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 admittedly, I had never tried this chicken flavored one until this tasting.

Produced in Thailand.

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 Prepare 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

There’s an oil sheen on the broth. That visible layer of fat sitting on the surface is a good sign. And it coated my tongue after every noodle slurp.

The flavor is comforting with classic chicken bouillon with a clear MSG presence. It also almost feels like rendered chicken fat worked into the seasoning.

The noodles are the same as the Mama Tom Yum Shrimp variety. They’re thin, wavy, and familiar.

How Does It Compare

Within the Mama lineup the Chicken is the milder option. The Tom Yum Shrimp has the bright lemongrass and citrus heat. The Green Curry has that pleasant creaminess. The Chicken is the one you reach for when you want comfort. Same noodle across all three.

How to Level Up Mama Chicken Instant Noodles

Add the Chili oil first. The clean chicken broth is a perfect base for it. If you want some extra spice, add some freshly sliced jalapeños. Then I’d add a squeeze of lime and throw in some canned quail eggs.

Final Verdict

Mama Chicken Instant Noodles is a comfort bowl that delivers. I prefer this over Maruchan or Top Ramen chicken flavored ramen.

How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.

Related Instant Ramen

• Mama Tom Yum Shrimp Instant Noodles
• Mama Green Curry Instant Noodles
• Mama Pork Instant Noodles
• Wai Wai Noodles Classic Oriental Instant Noodles
• Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Flavored Soup

Where to buy Mama Chicken Instant Noodles

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Yami