Category: * Stars 4.1 – 5.0

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#5093: Maruchan Men-Zukuri Miso Mazesoba – Japan

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#5093: Maruchan Men-Zukuri Miso Mazesoba - 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 – “From Mario to miso, we’ve got another tasty bowl of ramen! Men-Zukuri is popular for its tasty, non-flash fried noodles, making them nice, thick and chewy. This maze-soba is no different and features a miso-based sauce that we can’t get enough of!” ...see full post

#5088: Ottogi Snack Shop Noodle Tteok-bokki – South Korea

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#5088: Ottogi Snack Shop Noodle Tteok-bokki - South Korea

Well, it’s Tuesday and Kamala Harris just announced Tim Walz as her running mate. I’m guessing you know how it pans out for them at this point, but for me it is August 6th. This one sounds good – tteokbokki is a rich cake in tube form. When prepared, they’re chewy and usually paired with a spicy and sweet sauce. This one is also including noodle, so this is ‘rabokki.’ Let’s cook this huge pack. ...see full post

#5082: Nissin Spicy Donbei Extra Serving Kitsune Udon – Japan

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#5082: Nissin Spicy Donbei Extra Serving Kitsune 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 – “Nissin Donbei is back in spicy form! This tasty bowl of udon with fried tofu combines pork, shoyu (soy sauce), katsuo dashi and plenty of spice for a red hot soup. We hope this bowl feels like a whole fireworks show going on in your mouth in the tastiest way possible!’ ...see full post

#5081: Prima Taste Singapore Wholegrain Laksa LaMian – Singapore

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#5212: Prima Taste Singapore Wholegrain Laksa LaMian - Singapore

Hey look – it’s different! Yep – slightly smaller size and new design. I should note it won’t be in the West for a while.  I needed to gather some things to be able to review these – you’ll see what it’s garnished. This has been my absolutely favorite instant noodle products for a very, very long time, I first tried the non-wholegrain version back in 2013 and I remember calling a friend who worked at another company and told them – ‘take notice of this – things are changing.’ Well, they have. With this review I’m also unveiling my new background. I’d been using a woven black plastic placemat for about ten years. It was time to change. This is a flooring plank cut to size and I’m pretty happy with it – you’ll see it more as time goes on. Anyways, on to the cooking – I’m very excited to try these again for the first time in the new package/size. Let us begin. ...see full post

#5079: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar 50th Anniversary Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

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#5079: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar 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 – “Inspired by the tonkotsu ramen of Fukuoka prefecture, this cup features creamy pork bone broth with a bit of shoyu, garlic and ginger for a smooth taste and tons of flavor. Plus, these noodles should have the right amount of bite to satisfy any noodle lover!” ...see full post

#5071: Noodle Revolution Made From Egg White Ramen Style – United States

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#5071: Noodle Revolution Made From Egg White Ramen Style - United States

I don’t normally review noodles – I review noodles and seasoning. But when I caught wind of this, I thought maybe I should reach out to the company. Sure enough, they sent samples – so I’m going to give ’em a try. What’s fascinating is that these are egg white noodles. That’s pretty much it – egg whites and water. Let’s see what happens. ...see full post

#5067: Acecook Local Shop One Cup Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

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#5067: Acecook Local Shop One Cup Hakata 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 – “Time to head to Hakata for their interpretation of the Gion Festival and some tasty tonkotsu ramen! Hakata is famous for its creamy pork bone ramen, but this cup kicks it up a notch with pork fat for a deep, rich flavor and accents of onion, garlic and sesame!” ...see full post

#5066: Sapporo Ichiban Spicy Miso Ramen – Japan

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#5066: Sapporo Ichiban Spicy 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 – “Here’s another selection that will set your mouth aflame in a great way! This ramen features a tasty miso base with the addition of beef and gochujang to create a soup that is nutty, full of umami and deliciously spicy!” ...see full post

