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This Maruchan Instant Lunch Hot and Spicy Beef Ramen is pretty one-note. I don’t have high expectations for the Instant Lunch versions of this brand since it’s meant to be a quick and easy meal.
Produced in the United States. Distributed by Japan.
The flavor is straight beef bouillon with chili flakes flavor. I have to admit, it’s spicier than I expected, but adding any type of hot sauce would still be a good idea if you like extra heat. The spice level reminds me of a whole chili pepper cut up and added to the broth.
To level it up, I would suggest adding sliced beef to add some protein and flavor. Have you tried these noodles? Rate them below!
Here are my reviews of the other Maruchan Instant Lunch flavors:
Order this ramen here: Maruchan Instant Lunch Hot & Spicy Beef Ramen Noodle Soup
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 1/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Sliced Beef, Hot Sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
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