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[-] Thrawne@lemmy.world 1 points 30 minutes ago

Maruchan always

[-] Jayve@lemmy.world 1 points 2 minutes ago

I love the fancy ones with like three or four packets inside.

[-] weariedfae@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 hours ago

Maruchan, without question.

[-] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 hours ago

Buldak because their chicken flavor is artificial 🥰

[-] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

i live in asia and i think this is disgusting and i think you should be ashamed of yourself

[-] spykee@lemmings.world 3 points 2 hours ago

I also live in Asia.
This isn't a question about a developed palate. It's about which one of these shit food is preferred.
Be inclusive bro, learn to eat some shit.

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 hours ago

Why ashamed though?

[-] toad31@lemmy.cif.su 1 points 6 hours ago
[-] Frostbeard@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

In Norway SamYang Buldak spicy seems to be all the rage. Spicy as fuck tho'

Reading this thread I went to the asian market and got the Nongahim Shin Premium Black. Will test that later

[-] iamericandre@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

The nongshim premium black is great. they have a bone broth version that’s even better

[-] kerntucky@infosec.pub 3 points 13 hours ago

Mama brand creamy shrimp tom yum flavor. The best!

[-] Kattiydid@slrpnk.net 6 points 16 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.

[-] hono4kami@piefed.social 12 points 19 hours ago
[-] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Indomie is my back-up Ramen

[-] WanderWisley@lemmy.world 21 points 22 hours ago
[-] smayonak@lemmy.world 5 points 20 hours ago

Not deep fried in vegetable oil or lard and much healthier for you while costing less afaik.

[-] GrantUsEyes@lemmy.zip 22 points 1 day 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 56 points 1 day 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.

[-] riot@fedia.io 13 points 1 day 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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[-] ZoteTheMighty@lemmy.zip 5 points 20 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.

[-] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 hours ago

I'm honestly not sure who the target market for Nissin is.

Me, apparently! I really like the black garlic one, but also tonkatsu, seafood, chicken. I heap the bowl with sugar snap peas, raw mushrooms, spring onions etc, and top with a dollop of oyster sauce. Yummo.

[-] lemjukes@sopuli.xyz 14 points 1 day ago
[-] Psythik@lemmy.world 8 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 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.

[-] Vupware@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 hours ago

I really like the Picante Chicken and Chili flavors Maruchan has.

[-] geekwithsoul@piefed.social 25 points 1 day 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! ;)

[-] baltakatei@sopuli.xyz 1 points 8 hours ago

Indomie comes with its own cute little oil packet suspending oil-soluble spices. =D

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

Agree. These are baller.

[-] Pudutr0n@feddit.cl 30 points 1 day ago

Maruchan or who?

*drops mic.

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[-] mcbenavides85@piefed.social 16 points 1 day ago
[-] Opisek@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

The only correct answer.

I'll also accept indomie though, but that'll be our little secret.

[-] ileftreddit@piefed.social 19 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Between these two? Maruchan- but Shin Ramyun is pretty fire https://a.co/d/7eg3qSl

[-] jaykrown@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

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

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[-] Drusas@fedia.io 7 points 1 day ago

Maruchan. Top Ramen noodles have an inferior consistency.

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Maruchan Beef with powdered garlic and onion added.

[-] P00ptart@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago

Pork for me.

[-] thagoat@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 day ago
[-] reallyzen@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 day ago
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[-] puppycat 11 points 1 day ago

top ramen? definitely the top ramen in my "won't ever buy" list

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

It's cheap noodles! And 5mg of chicken bouillon. Mix it with a splash of soy, fish sauce, 5ml sambal olek, and 30mg of peanut butter for a simple peanut noodle that feeds one in 5 minutes quite cheap. Use take out soy sauce packets (one packet) and a fast food hot sauce sachet instead of sambal for an even cheaper meal option.

If ever you need a fast and cheap option to start a meal idea, Top Ramen should be at the top of the list.

[-] Frostbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

For me that meal was one can of tuna, one can of baked beans and one spoon chilli paste. Everything in one casserole and boil. Add pasta, noodles or bread for more carbs

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[-] davidgro@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

I can't usually taste differences in brand like that anyway, so whatever is cheaper.

[-] logicbomb@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago

This type of instant ramen is the example that economics professors use of an inferior good.

inferior goods are those goods the demand for which falls with increase in income of the consumer

At least, that was the example that my professor used when I went to college. I suspect that a lot of cheap instant ramen is eaten on college campuses even to this day.

So, the point is that you're stating what I think is the right way of looking at this. A big part of the reason people buy this is that they aren't making much money, so naturally, they'd want to buy the cheaper one, as well.

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[-] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

MARUCHAN 4 LIFE

[-] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Maruchan for sure

[-] cyborganism@piefed.ca 5 points 1 day ago
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