Best instant ramen on Reddit
264 reviews from r/InstantRamen, r/ramen, r/AskReddit and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Nongshim
4.6
(37)
"Anything by nongshin or Cup noodle."
"NongShim Shin Ramyun"
"If you like seafood flavor neoguri noodles are one of the best."
"Any of the Shin ramens are great."
"I'm sad that i'm the only person who's voted for nongshim shin, justice 4 shin ramen"
"Nongshim anything, instant or not, that stuff is delicious"
"Definitely Nongshim shin ramen."
"Nongshim shin black is phenomenal."
"My all time favorites are Nongshim Shin Ramyun (red ones) and Nongshim Kimchi."
"Nissin Tokyo shoyu and Shin Black are by far the best."
#2
Nissin
4.4
(27)
"Can’t go wrong with Nissin brand."
"My favorite right now is the one called Nissin Raoh."
"They come in a 5 pack for around $5 and they are delightful!!"
"Is the closest I've had to restaurant ramen."
"Nissin Raoh (love them all except for the Tantan, but that’s just personal taste) and Shin Ramyun (Gourmet Spicy) are my go-tos with Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen as a close third."
"Nissin Raoh tastes the most like real ramen imo."
"One of nissins Michelin bowls"
"Nissin Tonkotsu with black garlic oil"
"Y'all sleeping on Nissin Spicy Beef Teriyaki noodles."
"I'm partial to Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu"
#3
Indomie
4.7
(22)
"My faves are Indomie Goreng Cabe Ijo, Indomie Goreng Cakalang."
"Indonesia makes my favorite dry noodles. (Indomie) Japan makes my favorite soup noodles. (Nissin RAOH)"
"I do love me some Indomie and Mama though!!"
"I like Indomie Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy"
"You should try some instant indomie, shits amazing!"
"Mi Goreng for sure."
"Mi goreng/indomie are amazing."
"Personal favourites: Indomie Mi Goreng noodles."
"Indomie."
"Indomie mi goreng original and bbq chicken are great"
#4
Samyang
4.7
(21)
"I go to that one as I’m a major Buldak fanboy!"
"Sutah Ramen by Samyang - such great flavour and a good level of spice!"
"My absolute favourite!"
"This is my favorite buldak too"
"Samyang buldak black,red , yellow."
"Samyang buldak is fire."
"Samyang ramen in the orange packets. If you like medium spice, it’s perfect."
"Samyang"
"Samyang if you wanna eat real good."
"Samyang, nissin, nongshim are the best in my opinion."
#5
Shin
4.9
(18)
"I think Shin is the best and you can get it at haggen tbh."
"Shin Green is a second favorite."
"Shin Black."
"Shin green."
"Shin black."
"Shin seafood."
"Shin, indomie mi goreng original or bbq chicken."
"Regular shin with an egg cracked into it."
"As for instant ramen, Shin is the GOAT."
"I like Shin Ramyun."
#6
Buldak
4.9
(15)
"I would recommend buldak carbonara its rlly creamy and is quite spicy very delicious!"
"If you haven't tried the Buldak curry sauce mixed into deviled eggs, you haven't lived."
"The best ramen you've ever had *so far.*"
"Just Buldak. Should get you 2-3 five packs."
"Buldak 2x spicy or jajang."
"If you like it spicy , Buldak."
"Buldak carbonara."
"Buldak Carbonara."
"Buldak 2X Spicy."
"Buldak carbonara (don't try it if you don't want to get literally addicted)"
#7
N/A
4.3
(14)
"Tonkotsu Ramen is amazing and they also have a curry variety that is super delicious."
"Ramen noodles! Especially shin ramen and get some sliced carrot from the grocery store."
"Creamy chicken definitely, ooh or teriyaki chicken"
"Shin is probably my favourite that I g’can get anywhere"
"I add Kale, chili oil/chili crisp, and an egg."
"Spicy chicken"
"I always liked the simplicity of chicken flavored cup noodle. Cheap and fast."
"The orange one"
"United or superking"
"I like United for instant ramen. Maybe slightly more variety than Superking."
#8
Marutai
4.6
(10)
"Marutai is just about one of the best Japanese brands out there."
"Marutai ramen was hands down my favorite."
"Marutai, all the flavours I've tried have been great."
"Marutai, Yamadai, Prima Taste, Nongshim, Samyang, Nissin Raoh, Maruchan Gold/Seiman"
"The absolute best that's easily available in the USA is made by Marutai"
"I gave the Marutai a shot after seeing them in my local Asian shop about a year ago, and they've been my go-to for instant ever since."
"Marutai is also another solid recommendation."
"Marutai."
"Or Ichiran."
"Marutai"
#9
Shin Ramen
4.6
(7)
"Original shin ramen."
"Gotta look out for Shin Ramen. It is the gold standard."
"Old and trusty shin ramen."
"I'm pretty pissed off that I wasted so much of my life on that other crap."
"Shin is pretty good, nongshim also has a veggie ramen that is pretty good."
"Shin Red cups imo."
"I’d probably do Shin Red (with consommé instead of the packets)."
#10
Mama
4.1
(7)
"Pretty popular but unmentioned: Ichiran, Mama"
"Mama and Mamee"
"Acecook Good, A-One, Mama"
"If you like Thai food you gotta try some of the "Mama" brand."
"Mama ramen!!"
"I was a fan of Mama until they changed the duck ramen flavoring."
"I like Mama brand."
#11
Sapporo Ichiban
4.5
(6)
"Sapporo Ichiban is Sapporo’s number one."
"Sapporo ichiban!! hands DOWN my favorite."
"Yall dont know the good stuff like sapporo ichiban."
"Sapporo Ichiban is so delicious and comforting."
