This one’s a little different from the last two I tried. The last two at the top mentioned Vietnamese rather than Chinese on the packaging. So far, no good for this company insofar as my reviews. The last two scored very low – rather non-nom –  and I’m hoping there’s going to be one that I like as these were pretty expensive. With an open mind, let’s give it another go. Omsom Saucy Noodles Garlic Black Pepper – United States Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains fish. To prepare, boil noodle 4 minutes and drain. Add in sachet contents and 2 tablespoons hot water. Finally ..read more

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box – use coupon code THERAMENRATER for a groovy discount! This was in a triple box they sent – basically three boxes all at once. It didn’t come with any documentation, so I don’t know much about it. It only takes two minutes to steep which is pretty short. Let’s give it a try! Marutai Hakata Nagahama Ramen – Japan Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Unsure whether it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, filll to line with boiling water and cover 2 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir, garnish with nori, and enjoy! Detail o ..read more

Finishing up a week of reviewing today (it’s Friday for me) in early October, 2023. It’s pretty nutty – I’m now over 200 reviews ahead, and I’ve got a feeling this is coming out in late March of 2024, maybe April. While this isn’t ramen, it’s another thing you might find on the noodle aisle. It’s a Filipino porridge made in the United States. Let’s give it a try! Pamana Ginataang Mais – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add in sachet contents and fill to line with boiling water and stir. Cover for 5 minutes ..read more

Ah, tteokbokki. I really wish I knew about this stuff when I was a kid. Wondrous tubes of rice flour – like big Beefaroni, slathered in a nice sauce. Better yet, with cheese. If you’ve not tried it, you’re really in for a treat once you do, trust me on this. No, not ramen, but definitely something you’ll find on the instant noodle aisle at a Korean market. Dongwon Cheese Topokki – South Korea Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add 100ml water to bowl along with all sachets. Microwave 2min 30sec at 1000w. Finally, stir and e ..read more

This is the second of two varieties I found semi-recently. The other was a spicy one, this one seafood. Bah – it’s early morning – let’s get this day going! O’Food Korean Style! Rice Noodle Seafood Flavored – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains seafood. To prepare, add in sachet contents and boiling water to line. Cover for 3~4 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy! Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). A unique style of noodle. A sachet of soup base. Finished (click to enlarge). Added scallion, crushed red pepper, sesame seed, and fish ball. Noodle hydrated w ..read more

Big thanks to James from Lakeside for sending this one over! I think I’ve heard of this brand – kind of curious one here. Who’s making this? It’s made in the US it says – and lists a distributor. Private label? The cup itself is on a design that I’m not familiar with for any co-packer, so kind of weird. Noodle itself looks unfamiliar as well. Hmm. Well,, let’s delve into this chicken cup. Twisted Noodles Ramen Soup Chicken Flavor Ramen – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and co ..read more

Ah, chicken! This is a variety ratyher interesting to me. Such a basic one – we have a counterpart in the United States, I’ve tried chicken Cup Noodles from Germany as well. It’s all over. Well, how is Singaporean chicken Cup Noodles? Let’s find out! Nissin Cup Noodles Chicken Flavour – Singapore Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains fish and chicken. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and cover 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy! Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). The noodle block. Loose bits and seasoning from the cup. Finished (click to enlarge). Added egg ..read more

Here’s one my lovely wife Kit looked at and said ‘what about this one?’ I’ve found there’s a universal truth in the universe: when she sees one and questions me about it and if I’ve not had it, it’s one I should review. This one’s made in China, let packaged for sale in the United States. So, let’s do so! Yumei Spicy Braised Instant Vermicelli With Pickled Cowpea – United States Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle for 10~15 minutes in cold water (?). Drain. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy! The verm ..read more

Here’s one that came in a Zenpop.jp box. Here’s what they had to say about it – ‘If you’re familiar with the classic Chicken Ramen (チキンラーメン), the very first of all instant ramen produced by Nissin, then you’re in for quite a surprise. We know that Nissin likes to innovate, but we didn’t expect them to come out with this! Here’s their Japanese take on western cuisine, a Showa era (昭和) inspired Chicken Ramen. The Showa period (1926–1989) was one of economic growth and prosperity, during which Japan started important a lot of foreign cuisine, adapting it to their own taste. This Chicken Ram ..read more

A huge thank you to Pher Engi of Australia for sending me this – I’ve been wanting to try it for easily 5 years – probably more. An Indonesian take of white curry just sounds so interesting – let’s give it a try! Mi Sedaap Mi Kuah Instan Rasa White Curry – Indonesia Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Unsure if it contains meat – check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle in 350ml water. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy! The noodle block. A dry base sachet. An oil sachet. Pretty sure it’s coconut milk powder. Finished (click to enlarge). Added egg, tofu, fishball ..read more