The Four Best Instant Noodle Brands on the Market (taste test)
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- 00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Mike's Mighty Good Ramen
06:10 - Momofuku Noodles
10:25 - Xiao Chi Jie Noodles
15:44 - Immi Ramen
19:25 - Final Thoughts
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Japanese American here. I grew up on instant noodles. Have eaten them my entire life (over 50 years). I know a thing or two about instant noodles. The Korean brands are the best, and Nongshim - the makers of Shin Ramyun - is the gold standard. As a bonus, Nongshim is made here in the US. Although I will say those Momofuku noodles look pretty good.
I love Nongshim. Sweet Irony that the best ramen is a Korean brand.
As a vegetarian, Nongshim is my go-to with the kimchi and vegetable cup noodles. They’re fantastic!
No need to keep tasting! At first foam add 1/2 cup of cold water. Second foam they are done. Transfer to a coriander and rinse a little under cold water so the noodles do not get mushy, or sticky & retain a proper slippery texture. Shake excess water off. You can then keep them in the frig in a bowl, covered with a damp towel for several hours. Then make the soup with fresh water ( or make the soup in the bowl first, then drop rinsed noodles into remaining boiling water to start cooking them. Why? Often ramen noodles have oil on them & that oil can go rancid & soup isn’t authentically made in the left over starch noodle wate😢r.
The premium ramen shop ones are good like ichiran and ippudo
I agree on the taste of Nongshim. However, for healthiest version, Mike’s Mighty Good is my goto these days. No junk in it.
chili crunch + noodles = our classic go-to combo! especially when you're in a pinch. glad you like them! 🤝and to answer your question, instant noodles should 100% have a place in the kitchen at all times - pantry essential status for us.
I will say that your noodles have permanently entered my kitchen since filming this video! Let's collab!
Then add a bunch of veggies to it and soy curls/tofu/etc. 🤤 YUM!
Ordered some yesterday, and look forward to the tasting when they arrive.
I am working on weight loss so I make a bed of vegetables and tofu or tempeh or even chickpeas when I need a little more calories. I use low glycemic vegetables and always use a variety of Asian chile garlic condiments, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, always a fusion! So satisfying and healthful.
This 60 yo ages that ramen definitely has a place in the kitchen. Still eating. Made Japanese curry ramen soup today.
So glad I found your channel! So many RUclipsrs fall into the social media trap and create excessive recipes that the algorithm loves but people will never be able to make (or it's so unhealthy nobody should)--not that there is anything wrong with that, it's just not practicable for most people. You are so great at real life cooking! Thanks so much for your content!
If this is your first video, welcome to his community. He has so many amazing videos on his channel. I have tried to replicate a few of them and one of my favorite things is his salad dressing, and he did an episode with Ethan cheblowski where Ethan showed off a recipe for poblano chili peppers stuffed with Monterey Jack and then roasted in the oven. All I have to say is they were 🤩
It'd be cool if you did a followup video where you take all 3 Momofuku noodles and figure out simple but delicious ways to add to them. Some recommended toppings, protein, maybe even alterations to the sauce (I know David Chang adds some honey and soy sauce to his soy & scallion noodles sometimes).
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I'd love to see this ❤
Me three
Thank you for reviewing these brands! I've been so curious about all of these different brands. I've had to limit my sodium intake to half the recommended amount per day and have been on the hunt for alternative ramens ever since. My go-to option right now is chicken bone broth, Lotus Foods Rice Ramen (just the noodles), and a tablespoon of gochujang as a base for other toppings. But I've also been trying out more brands of pre-packaged things recently (wasn't a huge fan of Immi) and really want to try the Momofuku noodles and the Xiao Chi Jie noodles! They looked so good~
This is my most favourite episode so far!!!!
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Your content does NOT get stale. I love this sampling of instant noodles! Nice addition to the pantry/freezer! Your comments are authentic and informative. 🎉🎉
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Momofuku noodles are so good! Recently made Dave's Cacio e Pepe noodles with the instant ramen..amazing!
Their noodle quality is so unique, really delicious.
If I ran an instant noodle company I’d want your dish to be on the packaging
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Great video, Mike. Really mouth-watering seeing all those lovely bowls of noodles!
Seriously love your channel!
