Author: Hans "The Ramen Rater" Lienesch

#3393: Nissin Anpanman Soy Sauce Flavor Cup Noodle – Japan

#3393: Nissin Anpanman Soy Sauce Flavor Cup Noodle - Japan

A huge shout out and thank you to Breeze K – a regular reader and commenter – for sending these along! She got them from a friend who visited the Cup Noodle museum in Japan! Man, I want to check that place out someday – what a humbling experience that would be… All those Cup Noodles… Anyways, the guy on here’s name is Anpanman. He’s a comic/cartoon hero of sorts from Japan you may have seen before. This cup is very small – only calls for 170ml boiling water to cook it. Shall we give it a try? Let’s! ...see full post

Exotic Noods January 2020 Instant Ramen Noodles Subscription Box Unboxing

Exotic Noods January 2020 Instant Ramen Noodles Subscription Box Unboxing

Looking for something a little different? Head over to www.exoticnoods.com! Their subscription boxes are from different countries! Not just Japan, you’ll get to try varieties from around the SE Asian region! Plus, use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order! Here’s what you’ll find inside The January box. ...see full post

#3392: Wu-Mu Mandashi Mala Spicy Noodle – Taiwan

#3392: Wu-Mu Mandashi Mala Spicy Noodle - Taiwan

Today, something I found at the local 99 Ranch Market from Taiwan. If you watch the episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom, you can watch me cook it up, as well as hear my thoughts on an upcoming ban on flavors of vape in Washington State with a lovely message for the Governor, Jay Inslee! This bears nothing ill towards Wu-Mu of course, so apologies for this one being the review that got the cursing, but it was something I had to do. Wu-Mu’s stuff is top-notch! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#3391: Marutai Boh Ramen Shoyu Aji – Japan

#3391: Marutai Boh Ramen Shoyu Aji - Japan

Here’s one I found up in Canada at one of my favorite discoveries this year, a little store called Smart’n’Save in the Lansdowne Centre mall in Richmond, BC. This is a shoyu ramen, which translates to what we call soy sauce in English. I’ve always been impressed with Marutai’s stuff – let’s check it out! ...see full post

Mr Lee’s Noodles Samples From The UK

I was contacted by this company about doing some reviews – these products will be here int he United States soon, so here’s a sneak peek! Thank you to the folks at Mr Lee’s for this nice box! ...see full post

#3390: Eight Field Spicy Peanut Paste Noodle – Taiwan

Eight Field Spicy Peanut Paste Noodle - Taiwan

Here’s one I found at 99 Ramen Market in Edmonds, WA recently. Lots of new Taiwanese varieties popping up there constantly. Spicy. Peanut. Let’s Take. A. Look! ...see full post

#3389: Nissin Menshokunin Tantanmen – Japan

Nissin Menshokunin Tantanmen - Japan

Here’s one that was in a box from Zenpop. Their monthly boxes feature a slew of varieties from Japan – use coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! Here’s what they have to say about this one – “Why not bring this ramen for your lunch at work? Whole wheat flour is added to the non-fried noodle so it is a healthier but delicious choice! The authentic noodles and appetizing savory soup match very well. Plus we really like the package of this cup too. It has Japanese modern and beautiful designs so that’s another reason for you to bring it to work.” ...see full post

#3388: Paldo Big 3 Instant Ramen Bowl – South Korea

#3388: Paldo Big 3 Instant Ramen Bowl - South Korea

I’ve known about Paldo for a long time however never have I seen this one before. Paldo was kind enough to send some local variants I found on their website! Let’s check this bowl out and give it a try! ...see full post

#3387: Maruchan Seimen Yasai Chanpon – Japan

Here’s a fancy one from Japan found in a Zenpop box – check out zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#3386: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#3386: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

We has the other new spicy one the other day – the Fire Bowl. Looks like it’s going to be another mukbang! Let’s check this yakisoba out! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Ramen Subscription Box January 2020

Hey look – another Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater! This one came today and we brought it inside set up the lights, shot the video, edited it and boom here it is! Lots of neat stuff in this box! Check it out! Get yours here: http://bit.ly/umaicrate
Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for extra discount! ...see full post

New MyKuali White Fish Broth Noodles From Malaysia

MyKuali has been on the top ten many times – today I unbox something new!

