Ve Wong Spicy Beef Noodles

Ve Wong Spicy Beef smells like Kung Fu brand noodles the moment you open it. James told me that’s not a coincidence. Ve Wong and Kung Fu are direct competitors in the Taiwanese instant noodle space. Same category, similar flavor direction, and both done well.

Produced in Taiwan.

What’s in the Package

Inside the packaging, you’ll find a rectangular block of fried wheat noodles and two flavor sachets. The silver seasoning sachet contains a beef-flavored powder base. This is paired with a transparent Flavored Oil sachet that contains a thick, dark red chili paste.

How to Cook Ve Wong Spicy Beef

1. Bring 2 cups (approx. 500ml) of water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add the noodle block and the seasoning powder. Boil for only 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Squeeze in the Flavored Oil (chili paste).
4. Stir well.

How Does It Taste

The beef flavor comes through strong and rich. Star anise is prominent and the Chinese cinnamon follows right behind it. It’s a combination that makes the broth comforting in the same way a slow-braised Taiwanese beef noodle soup is comforting. The spice is a 2 out of 5, present and pleasant without taking over from the spiced beef base.

The broth is a 2 out of 5 on viscosity. It’s slightly thicker than watery which suits the rich beef profile. The noodle brick is noticeably smaller than most instant ramen packages. The noodles are thin and wavy but they carry the broth well.

How Does It Compare

James considers this his go-to in the Ve Wong lineup. The Ve Wong Sesame Chicken is the more delicate and medicinal of the two. The Spicy Beef is the more assertive and flavor-forward. For a similar Taiwanese beef broth profile with star anise the TTL Wine Stewed Flavor Noodles is worth comparing. The Thien Huong Vi Huong Beef was the other bowl James compared to Kung Fu style beef noodle soup.

How to Level Up Ve Wong Spicy Beef Noodles

Add sliced onion and garlic cooked directly into the broth while it cooks. Sliced roast beef on top gives the bowl the protein the spiced broth is asking for.

Final Verdict

A well-executed Taiwanese spiced beef instant noodle. The star anise and Chinese cinnamon combination is good and the depth of flavor relative to the packet size is impressive.

How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.

Related Instant Ramen

• Ve Wong Sesame Chicken Flavor Noodle Soup
• TTL Wine Stewed Flavor Noodles
• Thien Huong Vi Huong Beef Flavor
• Kang Shi Fu Braised Beef Flavor
• Omachi Potato Noodles Beef Flavor