LET THE GAMES BEGIN

  • Kattiydid@slrpnk.net
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    2 hours ago

    It is good to know that Lemmy is correct. The answers were, mostly, either maruchan or shin black, both of which are correct. the maruchan is what you pick when you are broke/ sick and aren’t sure you’ll keep anything down, and shin black is what you pick when you want good ramen not from a ramen shop. $2 USD per packet is a little steep for not sure it’s gonna sit well. I have a very picky tummy though so maybe most people have fewer issues with feeling guilty about “losing” pricy food.

  • ZoteTheMighty@lemmy.zip
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    5 hours ago

    When my girlfriend and I were living together in college. We had discussed this at some length, and eventually decided we weren’t poor enough to consider eating Nissin instead of Maruchan. That was, without a doubt, the poorest I have ever been and hopefully ever will be. I’m honestly not sure who the target market for Nissin is.

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    8 hours ago

    As far as instant ramen is concerned, I prefer that black Korean stuff that tastes like hoisin sauce and green peppers (forgot what it’s called but you know the one).

    But between these two, I like Maruchan’s slightly thinner noodles better. The chicken flavor is comfort food that takes me back to childhood. The chili lime with shrimp flavor is fire too.

  • GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip
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    10 hours ago

    BEHOLD

    A limited edition Maruchan ceramic cup, as proof of my allegiance.

    I’m actually boiling some noodles rn XD.

  • omgboom@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    15 hours ago

    Go to your local Asian market and they will have a very wide selection of instant noodles that are much better than either of these.

    Also grab some LaoGanMa Spicy Chili Crisp to put in it, you can thank me later.

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      14 hours ago

      I’ll never forget when my girlfriend introduced me to Lao Gan Ma crispy chili in oil. Honestly salivating a little just by thinking of it right now. I ate it just about every day for a week, after first trying it. And the smell! Absolutely divine. I do need to keep it wrapped in 3 bags though, for it not to smell up the entire fridge, haha.

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      8 hours ago

      I can’t seem to find plain noodles that taste as good as the noodles that come in these little packets. Do you have a brand or type you’d recommend?

  • geekwithsoul@piefed.social
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    14 hours ago

    If you can find it, look for the Indonesian version of ramen from Indomie. In my opinion, so much better - it actually has other flavors than salt! ;)

    • jaykrown@lemmy.worldOP
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      14 hours ago

      I like Shin Ramyun for sure, just more expensive. Samyang 2X Buldak is my favorite, spicy though. 🔥 🥵

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        6 hours ago

        Samyang 2x is so good but the heat sticks to you. The oil just lingers in a way that makes it more intense than an equivalently spicy hot wing. It is so god damn good; it’s the kind of spicy that starts to make me “spicy drunk” (a desired outcome) and that just feels ridiculous for a packet of ramen.

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        14 hours ago

        I love Buldak Ramen. I haven’t had a bad flavor yet. I just had the Yakisoba flavor today for lunch. It was good, but not great. I think Rosé or the original are my favorites.

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          8 minutes ago

          Do the noodles themselves taste different to you? I like Buldak spicy flavor packets, but the noodles themselves are very off putting and I can’t really stand to eat them. I don’t know if it’s just that they are thick or they are a specific kind of noodle I should avoid. Or are they best prepared some way other than add water and microwave?

          I would like to experiment with more ramen varieties but after it took me months to get through a 5 pack, I’m hesitant.

  • cally [he/they]@pawb.social
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    10 hours ago

    so that’s what nissin packaging looks like in english

    here’s what it looks like in Brazil

    Brazilian Ramen packaging

    i think it tastes pretty good