Best instant ramen on Reddit
313 reviews from r/InstantRamen, r/ramen, r/Teenager_Polls and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Nongshim
4.6
(44)
"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"
"Anything by nongshin or Cup noodle."
"NongShim Shin Ramyun"
"If you like seafood flavor neoguri noodles are one of the best."
"Shin Black, or Shin Gold."
#2
Indomie
4.8
(29)
"Their dry (no broth) noodles are my kids' favorite."
"Indomie mie goreng."
"Indomie."
"Indomie Mie Goreng Pedas (Hot and Spicy) which is served as noodles, or Indomie Soto Mie which is a traditional soup style noodle."
"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."
#3
Nissin
4.4
(31)
"Nissin geki is my fav ❤️😍"
"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."
"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."
#4
Buldak
5.0
(23)
"Buldak carbonara. 🤌🤌🤌"
"BULDAK"
"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!"
"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."
#5
Shin
4.9
(23)
"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
Marutai
4.6
(11)
"Marutai (any flavor)"
"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."
#8
Mama
4.4
(10)
"For soup, I'd go Mama Shrimp CREAMY Tom Yum Flavour."
"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 tom yum is one of my favorites."
"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."
#9
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."
#10
Ichiran
4.7
(7)
"Ichiran ramen. The noodles are real fresh noodles not fries, and their broth is the best at home ramen broth I've ever had."
"Ichiran tonkotsu instant ramen, zero question."
"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."
#11
Sapporo Ichiban
4.6
(7)
"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 is so delicious and comforting."
"Sapporo Ichiban and Ottogi"
"Sapporo Ichiban."
#12
N/A
4.4
(7)
"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."
"Shin is probably my favourite that I g’can get anywhere"
"I add Kale, chili oil/chili crisp, and an egg."
"The orange one"
"United or superking"
"I like United for instant ramen. Maybe slightly more variety than Superking."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
Paldo
4.8
(5)
"I'm obsessed with Paldo Rabokki."
"Paldo bibimmyeon"
"Teumsae ramen (Paldo) is my number one"
"Paldo Gomtang. Clean and light. Great for hangovers."
"Ottogi cheese"
#17
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."
#18
Myojo
4.3
(4)
"Myojo Chukazanmai (any flavor)"
"Myojo Chukazanmai."
"I just recently found them and the two I tried were amazing."
"Myojo"
#19
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"
#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
Jin
4.0
(3)
"Currently favourite is Jin or Neoguri."
"I actually like jin instant noodles."
#23
Shin Ramyun
5.0
(2)
"Shin Ramyun, you'll never need another brand"
"Gyat damn is it good."
#24
Wai Wai
5.0
(2)
"Wai Wai with a big spoon of thai chili paste. Yum!"
"Wai wai, the best it gets."
#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
Japanese
5.0
(2)
"The noodles are incredible and the broth is fantastic."
"I love these. One of the best Japanese instants."
#28
Soon
5.0
(2)
"Soon veggie ramen no mentions that and it's fucking delicious."
"I recently ate the Soon Veggie Ramen…. SOOO GOOD."
#29
Momofuku
5.0
(2)
"These can be morphed into about a billion ways to make leftovers interesting."
"The best instant noodles... are Momofuku noodles."
#30
Koka
4.5
(2)
"Koka. Everything from them is dynamite and the packaging is fancy."
"Koka 😍"
#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
Weee!
4.5
(2)
"Try this online store, it has enough Ramen."
"Weee!! sells lots of great ramen products, with great delivery."
#33
Laksa
4.5
(2)
"The Laksa one is so good!"
"I got hooked on the curry."
#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
La Mian Prima Taste
5.0
(1)
"So amazing but can’t find anywhere!"
#39
Ichiban Original
5.0
(1)
"Add some white onions and soft boiled egg. Delicious."
#40
Nakiryu
5.0
(1)
"Best tasting IMO is Nakiryu Dandan."
#41
Nongshim Buldak
4.0
(1)
"Nongshim, buldak."
#42
Itsuki Yuzushouyu
4.0
(1)
#43
Mama Instant Noodles
4.0
(1)
"I personally like Mama noodles brand."
#44
Samyang Buldak Jjajang
4.0
(1)
"Buldak Jjajang has a thicker sauce compared to most ramen if you are looking for thick sauce + spice."
#45
Nissin RAOH
4.0
(1)
#46
Tapatio
4.0
(1)
"[tapatio]"
#47
Spicy Beef
4.0
(1)
"Spicy Beef"
#48
Clean & Spicy
4.0
(1)
"So far I've had the clean & spicy chicken flavor as well as the kimchi. Both are very good"
#49
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Amazon has a non spicy variety pack."
#50
Yumyum
4.0
(1)
"Yumyum noodles"
#51
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."
#52
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"
#53
Nissin Cup Noodles
3.0
(1)
"Cup Noodles."
#54
Mr Noodle
3.0
(1)
"If you need something cheap the Mr noodle packets make decent food."
#55
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."
#56
Samurai Ramen
2.0
(1)
"[Samurai Ramen] was pretty forgettable, in my opinion, but it's another one you might try."
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