Instant Ramen reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 352 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 59 posts to rank the best Instant Ramen brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/InstantRamen, r/ramen, r/Teenager_Polls, r/AskReddit, r/geegees. Top-rated brands include Nongshim (4.6/5), Nissin (4.3/5), Indomie (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews352

Subreddits16

Posts59

Brands48

Products57

Top communities

r/InstantRamen190 r/ramen70 r/Teenager_Polls24 r/AskReddit23 r/geegees13

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Nongshim

4.6

(51)

"The OG Nongshim Shin!"

"Nongshim Kimchi, Shin Black, Buldak Habanero Lime."

"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"

"Nongshim Shin Light"

"Divine"

"Nongshim both have solid options"

"Nongshim are the absolute kings and I'll die on that hill."

"It's a tie for me between Nongshim and Ottogi. I like Ottogi's noodles a little bit more, but I thing Nongshim has slightly better broth and sauces."

Nissin

4.3

(35)

"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."

"Check out Nissin Raoh, Maruchan Gold, Marutai, and Prima Taste."

Indomie

4.7

(31)

"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."

Shin

4.8

(28)

"Shin Black. Add spring onion and an egg, perfect."

"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!"

"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."

Buldak

5.0

(27)

"Buldak carbonara. 🤌🤌🤌"

"Buldak Carbo (basic I know), Shin Green, Soon Kimchi."

"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!"

Samyang

4.7

(27)

"Buldak for sure. It doesn't disappoint."

"Buldak excels at combining intense heat with rich flavor. The noodle texture is perfect and the variety of flavors really shines with this brand."

"I love spicy so the Buldak is my fave at the moment!"

"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."

Mama

4.7

(18)

"Mama noods are my favorite. Duck is my go-to! So good."

"It’s got this clear packet of fat that comes with it that brings out even more flavor"

"Personally from the few I’ve had I think you cannot go wrong with a Mama product."

"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."

Marutai

4.7

(13)

"Marutai (any flavor)"

"Basically anything from Marutai."

"Marutai it’s like $3.99 for 2 servings and the flavor is better than some restaurant ramen lol."

"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."

Sapporo Ichiban

4.4

(13)

"The best for me is back to basics. Sapporo Ichiban."

"Sapporo Ichiban! I love the Tonkotsu flavor!"

"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."

"Dry: Sapporo Ichiban chow mein, Myojo yakisoba, Indomie Mi Goreng, Samyang buldak curry"

"Sapporo Ichiban is so delicious and comforting."

#10

Prima Taste

4.8

(8)

"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."

"Soup: Nissin Raoh, Menraku, Marutai, Myojo Chukazanmai, Prima Taste"

"Pricy but has been consistently at the top of the ramen rater list for years."

#11

Maruchan

4.1

(7)

"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."

"Maruchan"

#12

Shin Ramyun

4.8

(5)

"Shin Ramyun"

"Shin has phenomenal broth based ramen and their flake packets just rock, especially in the Black and Green."

"Shin Ramyun, you'll never need another brand"

"Gyat damn is it good."

"Shin is now in most supermarkets"

#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

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

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."

#16

Ottogi

4.2

(5)

"Ottogi Cheese Ramen."

"It's a tie for me between Nongshim and Ottogi. I like Ottogi's noodles a little bit more."

"Ottogi has awesome flavors similar to Buldak."

"That one cheese ramen that’s everywhere!"

"Sapporo Ichiban and Ottogi"

#17

Myojo

4.2

(5)

"Myojo Chukazanmai (any flavor)"

"Dry: Sapporo Ichiban chow mein, Myojo yakisoba, Indomie Mi Goreng, Samyang buldak curry"

"Myojo Chukazanmai."

"I just recently found them and the two I tried were amazing."

"Myojo"

#18

Menraku

4.5

(4)

"Menraku (any flavor)"

"Menraku if you like tonkotsu."

"Soup: Nissin Raoh, Menraku, Marutai, Myojo Chukazanmai, Prima Taste"

"Menraku."

#19

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"

#20

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."

#21

Top Ramen

4.7

(3)

"Top Ramen is the best."

"Top ramen ftw"

"It’s gotta be soy sauce flavor top ramen"

#22

Nissin Raoh

4.3

(3)

"The bowl version imported from Japan is not super difficult to find and is unbelievably good"

"I have bought the miso in the USA. In both Texas and New Jersey."

"They used to have a Tonkotsu that was REALLY good for a pre packaged ramen."

#23

Samyang Buldak

4.0