Acecook Good Vermicelli Tomyum Kung Flavor

The Acecook Good Vermicelli Tomyum Kung Flavor smells great. The first thing that hit me was a heavy lemongrass smell, and it got my hopes up.

Produced in Vietnam by Acecook Vietnam Joint Stock Company.

What’s in the Package

Inside, you’ll find a nest of mung bean vermicelli. It also includes a silver packet of soup powder, a clear bag of dried vegetables with tiny shrimp and scallions, an orange flavored oil packet, and a dark, concentrated Tom Yum paste. At least they give you one little piece of naruto. That’s your consolation prize.

How to Cook Acecook Good Vermicelli Tomyum Kung Flavor

1. Place the vermicelli bundle and the contents of all four sachets into a deep serving bowl.
2. Pour in about 1.7 cups (approx. 400ml) of boiling water.
3. Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 3 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir well to ensure the thick Tom Yum paste and flavored oil are fully incorporated into the broth.

One prep note: the package says 400ml of water, but it’s way too bland like that. Next time I’d use 300ml.

How Does It Taste

The smell gets your hopes up and then the taste doesn’t follow through. It’s way too bland. It literally just tastes like lemongrass and a little shrimp paste. It’s not even salty. There’s supposed to be tamarind in here, but it’s at the bottom of the ingredient list and we couldn’t taste it.

The noodles are mung bean vermicelli and they’re a 0.5 out of 5 on thickness. Spice is a 1 out of 5. You get a little hit at the back of your throat.

How Does It Compare

The best instant tom yum I’ve had is the Maggi Perisa Tom Yam. James and I both liked it better than MAMA. The MAMA Tom Yum Shrimp is the nostalgic one. This Acecook vermicelli is near the bottom. The lemongrass is there, but it doesn’t taste like full tom yum.

How to Level Up Acecook Good Vermicelli Tomyum Kung Flavor

Stir some extra tom yum paste right into the broth. That’s the best fix, because the packet doesn’t have enough flavor. Then add imitation crab, sliced onions, cilantro and green onions. And try 300ml of water instead of 400ml.

Final Verdict

The Acecook Good Vermicelli Tomyum Kung Flavor smells better than it tastes. It’s one note and pretty bland. Less water and extra tom yum paste would help. This one wasn’t for me, and I wouldn’t buy it again.

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