Tag: beef

#5542: Smart Way Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5542: Smart Way Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Okay, this is a big deal I think. I know – it looks very generic; very plain. But this isn’t what Ii see. This is a product of Brazil. It’s a Kroger store brand. Who is making this for them? I’ve no idea. I look at the big players in the Brazilian instant noodle market and mainly see a lot of Nissin Miojo stuff. However, the noodle and sachet style doesn’t lean me in that direction. A six pack – and it’s cheap – I think it was $4 for 2 of these – so I got both this and the chicken yesterday.  I’ve also noticed that on the directions, it’s referring this noodle as pasta. Pasta? Hmm. ...see full post

#5535: Indomie Beef Flavor – Turkey

#5535: Indomie Beef Flavor - Turkey

Found this one at Saar’s Super Saver on Aurora in Seattle. This one was a little tricky to translate but the bar code weas the main help here. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5526: Trailtopia Adventure Food Beef With Mushrooms & Vegetables – United States

#5526: Trailtopia Adventure Food Beef With Mushrooms & Vegetables - United States

Here’s the last of these sent by The Fat Hipster – thanks! So this is camping ramen. I must say the prior varieties were quite bland. I guess we will see on this one. ...see full post

#5481: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Rich & Savory Beef Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5481: Nissin Cup Noodles Protein Rich & Savory Beef Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Here’s the counterpart to the chicken version, found at the local grocery store. What bums me out is no Thai Curry Hot Pot Fusiuon  Nissin variety at the local store. Idk… Hopefully I’ll run into it soon. Let’s give this one a try. ...see full post

#5439: Nissin Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusions Korean Spicy Beef – United States

#5439: Nissin Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusions Korean Spicy Beef - United States

Hey Nissin you’ve been holding out! This is a new one I found at my local Safeway supermarket of all places. There are two siblings in this range – a tonkotsu and a coconut curry – both of which I’m all over. Let’s try this one. ...see full post

#5437: Samyang Buldak Birria Spicy Ramen Spicy Chicken Artificially Flavored – United States

#5437: Samyang Buldak Birria Spicy Ramen Spicy Chicken Artificially Flavored - United States

I’m very excited about this one – so first off, it is looking like you can only get it from Albertson’s chain store like Safeway, Von’s, Jewel Osco, etc. Second, my son Miles spotted it in our local Safeway. He’s been really keen on doing mukbang lately and trying these variants. What’s a surprise is that he’s autistic and always been very particular about what he eats – never eating hot food, nothing squishy and chewy… That all changed – he’s actually eating this stuff – he even voiced interest in Cheetos mac and cheese. While not the most healthy stuff out there, he’s exploring new foods and that’s a big deal. Anyways, this is new and so I’m rushing it out. It should be noted that birria is primarily beef, goat, or sheep meat and the idea of chicken birria tends to be pretty unheard of in research I’ve done. Let’s go! There will be a cooking video below as well as a mukbang with Miles. ...see full post

#5429: 3 Mien Beef Flavored Noodle Soup – United States

#5429: 3 Mien Beef Flavored Noodle Soup - United States

Another neat one from James of Lakeside, California. This is an export for the US market from Vietnam. The first one I tried was chicken and it was pretty good. In comes beef. Let’s give it a whirl. ...see full post

#5426: Cota Snoopy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles – Taiwan

#5426: Cota Snoopy Beef Flavor Instant Noodles - Taiwan

Thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this unique variety! This appears to be made in Vietnam although I saw online that it was made in South Korea, I also used that QR code and found an infosheet from Taiwan, so that’s what I’m going with. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5407: Nongshim Premium Yukgaejang Spicy Beef Ramyun Noodle Soup – United States

#5407: Nongshim Premium Yukgaejang Spicy Beef Ramyun Noodle Soup - United States

Another find at GMart in Lynnwood, WA. Out of Rancho Cucamonga comes an old standard in the Korean ramyun world. I believe  the classic bowl noodle hot they made was a yukgaejang but this one seems more premium at the outset. Sounds good – let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5405: Otoki K-Pop Star’s Secret Beef Udon Flavor – United States

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL*

*unless you don’t like Christmas and then just plain merriness to you

#5405: Otoki K-Pop Star's Secret Beef Udon Flavor - United States

Found this at GMart in Lynnwood, WA. This is a mung bean/sweet potato thread noodle with a low calorie amount of 120. It claims that K-pop stars will stay fit and skinny by eating this. I dunno about that, but it does sound interesting, so I got it. Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

Advent Calendar Day 23: Nissin Demae Ramen Beef Flavour – Germany

Advent Calendar Day 23: Nissin Demae Ramen Beef Flavour – Germany

Merry Christmas Eve Eve to you as the kids say! It’s also Festivus – certainly a red-letter day of miracles, feats of strength, and the airing of grievances. The great material contonuum has been truly kind these past few days. Let us begin our next to last item from the amazing and wonderful ramen advent calendar! ...see full post

Advent Calendar Day 12 Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup – Germany

Advent Calendar Day 12 Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup – Germany