It would have been nice to get a quick note on what price you found each of these for. Obviously there can be some regional differences, but it would be helpful knowing that the Xiao for example is $50+ for the 6 packs, compared to the Momofuku at $52+ for 20 packages.
Wow, $50 for six serving? That seems luxury. Would have to seriously give it serious thought about dropping almost $10 for “instant” noodles.
@@MisterMister5893 When I looked into it, it looks like it's an actual noodle house on the West Coast and they're basically just packaging some of their meals on dry ice.
Yeah that's the biggest issue I have with this video. Sure you would expect to spend a smidge more than like the most basic Maruchan for a better product but these are all massively overpriced and it's dumb to compare them when they are all on their own tier anyway.
Maruchan: $3.68 for 12 servings, $0.31 a serving
Momofuku: $13 for 5 servings, $2.60 a serving
Mike's: $23.33 for 7 servings, $3.33 a serving
Immi: $39.99 for 6 servings, $6.66 a serving
Xiao Chi Jie: $44.99 for 4 servings, $11.25 a serving
Obviously the one that costs $11.25 a serving is going to be better than the one costing $2.60 a serving, they aren't even on the same level. And that's not to even mention, that's the "most expensive" Maruchan price, you can buy a 24 serving pack on Amazon for only $6.24, $0.26 a serving. Who is going to pay ~$40 for 4-6 servings when they can pay $6 for 6x the amount of food. Yes the Maruchan is slightly less healthy but like, use less of the seasoning and load it full of veggies and proteins, that would be a way more cost effective way to make it healthier and taste more premium.
@@BrandonGiesing the relationship between cost and value gets murky depending on the persons economical status. Most would all at fine dining prices but to some, it’s a mere after thought and a part of life. The premise of instant noodle or convenience foods has taken on a new life with the explosion of work from home and wealth increase. Obviously the premium products have their market and they’re catering to that market. Supply meeting demand.
Im not a picky eater. Tho gas like caviar will never touch my taste buds in this lifetime. Offered for free, I wouldn’t turn it down but it’s not a dining experience I am chasing; likewise for the $10 per serving noodles. If I want to get fleeced for a meal, I want ambiance to go with that.
@@MisterMister5893for $10, you can basically eat out, there's really no point of getting instant noodles
Hi Mike. I remember watching you and your brother on Brothers Green Eats and I've learned so much from your videos, especially when I have bouts of depression your videos pick me up. Thank you, and hope for many more videos to come x
Hey Mike, I just checked how much each of these different packs of noodles cost and OH MY GOD!!! The cheapest is $5.00 plus shopping per pack and the most expensive is $9.00 plus shipping per pack !!!!! I can eat in a restaurant in China town for that with all the toppings and not have to make it myself, how can they justify those prices for flour and water?? It's just crazy. Oh well, great video though, much love x
The momofuku noodles are available at Target, 2.40 per pack in a five pack
Well if you don’t live close to any China town or live in the area with decent Asian population, this you can do it at home
As an Asian person that’s on Keto, Immi is literally saving my life lol
I have never watched a 20 min presentation on noodles and wanted more. Thank you!
This was a great video. I like ramen a lot, but haven't had much luck in testing the instants. Thanks for the suggestions. Loving the live sessions btw
thank you! the live show will be back next friday at 2pm eastern.
That soy scallion from momofuku is AMAZING!! My new all time fav!
I can’t wait to try the others. We have been eating the Mikes brand for years. My kids discovered the yucky ramen at friends & it’s the closest we have going to what they want, but my husband & I are open to a more authentic kind. Thanks for reviewing
Oil chili + noodles + sauerkraut + pork = my favourite! ❤❤❤
Sauerkraut is a great hack. I buy bagged coleslaw cabbage as my quick cabbage hack, but I'm all over the sauerkraut - great idea!
I love sauerkraut but never thought to add it to ramen. I'll have to try this!
Such a great idea for a video, hope you do more of these! My latest "instant" obsession is Tteokbokki.
From all these I've only had Mike's and the cup version (not a huge fan but also kept it plain) and Momofuku, where I thought the noodles were delish, and really nice quality.
