Instant Noodle reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 354 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Instant Noodle brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/InstantRamen, r/CasualPH, r/KoreanFood, r/ramen, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Indomie (4.7/5), Nongshim (4.5/5), Nissin (4.3/5).
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Subreddits24
Posts44
Brands41
Products72
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#1
Indomie
4.7
(67)
"Indomie original Mir goreng flavour is life"
"Mi goreng"
"I love the indomie mi goreng ones, I buy a box from Costco."
"Indomie Mi Goreng FTW."
"Indomie mi goreng + chilli oil + cheese and egg heavenly combo"
"Indomie Mi Goreng"
"INDOMIE is very tasty. My all time favorite!"
"Indo Mie, Mi Goreng are THE BOMB. No lies."
"Indomie. Imo way better than buldak."
"Indomie Mi Goreng (they’re all great)"
#2
Nongshim
4.5
(48)
"Nongshim Kamjatangmyun. Potato pork noodles, great texture and rich broth."
"Personal favourites: Indomie Mi Goreng noodles, Nogshim Shin Ramyun noodle soup, both are available in bulk and tasty andimportantlycheap."
"Nongshim Tonkatsu Ramen from Costco."
"Shin is great for noodle soup"
"Neoguri is my favorite!!"
"Absolute favorite basic in our house is Neoguri ramyun - seafood and spicy"
"Nongshim is the only answer. It’s the most popular in Korea as well."
"Nongshim black FTW by far."
"Shin ramyun (by nongshim) is gonna be your classic. Like it’s THE instant noodle."
"Nong Shim. It’s pretty much the only ramen brand I ate growing up."
#3
Nissin
4.3
(32)
"Nissin raoh"
"Also Nissin Raoh (there’s tonkotsu and shoyu)."
"Nissin is best. The broth is the beef-iest I’ve ever tasted."
"Nissin Ramen Creamy Seafood and Spicy Seafood f979"
"Nissin Creamy Seafood"
"Nissin Raoh"
"Nissin (Nissin Raoh specifically) is VERY tasty."
"As far as instant brick ramen available commonly, Raoh is king."
"Nissin Raoh is the brand I like, but I’ve also bought that flavor in the microwaveable bowls."
"Nissin ramen is one of my absolute favourites because of the deep oily flavour the noodles have after cooking."
#4
Shin Ramyun
4.5
(26)
"Obvious favourites are mentioned here. But MaMa creamy Tom yum, paldo bulnak and prima la."
"Shin Black. I buy the 6 pack."
"Shin ramyun. Noodle big and tasty."
"Shin Ramyun and Samyang Cream Carbo huhu"
"Stir fry Shin Ramyun"
"Shin ramyun is the best pa rin talaga!"
"Shin ramyun ftw"
"Shin red, boil and drain. Add 1.5 slices of American cheese to a bowl, dump the hot noodles and all the spice packs in and stir. Serve with a marinated 8min egg. Best instant ramen ever imo."
"Shin ramyun! The red pack is soooo good."
"Shin is amazing and will ruin you for other instant ramen brands, just saying!"
#5
Samyang
4.5
(24)
"Buldak ❤️"
"Samyang/Buldak, shin ramyun"
"The Buldak instant noodles are so good!"
"I looove samyang buldak!"
"Ended up hogging the Jin and Samyang one for dinner and both were bomb!!!"
"Samyang of you like it spicy and Shin Ramyun if your looking more for taste. The Samyang taste good but think the Shin taste a bit better. But the Samyang Carbonara is delicious"
"If you can handle spicy, samyang buldak can be fun, their carbonara is good imo."
"Buldak = fire chicken. It's a very popular series of ramen from samyang, served without broth, that are all spicy AF but to varying levels. It's got a delicious smoky savory SPICY flavour. I agree that their carbonara is the best flavour."
"Samyang: Of course, Buldak in many versions"
"Buldak carbonara cream. That is my personal favorite. It is the best flavor."
#6
Mama
4.3
(21)
"My all time favourite (and it’s basically first cheap) is the mama Tom yum shrimp flavour."
"I love these noodles, I add in chicken, vegetables, and sometimes egg — so yummy and reminds me of Thailand"
"These are the best non-seafood noodles in my opinion"
"Creamy Tom Yum cup. Get the proper thai version."
"Mama Shrimp Flavor you can add and mix that with everything."
"I like the one in the cups best. mama tom yum shrimp"
"The best one is shrimp flavored: Mama Creamy Tom Yam Kung Shrimp flavor."
"Tom Saab for me. It is decently spicy for me, but not in the same way that Korean noodles are spicy."
