get it here
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Definitive Guides
This year, I’ve decided to do a special series called Definitive Guides. Recipes, trivia, history, and more on some of the most loved and fascinating varieties of instant noodles around the world! So far, I’ve got one on Nongshim’s Shin Ramyun, and Indomie’s Mi Goreng and Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles Pumpkin Spice! Very recently, I released a Definitive Guide To Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup. Future guides will include MAMA Tom Yum, and more. My plan is do feature one or two products from each country.
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