Tag: lakeside

#5532: Nora Kitchen Creamy Chicken Sopas – United States

#5332: Nora Kitxchen Creamy Chiicken Sopas - United States

Here’s another from James of Lakeside, California – thanks! Macaroni… Soup? I think this is a Filipino one yet again. Thewse are interesting and so far not bad. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5458: 3 Mien Thai Shrimp Instant Noodles – United States

#5458: 3 Mien Thai Shrimp Instant Noodles - United States

Thanks going out to James from Lakeside, California! The last couple of these cup have been meats flavored but this one sounds pretty good – they’re made in Vietnam so they might to tom yum some justice? We shall see. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

I really should try and wrangle a count of how many boxes James has sent over the years – it’d be a lot, that’s for sure. I’ve dubbed him ‘the noodle whisperer’ as he always tends to find stuff I don’t get here and 9 out of 10 are ones I’ve never reviewed! Amazing! Let’s crack this box open and look at what’s inside! ...see full post

#5396: Vifon Instant Porridge With Salted Egg – Vietnam

#5396: Vifon Instant Porridge With Salted Egg - Vietnam

This one came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! Yes, as usually said ‘I know this isn’t ramen.’ However, you might finbd it near the ramen and likely on the same instant noodle aisle. This one’s particularly interesting as its salted egg flavor. Sounds good to me – let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5363: Vifon Golden Chicken Flavor Instant Noodle Soup – Vietnam

#5363: Vifon Golden Chicken Flavor Instant Noodle Soup - Vietnam

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for this one. This is a very interesting variety as it looks like the range for Europe – in fact, it does inclue language in Portuguese. However, it isn’t exactly clear where this is meant for specifically, so I’m slapping the local tag on it, Vietnam. I’ve got tofu puff and an expiration date on it coming up shortly, so I’ve decided I’ll be trying to dig through my hamper for varieties I can use some of it with. Let’s give this a go! ...see full post

#5311: Happysnail Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles (Crayfish Taste)

#5311: Happysnail Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles (Crayfish Taste)

First, big thanks to James from Lakeside California for sending this. So, I’m generally not a huge fan of river snail noodle, however this one seems like it’s been very popular. There’s a tom of sachets. A ton. Let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5306: Dragon Express Ramen Low Sodium Chicken Flavor – United States

#5306: Dragon Express Ramen Low Sodium Chicken Flavor - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside California for this. Okay first things first. He found this at Grocery Outlet in California. Yesterday, I walked over tot our local one in hopes that they might have some other varieties. They had the ones he sent – all the exact same ones. Second, these are definitely what are known as prison ramen; they have the earmarks with the clear packaging which makes it awful hard to smuggle and contraband using the packs. Well, it says it is made in the US so the next question – who makes these? This image of a sachet of Maruchan Creamy Chicken shows the text and font same as on these. But why? They already have a line of products for corrections. Anyways, I’m leaning towards them being the manufacturer – could be totally wrong though. Anyways, let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5304: You Ni Yi Mian Scallion Oil Flavor Noodle – United States

#5304: You Ni Yi Mian Scallion Oil Flavor Noodle - United States

Here’s one sent by James of Lakeside, California – thanks! The first of these was good as I remember and this one sounds very good. While made in China, everything is done specificall for the USA. Let’s give it a whirl! ...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

#5287: You Ni Yi Mian Spicy Dan Dan Dry Noodle – United States

#5287: You Ni Yi Mian Spicy Dan Dan Dry Noodle - United States

Another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! These are made in China, but everything of the packaging shows me its only made for US sales. Sounds like it’ll be decent – let’s find out! ...see full post

James From Lakeside Sends A Mega Box Of Donations

Every once in a while, I get a box from a guy named James from Lakeside, California and it’s always full of really neat stuff. He struck again and sent a box of all over the place – huge thanks to you, sir! Let’s look at everything – I’ll discuss them and have some images of varieties I’ve already reviewed since it arrived. ...see full post

#5251: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Seafood Flavour – China

#5251: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Seafood Flavour - China

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for sending this one! He also included a tin of something called krill meat he recommended for seafood varieties, so gonna give that a try. Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5240: Ottogi Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#5240: Ottogi Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

Well, as I type this is January 30th, 2025. Just had almost a full week of kids being sick and at the tail end while the kids are now back to school, we’ve got a cold. Feels like I got punched in the nose, my eyes are drippy, and I feel beat. Chicken instant noodles sound like a nice restorative, although I’ve got to go to the store and get scallions this morning. I feel the whole ‘I don’t want to do anything’ voice in my head but I learned a while back that if you listen to that voice, it’ll get its way. So onward! This one was sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! I did get another from this interesting Ottogi range a while back. I want to say this is one that ends up in Mexico often – unsure. Anyways, on with it. ...see full post

#5223: Thai Authentic Chicken Curry Ramen – United States

#5223: Thai Authentic Chicken Curry Ramen - United States

Here’s another one sent by James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! This is one of the varieties you can find at Dollar Tree and they’ve generally been quite good. Let’s see how this one stacks up. ...see full post

Another Box From James Of Lakeside, CA!

Another Box From James Of Lakeside, CA!

