Tag: ramen noodle soup

#4148: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Shoyu Tonkotsu” Taste – United States

#4148: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Shoyu Tonkotsu" Taste - United States

Here’s another sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This one I haven’t tried – I’ve tried the same flavor but in their restaurant style straight noodle version. Let’s give the bowl version a try. ...see full post

#4147: Naked Chinese Style Firecracker – United Kingdom

#4147: Naked Chinese Style Firecracker - United Kingdom

Found this one during my hunt for the pumpkin spice noodles of Fall 2021. Anyways, yeah these sound interesting. I tried the Orange Chicken variety and found them compelling. This one has a grip of peppers denoting that it’s spicy – guess we’ll see! ...see full post

#4146: Acecook Supercup Max Shoyu Ramen – Japan

#4146: Acecook Supercup Max Shoyu Ramen - Japan

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! ...see full post

#4145: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Chicken Noodle Soup – United States

#4145: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Chicken Noodle Soup - United States

This one came by way of the fine folks at Asha Dry Noodle USA – interesting! When they mentioned it to me, I knew who would be fascinated by this – my daughter. Mimi is into Hello Kitty. Anyways, she’s in the episode of Instant Noodle Recipe Time – so check it out! Let’s give this stuff a try! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Bottom Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2022 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Bottom Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2022 Edition

Most of the time, instant noodles tend to be pretty good. Companies tend to create products that they think people will like; why wouldn’t they? Well, sometimes there’s a product that I can’t believe anyone would like. These are my least favorite varieties out of 4,120 reviews. This is definitely a list you really don’t want to be on. One thing to note is that many of these products have been on the market for awhile, so there’s definitely people out there that enjoy them. Everything on this list is reviewed before adding any garnish. Hope you enjoy The Ramen Rater’s Bottom Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2022 Edition! ...see full post

#4144: Sugakiya Nagoya Kishimen – Japan

#4144: Sugakiya Nagoya Kishimen - Japan

Here’s another one from James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This one seems to be a dry variety – drain spouts usually denote this. From the iconography it’s a steep, drain, pouch affair but that seems a little weird for this one. But, it’s the most logical steps for preparation I can grok from what I see, so… Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4143: Charming Couple Biang Biang Garlic Oil Fermented Tofu – Taiwan

#4143: Charming Couple Biang Biang Garlic Oil Fermented Tofu - Taiwan

Wow – I can’t believe I’m still awake and actually being productive. You see, I did an interview for Arirang Radio in South Korea last night – at 2am and then got up around 5:30am… It’s about 6pm now and I’m sincerely beat. Was worth it though – fun interview! Anyways, Just got done editing images for three reviews and now readying posts. Tomorrow is Friday and seems like I ought to do some reviews, so I think I will. I get ’em ready to go the night before, you see. Well, let’s give this one a try! ...see full post

#4142: Baixiang Artificial Pork Bone Soup Flavor Instant Noodle – China

#4142: Baixiang Artificial Pork Bone Soup Flavor Instant Noodle - China

You know, I’ve had the pack version of it and I recall I did enjoy it, so hey – why not the bowl? I found this over at the local 99 Ranch Market and though wow I haven’t done the bowl – let’s do it! So, here I am, doing it as it were. ...see full post

#4141: Sichuan Baijia Lanzhou Artificial Beef Flavor Noodle – China

#4141: Sichuan Baijia Lanzhou Artificial Beef Flavor Noodle - China

I think I recently did another version of this a little while back – that’s usually means it’s been months. Anyways, pretty crazy here now what with Omicron – so I’ve gotten two emails from the kiddos school district saying be prepared if things get worse they’ll be back home with their school tablets again. That would be incredibly unfortunate; they get so much out of socializing. Then again I don’t want my kids getting sick. My son’s fully vaccinated and my daughter got her first one a day after her 5th birthday just before Christmas. ...see full post

Umai Crate Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – May 2022

Umai Crate Ramen Noodle Subscription Box - May 2022

Umai Crate Ramen Noodle Subscription Box – May 2022

Check this out!  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 March 2022 Umai Crate! ...see full post

#4140: Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor – China

#4140: Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor - China

I thought I would do three reviews in a row from China. Why? Well, it’s January 3rd here and I just got done with the arduous Christmas and New Year’s happenings and I want to show off my new musical instrument. You can watch the video below and on the next two reviews. Be kind – never played a bowed instrument before in my life and never a traditional Chinese instrument. ...see full post

A-Sha Sends Hello Kitty Series Dry Noodles!

