Tag: 拉麺

#5131: Myojo Ramen Spicy Miso Flavor – United States

#5131: Myojo Ramen Spicy Miso Flavor - United States

Here’s another one of the new Myojo bowls! Really curious about how spicy this will be. Should be good – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5130: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fiery Beef Flavor – United States

#5130: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fiery Beef Flavor - United States

Here’s one I got out of the huge box Nissin sent me for National Noodle Day. I figured I’d reviewed everything in there, but nope! There’s a few! Let’s give it a god. ...see full post

#5129: Paldo Mala Bibimmen – South Korea

#5129: Paldo Mala Bibimmen - South Korea

Thanks to James from Lakeside California for this one. My guess is this will be spicy; maybe Sichuan peppercorn spicy. This is a cold noodle, so it should be interesting. Well, let’s do this. ...see full post

#5128: Nissin Demae Iccho Sesame Oil Flavor Instant Noodles – Hong Kong

#5128: Nissin Demae Iccho Sesame Oil Flavor Instant Noodles - Hong Kong

Here’s anothe Nissin Demae Iccho cup found at miniso. Anyways, the last one was good and sesame oil is kind of the standard for this range – the flagship I suppose, Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#5127: Myojo Ramen Plant-Based Creamy Tonkotsu – United States

#5127: Myojo Ramen Plant-Based Creamy Tonkotsu - United States

Here’s something new that arrived in a refrigerated pack from Myojo USA – thank you very much! It’s hard. I always want to embellish a bowl of tonkotsu with egg and chashu, fish cake, you know… But although I’m guess they’d all compliment this, I want to keep it on the plant-based side of things. This is a refrigerated section item and should be able to be found at the store in the United States. Anyways, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5126: Picantia Chipotle Beef Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5126: Picantia Chipotle Beef Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

I’ve seen this on Amazon and elsewhere kind of recently but never in the ‘wild’ until this last weekend. Well, as I type this I mean September 28th 2024 last weekend. My lovely wife Kit took us over to S*Mart in Bellevue, Washington for a quick noodle hunt and three varieties of this range were lurking. It wasn’t really a quick hop over there – there was some insane traffic on the way home. However there was a bit of rain and a nice rainbow for the kids to enjoy on the way back while we sat in traffic. This one is made in South Korea by Samyang let’s check this out! ...see full post

#5125: Myojo Stir Fry Noodles Sweet & Spicy Habanero Flavor – United States

#4125: Myojo Stir Fry Noodles Sweet & Spicy Habanero Flavor - United States

Here’s a new one from Myojo – sounds good and definitely in the mood – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5124: Myojo Ippei-chan Night Stall Grilled Corn Charred Soy Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

#5124: Myojo Ippei-chan Night Stall Grilled Corn Charred Soy 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 – “Obviously, the moon can’t be viewed at night, so let’s start with a visit to night stall for some tasty  akisoba! This bowl combines two festival favorites—yakisoba and grilled corn! Add in a tasty charred shoyu (soy sauce) sauce and you’ll be vibing under the moonlight!” ...see full post

#5123: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Hot & Sour Pork Bone Flavor – China

#5123: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Hot & Sour Pork Bone Flavor – China

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this one! Yeah these are big, that’s for sure – really big. Like huge. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5121: Shirakiku Tonkotsu Ramen Japanese Style Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5121: Shirakiku Tonkotsu Ramen Japanese Style Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Thanks to James from Lakeside, California for sending this along. Been years since a Shirakiku variety crossed paths with my desk. What’s more, I don’t know that I’ve seen imagery on a tonkotsu featuring a fork before. Let’s give it a whirl. ...see full post

#5120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong

#6120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles - Hong Kong

We went out on Saturday – the kids were so good last week at school so we had to give them an outing to the mall. Nice to get out. Well, Sunday we all had sore throats and the kids were coughing. Today is Monday and my wife Kit and I sound like we gargled with scouring pads and our throats are sore as can be. Ugh. It never fails; the kids go back to school, everybody gets sick. I’m up early – first one up and typing away at this point. No ten miles of walking for me today. I think at least one kid will be home today too. Guess we will see. Anyways, it should be an interesting episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time at the bottom of this post today – I’m guessing I’m going to sound like Barry White. But tonkotsu really sounds good – so I’ll do it up. Let’s give it a try. Oh – I found it along with two others in the range at a store at the mall called Miniso – okay, on with it. ...see full post

