Immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen

Immi is a brand built around making instant ramen that fits into a health-conscious lifestyle. The Black Garlic Chicken Ramen is keto-friendly, high protein, high fiber, and plant-based, with pea protein as a key ingredient.

Produced in China. Packed in USA.

What’s in the Package

Inside the Immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen package, you will find a rectangular block of noodles alongside a seasoning packet.

How to Prepare It

Because these noodles are high in protein and fiber, they don’t soften as easily as standard ramen.

1. Bring 2 cups (475ml) of water to a rolling boil in a small pot.
2. Add the noodles. While standard ramen takes 3 minutes, Immi needs a solid 7 to 9 minutes of boiling to reach an “al dente” texture. Use a fork or chopsticks to loosen the block halfway through.
3. Turn off the heat and stir in the seasoning packet.
4. Let it sit for 1 minute after stirring. This allows the broth to thicken slightly and the noodles to fully absorb the black garlic flavor.

How Does It Taste

The black garlic flavor is there but it’s muted. The overall profile is mild and one-note in a way that left me wanting more punch.

The noodles have the same pea protein chalkiness that shows up across the Immi range. If you’ve had the Immi Creamy Chicken or the Immi Spicy Red Miso you know what to expect. The texture is a trade-off that comes with the high protein format. It’s not for everyone.

This one wasn’t my jam. I can appreciate what Immi is trying to do and the nutritional profile is impressive, but the flavor doesn’t quite get me there. That said there’s clearly an audience for a product that prioritizes health credentials without compromising too much on the ramen format.

How Does It Compare

Within the Immi lineup on the site, the Black Garlic Chicken is the mildest on flavor. The Creamy Chicken and Spicy Red Miso both have stronger flavor identities. The noodle texture issue is consistent across all three. If you’re choosing an Immi flavor for the first time, the Spicy Red Miso gives you the most to work with in terms of flavor complexity.

How to Level Up Immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen

Kimchi would add the tang and spice the mild broth needs and it would pair well with the black garlic. Add some grilled chicken for more protein, broccoli for crunch, and sliced deli meat for a quick salty addition.

Final Verdict

The Immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen earns its place as a health-focused instant ramen for people who prioritize nutrition over bold flavor. The protein is there and the black garlic concept is interesting even if the execution is mild. It wasn’t my personal favorite in the Immi lineup but I can appreciate what it’s doing. Add kimchi, grilled chicken, and some broccoli and it could become a solid high protein meal.