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Re-Review: Ve Wong Kung Fu Artificial Chicken Flavor Instant Oriental Noodle...
The other day we walked over to 99 Ranch Market and my son bought some kamaboko and three packs of instant noodles. This is one of the packs he picked out. Here’s the back of the package (click to...
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#1280: Deshome Sun Dried Noodle Chlorella Powder Noodle With Curry Sauce
A new one from Deshome! Not only is it new, but it’s curry! However, it’sd also chlorella. I put one variety on instant noodles on my bottom ten list that was a green tea and chlorella combo. I’m not...
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#1328: A-Sha Hello Kitty La Wei (Spicy Flavor)
This one was sent by the folks at A-Sha – thank you very much! I’m always on the lookout for Hello Kitty instant noodles. Why? Well, my wife really likes Hello Kitty. They wanted me to be sure to let...
View ArticleA Message To Taiwanese Instant Noodle Manufacturers
After being asked ‘how can Taiwan make the annual The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time lists,’ I decided a video with an idea was in order. Here is a special message for Taiwanese...
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The Ramen Rater’s Trip To Thailand: Day 1 – Departure & Arrival
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 * Day 6 A few months ago, I received an email from Ms. Pojjanee over the Thai President Foods. They make MAMA instant noodles and I had recently done a Meet The...
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The Ramen Rater’s Trip To Thailand: Day 6 – The Long Road Home
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 * Day 6 Came down to have a last try at the breakfast buffet. I’d been putting off the noodles but I figured I’d kick myself if I didn’t give them a try before I...
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Product Samples From Tseng Noodles Of Taiwan
Today started well, then got a little crazy then got better – I started at 5am with reviewing some noodles. Then the power went out around 7am for over two hours! A bit later, the mailman knocked on...
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The Ramen Rater Visits Taiwan – Day 1: Arrival & Immersion
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 A couple of months ago, I was invited by Kyle Kao of Mom’s Dry Noodle – a company in Taiwan – to visit and check out their operation. Just like last time I...
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The Ramen Rater Visits Taiwan – Day 3: Taichung Noodle Factories & Taipei’s...
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 Woke up at the Silks Place hotel and had some breakfast. Then we were off to the Tainan rail station. We said goodbye to Darren there and then goodbye to Perry...
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The Ramen Rater Visits Taiwan – Day 4: Media, Malls & Raohe Night Market
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 Yet again, we start our day gazing at the Taipei 101 as it towers over the local landscape. Kyle picked us up and we went to the Mom’s Dry Noodle offices. ET...
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The Ramen Rater Visits Taiwan – Day 5: A Fond Farewell
Day 1 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 Our last day in Taipei greets us again with the Taipei 101 yet again; a constant companion during the trip. Definitely tired still after going so many places and...
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#2260: Uni-President Science Noodle (X’Mas Edition)
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought I ought to review this one that I found in Taiwan during my visit to Mom’s Dry Noodle in mid-November! This usually has a different packaging...
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#2273: Uni-President A Q Bucket Noodle Koream Kimchi Flavor
Here’s another one I found in Taipei – this one was the last instant noodle I bought there. Here (click to enlarge) I am with the bowl in my backpack. I think I got just about every variety they had...
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Meet The Manufacturer: Interview With Kiki Noodle
Interview With Kiki Noodle * Product Samples From Kiki Noodle (1 of 3) * Product Samples From Kiki Noodle (2 of 3) * Product Samples From Kiki Noodle (3 of 3) * Kiki Noodles Sichuan Spices Flavor...
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Sauce & Noodles From A Reader In Taiwan
About 3 weeks ago I got a message from a guy named Peter in Taiwan asking me if he could send me a sample of a new sauce he’s making there. I never would turn down a sauce to try, and after a couple...
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The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Taiwanese Instant Noodles Of All Time 2017 Edition
It’s been quite a year of reviewing as far as Taiwan is concerned. I brought back a trove of varieties I’d never had the chance to try before. Really opened my eyes many varieties that people had...
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Unboxing Time: Happy Noodle From Taiwan
Today, it’s another installment of Unboxing Time With The Ramen Rater. We have some interesting things from Taiwan to check out! I thought it would be fun to have a special guest on this unboxing, so...
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The Ramen Rater Appearing At The Taiwan International Food Expo
Hey Taiwan! I’m going to be at the Taiwan International Food Expo in Taipei! Check out the video for further details! The Ramen Rater Appearing At The Taiwan International Food Expo – Taiwan The Ramen...
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The Ramen Rater Awards @ Taiwan International Food Expo
I went to Taipei, Taiwan on November 15th, 2017 to take part in the Taiwan International Food Expo. I was invited to do a presentation of the first through third place winners in this year’s Top Ten...
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Travels: Taiwan 2017 Day 1 & 2: Travel, Arrival & Exploration
Day 1 & 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 * Taiwan 2017 Day 1 & 2: Travel,. Arrival & Exploration Off I Go On November 14th, 2017, my wife drove me to Seattle International Airport. My main...
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Travels: Taiwan 2017 Day 5: Eating Out Of Toilets, Coffee & Pizza
Day 1 & 2 * Day 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5* So the title for the day’s travelogue is probably a little confusing – so let’s get right to it! Taiwan 2017 Day 5: Eating Out Of Toilets, Coffee &...
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Travels: Taiwan 2017 Day 6: Of Soup Dumplings And Steamy Seafood
Day 1 & 2 * Day 3 * Day 4 * Day 5 * Day 6 * Another beautiful day in Taiwan – again, really great weather which I thoroughly enjoyed to no end. Started things off by having some Din Tai Fung. So...
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#3450: Taihodien Green Chilli Paste Noodles – Taiwan
It’s been a while since I had the original Taihodien spicy mala noodles. On those, the noodles themselves were decent but the flavor was just such an onslaught of Sichuan peppercorn. Just too much....
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#3519: Ve Wong Dah Wei Wang Instant Noodles Artificial House Beef Flavor –...
Ah ha! I knew I had more of these bowls! I walk by this every time I go to 99 Ranch Market but I don’t buy more because I swore I already bought all of them. Well, here’s another one. Bowl is a little...
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#3999: Thai Town Tom Yum Thai Flavor Noodles – Taiwan
When I saw this variety at our local 99 Ranch Market, I definitely wanted to try it out and so I contacted the manufacturer. I was a little confused, but a lot enthused! Thai food from Taiwan? But I...
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