Best instant ramen on Reddit
324 reviews from r/InstantRamen, r/ramen, r/Teenager_Polls and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Nongshim
4.6
(47)
"The OG Nongshim Shin!"
"Shin Stir Fried and it was honestly so so good."
"I really like Shin Black, Indomie Spicy Mi Goreng, and basically all the Buldak flavors."
"Nongshim Shin Black"
"Divine"
"Nongshim both have solid options"
"The nongshim tempura udon in the cups is the besttttt"
"Anything by nongshin or Cup noodle."
"NongShim Shin Ramyun"
"If you like seafood flavor neoguri noodles are one of the best."
#2
Nissin
4.4
(32)
"Nissin Raoh tonkotsu"
"Tonkotsu is a great flavor to try."
"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."
"The Nissin Raoh miso is one of my favorite instant noodles."
"Nissin that's made in Asia is definitely top tier."
"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."
#3
Indomie
4.8
(29)
"Their dry (no broth) noodles are my kids' favorite."
"Indomie mie goreng."
"Indomie Mi Goreng for dry noodles (you can omit the sambal sachet for zero spice)."
"Indomie."
"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."
#4
Buldak
5.0
(26)
"Buldak carbonara. 🤌🤌🤌"
"Buldak jjajang,Nissan black garlic oil,mi goreng these three absolutely slap."
"Buldak cream carbonara"
"BULDAK"
"Buldak Stew type, Nongshim Kalguksu in the red packet."
"Buldak <3"
"I had Habanero Lime Buldak 🤤"
"Buldak hands down."
"Buldak carbonara is a great place to start!"
"I would recommend buldak carbonara its rlly creamy and is quite spicy very delicious!"
#5
Shin
4.8
(25)
"Shin Ramyun."
"Shin black or the nongshin tonkotsu bowls for me."
"Shin is honestly so amazing for no reason, and if you can take the heat bulak!"
"Shin is honestly so amazing for no reason, and if you can take the heat bulak!"
"I think Shin is the best and you can get it at haggen tbh."
"Shin Green is a second favorite."
"Shin Black."
"Shin black."
"Shin green."
"Shin seafood."
#6
Samyang
4.6
(23)
"Buldak for sure. It doesn't disappoint."
"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."
#7
Mama
4.6
(15)
"Anything Mama but the flavors you can't find back home."
"My go to noodles are mama noodles, the creamy shrimp tom yum."
"For soup, I'd go Mama Shrimp CREAMY Tom Yum Flavour."
"Mama shrimp one is really good!! Just 270 calories"
"Mama shrimp tom yum with egg yolk and a dash of lime juice is my go-to."
"Pretty popular but unmentioned: Ichiran, Mama"
"Mama Shrimp."
"Mama Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum."
"Mama shrimp tom yum is one of my favorites."
"Mama and Mamee"
#8
Marutai
4.7
(12)
"Marutai (any flavor)"
"Basically anything from Marutai."
"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."
#9
Sapporo Ichiban
4.4
(11)
"The best for me is back to basics. Sapporo Ichiban."
"Sapporo Ichiban is Sapporo’s number one."
"Sapporo ichiban!! hands DOWN my favorite."
"Yall dont know the good stuff like sapporo ichiban."
"Sapporo Ichiban White Chicken Broth Tonkatsu Ramen."
"I really like the Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu one."
"I like Sapporo Ichiban Chow Mein style when I can't find any Mie Goreng."
"Sapporo Ichiban is so delicious and comforting."
"Is my go to (besides mi goreng)"
"Sapporo Ichiban and Ottogi"
#10
Prima Taste
4.9
(7)
"I can't imagine anyone who tried Prima Taste not saying Prima Taste is the best."
"Prima Taste laksa ramen. Doesn’t even taste like instant ramen and is pretty affordable"
"Anything by Prima Taste (Singapore Laksa, Curry, Chili crab)"
"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."
"Pricy but has been consistently at the top of the ramen rater list for years."
#11
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."
#12
Shin Black
4.8
(5)
"I love the stew type Buldak, but Shin Black is probably the best overall!"
"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."
#13
Shin Ramen
4.8
(5)
"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."
#14
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."
#15
Paldo
4.5
(4)
"Agree with another reply that Paldo Kokomen and Sapporo Ichiban Momosan Tokyo Chicken are top contenders."
