MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles

MAMA is a brand that’s been in my life since I was a kid. My family always had the Shrimp Tom Yum variety in the house. It’s still one of my most nostalgic bowls. But I had never tried this chicken one until now.

Produced in Thailand by Thai President Foods Public Company Limited.

What’s in the Package

Inside is a thin, rectangular block of wavy, fried noodles that have a slightly darker tint because they are pre-seasoned. You get two sachets: a larger blue and silver dual-chamber packet containing the chicken seasoning powder and a separate hit of chili powder, plus a smaller blue and white sachet of clear seasoned oil.

How to Cook MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles

1. Place the noodle block and the contents of both seasoning sachets into a deep bowl.
2. Pour in 1.5 cups (350ml) of boiling water.
3. Cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 3 minutes.
4. Remove the cover, stir thoroughly to ensure the oil and powder are fully incorporated, and serve.

How Does It Taste

You can really see the oil on top of the broth, which is nice. And it coated my tongue after every noodle slurp.

It’s comforting. It tastes like classic chicken bouillon and you can taste the MSG. You can also taste chicken fat. That comes from the little white pack, which has a bit of rendered chicken fat in it.

The noodles are the same as the MAMA Tom Yum Shrimp variety. They’re thin, wavy, and familiar. They have that little cardboard taste, which I think we’re all just used to by now.

How Does It Compare

Of the MAMA flavors, the Chicken is the mild one. The Tom Yum Shrimp is sour and spicy with lemongrass. The Green Curry is creamy. The Chicken is the one I’d grab when I want something comforting. All three have the same noodle.

How to Level Up MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles

There’s no spice, so I’d add chili oil first. Fresh sliced jalapeños work too. Then add a squeeze of lime and throw in some canned quail eggs.

Final Verdict

MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles is comforting. Classic chicken bouillon with a good oil packet. I prefer this over Maruchan or Top Ramen chicken flavored ramen.

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Related Instant Ramen

• MAMA Tom Yum Pork Instant Noodles
• MAMA Stew Beef Flavor Instant Noodles
• MAMA Pork Instant Noodles
• MAMA Green Curry Instant Noodles
• MAMA Tom Yum Shrimp Instant Noodles

Where to buy MAMA Chicken Instant Noodles

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Yami