Hey look – it’s Hello Kitty! Well, I have a daughter who really likes Hello Kitty. She’s always interested when I get some variety featuring the character and so I figured I’d better get her in on this unboxing! You can find these varieties over at www.ashadrynoodle.com! Let’s check ’em out! ...see full post

#4139: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Spicy Noodle Soup – United States

#4139: Prince Katsu Hello Kitty Spicy Noodle Soup - United States

This is an interesting one. It appears this is a variety made just for the United States by Taiwanese company A-Sha, however it is produced in Vietnam. What’s more interesting is that it’s a Hello Kitty licensed product and it’s spicy – better do a mukbang! How spicy could it be with the cutesy factor? We’ll find out. ...see full post

#4138: Paldo Teumsae Stir-Fried Ramen – South Korea

#4138: Paldo Teumsae Stir-Fried Ramen - South Korea

Thanks to Jessica K. for clueing me in about this stuff! She said it’s good stuff and I got a good deal on it on Amazon so figured what the heck. Anyways, this is a dry version of Paldo’s Teumsae and a mukbang sounds good – only 18 degrees Fahrenheit outside right now. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#4137: Phonomenal Bowl – United States

#4137: Phonomenal Bowl - United States

Here’s one that came by way as a Christmas gift from my friend and esteemed author Matthew Bellah of Port Townsend, Wa. My great thanks and appreciation to you, sir. This appears to be a vegetarian friendly bowl that is made in Vietnam and designed by a fellow here in the Pacific Northwest. Sounds interesting – I’ve seen these locally before, but never tried them. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4136: Lost The Pot Noodle Roast Chicken Flavour – United Kingdom

#4136: Lost The Pot Noodle Roast Chicken Flavour - United Kingdom

It was a year ago that my good friend passed. I thought it would be fitting to repost this variety he sent from across the pond. He was a fascinating person who traveled the world and really made an impression on me. He is truly missed. ...see full post

#4135: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Chili Tomato” Taste – United States

#4135: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Chili Tomato" Taste - United States

I got two of these in quick succession – the first from James in Lakside, CA and the other from a subscription box out of California as well from Exotic Noods. If you want to get one of their boxes, head over and use the coupon code THERAMENRATER and get a nice discount – thank to you both for sending these! ...see full post

#4134: FreshRamen4All.com Curry Miso Ramen – United States

#4134: FreshRamen4All.com Curry Miso Ramen - United States

Check this out! Ramen delivery service! I got some samples from www.FreshRamen4All.com – they make everything in these kits and ship them to your door fresh! If you want to try them out, don’t forget to use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4133: FreshRamen4All.com Nagoya Ramen – United States

#4133: FreshRamen4All.com Nagoya Ramen - United States

Check this out! Ramen delivery service! I got some samples from www.FreshRamen4All.com – they make everything in these kits and ship them to your door fresh! If you want to try them out, don’t forget to use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4132: Nissin Cup Noodles Fish Head Curry Flavor – Singapore

#4235: Nissin Cup Noodles Fish Head Curry Flavor - Singapore

This is an interesting review. Usually, the reviews I post daily have been done months in advance. However today’s review was probably done the day prior. It’s Monday night right now, the kids are having dinner, the guinea pigs a weeping waiting for theirs. I’m writing this framework for review #4235. The thing is that this product was introduced in Singapore on April 4th and only made for 3 weeks, so they’re already running out. They sent me a special box with some samples and I posted the unboxing today. So I’m going to review it tomorrow (Tuesday), and release it on Wednesday. So that being said, I’ll have to switch the number of this review with the one that was going to come out on Wednesday. Should be fine. Since this is so limited edition, I just want people to see it while it makes sense for them to see it. Anyways, there you are. I hope it’s good! ...see full post