Paldo Lobster Unboxing!

Check it out! Lobstergeddon!

Exotic Noods Subscription Box

Visit www.exoticnoods.com and use coupon code RAMENRATER15 for 15% off your order!!!

Huge Donation From James Of California!

Here’s the sedond of two boxes sent by James of California! Thank you!

#3385: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Roasted Pork Flavour – United States

#3385: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Roasted Prok Flavour - United States

Another one of the trove of varieties from Kang Shi Fu I found over at the Edmonds, WA 99 Ranch Market. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor – United States

#3384: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Sweet Chili Flavor - United States

Here we have the third and final review of the new range from Nissin Foods USA – Sweet Chili flavor. These have so far been pretty good. This one’s vegetarian as well. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao – Brazil

#3383: Nissin Miojo Lamen Sabor Frango Assado Com Toque De Limao - Brazil

Here’s another Brazilian variety from a reader – thanks again!! This one’s roast chicken with a touch of lemon – sounds good to me – let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3382: Itsuki Akakara Ramen – Japan

#3382: Itsuki Akakara Ramen - Japan

Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out. ...see full post

#3381: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Sabor Alitas Hot – Mexico

#3381: Nissin Pasta U.F.O. Sabor Alitas Hot - Mexico

Alas, we come to the end of the road on the samples from the last box from Nissin MExico. They were all fascinating and different, but this I’m hoping is a case of saving the best for last. Their Intensos Cup Noodles Alitas Hot was sensational, and hoping that same flavor carries over to this one. Let’s find out! By the way – Alitas Hot means ‘hot wings.’ ...see full post

#3380: Maruchan GOLD Spicy Miso Flavor Craft Ramen Noodles – United States

#3380: Maruchan GOLD Spicy Miso Flavor Craft Ramen Noodles - United States

Here’s the second of the new varieties from Maruchan. These are definitely more on the authetic and premium end of the stick. The other variety, Soy Sauce, was quite good. Let’s chek this one out! ...see full post

#3379: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#3379: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

Here’s an export variety from Paldo. The other day I tried out the Mr. Kimchi with broth – this one has no broth. Sounds good – let’s hit it! ...see full post

#3378: Yibin Burning Noodle Hot & Spicy – China

#3378: Yibin Burning Noodle Hot & Spicy - China

Well here’s something interesting. A big bowl from China! Burning! Spicy! Hot! Man, I hope this one is good – let’s find out! ...see full post

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#3377: Sapporo Ichiban Hokkaido Crab Nabe Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour Noodle Soup – Canada

#3376: Rooster Chili Seafood Flavour - Canada

The Real Canadian Superstore up in Richmond, BC had tons of these in cups, bowls and packs. Like mountains of them. So far, I’ve found the varieties I’ve tried to be quite enjoyable. Let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#3375: Maruchan Men Dining Shoyu Wantan Men – Japan

#3375: Maruchan Men Dining Shoyu Wantan Men - Japan

Today we have a Zenpop.JP variety – so what’s Zenpop? They’re a subscription service for all things Japanese! Definitely, check them out. By the way, use coupon code RAMENRATER to get $2 off! ...see full post

#3374: Maruchan Fire Bowl Ramen Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#3374: Maruchan Fire Bowl Ramen Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

Here’s another one the folks at Maruchan were kind enough to send over – thanks! This is a late comer to the ultra spicy category – at least it looks like that. I’m very curious as to how spicy it is exactly though; I’m guessing it won’t throw me down and kick me, but I could be wrong – time to find out. ...see full post

#3373: Hikari Miso Harusame Noodle Soup Tonkotsu Taste – Japan

#3373: Hikari Miso Harusame Noodle Soup Tonkotsu Taste - Japan

I was perusing the aisle at 99 Ranch Market the other day and saw this hiding towards the bottom shelf. What the heck is this? Well, they’re noodles made from potatoes and green beans with a tonkotsu broth. Not only that, there are three servings and they’re 100 calories each. Sounds like fun – let’s give em a try! ...see full post

KOKA Baked Multigrain Noodle Cups From Singapore!

