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The Lucky Me Instant Noodles Chicken na Chicken is a Filipino product and the first thing we noticed was that the noodles are very white, noticeably more so than any other instant ramen in the rotation.
Produced in the Philippines.
What’s in the Package
Inside the package, you will find a small, square block of thin, pale wheat noodles. The flavor comes from a single seasoning sachet.
How to Prepare It
- Bring 2 cups (approx. 475ml) of water to a boil.
- Add the noodles and boil for 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the single seasoning sachet until fully dissolved.
How Does It Taste
The Lucky Me Instant Noodles Chicken na Chicken is a bowl of two completely separate experiences and which one you focus on determines how you feel about it.
The noodles are not good. The texture is chewy in the wrong way. It’s reminiscent of cardboard that’s been softened but not enough. The color and the chew combine into something that’s off-putting and if the noodles were the whole story this would be a hard pass without much discussion.
The broth is a completely different story. It delivers an artificial chicken flavor that hits the specific comfort food note of something you want to drink when you’re sick. The balance is better than most budget instant ramens manage. It’s not too salty, not too garlicky, with heavy notes of onion powder and savory chicken bouillon that work together in a warm and familiar way. The broth saves this bowl and then some.
The contrast between the two elements is sharp enough that eating this requires a certain amount of reframing. Accept the noodles as a vehicle rather than a feature and focus on the broth and the additions.
How Does It Compare
Within the Lucky Me lineup on the site the Chicken na Chicken is the most comfort-forward product reviewed. The Lucky Me Pancit Canton Chilimansi and the Hot Chili are both dry noodle formats with completely different flavor profiles.
This is the only Lucky Me soup product reviewed here so far and the broth quality stands out even against the broader Filipino instant noodle category. The Nora Sinigang Ramen is the other Filipino instant noodle on the site. Completely different flavor direction but similarly rewarding once you get past the initial noodle impression.
How to Level It Up
The noodle texture problem needs to be addressed with toppings that add what the noodles can’t. Pork meatballs or Vietnamese-style Asian meatballs are the most effective fix. They provide the chew that the noodles don’t.
Fresh cilantro and green onions brighten the heavy bouillon flavor. Steamed white rice added directly to the soup is the other move worth trying. The comforting chicken broth coats the rice in a way that feels completely natural and turns this into a heartier and more satisfying meal. The broth is good enough to carry the rice in a way that most instant ramen broths can’t.
Final Verdict
The Lucky Me Instant Noodles Chicken na Chicken is saved entirely by its broth. I would get this again for the seasoning packet alone.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Pork Meatballs, Cilantro, Green Onions, Steamed Rice
Related Instant Ramen
- Lucky Me Pancit Canton Chilimansi
- Lucky Me Pancit Canton Hot Chili
- Nora Sinigang Ramen
- Mama Chicken Instant Noodles
- Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup
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