"Sapporo Ichiban and Ottogi"
"Sapporo Ichiban."
#12
Maruchan
4.3
(6)
"Maruchan 🔛🔝"
"Packaged Maruchan; love adding in diced up spam with a fried egg with it"
"Cant go wrong with Maruchan Ramen."
"MAruchan bro"
"Marruchan is best for everyday instant ramen."
"Maruchan has bigger seasoning packets."
#13
Ichiran
4.6
(5)
"Pretty popular but unmentioned: Ichiran, Mama"
"Ichiran. Rare and expensive... but its identical to how it tastes in its restaurants."
"Ichiran."
"I can't say if it tastes like the real thing since I've never been to an Ichiran restaurant."
"Ive had the ichiran one that comes with 2 servings in a box."
#14
Prima Taste
5.0
(4)
"Singapore (Prima Taste is a real winner)"
"I'm going with them because they're amazing, especially their Laksa."
"Prima Taste and Koka are dope."
"Try primataste Laksa"
#15
Shin Black
4.8
(4)
"Shin Black is the best overall imo."
"Shin Black is my go-to"
"+1 for Shin Black."
"I love putting my shin black noodles in cold water mixed up with the packets."
#16
Nongshim Shin Ramyun
4.3
(4)
"Shin classic, Shin black If you're feeling premium AF."
"I feel like adding a cheese slice to shin ramyun tones down the spice a LOT, you could try that."
"辛 '라면 Shin Ramen"
"I thought Shin Ramyun was the pinnacle of instant ramen, oh boy I was wrong."
#17
Ottogi
4.3
(4)
"Ottogi Cheese Ramen."
"Ottogi has awesome flavors similar to Buldak."
"That one cheese ramen that’s everywhere!"
"Sapporo Ichiban and Ottogi"
#18
Top Ramen
4.7
(3)
"Top Ramen is the best."
"Top ramen ftw"
"Top ramen curry"
#19
Korean
4.7
(3)
"The sweet chili one is amazing."
"The korean sesame ramen or 참깨라면. My ultimate fave."
"I've tried the spicy Korean chicken one (not as hot as Buldak but really good) and the Korean BBQ one."
#20
Koka
4.3
(3)
"Koka. Everything from them is dynamite and the packaging is fancy."
"Controversial but koka spicy stir fry, nissen soba (red), and buldak original"
"Koka 😍"
#21
Samyang Buldak
4.0
(3)
"Buldak would probably be a good line for you, varying high spice levels throughout and most are dry (sauce instead of soups)."
"If you're looking for saucy noodles with more spice, sounds like Buldak is what you're looking for."
"Buldak, not sure if it’s in town. And the 2x spicy is pretty hot."
#22
Jin
4.0
(3)
"Currently favourite is Jin or Neoguri."
"Jin mild"
"I actually like jin instant noodles."
#23
Japanese
5.0
(2)
"The noodles are incredible and the broth is fantastic."
"I love these. One of the best Japanese instants."
#24
Soon
5.0
(2)
"Soon veggie ramen no mentions that and it's fucking delicious."
"I recently ate the Soon Veggie Ramen…. SOOO GOOD."
#25
Shin Ramyun
5.0
(2)
"Shin Ramyun, you'll never need another brand"
"Gyat damn is it good."
#26
Pan Asia
4.5
(2)
"Pan Asia. They have at least 2 full aisles of ramen."
"Pan Asia is largest and Nam Hai is best."
#27
Nam Hai
4.5
(2)
"Nam-Hai ftw."
"Nam Hai has endless selection."
#28
Menraku
4.5
(2)
"Menraku if you like tonkotsu."
"Menraku."
#29
Weee!
4.5
(2)
"Try this online store, it has enough Ramen."
"Weee!! sells lots of great ramen products, with great delivery."
#30
Vifon
4.0
(2)
"Vifon"
"Probably Vifon, Knorr or amino"
#31
Myojo
4.0
(2)
"I just recently found them and the two I tried were amazing."
"Myojo"
#32
Mie Sedaap
4.0
(2)
"Mie Sedaap"
"It’s one of a top Indomie contenders imo."
#33
Tapatio
4.0
(1)
"[tapatio]"
#34
Nongshim Buldak
4.0
(1)
"Nongshim, buldak."
#35
Sweet and Spicy Instant Ramen
4.0
(1)
"I like the sweet and spicy one in the pink container."
#36
Mama Instant Noodles
4.0
(1)
"I personally like Mama noodles brand."
#37
Spicy Beef
4.0
(1)
"Spicy Beef"
#38
Yumyum
4.0
(1)
"Yumyum noodles"
#39
Pancit Canton
4.0
(1)
"Pancit Canton Chow mein is quite good"
#40
Acecook
4.0
(1)
"Acecook Good, A-One, Mama"
#41
Kung Fu
4.0
(1)
"Kung Fu Beef."
#42
Mamee
4.0
(1)
"Mama and Mamee"
#43
A-One
4.0
(1)
"Acecook Good, A-One, Mama"
#44
Master Kong
4.0
(1)
"Either way it's really good, plenty of spices."
#45
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Walmarts great value ramen 🤤"
#46
Tian Phat
4.0
(1)
"Tian phat had a lot last time I was in!"
#47
Wei Lih
4.0
(1)
"Wei lih jajang noodles! Myojo yakisoba"
#48
Moko
4.0
(1)
"Moko tanmen nakamoto,, only sold in japan unfortunately"
#49
Mr Noodle
3.0
(1)
"If you need something cheap the Mr noodle packets make decent food."
#50
Tonkotsu Instant Ramen
3.0
(1)
"Doesn’t taste as good as the actual broth BUT it’s pretty damn good. Probably my favorite tonkatsu instant."
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