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Yess the noodles are great! If they sold them on their own I’d buy them immediately
been loving some instant Tteokbokki been meaning to get it from a korean place but the only one nearby is like a 45 min drive so just haven't got around to it plus when I do go I always get the Bulgogi because its just so darn good but maybe next time ill splurge and get both lol
@@jacksmith-vs4ct I order mine on Amazon when the price is decent, but would def be cheaper in an Asian market, might have to take a trip one of these days and stock up :)
I just love your videos. I am glad I found this chanel
A good simple add to the Zhajiang mien (the sweet and salty noodles) is some cucumber sliced into batons.
The crisp, cool cucumber is a nice counterpoint to the umami rich sauce. Those kits look goooood.
I’m sold on the momofuku. Got the pantry set as a gift and the chili crunch goes great with any of the varieties. Different size noodles for each style is nice, and the noodles themselves are perfect!
I'm definitely going to give the momofuku noodles a try. I'd love to see your take on DIY lunches that can be reconstituted/ heated just with boiling water.
I will be trying these! Yum and thanks for sharing✌️💜
You really picked up some great types of noodles! It was so great to see what you thought of these before I bought them because I've definitely been eyeing some of these
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I'm so glad to hear them called instant noodles, instead of all instant noodles or as we call them 2 min noodles. I like adding veg to instant noodles when I have them. I'm loving this channel and learning a lot. Thank you for making these clips
You should look into one of the Sun Noodle kits, they are in the fresh/frozen category and are awesome. They also make a stand-alone noodle without a broth.
I eat a LOT of Mike's ramen, it's steadily available at the grocery store. But I sub toasted sesame oil for their oil pack and add a dash of soy sauce along with my toppings. It's a good basic ramen.
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I absolutely love your content ❤
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A quick stir fry with some instant noodles after a long day just hits the spot! Quick and easy, and so versatile
Thank you for this! I enjoy the Momofuko noodles a lot!
We are loving momofuku and added some chili crunch - wow!
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Great idea to test these ramen products. I have eaten the aforementioned noodles also, but as I have worked towards improving my health over the past decade…I just can’t bring myself to eat something so unhealthy. I keep seeing homemade ramen dishes in social media that look incredible, but I’m pretty particular so I have yet to try any as yet. Thanks for creating consistently great content, I really enjoy what you put out.
I tried momofuku based on this video and love it! Thank you!
My OCD says… 😆close the refrigerator. 🤣
yes!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought the same!
Not even OCD more like ptsd from expecting a sandal come flying at me from my mother lmao
Lawd my mouth is watering!!
I barely have any food but watching you motivated me to chef something up instead of just doing instant mashed potatoes with roasted corn again 😂🥰
I bought a bunch of the Immi, very disappointed, I'm actually ok with the texture of the noodles but the broth doesn't stick to them at all so they never have flavor. I even made a spicy peanut noodle dish with them but the sauce wouldn't stick which was strange.
On a side note, could you do a video on your composting process? I live in the northeast and have some land now so would like to compost but not sure how and will it work in winter. Thanks!
Hi Mike. Love your content! How would you go about making a broth for, let's say, the Momofuku noodles, since the flavor packet is liquid? Wouldn't it just dilute it? I love Shin ramen and what I can do with the broth.
First let me say I love All Your videos!!! You are so talented, fun to watch and this may sound strange but I really enjoy your voice and manner of speaking. Where did you get the bowl you used for the Dan Dan ramen?? I want some!!🥰
Hi, Mike, so many great cooking tips! I have been eating the Japanese instant noodles forever. My advice is cook the noodles, make sure you rinse in cold water to get rid of all the bad stuff and off flavors, don't use the flavor packet unless you are desperate. Now they are ready for soup, chow mein, throw in all your leftovers. Budget friendly.
The Immi noodles are solid when you're on Keto and tryna up your instant ramen or stir fry game
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Its boiled shoelace and cardboard, dude. Nothing to write home about. Actually when I had it, it pissed me off because their ads make it like its so scrumptious, but you get catfished like a Tinder date! To charge $6 for garbage is criminal
something that i do is crispy garlic and ginger and i use the infused oil as a toping to
Awesome video....just ordered the momofuku to try. I would love to know if you would share where you bought the blue bowl you were using?