#4235: FreshRamen4All.com Tonkotsu Ramen – United States

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#4132: FreshRamen4All.com Tonkotsu Ramen - United States

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Check this out! Ramen delivery service! I got some samples from www.FreshRamen4All.com – they make everything in these kits and ship them to your door fresh! If you want to try them out, don’t forget to use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a discount! ...see full post

#4131: Soupply Chicken Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen – United States

#4131: Soupply Chicken Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen - United States

Here’s the second of two products from Soupply containing retort pouches. This is really quite awesome – something I’ve wanted to see for a long time. Retort pouches are like flexible cans that can contain meats, vegetables, broths and more. This gives a serious boost to noodle soups that are shelf stable. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

Limited Cup Noodles Fish Head Curry From Nissin Singapore!

Ready to see something extra special? This is a limited-time variety from Nissin Singapore which debuted on April 4th, 2022 and if you want to get some, you’d better hurry! They’re only available in Singapore and sound really great – I’ll be trying them very soon. I’ve had fish head curry once before in Penang, Malaysia on the same day we arrived there way back in 2014. It was pretty crazy – our flight left Seattle at midnight, then 13 hours to Taiwan, a few to Singapore, then a short hop to Penang. Got there in the afternoon, and much later got to go out for dinner. Let me tell you – we were seeing things at that time – all the adrenaline rush of going somewhere fantastic and new and serious sleep deprivation! Well, let me say it was really tasty – definitely want to return and really want to visit Singapore to sample it there as well! I’ve got the next best thing – some Cup Noodles Fish Head Curry! Let’s check it out – really fancy presentation! ...see full post

MAMA 50th Anniversary Varieties

When I saw these came out, I emailed my contact at Thai President Foods about them. I have been planning to do a special definitive guide to their tom yum. I honestly thought that was what was in here, but nope! Oops! But hey – these are super special and I can’t wait to give them a try! What was really nice is when I mentioned it, they said that they would send some of the tom yum people buy over there for the definitive guide! Thank you! You’ll see that unboxing sometime soon, but for now, let’s check out these special varieties! ...see full post

Exotic Noods International Ramen Box – April 2022

Interested in trying instant noodles from around the world? Exotic Noods! Check em out – lots of neat varieties from all over every month. Use the coupon code THERAMERNRATER for a discount too! ...see full post

Ramen Express Sends Magic Noodles

So this is definitely something completely differe – color changing magical chicken instant noodle cups? Yup! Watch the video to see what I mean! Also, since trying these out, my daughter has been fascinated and made a couple of them for her. Well, they don’t only come out as pink, which is her favorite color, but they also have ones that turn out blue! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2022 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2022 Edition

It’s been twenty years since I started this crazy journey of reviewing instant noodles. I never even envisioned I’d be doing it for twenty years; it was just something to try out way back when. There have been ups and downs in the past – and recent past. I ended up getting COVID (as did the rest of my family) in early January this year. It wasn’t too bad in itself, but the repercussions were. I ended up in the ICU for blood clots in my lungs. It’s happened before when I slept ten hours on a cramped flight – but this time didn’t make sense as I walk a whole lot. Anyways, I’m better now, but it’s been a tough go to be sure. I hope all of you reading are happy and healthy! ...see full post

#4130: Maruchan Instant Lunch Select Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup – United States

#4130: Maruchan Instant Lunch Select Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup - United States

This is something new – an upgraded version of Maruchan’s popular Instant Lunch. I’ve tried the non Hot & Spicy in the past and been meaning to try this one. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4129: Soupply Filet & Brisket Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen – United States

#4129: Soupply Filet & Brisket Pho Bowl With Real Meat & Collagen - United States

