Category: * Stars 4.1 – 5.0

#5377: Samyang Foods Samyang Ramen Non-Soggy Noodles – United States

Samyang Foods Samyang Ramen Nong-Soggy Noodles - United States

They had a sale at HMart of this variety and it was $4. I’ve had it many times and love this stuff – but this is a little different. It’s got a little yellow triangle, mentioning ‘non-soggy noodles.’ Generally, ramyeon that is cooked isn’t soggy or spongy. Is the noodle different from previous versions? The sale kind of seems to me that it might be. This is an export version for the US market. Let’s cook it up. ...see full post

#5369: Nongshim Budae Ramyun Noodles With Soup Mix – United States

#5576: Nongshim Budae Ramyun Noodles With Soup Mix - United States

If you’re wondering, this is budae jjigae – also known as troop stew. It’s what happens when army foods like beanie weenie and macaroni meet Korean flavors. I decided on this one today as I’ve got something neat to try with it – fish skin! I’ve never tried the snack before, but I did last night and it’s really quite good! This particular variety of fish skin is made from pollock. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#5368: Myojo Ippeichan Night Shop Yakisoba Kansai Okonomiyaki Sauce Flavor – Japan

#5368: Myojo Ippeichan Night Shop Yakisoba Kansai Okonomiyaki Sauce Flavor - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “As an Osaka brand, we love Osaka dishes like okonomiyaki! This yakisoba bowl features tasty, thick noodles in a delicious and slightly sweet sauce inspired by Kansai okonomiyaki sauce. With a hint of onion and mayonnaise for creaminess, we love this bowl!” ...see full post

#5365: Nongshin Shin Ramyun K-Pop Demon Hunters Edition – United States

#5573: Nongshin Shin Ramyun K-Pop Demon Hunter Edition - United States

Okay, so I don’t live under a rock so I know about these things. In fact, I saw an advert for this awhile back and thought ‘oh – the kids might like this.’ So, I let them check it out and I watched a bit of the movie. I hated it. More than I hate slicing a bagel incorrectly. Well, maybe not that much, but I’m really annoyed by this film. I know that a lot of people really like it and that’s fine. However, I do not. It’s K-Pop’s version of Frozen. I went through that Frozen crap when the kids were really little, so another take on it really isn’t something I can embrace. Plus, the animation is awful. The music is catchy, but not the catchy K-Pop I really like; this is so… Commercial. But I do enjoy a tie-in product and this one’s pretty cool. I should mention that the Korean local version of this (yes, this is made in the United States in a great factory in Rancho Cucamonga, California) came with stickers, and I did hear chatter that people over there were buying tons of Shin, taking out the stickers, then selling sets of those stickers on eBay or their equivalent. ...see full post

#5361: Chil Kab Instant Hot & Sweet Topokki With Chewy Noodle – South Korea

#5361: Chil Kab Instant Hot & Sweet Topokki With Chewy Noodle - South Korea

Found this one that demands refrigeration at HMarr recently. Rapokki! Well, tteokbokki and chewy noodle… A troublesome thing happened though – the sticker on the side was very stuck and since refrigerated, the paper wasn’t compliant. Got that sticker halfway off and then r-r-rip! So apologies for that on the pic of the side panels. Anyways, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5360: Sapporo Ichiban Pokémon Shio Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#5360: Sapporo Ichiban Pokémon Shio Tonkotsu Ramen - Japan

Here’s a variety that I found in one of MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles subscription boxes! These boxes are discontinued, however you can find their stuff at MiauMall – here is what they said about this one – “The Poké-party continues with a tasty ramen pack! This pack combines thin, curly ramen noodles with a savory, thick yet mild shio tonkotsu (salt & pork bone) broth and extra umami with accents of kelp boiled into the broth! Add the special pepper for extra flavor!” ...see full post

#5358: Koreno Volcano Chicken Stir-fried Noodle – United States

#5358: Koreno Volcano Chicken Stir-fried Noodle - United States

Here’s a Koreno variety that was in a Project Ramen megabox! Highly recommend checking them out – go to www.projectramen.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to get a discount! So this is interesting as it’s a range by Paldo and a departure from the Volcano curry – Buldak clone? Let’s find out. ...see full post

#5354: Paldo Delicious Green Tea Noodle – United States

#5354: Paldo Delicious Green Tea Noodle - United States

So as I type this, it’s Cinco De Mayo. My eyes are watery and I’m sneezing. Really allergied out. This variety was chatted about with friends in the Section 42 mod group – the admins for Ramen Junkies. I decided I’d re-review it; new package, over ten years… Last time, it made my bottom ten. Oh wow – more than ten years – it was review 161! So that’s 15 years ago. Sheesh!  This one’s made in South Korea and packaged for US sale. Let’s give it another try – maybe I’ll like it now? ...see full post

#5349: Nissin Cup Noodles Pumpkin Pie Flavor Ramen Noodles In Sauce – United States

#5543: Nissin Cup Noodles Pumpkin Pie Flavor Ramen Noodles In Sauce - United States