I contacted KOKA in Singapore after I saw they had something new on Instagram! Let’s take a look! ...see full post

#3372: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Teriyaki Beef Flavor – United States

#3372: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Teriyaki Beef Flavor - United States

Continuing the reviews of this new range from Nissin USA, we have the Teriyaki Beef variety of the Stir Fry range. Sounds good to me; Nissin’s take on teriyaki beef has been enjoyable in the past. I saw a comment a day or two ago from someone hoping that they’d be good (specifically this one). So, I figured if someone wants to get my take on it, I’ll expedite it, and here we are. Let’s give ‘er a go! ...see full post

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango – Brazil

#3371: Nissin Miojo Cremoso Sabor Estrogonofe De Frango - Brazil

I was initially very confused by this one but it seems to have fallen in place with a little translation from Google. Chicken stroganoff flavor! What a unique one here! Never have I seen a stroganoff instant before. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo’s Braised Pork Flavour – United States

#3370: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Dongpo's Braised Pork Flavour - United States

Okay, so you might be thinking – United States? Why is he marking these as United States? Well, they’re made in Hong Kong it seems, then they’re only distributor from what I’m seeing is in New York. ...see full post

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron – Peru

#3369: Aji-No-Men Sabor Camaron - Peru

Time for another Peruvian variety today! This is shrimp flavor, and these are coming via a reader (thank you very much!). The company that produces these is Ajinomoto, the inventor of monosodium glutamate. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3368: Paldo Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen – South Korea

#3368: Mr. Kimchi Kimchi Ramen - South Korea

I’ve had quite a few kimchi flavor ramen varieties over the years. Hell, I used to have a huge jar of kimchi in the fridge all the time when I first started doing reviews – I’d eat tons of it. It’s good stuff and lots of evidence supporting that it’s one of those ‘superfoods’ that promote health. ...see full post

Zenpop January 2020 Tour Of Asia Pack Japanese Ramen Subscription Box

It’s not too late to get a holiday gift for people you care enough about to shop for at the last minute! Zenpop boxes are pretty cool – you get 7 varieties of instant ramen from Japan delivered to your door every month! Head over to www.zenpop.jp and use the coupon code RAMENRATER for a discount. Here’s what the January box looks like! ...see full post

#3367: Vite Ramen Soy Sauce Chicken Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 – United States

#3367: Vite Ramen Soy Sauce Chicken Instant Noodle Soup v1.1 - United States

New packaging and a new recipe. Back again is Vite Ramen! They’ve got 500 calories, 500mg sodium, over 25g of protein and enough vitamins and minerals to kill a greasy pizza. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#3366: Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauce Flavor Craft Ramen – United States

#3366: Maruchan GOLD Soy Sauce Flavor Craft Ramen - United States

Here’s something new from Maruchan – a USA version of a premium styling from Japan.

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#3365: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Korean BBQ Flavor – United States

#3365: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Korean BBQ Flavor - United States

Hey awesome! New domestic product!!! It’s not every day that a new product that’s instant noodle related comes out here in the United States, and when it does I’m always very keen to give them a try. I’m very curious about this one, which is part of a range of three new varieties under the Cup Noodles hood. ...see full post

Exotic Noods To The Rescue! Send Noods! Last Minute Holiday Gifts w/Coupon Code!

Need help? Haven’t finished your holiday shopping? Win! Go to www.exoticnoods.com and use the coupon code RAMENRATER15 to get a big 15% off your order. Then tell whomever you want to send them to to be ready for a cavalcade of international varieties of noodles! These boxes have stuff from around the world. Check out the video below! ...see full post

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles – China

#3364: Shun Savory Dried Dandan Noodles - China

Here’s another one I found up at FoodyWorld in Richmond, BC. It’s nice – we can drive up to Canada in only a couple of hours and visit he largest population of Asian folks in North America. I’m really lucky to live where I do, doing what I do. Destiny? Perhaps. A lot of luck though! ...see full post