"I love this one: Mama Instant Rice Vermicelli Oriental Clear Soup (55 gr)"
"Mama Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum."
#7
Yakisoba
4.6
(13)
"Yakisoba spicy chicken !!!!!"
"Yakisoba spicy chicken FTW.... Sarap ipares sa tinapay"
"YAKISOBA"
"YAKISOBA FOR THE WIN!!!!! 😋"
"Yakisoba Beef"
"That Spicy Chicken from Yakisoba is 🧑🍳😘!"
"Yakisoba spicy chicken talaga f979"
"Yakisoba Spicy Chicken supremacy"
"Yakisoba spicy chicken, second indomie"
"Yakisoba blue"
#8
Maggi
4.1
(14)
"Maggie always"
"Maggie"
"Definitely maggi kari with egg in that case"
"Maggi Kari cooked till almost dry like mee goreng basah but while noodles still springy and topped with two runny/half cooked eggs."
"This for me beats my all time favourite Maggi Kari"
"Maggi kari"
"The maggi Asam laksa alone makes my nose runny."
"Maggi asam laksa (pekat) + cili padi potong"
"Maggi Asam Laksaaaaa."
"Maggi"
#9
Sapporo Ichiban
4.5
(11)
"Sapporo ichiban for best straight up beef flavor. They're also my favorite chicken flavor."
"Sapporo Ichiban is one of my faves. Tastes like classic chicken broth you'd eat when you're sick."
"We switched last year to Ichiban. 100X better."
"Ichiban delicious is my absolute fave."
"Ichiban are my favorite kind."
"You may want to try Japanese instant noodles like Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen."
"Sapporo ichiban has some great flavors shrimp is the weakest flavor, the original and Tonkotsu are delicious"
"Sapporo Ichiban Yakisoba"
"Sapporo Ichiban Yakisoba."
"Ichiban has always been good to me, more japanese centric flavors."
#10
Jin
4.4
(11)
"Ended up hogging the Jin and Samyang one for dinner and both were bomb!!!"
"Jin ramen is fantastic, especially with a poached egg!"
"My go to brand for ramen is Jin. Easy to find at any kind of Asian market and I think you can buy it off Amazon now."
"All of my friends and I agree. Jin ramen mild"
"Jin ramen."
"Jin ramen holds a special place in my heart though because it was the first korean noodles I'd ever had."
"I highly recommend “Jin mild flavor” because vast majority of Korean ramyun are spicy and Jin still has heat, but is less in comparison."
"Currently favourite is Jin or Neoguri."
"The Jin and Samyang on the other hand were very umami and delicious :) will be stocking up on these for future."
"Jin mild fan! My fave so far."
#11
Mie Sedaap
4.1
(10)
"No other noodles can top these for me."
"Mi sedaap!!! indomie portion is too small"
"I used to love indomie too, pero nung natry ko si mi sedaap, mas rich yung sauce nya compared kay indomie na pale in comparison."
"I’ll check out mi sedaap next time! Takot ako i-try kasi baka sayang since gustong gusto ko indomie"
"Mi Sedaap also got more flavors available here. For Indomie I only found the normal and spicy ver"
"Unpopular opinion, pero for me Mi Sedaap > Indomie"
"Mie sedap by a country mile"
"After badminton. It’s mie sedap + telur Mata + hotdog + ayam goreng."
"Mi Sedaap"
"Mi Sedaap."
#12
Buldak
4.5
(8)
"Babish on Youtube generally rated all the Buldak korean noodles as the best of all the 30 ramens he tried and I agree"
"Buldak for sure! The noodle quality is superior."
"I’m a fan of Buldak ramen but I also love spicy ramen."
"Buldak"
"Personally, I like the Buldak noodles and Shin Ramyun! If you're into spicy noodles, then those two are great."
"Buldak brand makes a nice noodle."
"Buldak is cool, but I grew up on Indomie so it'll always be number 1 for me."
"Nongshim, Indomine, or Buldak are my fave"
#13
Shin
4.6
(7)
"Shin black with bone broth. Add 2 slices of American cheese and a spoonful of peanut butter."
"I tried shin gold for the first time the other day and it's honestly one of my all time favourites"
"Shin black 🔥"
"Shin Black, and it's not even close."
"Shin black is amazing."
"Shin Black."
"Shin gold"
#14
Lucky Me
4.3
(7)
"Pancit canton chilimansi."
"Lucky Me Pancit Canton Chilimansi"
"Syempre Lucky Me Pancit Canton is default"
"I’m a fan of Lucky Me La Paz Batchoy. Beefy and garlicky"
"Lucky Me Pancit Canton (all flavors)"
"Lucky Me La Paz Batchoy"
"Lucky Me - pancit canton. It's spicy and perfect if you're into that."