Hey look at this one! Big thank you to my wife Kit for getting me this! Only at Walmart. So, haven’t we gone through this before? Yes and no. Yes, it’s identical in every way to the pumpkin spicy flavor Cup Noodles – except one little thing. The name. They changed the name from spice to pie – why? I don’t know. New barcode now as well. To see both and a myriad of weird things to do with it, check out my definitive guide here. I’m gonna do it up real pretty. Let’s do it up! ...see full post

#5332: New Touch Fuyu Shio Ramen – Japan

#5332: New Touch Fuyu Shio Ramen - Japan

Frank over at 5am Ramen sent me this in a box of varieties – thanks! He’s got some really premium stuff like this for sale – and he does guides and tours over in Japan as well! Here’s what he had to say about this variety – “Seasoned with salt, shio ramen is an unsung hero in Japan’s ramen world. Furthermore, it isn’t easy get right because the seasoning is normally light. But they get this one oh so right! The word “Fuyu” means winter in Japanese and this is a shio ramen perfect for winter. The salt base makes way for a sticky rich soup that has a spicy kick to it. The Nappa cabbage make for a great topping too.” ...see full post

#5330: Taktu x Sichuan Smacks Shaxian Dry Noodles Peanut Butter Flavor – China

#5330: Taktu x Sichuan Smacks Shaxian Dry Noodles Peanut Butter Flavor - China

We found this one at the new T&T Supermarket in Bellevue, Washington. It was out first visit and found some neat stuff there, although I really expected their noodle aisle to be so much more impressive than it ended up being. Did find a nice array of things, though. Let’s try this interesting little box. ...see full post

#5329: Sapporo Ichiban X Marutai Hakata-Style Original Tonkotsu Flavor Ramen – United States

#5329: Sapporo Ichiban X Marutai Hakata-Style Original Tonkotsu Flavor Ramen - United States

It should be noted that this is being posted on National Noodle Day – October 6th, 2025. I didn’t really see anything pointing for the reason for the inception of this day. All I find are things about noodles. Anyways, I guess every day is National Noodle Day over here. ...see full post

#5321: Viet Cuisine Shiitake Mushroom Instant Rice Noodles – Vietnam

#5321: Viet Cuisine Shiitake Mushroom Instant Rice Noodles - Vietnam

Another shroomy one from James of Lakeside, California – thanks! The first one of these I reviewed I was very surprised by  insofar as I actually liked it. I’m not a fungi (well, my wife thinks I am at least) and have never really been all in for mushrooms. She is though – bI have seen her devour them with such zeal; I feel kind of left out of the spore thing. But I digress; let’s see how it goes with a rice noodle version. ...see full post

#5320: New Touch Nara Tenri Ramen – Japan

#5320: New Touch Nara Tenri Ramen - Japan

Frank over at 5am Ramen sent me this in a box of varieties – thanks! He’s got some really premium stuff like this for sale – and he does guides and tours over in Japan as well! Here’s what he had to say about this variety – “The city of Tenri in Nara is known for two things – the Tenrikyo religion…and RAMEN! The local ramen is referred to as “Stamina Ramen”. It’s rather unique. For one, the shoyu (soy sauce) seasoned soup is packed with Chinese cabbage, or hakusai. Hakusai is a topping you rarely see in ramen. Alongside the tangy shoyu base, the soup is a bit spicy from togarashi spice and broad bean chili paste. You’ll also notice the strong presence of garlic. In summary, this is an underrated, delicious ramen that hits the spot any time of year.” ...see full post

#5314: Sapporo Ichiban Junren Sapporo Miso Ramen – Japan

#5314: Sapporo Ichiban Junren Sapporo Miso Ramen - Japan

Frank over at 5am Ramen sent me this in a box of varieties – thanks! He’s got some really premium stuff like this for sale – and he does guides and tours over in Japan as well! Here’s what he had to say about this variety – “This is is the official instant ramen from Junren, one of Sapporo’s most celebrated miso ramen shops! This is saying a lot, as miso ramen originally comes from  Sapporo….and there are countless miso ramen shops there. But Junren has a history going back to 1964. This instant ramen pays proper homage to this. The soup is rich with pork bones, but isn’t too rich. A bold miso flavors still shines through as well. The thick, Sapporo style noodles are wonderfully chewy and the generous amount of minced  ork adds extra meatiness to the soup.” ...see full post

#5305: New Touch Shinshu Miso Ramen – Japan

#5305: New Touch Shinshu Miso Ramen - Japan

Frank over at 5am Ramen sent me this in a box of varieties – thanks! He’s got some really premium stuff like this for sale – and he does guides and tours over in Japan as well! Here’s what he had to say about this variety – “This instant ramen beautifully showcases Japan’s Nagano region. First of all, “Shinshu” is the ancient name for Nagano. Furthermore, “Shinshu Miso” comes from Nagano and is the most prized type of miso in Japan. This instant ramen features a rich soup with a bright Shinshu Miso flavor. It also includes two toppings straight from Nagano – nozawana (a leafy green) and shimeji mushrooms. Lastly, there’s a little bit of heat coming from shichimi spice prepared by a company that’s famous for it.” ...see full post