It’s no secret that I love me some noodles – all kinds but I do have a penchant for instant ramen. There’s just something about it. The comfort, the ease, the variety! Of course, I’m a big fan of fresh ramen too but instant ramen is my jam. Over the last few years I’ve tried many different types (including of course, my one true love Shin Ramyun) and it dawned on me that I should start documenting them in my very own guide to instant noodles. I’ve eaten so many that it seems silly not to collect them into one place to help you find the best there is.
I score every pack out of 30 with up to 10 points available for each of the following factors:
- Flavour
- Texture
- Ease of making
In this ever growng collection of instant noodle reviews, I also share how much I paid and where I got each one from. Scroll down to see my reviews – I’ll be adding them in all the time! Want to write a guest post? Get in touch and let’s make this happen!! Let’s share the instant noodle love.
Pick your noodles:
Chinese instant noodles
- JML artificial pork stew noodle cup
- JML spicy chicken noodle cup
- JML artificial spicy beef noodle cup
- Master Kong braised pork rib noodles
- Master Kong braised beef noodles
- Unif artificial roasted beef noodle bowl
Fancy pants and pimped versions
Japanese instant ramen
- Demae ramen duck
- Demae ramen sesame
- Demae ramen Japanese curry
- Maruchan akai kitsune udon noodle soup bowl
- Nissin x Shoryu “The Ramen Masters” cup noodles (guest review by Snigda)
Korean instant ramyeon
- Kelly Loves instant kimchi ramen noodle cup
- Nongshim champong spicy noodles
- Ottogi sesame ramen
- Ottogi kimchi ramen
- Ottogi jin jjambbong spicy seafood noodles
- Ottogi mayo jjajang bokki noodle cup
- Paldo jjajangmen noodles
- Paldo rabokki noodle
- Samyang instant ramen
- Samyang seafood party
- Samyang chacharoni black bean ramen
- Samyang Buldak habanero lime
- Samyang sogokimyun beef ramen
- Samyang kalgugsu noodle soup
- Samyang potato ramen
Noodles from elsewhere
- Mama shrimp tom yum instant noodles
- Indomie mi goreng noodles
- Lucky Me! Pancit Canton chilli chow mein noodles
- Vifon instant noodles (guest review by Kavey Eats)
- Itsu big bowl sesame ramen
- Wai Wai palo duck noodles
- Tokyo Kitchen frozen chicken ramen
Where to buy instant noodles?
Some of the noodles listed above are available in the major supermarkets but for the best prices and selection, head to your local Asian supermarket either in person or online.
Here are a few of my favourites:
- Wai Yee Hong, Bristol
- Moru Eats
- Starry Mart