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Tapatio Chicken Ramen is the plain one in the Tapatio line. It tastes like onion powder, and there’s not much spice. It needs help.
Produced in Vietnam for Tapatio Foods, LLC.
What’s in the Package
Inside the cup you get a round block of fried wheat noodles with orange chicken seasoning powder and some dried veggies, mostly green onions.
How to Cook Tapatio Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup
Hot Water Method
- Open the lid halfway and pour boiling water up to the inside fill line.
- Close the lid and let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Stir well.
Microwave Method
- Remove the lid completely.
- Add the seasoning mix and room temperature water up to the inside fill line.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Stir well so the seasoning at the bottom mixes in.
How Does It Taste
Honestly, it was very anticlimactic. It tastes like onion powder, with a little chicken bouillon. It’s very one-note and very artificial tasting. There’s a little spice, but not much. It doesn’t taste like Tapatio hot sauce, even though that’s the name on it.
I’d use a little less water than the cup says so the flavor isn’t so weak.
The noodles are thin and wavy, a 1 out of 5 on thickness. The broth is thin too. The noodles are pretty standard.
How Does It Compare
Of the Tapatio flavors, the Chicken is the most plain. The Carne Asada with Lime actually tastes different, with cumin and barbecue smoke. The Original and Shrimp are one note too. If you want a cheap chicken ramen with more flavor, get the Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup.
How to Level Up Tapatio Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup
This one could use some crumbled cotija cheese. And add actual Tapatio hot sauce, since the packet doesn’t have much heat.
Final Verdict
It’s a one-note onion chicken broth, and it tastes artificial. Add cotija and Tapatio and it’s better. If you’re picking one Tapatio, I’d go with the Carne Asada.
Tasting Notes
How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.
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