#15
Maruchan
3.5
(6)
"Marchuran is great since it’s consistent and inexpensive."
"Marchuran is the best default answer."
"Budget: Maruchan. Splurge: Maruchan w/ Toppings."
"Maruchan's Shoyu and Miso are also pretty good."
"Maruchan"
"The only "good" quality of maruchan is that it is cheap."
#16
Paldo
4.3
(4)
"Best not pictured is the Paldo brand version!"
"Paldo jjajangmen"
"I like the Paldo brand bowls. Spicy is my favorite but kimchi flavor is good too."
"Paldo Jjajangmen"
#17
Koka
4.0
(4)
"Also Koka is good too."
"Koka Mushroom or Chicken"
"Koka is a safe bet"
"I love me some Koka Noodles."
#18
Neoguri
5.0
(3)
"And also second the Neoguri recommendation."
"Neoguri has thicker noodles than regular instant ramen, so they've got a nice bite to them. Highly recommend"
"You might want to try Shin Ramyun or Neoguri since these are staple Korean instant noodles."
#19
Ichiran
4.7
(3)
"Ichiran both vegan and regular"
"Best: Ichiran and Marutai."
"Ichiran instant noodles, thos were quite good if they are available to you."
#20
Wai Wai
4.7
(3)
"Finally someone said wai wai. It’s the shiz."
"Wai wai and Korean noodles are my favourite."
"Wai Wai"
#21
Asha
3.7
(3)
"A-sha, nongshim"
"Asha dried noodles!"
"Asha is the best.....too bad our Costco stopped carrying them anymore"
#22
Prima Taste
5.0
(2)
"Prima Taste Laksa La Mian is top tier. It's a Singaporean coconut shrimp soup-style ramen."
"Prima Taste Laksa La Mian for other style."
#23
Mamee Chef
4.5
(2)
"Mamee chef is on another level."
"Anything mamee chef for me. I like kari laksa one but people have been recommending lontong."
#24
Marutai
4.5
(2)
"Marutai's various stick ramen packs are pretty incredible."
"Marutai"
#25
Jin Ramen
4.5
(2)
"Jin ramen, nissin"
"Y’all sleeping on Jin Ramen!"
#26
Ottogi
4.5
(2)
"Ottogi sesame ramen is my favorite. I love the sesame oil with the dehydrated egg."
"Ottogi sesame ramen is my go to atm."
#27
Cup Noodles
4.0
(2)
"Trusty ol’ Cup o’ Noodles. I usually drain half the water when they are ready, add half a teaspoon of butter and let it melt fully before adding the flavour packet."
"I like the ones that just say Cup Noodles on the package. The shrimp and beef ones are my favorites."
#28
Pot Noodle
4.0
(2)
"Yeah the veggie flavour is also a favourite!"
"The vegetable flavour is pretty good too"
#29
Meteor
4.0
(2)
"Meteor noodles"
"Yes. Specifically the Meteor one!! Cook for 10 minutes instead of the recommended 5."
#30
Snap Dragon
3.5
(2)
"I will buy every box of Snap Dragon Pho I can when is on sale. It comes out to around $1 a bowl. It's the poor man's pho but it's delicious."
"The pho bowls are the most authentic instant pho. They are mid-tier, but get the job done if feeling the itch."
#31
Myeolchi Flavored Instant Noodles
5.0
(1)
"I also really love those myeolchi flavored instant noodles that comes in the rectangular styrofoam container. They’re so good!"
#32
Anseongtangmyeon
5.0
(1)
"Anseongtangmyeon is the best. It's not to spicy but has a nice deep flavor."
#33
Tung-I
5.0
(1)
"Not MAMA but these are the most delicious ramen I've eaten. Tung-I beef noodles."
#34
Kyuushu
5.0
(1)
"Kyuushu black ramen!"
#35
Isshin
5.0
(1)
"Isshin spicy sesame instant noodles. That's my staple other than Indo mee goreng."
#36
Yamyam
5.0
(1)
"Yamyam Suki with an egg *chef kiss*"
#37
Mama Wong
5.0
(1)
"Mama wong tomyam noodle? that shit da bomb man"
#38
Serda
4.0
(1)
"Serda brand. Most of the local thai shops use this brand."
#39
Vegetasty
4.0
(1)
"맛있는 라면's English name is "Vegetasty"?? I remember when it first came out when I was in high school, it was an instant hit in my household."
#40
Puluone
4.0
(1)
"Puluone Katsuo Soba Ramen."
#41
Mamee
4.0
(1)
"Have you ever tried Mamee's tom yam or curry noodles?"
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