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#4983: Taiban Yihao Taihebanmian Pan Mee Instant Noodles Spicy Flavor – China
The second of two varieties by this company I found at S*Mart in Bellevue, Washington. I remember liking the other one immensely. That one was original flavor and this one says spicy. Let’s give it a...
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#4991: Dujosoo Instant Buckwheat Noodles With Sesame Paste – China
Found this one at S*Mart in Bellevue, Washington. I got two different varieties and as I recall the first was pretty good. Let’s see how this one fares. Dujosoo Instant Buckwheat Noodles With Sesame...
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#4994: Baixiang Sauerkraut Beef Flavor Soup Noodles – China
Anothe S*Mart of Bellevue, WA score. Beefy beef… I like how it uses the term yummy twice on the front here. Let’s give it a try! Baixiang Sauerkraut Beef Flavor Soup Noodles – China Detail of the...
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#4996: JML Instant Noodle Artificial Stew Pork Flavour – China
This one was sent by Daniel over at ExoticNoods.com – thanks! I reviewed this in late August of 2011 – way back. I reckon 13 years can end up with a lot of changes. The packaging seems to be pretty...
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#4997: Hai Chi Jia Chili Sesame Crispy Rice Noodles – China
I’ve got a few from this range sitting in the bullpen as of right now. This one features a crispy rice element. Let’s cook it up! Haichijia Pepper Rice Noodles – China A distributor / import sticker...
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#5002: Wu Ming Xiao Chu Shaxian Banmian Xianglawei – China
Here’s another one that came by way of Daniel over at ExoticNoods.com – check his subscription boxes out they’re multinational! This looks to be a dry noodle with some sauce. Very curious what with...
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#5007: Ma Lu Ji Instant Chongqing Noodle- China
An interesting one found at 99 Ranch Market in Edmonds, WA. Guess we’ll have to give it a try! Certainly is bright red… Ma Lu Ji Instant Chongqing Noodle- China A distributor / import sticker (click...
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#5009: Dujosoo Konjac Baodu Noodles With Sesame Sauce – China
Okay so it’s konjac, its sesame sauce. But these look very interesting. Let’s delve into it. Dujosoo Konjac Baodu Noodles With Sesame Sauce – China Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to...
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#5010: JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Japanese Style Pork Bone Flavour –...
We found this at S*Mart in Bellevue, WA a few months ago right before my birthday. These are freaking large packs – let’s check ’em out. JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Japanese Style Pork Bone...
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#5012: Haichijia Hot & Sour Rice Noodle – China
Here’s another one of the Haichijia cups featuring the world renowned Mr. Bobby Yip on the package. I think he’s funny – there’s no way he’s not a comedian! Let’s cook this cup up! Haichijia Hot &...
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#5013: Nan Shan Po Shaxian Noodles With Scallion Oil – China
Found this at 99 Ranch Market along with a rather underwhelming chili crisp version I tried previously. This sounds good – let’s give it a try. #5013: Nan Shan Po Shaxian Noodles With Chili Crisp –...
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#5018: Yu Dao Hot & Sour Rice Noodles – China
Found this one at 99 Ranch Market. Looked interesting and it’s not only got a brand ambassodor tie-in (no clue who this guy is though) and a sweeepstakes for what looks like an iWatch. Also, a TON of...
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#5034: Tan Xiao Ai Sour & Spicy Noodle – China
Here’s one found at S*Mart a couple of months ago. It looks like the fellow on the cup is Tan Xiao Ai, maybe a drama actor, or a professional go player, but I’m guessing the former. Lots of sachets in...
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#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...
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The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Chinese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2025 Edition
It’s been awhile since my last roundup of Chinese varieties and I thought a new one would be good. There’s been a flood of great Chinese varieties that I’ve found here in the US lately. I do know that...
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#4942: Taiban Yihao Taihebanmian – Original Flavour – China
This one took a little digging, but found what it was eventually. It’s a pan mee – a flat noodle. Curious what a Chinese pan mee will be like – guess we’ll find out! Taiban Yihao Taihebanmian –...
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#5087: Nan Jie Cun Peking Spicy Instant Noodle – China
Big thanks to Daniel at www.exoticnoods.com for sending this! This looks rather plain but I’m going to tell you right now I am seriously excited about it. Nan Jie Cun is also known as Nan Jie village....
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#5090: Chewy Cup Instant Vermicelli – Black Garlic & Mushroom Flavor – Hong Kong
Here’s one that came out of a box from ExoticNoods.com – thanks! I haven’t had a lot of products from this company, but always stoked to get something new to try. Let’s give it a go! Chewy Cup Instant...
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#5095: Tong Wan Fu Salted Egg Yolk Noodles – China
Big thanks to Daniel over at ExoticNoods for sending this over! Well, this will publish way later, but at the moment, I’m sick. It’s mid August. Just a crummy deal. Especially today – it’s my son...
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#5097: Sichuan Baijia Ancient Jinli Street Chengdu Style Hot & Sour – China
Found this one at 99 Ranch Market recently. Man, I just have to say what a week. Got COVID (granted this is August so hopefully I don’t have COVID when I’m posting this) and it’s just been hell. Lots...
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#5104 Haichijia Broad Noodle Chili Oil Buckwheat – China
I’ve really liked the other two from this range and rather bummed that this is the last one… I’m curious how it’ll be – buckwheat eh? Let’s give it a try! Haichijia Broad Noodle Chili Oil Buckwheat –...
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#5117: 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...
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#5120 Nissin Demae Iccho Tonkotsu Flavour Instant Ramen Noodles – Hong Kong
We went out on Saturday – the kids were so good last week at school so we had to give them an outing to the mall. Nice to get out. Well, Sunday we all had sore throats and the kids were coughing....
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#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! JML Big Soup! Big Taste! Artificial Hot & Sour Pork Bone...
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#5140: Nan Shan Po Shaxian Noodles With Chili Crisp – China
Well, I think it’s time for a break. I’ve done quite a few reviews this week and I’m so far ahead. As I write this it’s May 2nd, 2024. Weather’s getting nicer. I might do some more soon though as...
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#5141: Baixiang Instant Noodles Coriander Noodle – China
Hey big thanks to Daniel over at Exotic Noods for sending this over! I am a big fan of coriander (cilantro) and this one seems to have a lot of it. It’s funny; the coriander we get here in the stores...
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#5143: Zhoujunji Leishi Chong Qing Gan Liu Xiao Mian – China
Found this one at S*Mart. Shop smart! Shop S*Mart! So all I know is that at the end it says it’s xiao mian (chow mein) so it’s brothless. Peppers floating in the aether imply heat. Chongqing is...
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#5147: Fly By Jing Sweet & Spicy Noodles – United States
This one definitely has potential to be good – real good. That noodle on the package looks superb and so I’m crossing my fingers. Let’s crack it open and give it a try! Fly By Jing Sweet & Spicy...
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#5179: Yuan Xian Hot and Sour Vermicelli – China
Big thanks to Daniel over at ExoticNoods.com – this one sounds good! Sour spicy Chinese variety, here we go! Yuan Xian Hot and Sour Vermicelli – China Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks...
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#5194: Fan’s Kitchen FOOD TOUR IN CHINA – Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles – China
Whoa check this out – I’ve never seen Fan’s Kitchen varieties in anything but cups before… Curious what it’s all about. Well, let’s try it! Fan’s Kitchen FOOD TOUR IN CHINA – Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles –...
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