Category: * Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – November 2021

It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. The holidays are quickly coming our way, and these make a great gift for the ramen aficionado! Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – October 2021

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - October 2021

I’m a little vexed as shortly the holiday season will be upon us. IT’S ALL HAPPENING TOO FAST!!! Well, if you’re ready to start shopping for your loved ones, this is a great idea for a gift for the holidays!  These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the October 2021 Umai Crate! ...see full post

A Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

A Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

Over the past few years, a guy named James in Lakeside, California has repeatedly sent me boxes of noodles. He pores over the big list to see if I’ve tried a variety he’s seen and sends some over just at the right time. Again, he send a neat combination of varieties I’ve never tried before. Big thanks and my appreciation to James! Never fails to surprise me when readers are willing to send noodles in for review. Let’s take a look! ...see full post

Red Chef Sends Samples All The Way From Malaysia!

Red Chef Sends Samples All The Way From Malaysia!

Red Chef sent me a ton of instant noodles all the way from Malaysia last week! Thank you very much! With my recent bread obsession and all, this is really great for making new and exotic flavors. Three of these varieties have been on my annual Top Ten mega list! Let’s check it out and see what’s inside! ...see full post

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – October 2021

It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

More Super Premium Ramen From #5amRamen!

I did a podcast a few weeks ago and met a fellow ramen aficionado who was launching a premium ramen box out of Japan. Well, the first one has arrived! Then, the second! These are really amazing packs of super premium instant ramen – stuff I’ve never tried as well. You can pick them up at www.instantramen.jp and don’t forget to use coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout! Take a look! ...see full post

Sugoi Mart Delivers Review #4000

Sugoi Mart Delivers Review #4000

You’ve probably seen me review Umai Crates from Japan Crate. On the back of the informational pamphlets, there’s an ad for Sugoi Mart. Sugoi Mart is an online store that sells individual items from Japan – among them, instant ramen. I asked my contact at Umai Crate if it was possible to get a sample box I could feature and introduce my readers to Sugoi Mart and get one variety in particular – the one that will be review #4000. They were good with the idea and here we are – it arrived yesterday! Let’s take a look at all in the box! ...see full post

Noodie Brings Futuristic Instant Noodles To The Market!

Noodie Brings Futuristic Instant Noodles To The Market!

Got an email a week or two ago from the creator of a neat new healthy instant noodle product called Noodie. They wanted to send me some, and of course I’m always up to trying something new. I didn’t expect to find something so unique though and I’m really stoked to give them a try – the packaging and the product are just as fascinating as can be – let’s check it out! ...see full post

New Congee From Mr. Lee’s!

New Congee From Mr. Lee's!

Mr. Lee’s Noodles started out in the UK. Priding themselves as a healthier option, they use freeze dried ingredients to give a better taste and freshness which is really quite a nice departure from the norm. Their varieties of noodle products are rice noodles, so they made the connection to offer congee varieties as well – let’s check them out! ...see full post

New Instant Lunch Varieties From Maruchan!

New Instant Lunch Varieties From Maruchan!

I asked Maruchan about a couple of varieties I hadn’t seen before and then sent them to me which was very nice of them – thank you! There’s been a lot of confusion about MAruchan lately as I’ve seen voiced in comments on videos I’ve done about a brand that replaced their product at Walmart stores. Apparently, some people only shop at Walmart and didn’t realize there are storess all over the United States. Well, everyone has Maruchan products it seems – except Walmart. So if you can venture outside of Walmart for your shopping, you’ll find them. Maruchan is definitely not going anywhere! Let’s check out some neat new products from them! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – September 2021

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - September 2021

Summer is alas going away soon. However, it’s a great time to chillax and try some new things and subscription boxes are a neat way to do so. These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the September 2021 Umai Crate! ...see full post

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – August2021

Umai Crate Japanese Instant Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - August2021

Summer is here! It’s a great time to chillax and try some new things and subscription boxes are a neat way to do so. These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the August 2021 Umai Crate! ...see full post

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code – August 2021

Zenpop.jp Instant Ramen Subscription Box Unboxing + Coupon Code  - August 2021

It’s time to unbox a Zenpop.jp box – you get seven varieties of instant noodles to try! I would say that almost every time I’ve gotten one of these, I’ve never tried any of them before which is really awesome. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! Let’s check it out! ...see full post

Vite Ramen Sends Samples & New Prototypes!

Vite Ramen Sends Samples & New Prototypes!

I first heard about Vite Ramen a few years ago. They started a Kickstarter campaign to make what sounded difficult – a healthy ramen. Well, they made it happen and today here they’ve sent me samples of their version 1.2 of their product as well as porotypes for the next generation! Let’s check them out! ...see full post

Myojo USA Sends Fresh Ramen & Yakisoba Samples

Myojo USA Sends Fresh Ramen & Yakisoba Samples

I met the folks at Myojo USA a while back and got the chance to try their wonderful products. I saw there was some new packaging for a couple varieties I’d not tried on Instagram and so reached out. They sent samples of those as well as a few other varieties I’ve not tried before – let’s check them out and thank you very much! ...see full post

Mom’s Dry Noodle Sends Mind Blowing Spicy Crackers!

Mom's Dry Noodle Sends Mind Blowing Spicy Crackers!

I regularly receive samples of new noodles from the folks over at Mom’s Dry Noodle in Taiwan. I got to try these a while back as part of a shipment of noodles. I thought I’d give them a try and I was just floored. These things are good! The cracker is light almost like pastry, with baked on cheese, a little tasty onion flavor, and a bit of Sichuan pepper which is a gentle nudge – unless you eat a few and then builds to a little shove! These things are awesome – check ’em out and get some! ...see full post

The Fat Hipster Sends Fiery & Healthy Varieties

The Fat Hipster Sends Fiery & Healthy Varieties

My buddy The Fat Hipster is a fellow YouTube Creator and you should check out his channel. He does taste tests and reviews of a lot of different thing – spicy noodles, chips, drinks – it’s pretty wide open and if it’s new, he’s on it. He saw that I was low on varieties to review and kindly decided to help out by sending some varieties – let’s check them out and a big thanks to you , sir! ...see full post

Exotic Noods Comes To Help With Noodle Samples!

I’ve put out a call for varieties of instant noodles I’ve not reviewed – as it turns out, I’ve had a bit of a drought on new varieties to sample. Well, Daniel over at www.exoticnoods.com did a liitle looking and found a couple! Thanks! Check his offerings and use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

Nishiyama Seimen of Sapporo, Japan sends Samples

I was recently in touch with a company called Nishiyama Seimen of Sapporo, Japan. They make a wide variety of fresh ramen and since I don’t get a lot of samples from Japan directly from companies, I thought I’d see if they wanted to do a Meet The Manufacturer review series – and they did! Check out what they sent and learn a little about the company! ...see full post

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box – July 2021 Unboxing

Umai Crate Instant Ramen Subscription Box - July 2021 Unboxing

Summer is here! It’s a great time to chillax and try some new things and subscription boxes are a neat way to do so. These subscription boxes come straight to your door and have some neat stuff inside! Check out www.japancrate.com and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER to score a sweet discount and get some neat noodles! Here’s the latest unboxing of the July 2021 Umai Crate! ...see full post

Meet The Swirl Fork – An Innovative Invention

I was contacted recently by a fellow named Flavio who is an entrepreneur and inventor. His invention? The Swirl Fork! It’s a fascinating and compelling thing. Here’s a couple of videos – an unboxing and one with me trying it out. Enjoy! Find the Swirl Fork on Facebook here and on Amazon here. ...see full post