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When I first featured Wai Wai Classic Oriental on my channel I was not prepared for the response. Everyone had strong feelings about this brand. This is the original Wai Wai noodle. The first thing I noticed when I opened the pack was the color in the raw noodles.
Produced in Thailand by Thai Preserved Food Factory Co., Ltd.
Table of Contents
- What’s in the Package
- How to Cook Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
- How Does It Taste
- How Does It Compare
- How to Level Up Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
- Final Verdict
- Tasting Notes
- Related Instant Ramen
- Where to buy Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
- Community Ratings
- Leave Your Rating
What’s in the Package
Inside the packaging, you’ll find a square block of thin, pre-seasoned fried wheat noodles and two sachets. The clear double-sachet contains the seasoning powder and chili powder, while the small blue sachet contains seasoned oil.
How to Cook Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
- Place noodles and seasoning into a bowl. Add 320ml boiling water.
- Cover for 3 minutes.
- Stir, noodles are ready to serve.
How Does It Taste
James pointed out that the noodles themselves are already seasoned. You can see it in the color. They’re darker in some spots.
The first thing I smelled was fried shallot oil. It tastes like fried shallots and it’s very garlicky. It’s well-balanced and not too salty. There’s a little hit of spice, but it’s mild.
The noodles are thin and wavy. The texture is very good. They’re bouncy and springy.
How Does It Compare
For Thai instant noodles, compare this to the MAMA Chicken and the Wai Wai Quick Zabb Tom Yum Shrimp. The MAMA is easier to find and has more going on in the broth. The Wai Wai Classic is simpler, but the seasoned noodles make it different. If you want more spice from Wai Wai, go with the Tom Yum.
How to Level Up Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
I would add a squeeze of lime and some fresh sliced jalapeño. A pinch of sugar is good in this too. For protein, we both said minced pork. Smoked meats like smoked brisket or smoked pulled pork would be good too.
Final Verdict
This one is good. The seasoned noodles and the fried shallot flavor make it different from most cheap instant noodles. It’s simple, well-balanced, and the noodles have a great bouncy texture.
Tasting Notes
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Related Instant Ramen
- Wai Wai Quick Zabb Tom Yum Shrimp Flavor
- MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles
- MAMA Tom Yum Shrimp Instant Noodles
- Thai Delight Pad Thai Noodles
- Thasiam Thai Boat Noodles
Where to buy Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
Community Ratings
It’s a good, subtle noodles. Can it it raw too, like mix the uncooked broken noodles and veggies with the seasoning and it’s good on its own or can cook it and add your topping and it’s great too