"Paldo Gomtang. Clean and light. Great for hangovers."
"Second for Kokomen."
"Ottogi cheese"
#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
Myojo
4.3
(4)
"Myojo Chukazanmai (any flavor)"
"Myojo Chukazanmai."
"I just recently found them and the two I tried were amazing."
"Myojo"
#18
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"
#19
Jin
4.3
(4)
"Why does everybody forget Jin ramen :("
"Currently favourite is Jin or Neoguri."
"I actually like jin instant noodles."
#20
Menraku
4.7
(3)
"Menraku (any flavor)"
"Menraku if you like tonkotsu."
"Menraku."
#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
Soon
5.0
(2)
"Soon veggie ramen no mentions that and it's fucking delicious."
"I recently ate the Soon Veggie Ramen…. SOOO GOOD."
#23
Wai Wai
5.0
(2)
"Wai Wai with a big spoon of thai chili paste. Yum!"
"Wai wai, the best it gets."
#24
Japanese
5.0
(2)
"The noodles are incredible and the broth is fantastic."
"I love these. One of the best Japanese instants."
#25
Sapporo
5.0
(2)
"Sapporo in any flavor is amazing"
"Definitely Saporro for me"
#26
Top Ramen
5.0
(2)
"Top Ramen is the best."
"Top ramen ftw"
#27
Shin Ramyun
5.0
(2)
"Shin Ramyun, you'll never need another brand"
"Gyat damn is it good."
#28
Momofuku
5.0
(2)
"These can be morphed into about a billion ways to make leftovers interesting."
"The best instant noodles... are Momofuku noodles."
#29
N/A
5.0
(2)
"Ramen noodles! Especially shin ramen and get some sliced carrot from the grocery store."
"Shin is probably my favourite that I g’can get anywhere"
#30
Laksa
4.5
(2)
"The Laksa one is so good!"
"I got hooked on the curry."
#31
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."
#32
Koka
4.5
(2)
"Koka. Everything from them is dynamite and the packaging is fancy."
"Koka 😍"
#33
Weee!
4.5
(2)
"Try this online store, it has enough Ramen."
"Weee!! sells lots of great ramen products, with great delivery."
#34
Nam Hai
4.5
(2)
"Nam-Hai ftw."
"Nam Hai has endless selection."
#35
Vifon
4.0
(2)
"Vifon"
"Probably Vifon, Knorr or amino"
#36
Chapagetti
4.0
(2)
"Chapagetti> if you think it’s bland add a bit of soy/oyster sauce"
"Which has zero spice."
#37
Mie Sedaap
4.0
(2)
"Mie Sedaap"
"It’s one of a top Indomie contenders imo."
#38
Tonkotsu
5.0
(1)
"Tonkotsu"
#39
Sun Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Usually any Sun Ramen frozen or refrigerated packet."
#40
Jinga
5.0
(1)
"I recommend the brand Jinga."
#41
Japanese Style
5.0
(1)
"Japanese Style Goku-Uma Tonkatsu Ramen Noodles."
#42
Indo Mei
5.0
(1)
"Indo Mei Mi Goreng"
#43
Duck
5.0
(1)
"I like most of the duck ramens."
#44
General Tso’s Chicken Instant Ramen
5.0
(1)
"The General Tso’s Chicken one is amazing!"
#45
Jin Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Jin Ramen Spicy and Nongshim Soon Kimchi."
#46
Dosirac
5.0
(1)
"Dosirac beef is very tasty"
#47
Jongga
5.0
(1)
"Jongga kimchi ramen :>"
#48
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Amazon has a non spicy variety pack."
#49
Yumyum
4.0
(1)
"Yumyum noodles"
#50
Multi-brand
4.0
(1)
"They sell multi-brand variety packs. I'd go for one of those if I were looking to try new things."
#51
Hello Kitty
4.0
(1)
"You might like the Hello Kitty Veggie Noodles cups, they were made to be a soup cup but they have a liquid sauce packet"
#52
GS Retail
4.0
(1)
"My favourite that’s a bit more difficult to get is GS Retail Omori Kimchi Stew Ramyun."
#53
Hikari Menraku Tonkotsu Ramen
4.0
(1)
"A tonkotsu ramen pack from a semi-local japanese store."
#54
Itsuki Yuzushouyu
4.0
(1)
#55
Nissin RAOH
4.0
(1)
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