Ah its a day for beef. I went to the grocery store to get some. I got my second shingles vax yesterday and today feel like death warmed over. Anyways, I tell the guy at the meat counter I need 1oz of their cheapest ground beef. He tried to give me 0.4lbs which is way too much, then a much smaller amount that was perfect, but when he tried to weigh it it wouldn’t register so he said it was on the house. So shout out to butcher at our local Safeway. But yeah I feel worse than crummy. Let’s see if I can cook a Cup Noodles this morning… ...see full post

#5391: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Beef Flavor With Pickled Vegetables – United States

#5391: Kang Shi Fu Artificial Beef Flavor With Pickled Vegetables - United States

Here’s one I found in a Project Ramen box! They’ve got quite an array of international varieties – good stuff! Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount. ...see full post

#5303: Yang Zhang Gui Braised Bowl Beef With Tomato – China

#5303: Yang Zhang Gui Braised Bowl Beef With Tomato - China

I’m really intrigued with these bowls. This was sent by Pher Engi – thanks again! A beef tomato eh? It looks to have a nice little spherical surprise – let’s have a look! ...see full post

#5290: Vifon Hot Beef Pikantine – Poland

#5290: Vifon Hot Beef Pikantine - Poland

This came by way of James from Lakeside, CA – thanks! This is a score – I so rarely get varieties for Europe! This is a beef with Sichuan pepper flavor variety – made in Vietnam for the Polish market. Rad! Let’s give it a whirl! ...see full post

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

A busy week so only got a couple done. Found this at Fred Meyer and though I ought to review it, so here I am. This will mean I’ve tried the pack, the tray, and the bowl. Okay let’s hit it. ...see full post

#5277: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice Korean Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5277: Nissin Cup Noodles Stir Fry Rice Korean Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

I’ve done a lot of reviews lately of things that arrived in a Nissin Germany advent calendar box. This particular variety arrived in a box from Nissin USA that contained every noodle product they make! Let’s cook this one   up! ...see full post

#5276:Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup – Germany

#5276:Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Aromatic Spicy Soup - Germany

I think this is the very last of the German Cup Noodles – it has been a lot of fun reviewing them! They came in a big advent calendar the folks at Nissin Germany sent – thanks again! Let us begin. ...see full post

#5269: Nissin Chow Mein Spicy Teriyaki Beef Flavor – United States

#5269: Nissin Chow Mein Spicy Teriyaki Beef Flavor - United States

This one came out of the gargantuan National Noodle Day box Nissin sent. I looked it up and I reviewed this once before – in 2013. Let’s revisit this one – done a lot differently as for my garnish than the first time. ...see full post

#5253: Sapporo Ichiban Local x Dashi Sendai Beef Powder Oxtail Soup-Style Ramen – Japan

#5253: Sapporo Ichiban Local x Dashi Sendai Beef Powder Oxtail Soup-Style 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 – “Next up is a great cup of ramen that’ll start your year off right! This cup features a delicious oxtail soup-style shio (salt) broth packed with the umami of Sendai beef, a tasty onion flavor and delicious pepper accent. Add tasty springy noodles and you have a yummy ramen cup!” ...see full post

#5249: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5249: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

This little square tray caught my attention at a local grocery store recently. I though it looked interesting, so we shall see. I must say the microwaved noodle usually is quite good in Nongshim stuff. ...see full post

#5221: Maruchan Birria Beef Ramen Bowl – United States

#5221: Maruchan Birria Beef Ramen Bowl - United States

Well, this is embarrassing. I deleted the picture that should be above and the pictures of the bowl contents. Yes, I used undelete software – didn’t work. So, here we are. I got one from James of Lakeside and one from Noodle Journey, but alas, it was too late. Post processing, post cooking. Well, let’s cook it and try it and… Yeah. ...see full post

#5220: Nissin Demae Ramen Beef Flavour – Germany

#5220: Nissin Demae Ramen Beef Flavour - Germany

Here’s another of the varieties from Nissin DE that were in the big instant noodle Advent calendar! Thus far they’ve been pretty good! Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5208: NeoStar Ramen Delight Spicy Beef Instant Noodle Bowl – United States

#5208: NeoStar Ramen Delight Spicy Beef Instant Noodle Bowl - United States

Well, here we are again. Last time wasn’t so great. Let’s see how this one fares. This was sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! ...see full post

#5186: Nissin x Pepper Lunch Beef Pepper Rice Flavour – Singapore

#5186: Nissin x Pepper Lunch Beef Pepper Rice Flavour - Singapore

Here’s another one Nissin SG sent – thanks! Pepper Lunch is a restaurant chain over there and apparently here as well. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5165: Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5165: Nissin Cup Noodles Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Holy cow – what a week. On Tuesday, we had a huge storm – a bomb cyclone. Areas around here had gusts equal to hurricane force. The cyclone sucked air out to sea, which made winds go the opposite direction they usually do – causing power outages… We had just shy of a 2 day power outage. It sucked. Well, I’m back. Let’s do it up! ...see full post