#5119: Vina Caty Noodles Spicy Seafood Flavor – Vietnam

#5119: Vina Caty Noodles Spicy Seafood Flavor - Vietnam

Big thank you to James from Lakeside, California for sending! The last one of these I tried was a vegetable mushroom and it was really quite nice – now we have a seafood mushroom. I’m curious if there will also be a sweetness in this one. Well, let’s find out. ...see full post

#5118: Myojo Charumera Miyazaki Spicy Ramen – Japan

#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

#5117: JML Udon Noodles With Tonkotsu – China

#5118: JML Udon Noodles With Tonkotsu - China

Here’s one sent by James from Lakeside, California – thank you! Wasn’t sure if I’d had this one however the other I’ve had from this range was udon with seafood flavor. Let’s toss in some chashu and give it a go! ...see full post

#5116: Nissin U.F.O. Slurp! Flavor Punch! Extra Thick Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

#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

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor – United States

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside for this one! Jjamppong is a favorite of mine and this sounds like a Nagasaki jjamppong. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

Prima Taste Sends More New Size/Package Varieties

Prima Taste Sends More New Size/Package Varieties

If you follow my annual global top ten list, you’ll know that Prima Taste’s Wholegrain Laksa LaMian has been at the top of the list of my faves for many years. But that’s not the only product they produce. Here are four others that you might not have seen, some of which unavailable in the United States. Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

#5114: Maruchan QTTA Green Smoky Mayo 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 – “This Tsukimi season, we’re trying something new! This tasty ramen from Maruchan combines the umami of chicken with tasty green chili for plenty of flavor and smokiness. Add in a bit of mayo flavor and you end up with a super creamy soup that we love!” ...see full post

#5113: Vina Caty Noodles Vegetarian Mushroom Flavor – Vietnam

#5113: Vina Caty Noodles Vegetarian Mushroom Flavor - Vietnam

Big thank you to James from Lakeside, California for sending! This sounds interesting; dragonfruit as an ingredient in the noodle. Curious as to what aspect that would impart to the noodle? Let’s try it out. ...see full post

A Great Box Of Instant Noodles Sent From Australia!

A Great Box Of Instant Noodles Sent From Australia!

A huge shout out and thanks to Pher Engi, one of the moderators for the Ramen Junkies facebook group I admin. If you’re a fan of instant noodles, this box is full of some hard to find stuff – I’m really stoked – check it out! ...see full post

Lemonilo Sends Non-Fried Varieties

Lemonilo Sends Non-Fried Varieties

Lemonilo is a company from Indonesia that focuses on healthier varieties. These are non-fried, and have natural ingredients. Check ’em out and you can get them here – I made my daughter the chicken chow mein last night for dinner and she devoured it. ...see full post

#5112: Nissin Ramen Shop Sapporo Miso Ramen – Japan

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

Nakama Noodles Unboxing – February 2025 + Coupon Code

Nakama Noodles Unboxing - February 2025 + Coupon Code

Today, I’m unboxing MiauMall’s Nakama Noodles box. I’d say this is a great gift for someone who loves ramen – it won’t get to them for the holidays, however you can let them  know they’ll be getting some really awesome Japanese ramen in the new year!  You can get their monthly selection of 8-10 varieties – and this box they sent was full of varieties I’ve never reviewed before, plus they include PACKS!!!  I’ll be doing unboxings for them and have a coupon code you can use – THERAMENRATER (of course)! Watch the video below – you’ll see why I’m excited. ...see full post

#5111: Sapporo Ichiban Kuze Fuku & Co. Everyday Dashi Shio Ramen – Japan

#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

Great New Ramen Cookbooks From Quarto!

Great New Ramen Cookbooks From Quarto!

Every once in a while, I get an email from a publisher about a new book about ramen. Well, this time it was from Quarto about their new Kawaii Cafe Ramen – they also sent three more books as well! Let’s take a look at them all! ...see full post

#5110: Myojo Hyobanya Tonkotsu Ramen – Japan

#5110: Myojo Hyobanya 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 – “Next up is ramen with a broth as golden as the harvest moon. This ramen pack features a tasty pork and fish dashi mixed into a tonkotsu broth for tons of savory goodness. This broth also features a lower salt content but uses salt from the Goto-nada Sea near Nagasaki.” ...see full post

#5108: Norita Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce Noodle Soup – United States

#5108: Norita Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce Noodle Soup - United States

Found this at a local Dollar Tree store here in Kenmore, Washington. This one is fascinating and odd – it says it cooks quickly, however when you see the steeping time you might be a little surprised. Let’s check it out. ...see full post