For a long time now, I’ve thought something that would be really quite amazing would be if instant noodles in the US would take a cue from the outside world. That cue is the retort pouch. Retort pouches are basically like flexible soup cans; metallic pouches that can hold meats and vegetables, sauces and more to give a noodle dish a serious boost while retaining shelf stability. I’m really curious about these – I reached out to the company to find out about samples and that worked out well as I’ve got some to try. There are two versions – a beef and a chicken. Let’s start with this beef one and in a couple reviews, the chicken. ...see full post

#4128: Paldo Teumsae Cheese Tteokbokki – South Korea

#4128: Paldo Teumsae Cheese Tteokbokki - South Korea

Here’s one from James in Lakeside, CA – thanks again! Wow – this looks burly. I had to read around to verify cooking instructions and they aren’t hard to cook – just wanted to do it right. This will be my first mukbang I’ve done in ages – not only that, I’ve been hardcore on diet and exercise lately, so not only will it be spicy, it’s going to be a gut buster. Egad. Let’s give it a shot! ...see full post

#4127: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar Shrimp Tensoba – Japan

#4127: Sapporo Ichiban CupStar Shrimp Tensoba - Japan

Here’s one that came from an Umai Crate! These are subscription boxes with a myriad of instant ramen varieties in different forms as well as DIY at home stuff and a recipe card. Use coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout if you want to get one – check ’em out! ...see full post

#4126: Snapdragon Chicken Ramen – United States

#4126: Snapdragon Chicken Ramen - United States

Here’s another one sent by James from Lakeside, CA – thanks again! This one’s made in Vietnam, but for the US market. Chicken instant cup noodles. Sounds pretty basic to me and should be alright – let’s find out! ...see full post

#4125: Menraku Japanese Ramen “Hokkaido Style Seafood” with Shrimp & Scallop Soup – United States

#4125: Menraku Japanese Ramen "Hokkaido Style Seafood" with Shrimp & Scallop Soup - United States

This came out of an Exotic Noods subscription box – one of many interesting and unique varieties from around the world they put in there. Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4124: Charming Couple Biang Biang Vegan Sichuan Pepper Sesame – Taiwan

#4124: Charming Couple Biang Biang Vegan Sichuan Pepper Sesame - Taiwan

I’m really excited to try this one – I love sesame paste and I love spicy things – unsure if this is sesame paste or sesame oil though – but we shall see! The last variety was really good so we shall see. Let’s go! ...see full post

#4123: GreeNoodle Yakisoba – United States

#4123: GreeNoodle Yakisoba - United States

This came out of an Exotic Noods subscription box – one of many interesting and unique varieties from around the world they put in there. Use the coupon code THERAMENRATER at checkout for a discount! ...see full post

#4122: Simply Food HODL Noodle – Vietnam

#4122: Simply Food HODL Noodle - Vietnam

Okay so bear with me because I’m very clueless about crypto currency. I looked up HODL and it stands for Hold On for Dear Life – basically, hold onto your crypto to make money. It also says Stonkz on the side – ...see full post

Award Winning Malaysian Instant Noodles From MyKuali

More than one of these varieties have made a splash on the annual global top ten list. It’s been a while since I sampled them, so MyKuali sent them again to be taste-tested. Pretty excited for these! Let’s have a look. ...see full post

MyKuali Sends Amazing Malaysian Rice Vermicelli

For years, I’ve enjoyed MyKuali’s amazing products which showcase the exotic and strong flavors of Malaysia. Here, we have rice vermicelli varieties – pretty easily found and quite good – check ’em out! ...see full post

Mom’s Dry Noodle Sends #1 Taiwanese Top Ten Variety

Here’s a premium variety I tried last year that topped the Taiwanese top ten instant noodles list – definitely worth another try! Here I’ll unbox it and show you what I mean! ...see full post

Instant Spreads – Prison Ramen To The Next Level

Some of you may have heard of ‘spreads.’ In prisons, people will bring a bit of this, and a bit of that and all come together in a community way and share what they have to make a special feast called a spread. Well, the folks at Instant Spreads save you the hassle of going to prison by bringing you Instant Spreads – all you do isd add boiling water and you’re on your way to flavorland! Let’s check it out! ...see full post