Cielo Pozole Instant Ramen Noodle Soup

The Cielo Pozole Instant Ramen is the third flavor I’ve tried from Cielo. This instant version like the others is produced in Vietnam. When I opened it the oregano hit me immediately, same as the Menudo from the same brand.

Produced in Vietnam.

What’s in the Package

Inside the pack, you’ll find a dried noodle block and four items. There is a dried vegetable packet, a liquid flavor base, and a dry seasoning powder. Cielo often also includes a foldable plastic fork.

How to Prepare It

1. Bring about 2 cups (500ml) of water to a boil.
2. Add the noodle block and the dried vegetable packet to the boiling water.
3. Boil for 3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the liquid flavor base and the seasoning powder.

How Does It Taste

The oregano hits you when you open it which was same as the Menudo. But once you taste the broth there’s more going on. There’s a sourness and a subtle sweetness working together and underneath both there’s a hint of cinnamon that just makes it feel warm and comforting. The salt level is right too. It doesn’t take over the way it does in the Birria version.

The spice is a 1 out of 5 but the broth is interesting enough that it doesn’t really matter. Thin wavy noodles like the rest of the Cielo lineup.

How Does It Compare

The Birria leans sweet and mild. The Menudo is oregano-forward with a smoky chipotle note. The Pozole is the most layered of the three since the cinnamon and sourness give it complexity the others don’t quite have. If you’re only trying one Cielo product, start with this one.

How to Level Up Cielo Pozole Instant Ramen Noodle Soup

I’d add shredded chicken to let the cinnamon and oregano broth do the work without competing. Classic pozole garnishes all work well: shredded cabbage, sliced radish, dried oregano, and a squeeze of lime. For heat, a dash of hot sauce or a drizzle of chili oil.

Final Verdict

The Cielo Pozole Instant Ramen is the standout of the Cielo lineup. The broth is well-seasoned, the cinnamon and sourness add complexity, and the oregano makes it feel like it’s actually trying to be pozole.