Laky Men Beef Flavor Instant Noodle

The Laky Men Beef Flavor Instant Noodle is the first Guatemalan instant ramen on this site. Finding instant ramen from Central America in the rotation was a first for James and me. For this one, make sure you have a drink nearby.

Produced in Guatemala.

What’s in the Package

Inside the cup is a circular block of wavy, deep-fried noodles. It comes with a silver sachet of “Sabor Res” (beef flavor) powder, a tiny clear sachet of chili flakes, and a small white folding plastic fork.

It includes those little soy protein pieces, and while the beef flavor is generally well-rounded, it doesn’t really taste like real beef.

The dehydrated vegetables are a nice touch, though, and they do help to cut through some of that saltiness and add a bit of color to the bowl.

How Does It Taste

The saltiness was the first thing James and I both noticed after the first sip. The broth is a recognizable artificial beef flavor with a clear MSG presence. The beef flavor is consistent throughout the bowl even if it doesn’t have the depth of an actual beef broth.

We suggest adding more water than the package suggests. Since it was so salty, that would help bring the salt down to a more comfortable level without losing the flavor.

The dehydrated vegetables were a quiet highlight. They add color and some mild freshness that makes the bowl feel more complete than the price point suggests. The soy protein pieces add some texture.

How to Level Up Laky Men Beef Flavor Instant Noodle

I think sliced hot dogs would work well here even though the broth is salty. It would just build on the beefy broth. Also add some fresh garlic and green onions.

Final Verdict

The Laky Men Beef Flavor Instant Noodle is an unpretentious cup. Use more water than it says, add hot dogs and green onions, and it becomes a comfortable quick meal.