Meet The Manufacturer: #1027: Samyang Foods Yukgaejang Beef Ramyun
Here’s Samyang Foods’ spicy beef ramyun bowl. Let’s give it a peek! Close-up of the top (click image to enlarge). The noodle block. Powder seasoning packet. Lots of powder! The veggies are under the...
View ArticleMeet The Manufacturer: #1028: Samyang Foods Buldalk Bokkeummyeon (Hot Fried...
Well this one looks to be extremely spicy. Samyang Foods sent some instructions along as everything on the back of these packages are in Korean. Well, they also added a little advice: If it is too...
View ArticleMeet The Manufacturer: #1029: Samyang Foods Nagasaki Crab Jjampong
Most people who are keen on South Korean ramyun have heard of the craze for ‘white broth’ ramyuns. Nagasaki Jjampong was Samyang Foods’ entry into the white broth realm, but they made another variety...
View ArticleMeet The Manufacturer: #1030: Samyang Foods Assorted Vegetables (60...
So here in the US, this is simply called Assorted Vegetable – although I think the 60 Ingredients is definitely important. I’d love to know what all of the ingredients are… Let’s check this one out!...
View ArticleMeet The Manufacturer: #1031: HoMyeonDang Premium Noodle House Don Ramyun
Today is the last review of the Samyang Foods Meet The Manufacturer spotlight. Rest assured, there will definitely be more of their products reviewed in the future – I only do a maximum of 15 reviews...
View ArticleNew Varieties From Nissin Foods
A package from Scott A. over at Nissin Foods USA! Scott recently traveled to Asia and brought some really neat varieties back for me! Notice that cup on the lower left? That’s a King Cup Noodle – it’s...
View ArticleA Neat Donation From Nongshim America!
The FedEx guy knocked on my window the other day with a package! Holy cow – a flat of Neoguri and a flat of Chapagetti! I did a review of Chapaguri a couple weeks ago and to say thanks, they made sure...
View ArticlePrize From The Nongshim America Easter Contest!
Got a call from the office at my apartment complex about a package… Awesome! So Nongshim America had a contest around Easter on their Facebook Page and I was one of the winners! How cool is that?...
View ArticleThank You Package From Japanese TV Show ‘God Of Patena’
I was on Japanese TV at the end of February! The folks there were very kind to send some ramen from Japan! A nice letter, a copy of the show on DVD and something for my son – Pokemon cards! Wow look...
View ArticleThe Ramen Rater On Japan’s MBS TV Show ‘God Of Patena’
Ealier this year, I got a call from Japan, asking if I would like to be interviewed for a TV show. I answered in the affirmative! They were interested in my Top Ten list, but something shorter. I...
View Article#1032: MAMA Authentic Thai Cuisine Pad Thai
I reviewed the instant in a smaller pack quite a while ago. It’s got a few seasoning packets and this one only has one big packet. Definitely not instant as the instructions ask for an interesting...
View Article#1033: Nissin King Cup Noodle BBQ Chicken & Onion
Check this sucker out – this is one huge Cup Noodle! Scott from Nissin got this one for me during a recent trip to Asia – thanks! Let’s see what’s going on here… Detail of the lid (click image to...
View Article#1034: Western Family Instant Noodles In A Cup Spicy Chicken
Here’s another one from my birthday trip to Canada in March! Let’s check ‘er out. Panels from cardboard outer (click image to enlarge). Detail from the lid (click image to enlarge). The noodle block....
View Article#1035: Wei Lih Spicy Sichuan Flavor Steam Instant Noodle
Here’s another one found in Canada on my birthday trip there. I’ve had Sichuan flavors before and not a big fan, but I’ve been pretty happy with Wei Lih’s products in the past – looks interesting!...
View Article#1036: Golden Wheat Korean Style Shrimp Noodle Soup
Another one from my Canada trip! Needed something I could make quickly today so thought this would do the trick. Let’s check it out! Fork!!! The side panels (click to enlarge). The noodle block....
View Article#1037: emart Dare You Habanero Jjamppong
Time for some extremely spicy noodles! This is another one from eMart, makers of Dare You Habanero Ramyun. Dare You weighs in at 5,930SHU (Scoville Heat Units) – the hottest I’ve had thus far. This...
View Article#1038: Itomen Chanponmen
Here’s one that the folks from God Of Patena sent – thanks! Very little English on here – searched and translated via UPC code and kept coming up with ‘chanpon’ over and over so I’m calling it that....
View Article#1039: Maruchan Bowl Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodles With Vegetables
Here’s the last of the three product samples sent by the nice folks at Maruchan – thanks again! Spicy shrimp sounds good – let’s check it out. Here’s a close-up of the side panels (click image to...
View Article#1040: Western Family Instant Noodles Vegetable Flavour
Another from my trip to Canada on my birthday! Vegetable! Let’s check it out. Back of the packaging (click image to enlarge). Says it contains wheat and soy and may contain trace amounts of egg,...
View Article#1041: Ko-Lee Instant Noodles Super Chow Mein Flavour
One of the last that Joe & Gil from the UK sent a while back – thanks again! I like chow mein, but what’s ‘super’ chow mein? Let’s see! The back of the package (click image to enlarge). Looks to...
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