Have you tested Black Shin Ramen? That one plus probably any of these tastes restaurant quality with the addition of left over smoked ANYthing (pork belly is the best). The smoke carries through in the broth and then adding cabbage, corn, scallions, soft boiled eggs takes it next level.
Black Shin is my favorite hands down!!
Oh awesomeness! I really thought all instant ramen would be basically the same, just different flavors. Thank you!
I'm French from France and lived in Canada and we ate raw instant noodles with the seasoning in school, it was as trend
I’ve recently found a nice half way option, use dashi powder, soy milk and miso, this with some aromatics, plain instant noodles and toppings. Not fully home made but not instant, but really nice. 👍
Did you get your opening the fridge intro idea from Alton Brown? I've always been a big fan of him and Good Eats and that's what it reminds me of. Love the channel!
Excellent video. 😋👍. I'm hungry now.
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I was looking at the Momofuku noodles earlier today. What made me put them down was the lack of a description of the flavors. Now I’m going to give them a go.
The egg was perfect!
Anchovy paste or fish sauce are my go toos 😊
i didn’t have the chili crunch so i used red pepper flakes and it was delicious!
The first ramen, Mike's, is available at my local big box store, so I've had a few of their flavors and think they're nice. I agree the bal.of noodles is tiny, though!
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Looking forward to the video of a full week of Chinese food.
Noodles as well as potatoes are always the main delicacy on the planet. They can't get bored ;)
The Momofuku noodles are legit! Always have some on hand for a lazy, quick dinner.
I've had the special premium ramens in japan's 7-11 that are specially made with popular ramen chains in japan and those all had a mix of powder soup base with a sauce pack to achieve something that is probably similar to what the momofuku one does, although with a soup based ramen instead of the mazemen style
I pressure cook my Immi in a 2 qt pressure cooker. Love them..
Should instant noodles have a place in your kitchen? Yes, they should!
Not daily, sorry
@@Gg-yb5en just when you're really exhausted or busy.
Of course they should! Easy to amp up and just easy noodles to make. Watch a lot of Korean shows and oddly they’re always eating convenience store ramen. Hi kelvin!
I have always jyst used the noodles but not the packet and made my own seasoning
Absolutely
Im going to try the spicy beef tomorrow!
Momofuko Is my whole jam and they have added so many other recipes and just launched two new flavors… GO DAVID!!!
Great vlog - so useful for work lunches also - it's like lo mein on crack - you crack me up x
A-Sha noodles are my favorite!! And you can get a big box of them for pretty cheap at Costco!
Loved the vid
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I actually always have instant ramen in my kitchen. I use them for easy to make fried noodles. I will use maybe half the seasoning packet sometimes. Or if I’m not feeling well I’ll just make some good old fashioned cheap instant ramen soup 😊
I love ramen and have bought the high end brands like Momofuku. It's also possible to make a very decent bowl of ramen using the 25 cent Maruchan instant noodle packs with your own sauce, like miso or shoyu. Add some good toppings.
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Crispy garlic idea is very timely.
The last noodles that you showed looks the best
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The enthusiasm… when someone’s reaction and feedback move you to want to buy something that you wouldn’t, you know this man is special.
Momofuku's Soy & Scallion sauce is to die for - I wish they sold it separately in bottles, since it's the best for chinese custard eggs and else. Would appreciate a recommendation if anyone found a readymade dupe or a recipe!
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I got a package of those Momofuko noodles in a food bank haul. I really liked them. I wanted to buy more. But can't find them anywhere. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I love your channel. I have learned a lot
11.99 for a five pack at Target
@@MS-hd8yq Thank you.
Yes I’ve seen them at target as well😊
Thanks Mike, Ramen is my life right now.
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Thanks for doing this comparison so I didn’t have to!😂
hello.. where did you the xiao chi jie noodles frozen.. I've been trying to find a good ramen noodle that looked good. Thanks
I always go extra when cooking my instant noodle, even with the normal cheap brands 😅
So when are you goanna show us how to make pro home cook versions of instant noodles from store bought packages?