#5161: Snapdragon Beef Pho Beef Flavored Noodle Soup – United States

#5161: Snapdragon Beef Pho Beef Flavored Noodle Soup - United States

After going to the dollar store in search of something – which I found – I was on my way home and passed by a little free food pantry. People just put food in there and you just take it out. I found this one in there. I have put plenty of noodles in there in the past, so when I find something, I feel happy to abscond with it. I’m happy to not have to pay for a multipack of these, so thank you random donor. I’ll put some cool stuff in there shortly. Let’s cook this… ...see full post

#5083: Yoko Street Udon With Simmered Beef and Fish Cake – United States

#4952: Yoko Street Udon With Simmered Beef and Fish Cake - United States

Here’s the second of three sent by Yoko Street. I think this is the first udon I’ve tried from these folks – I could be wrong. Looks like the good stuff too – thick and chewy. Guess we’ll find out! ...see full post

#5074: Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Beef Flavored Noodle Soup – United States

#5074: Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Beef Flavored Noodle Soup - United States

A bowl of beef pho from Snapdragon. Really not looking forward to this; far and few between are Snapdragon varieties that I’ve really liked. I suppose I will atempt to ‘slurp happy’ as they recommend on the packaging. Well, let’s make an attempt. ...see full post

#5050: Miliket Bowl Noodle Soup Beef Flavor Instant Noodles – Vietnam

#5050: Miliket Bowl Noodle Soup Beef Flavor Instant Noodles - Vietnam

Here’s another neat one by way of James from Lakeside, CA. This is another one where I dunno who they think they’re foolin’ but it sure looks like a different brand. Regardless, it’s time to cook, so lets. ...see full post

#5048: Acecook Siu Kay 7 Level Spicy Noodles Beef – Vietnam

#5048: Acecook Siu Kay 7 Level Spicy Noodles Beef - Vietnam

Another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks! The last one of these Siu Kay variants was seafood – and incredibly good. I’m curious about this one – let’s cook it and maybe a mukbang at the bottom. ...see full post

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

#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

#5020: Myojo Authentic Japanese Udon Beef Flavor – United States

#5020: Myojo Authentic Japanese Udon Beef Flavor – United States

I reviewed the hot and spicy version recently. I’ve got some different garnish for this one. These are tricky to photograph and last time I went with the wrong bowl as far as I can tell. Gonna try something completely different. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4994: Baixiang Sauerkraut Beef Flavor Soup Noodles – China

#4994: Baixiang Sauerkraut Beef Flavor Soup Noodles - China

Anothe S*Mart of Bellevue, WA score. Beefy beef… I like how it uses the term yummy twice on the front here. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4979: JML Super Stew Beef Flavor – China

#4979: JML Super Stew Beef Flavor - China

The second of two Super varieties I found at Evergreen Asian Market up in Everett, Washington. The last one was pretty good as I remember. Let’s give stew beef a try! ...see full post

#4976: Sichuan Guangyou Mian Yang Rice Noodle Artificial Beef Flavor – China

#4976: Sichuan Guangyou Mian Yang Rice Noodle Artificial Beef Flavor - China

Here’s a neat one that arrived by way of Exotic Noods. This one has rice noodle – sounds like it may be a good one – let’s find out! ...see full post

#4967: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Beef Flavor In Golden Soup – China

#4967: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Beef Flavor Is Golden Soup - China

Well, it’s Wednesday…. A rainy Wednesday. Really like the universe to comply… Need to get out and walk but my poor little Mimi has a stomach bug which is keeping her home for the third day. So, here I am reviewing again. I’m so far ahead – don’t know when you’re seeing this one (September?) but it’s March 27th as I write this. Really need a break from reviewing as well as getting out of the house. Hopefully I’ll get to next week… Maybe this weeks? Getting my hopes up… Let’s try this one. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Definitive Guide To Maruchan Yakisoba

I was approached by Maruchan recently asking if I’d like to review a couple additions to their Yakisoba Japanese Homestyle Noodles range. I’ve been reviewing them here and there for years, and thought since I have samples of their current range, why not go and do a special guide to the current varieties and ones that no longer exist. So, we’ll start with the current varieties and then go backwards  after that to now discontinued varieties. Each one will have a link to the full review.  I sent some questions to Maruchan regarding the initial release of these varieties and other things, but never got a reply. If I do, I’ll include these in this guide. Let’s check out all the Yakisoba varieties! ...see full post

#4963: Omachi Instant Noodles Beef Flavor – Vietnam

#4963: Omachi Instant Noodles Beef Flavor - Vietnam

It’s Saturday and we hit up some places. I just realized I should’ve grabbed some beefballs. Beefballs? Yeah – they have them at a local Asian grocery. They’re definitely with other Vietnamese items in the cooler. I’m going to use Chinese sausage for this onbe – I’ve been using it lately in beef varieties instead of beef. I dunno – using Chinese sausage is fun I think as it’s so tasty. Anyways, let’s cook this one up. ...see full post

#4961: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor Japanese Home Style Noodles – United States

#5104: Maruchan Fire Yakisoba Spicy Beef Flavor Japanese Home Style Noodles – United States

Well, this is it as far as I know. I’ve tried this before (it said new at the time, no longer does) and I wasn’t happy with the finished pics and its possible its changed so here we go. I may do a mukbang as it appears I didn’t in the past. ...see full post