Big thanks yet again to James from Lakeside, California! People that send in instant noodles to review really support what I’m doing aq lot and it is so appreciated. Some really great stuff in here – let’s take a look! ...see full post

#5199: Wei Lih Premium Taste Shrimp Flavour – Taiwan

#5199: Wei Lih Premium Taste Shrimp Flavour - Taiwan

This one came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thanks again! Nope – haven’t reviewed this. I got shrimp! Let’s cook! ...see full post

#5178: Ishimaru Seimen Menya Musashi Seafood Tonkotsu Dipping Ramen – Japan

#5178: Ishimaru Seimen Menya Musashi Seafood Tonkotsu Dipping Ramen - Japan

Another send by James of Lakeside – thanks! This one purports to be a dipping ramen, but it’s confusing as the whole broth thing is confusing.  I dunno – but I’ll figure it out. ...see full post

Dragon Express: A New Prison Ramen On The Scene?

Dragon Express: A New Prison Ramen On The Scene?

James from Lakeside, California emailed me the other day on some packs he found at Grocery Outlet and sent my way. These are very very interesting in that they’re got clear stuff going on, common prison named flavors, and so on. Watch the vid and maybe check you local Grocery Outlet should you have one. Thanks again man – awesome find! ...see full post

James From Lakeside Sends Yet Another Box Of Ramen!

James is a kind of noodle whisperer; he has been sending boxes with stuff in them that 99% of the time I’ve never heard of. This box is no different – lots of neat stutff in here including a variety made in Vietnam for Poland! Thanks!! Let’s take a look. ...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

#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

#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

#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

#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

Yet Another Awesome Donation From James Of Lakeside

Some really neat stuff this time – thanks again! James is like the noodle whisperer and finds stuff I’ve not tried – pretty amazing – let’s see what’s in the box! ...see full post

James From Lakeside, CA Strikes Again

Usually when I’m least expecting it or if I’m low on noodles to review, a box shows up from James of Lakeside, California. It’s pretty crazy. This one has some really great stuff in there – some of which I’ve now tried and really enjoyed reviewing, so thanks! You’ll all get to see the reviews soon. Until then, check out some noodles! ...see full post

#5043: Dujosoo Soba Noodles With Spring Onion Oil Sauce – China

#5043: Dujosoo Soba Noodles With Spring Onion Oil Sauce - China

Here’s one sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks! This one’s kind of funny – I’ve reviewed products by Dujosoo before, but this is like My Little Pony meets Pokemon meets onions! Let’s see what happens! ...see full post

James Sends One More Pack!

James Sends A HUGE Box!

James of Lakeside, California has been a real booster to my reviewing – lots of varieties I’ve not reviewed before – check out what’s in this one! Something big! ...see full post

Great Donations From James Of Lakeside

Well, the kids are back in school and now I have a lot of time at home. I have a few things to get done – I’ve taken the last few weeks off of reviewing – in fact, I haven’t done a review since  May 28th! But I’m going to get back into it very soon – possibly tomorrow… It’s nice – I go on a big kick of reviewing for a while then slack off. Even though I’ve been skipping my reviing as of late, I’m still over 100 reviews ahead, which is nice. These nice varieties donated by James will be among the first to review, and should be posted in maybe November or December. Let’s take a look! ...see full post

#4881: Menraku Shrimp Miso – United States

#4881: Menraku Shrimp Miso - United States

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, California – thank again! This is another in a long range of Menraku varieties that just keep coming very regularly. Let’s see what we wend up with here. ...see full post

#4862: Kiki Noodles Mixed With Crispy Garlic & Seafood Sauce – Taiwan

#4682: Kiki Noodles Mixed With Crispy Garlic & Seafood Sauce - Taiwan

Here’s one that came by was of James from Lakeside, California – thank you! I haven’t reviewed anything by Kiki in quite a while – really great stuff from these folks as I remember and looking forward to this! Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4859: Paldo Gompaghetti Korean Beef Flavored Noodles – United States

#4859: Paldo Gompaghetti Korean Beef Flavored Noodles - United States

This one came by way of James from Lakeside, California – thank you again, sir! So, this is a combination of gomtang, a creamy beef soup, and instead of being a soup, this is a dry version, so there’s your paghetti part of the name. It sounds good, and apparently milk can used instead of water which I intend to try. Let hit it up – I’m expecting good things. ...see full post

#4852: Saymyeon Janchi Noodle Soup – United States

#4852: Saymyeon Janchi Noodle Soup - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, California for sending this along! Never heard of this brand before, nor this variety. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4803: Lucky Me! Beef Mami Instant Oriental Noodle Soup – Philippines

#4803: Lucky Me! Beef Mami Instant Oriental Noodle Soup - Philippines

It’s pretty rare I get to review something actually from the Philippines I’ve not tried as of yet. Today’s review is thanks to James from Lakeside, California who was kind enough to send this along. Beef! Let’s go. ...see full post

#4793: Pamana Arroz Caldo Chicken Rice Porridge – United States

#4793: Pamana Arroz Caldo Chicken Rice Porridge - United States

This came by way of James from LAkeside, California – thanks again! So this company is based in the United States and makes foods for the Filipino folks who live here. While this isn’t an instant noodle, chances are you’ll come across it on the instant noodle aisle. Let’s cook it up ! ...see full post

An Unannounced Box From James Of Lakeside, California!

From time to time, James sends me a box of noodles and he usually shoots an email – if he did this time I didn’t see it. This is a neat box of things I’ve not tried! Thank you very much! ...see full post

James From Lakeside, California – STRIKES AGAIN!

Another box has arrived from James of Lakeside, California – thanks! He always seems to find stuff I’ve been looking for or never knew existed – let’s check everything out! ...see full post

A Great Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

A Great Donation From James Of Lakeside, CA

A big thanks for a neat box from James of Lakeside, California. This guy – he sends me boxes from time to time and checks out what I’ve reviewed and rarely is there anything I’ve tried. It’s really interesting what’s available here and what he’s got access to that I’ve never seen here. Have a look! ...see full post