#5064: Green & Sunny Mee Krob Pad Thai – Thailand

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#5064: Green & Sunny Mee Krob Pad Thai - Thailand

A really neat one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! So this is a snack noodle concoction. I don’t know exactly how to present it other than in a bowl at the end so that’s probably all I will do and the video will be short but hey – I’ll give it it’s day in the sun. Sounds really good – let’s check it out! ...see full post

#5063: Nissin Sauce Yakisoba With Soup – Japan

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#5063: Nissin Sauce Yakisoba With Soup - 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 yakisoba, and while it can be found all over Japan, one of our noodle staff has fond memories of eating this by the ocean at summer festivals. This yakisoba features a traditional yakisoba sauce with tons of flavor and tasty chicken soup to enjoy on the side!” ...see full post

#5059: Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen – Japan

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#5059: Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu 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 – “Last on our list is the revamp of Raoh’s classic tonkotsu shoyu pack! This pack features the classic plump and chewy noodles Raoh is famous for as well as a special broth that incorporates Kagoshima black pork with shoyu and hints of garlic!” ...see full post

#5052: Ramen Bae Dried Ramen Toppings Kimchi Mix – United States

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#5051: Ramen Bae Dried Ramen Toppings Kimchi Mix - United States

I really wanted to demo this stuff with something like, oh I dunno – Buldak Kimchi – which would’ve been fun. Unfortunately, they have so curtailed their individual pack options at HMart that there were literally only two Korean varieties. Yep. I ended up getting a pack of Meoguri at the local grocery store – pretty sad. I went with Neoguri though because it’s quite nice stuff, and I believe I saw a video of this kimchi mix being used with Neoguri – seems an apt pairing. Well, let’s give it a shot! ...see full post

#5051: Sapporo Ichiban Premier Rich Kagoshima Black Pork Dashi Miso Ramen – Japan

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Sapporo Ichiban Premier Rich Kagoshima Black Pork Dashi 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 – “Miso ramen is famous in Hokkaido, but this pack changes things up by taking it to coastal prefecture of Kagoshima. This tasty pack combines rich miso with a Kagoshima pork dashi (Japanese soup stock) to create an extra savory bowl of ramen!” ...see full post

#5045: MAMA Oriental Style Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor (Tom Yum) – Thailand

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#5045: MAMA Oriental Style Instant Noodles Shrimp Flavor (Tom Yum) - Thailand

This is a special one. I’m doing a collab with a bar in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood called Time Warp, and this is the variety I’ve picked for July 2024 for their menu. This is the pack version and they’ve got the cup version – for some reason, nobody’s got any cups around here of this one which is a bummer, but it’s very similar.  So, let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5040: Ramen Bae Dried Ramen Toppings – Beef Mix – United States

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#5040: Ramen Bae Dried Ramen Toppings - Beef Mix - United States

I saw a couple new varieties from Ramen Bae coming out and asked for samples – and here’s a couple of them. Today, I’ll toss in some beef mix and the enoki mushroom mix. Today’s an interesting day – it’s national sunglasses day, bingo day, work from home day, and the big debate. It’s about ten a.m. here and I’m really looking forward to making a pizza, having a couple of drinks, and watching 90 minutes of insanity. This will probably come out well after the election is over, so who knows. My prediction is that Biden does really quite well. Whichever side you’re on, hopefully the world isn’t completely broken when you see this. Let’s make some noodles! ...see full post

#5039: Surfmama Dan Dan Noodles – Taiwan

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#5039: Surfmama Dan Dan Noodles - Taiwan

Well, that’s it. I’m out. No nodles left here to review. Been on a real tear of reviewing lately which is nice, but now I need to find more… Hmmm… It’s May 30th, 2024 as I write this which is kinda crazy. I’m guessing it’s closer to winter in your timeframe? Elections probably over by now… Crazy. Well, let’s cook it up. I’ll figure out where to get more noodles tomorrow. ...see full post