#5107: Chewy Cup Instant Vermicelli Shiso & Seafood Flavour – Hong Kong

#5107: Chewy Cup Instant Vermicelli Shiso & Seafood Flavour - Hong Kong

Here’s one that came by way of Exotic Noods – thanks! Check out their subscription boxes – this is something you might find in one of them.  I know seafood, but here’s info on shiso. I’m intrigued – let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5106: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sweet Spicy Gochujang Vinaigrette – United States

#5106: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sweet Spicy Gochujang Vinaigrette - United States

My last review was a Japanese cold noodle, and now we have a Korean style cold noodle from the United States. The sweet spicy gochujang sounds kind of like bibimmyeon. Let’s give it a try – it’s summer right now as I type this, by the way. ...see full post

#5105: Maruchan Chilled Bukkake Sanuki-Style Udon – Japan

#5105: Maruchan Chilled Bukkake Sanuki-Style 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 – “It’s summer, and we want to make sure that our birthday bash is nice and
cool. Sanuki (an area of Kagawa Prefecture) is famous for its udon, so we had to get this tasty bowl just for you! With a savory sauce base of kelp, ginger and dried fish, this will be sure to please!” ...see full post

#5104 Haichijia Broad Noodle Chili Oil Buckwheat – China

#4961 Haichijia Broad Noodle Chili Oil Buckwheat - China

I’ve really liked the other two from this range and rather bummed that this is the last one… I’m curious how it’ll be – buckwheat eh? Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5103: Vifon Mien Suon Heo Instant Bean Thread Pork Rib Flavor – Vietnam

#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

#5102: Nissin x 328 Katong Laksa Laksa Flavour – Singapore

#5194: Nissin x 328 Katong Laksa Laksa Flavour - Singapore

The huge box of samples from Nissin Singapore as I’m finding out are all collaborations and that’s pretty interesting. This one is with 328 Katomg Laksa, a hawker stall founded in 1998 after a chef spent 6 months tuning and refining her laksa recipe. I love laksa, so I’m really excited to try this one. ...see full post

#5101: Yoko Street Miso Ramen (Seasonal) – United States

#4953: Yoko Street Miso Ramen (Seasonal) - United States

We arrive at the last of the three fresh varieties from Yoko Street. Miso! Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5100: Nissin Raoh Tan Tan Ramen – Japan

#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

#5099: Myojo Chukazanmai Eirin Tomato Hot & Sour Ramen – Japan

#5099: Myoko Chukazanmai Eirin Tomato Hot & Sour 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 kick off the celebration with a delicious spin on ramen! This tasty cup features ramen noodles in an amazing tomato hot & sour egg drop soup, a signature of Tokyo’s Eirin, a popular Chinese restaurant. This cup is an experience full of flavor down to the last drop!” ...see full post

#5098: Acecook Mariuma Wonton Chuka Soba – Japan

#5098: Acecook Mariuma Wonton Chuka Soba - 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 ramen and we love wontons! So, we brought you a tasty soy sauce ramen option with tasty wontons right in the soup! This ramen features a broth of shoyu with pork, chicken and a bit of bonito flakes for a deep flavor perfect for any wonton ramen lover!” ...see full post

#5097: Sichuan Baijia Ancient Jinli Street Chengdu Style Hot & Sour – China

#5097: Sichuan Baijia Ancient Jinli Street Chengdu Style Hot & Sour - China

Found this one at 99 Ranch Market recently. Man, I just have to say what a week. Got COVID (granted this is August so hopefully I don’t have COVID when I’m posting this) and it’s just been hell. Lots of headache, dizziness. When I got COVID in January of 2021, I ended up with a blood clot in my lung. The second time (first was after going to Taiwan). So my doc put me on a blood thinner , effectively for the rest of my life. Well, headache and dizziness can be indicative of a blood clot. Well, not this time – usually that has to do with the fact that you’re not getting enough oxygen. Usually your heart rate will go up as well. So, it’s just the sick beating the heck out of me. It got bad enough to go to urgent care yesterday and they were like yeah you have COVID – no reason to think it’s a blood clot in your lungs or anything. So that’s good, however I still feel like crap. It’s Tuesday. I took picture of this and the last two varieties on Tuesday – of last week. It’s literally taken me that much time to get these post frameworks done before I’m even close to cooking. I might cook tomorrow, I dunno. But I think I’m coming out of the funk. I sure hope so… Anyways, let’s see about this one. ...see full post

#5096: Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Flavour – Singapore

#5189: Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Flavour - Singapore

I tried the spicy version the other day, and while it was pretty good, I was left wishing it centered simply on salted egg. Well, this one does exactly that – shall we dance? ...see full post

#5095: Tong Wan Fu Salted Egg Yolk Noodles – China

#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