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I tried the Cielo Birria Flavor Instant Ramen, and before I even looked at the label, I would have guessed they were made in Mexico. Surprisingly, they’re a product of Vietnam.
Produced in Vietnam. Distributed in United States.
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The broth had this sweetness to it, which I wasn’t really expecting, but it gave it a somewhat unique flavor. The birria taste was subtle, but I did get a little hint of it in the aftertaste, which was interesting. Overall, it was fairly mild.
To make this even better, I think a little pinch of salt would balance out that sweetness. And you know I love some umami, so a dash of fish sauce would be great. Cooking the noodles in chicken stock instead of water could also add more flavor. If you want a real meal, scrambling some Mexican chorizo with eggs and throwing that in would be delicious. And since it wasn’t very spicy, you could totally add your own heat to kick it up a notch.
Tasting Notes
- Spice level: 1/5
- Broth viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle thickness: 1/5
- Noodle type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Scrambled Mexican Chorizo and Eggs, Fish Sauce, Salt
Order the noodles here: Cielo Birria Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
Here my review on the other brand’s instant ramen flavors:
- Cielo 7 Mares Seafood Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
- Cielo Menudo Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
- Cielo Pozole Instant Ramen Noodle Soup
Have you tried these instant noodles? What did you think? Spill the noodles and leave a comment below.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