Nissin instant chow mein noodles have been my favourite so far, liquid flavouring packet that you add after filling to the line and microwaving, and a dried stuff package you cooked with the noodles. But sometimes you just need that Mr. Noodles salt-bomb (plus my rabbit likes snacking on the cardboard box if I buy a case of them).
those aren't bad I like their "gourmet" line of instant ramen better though
Was happy to see you review the Momofuku noodles in your newsletter since I just started eating them recently after ordering six packs of the soy & scallion and spicy soy ones. I have found them pretty boring. I like the actual noodles but they are definitely lacking in the flavor department on their own and I was thinking of how to add more flavor to them in a quick way. I'll have to try an egg and maybe some other Asian sauces from my pantry. I have really wanted to try the Xiao Chi Jie products, especially the soup dumplings, but I live in Toronto so I doubt they'd ship a freeze dried shipment here.
Can you get them at T&T, Blue Sky, or smaller Asian retailers?
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I would love to take something like this for lunch but don't have anywhere to really prepare food in my current work situation. Could these be prepared ahead of time? And how do they taste reheated? Or would they work well in a hot thermos?
YES
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what i do is i take
a broth cube (match your meat or boost the vegi taste)
3dl water
"one brick of noodles" (you know what you like this is 1 portion)
splash of fish sauce
vegies (whatever you like)
meat (not tried fish)
boil the cube and water until dissolved, add the sauce, if you like me like to add "hard vegetables" like beat roots, carrots, or whatever you like is "cooked" now is the time to add them
while boiling fine cut your vegies, put at the bottom of your bowl of choice, these are to be served "cold"
right before the vegies are done, add the noodles cook as you like it
pick up the noodles + vegies and place ontop the "cold" vegies
pour over the broth
+ points for toasted sesame seeds and a fried egg
easy squeezy
I've been trying to remember the name of Mike's for a while now! We bought a bunch several years ago and I recently thought about getting more
I buy A-sha noodles from Costco and I love them. They are really good when I want some fast soup
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I would recommend the Japanese frozen brand Myojo. They have a variety of flavors, all good. As close to Japanese restaurant quality as you can get in the US. They have Miso, tonkotsu, soy, and salt flavors. All good,,, but my favorite is the miso flavor, of which they have 2: miso and spicy miso. Give it a try! About 6 bucks for a 3 pack, but they're also sold as 2 packs, IDK what the difference is as I have never purchased the 2 packs.
Before this video, I ate the exact thing you made and it’s killer. I also cooked and added chicken katsu, green onions, and cilantro. Killer combo.
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Great comparison video but it would be nice to see how the nutritional facts stack up against the typical Ramen and the restaurant noodles.
Not good; I checked. The sodium is almost twice as much as the cheapo noodles, which is already way too high, for the Momofuku. Immi are about the same as the cheapos.
My go-to when I am out of food is grab a quick ramen pack (not the fancy kind), fry up aromatics with some veggies, dump it in the ramen and let it soak for a bit.
Great for the nights when I am both low on ingredients, and feeling extremely lazy. Ironically this is what happened tonight.
14:09 i saw you grab the end of the onions for a sneaky snack
Just had a bowl of spicy Shin for dinner with added egg, wild red shrimp cooked in the broth, and dried rehydrated shiitake, and green onions. Not too shabby…
I am not surprised about the Momofuku being your favorite after you said that they had partnered with A-sha for the noodles. I stumbled across A-sha noodles in my attempt to find good vegan friendly ramen and they have a couple of flavors that are vegan and they are really tasty! They can be hard to find though.
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Costco often has a couple of flavors of A-sha noodles
@@oreopaksun2512 Yep. That's where I first found them! 😁
Here in India we get a brand of Instant noodles called Koka. And they make a ton of different flavors, right from Singapore Laksa, Spicy Sesame, Stir Fry flavoured to Pepper Crab. Probably the best instant noodles I've had.
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woof, thought I would have to fight you there with that headline. you can have my Momofuku noodles and Shin Black when you pry them out of my cold dead hands. Great content as usual!
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the beijing zha jiang noodles are traditionally served with shredded cucumbers, carrot and radish (all raw to balance out the porky sweet bean sauce)
Can you do a series similar to your Mexican Cuisine meal prep video but where at the start of the video, you take us grocery shopping with you? Just to see your thought process
Worth noting for anyone looking for the Xiao Chi Jie noodles, XCJ has recently rebranded to MìLà.