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The Maruchan Ramen Bowl Chicken Flavor gave me instant hit of nostalgia. It’s that classic American “sick day” soup, but in a slightly more elevated way with the noodles.
Produced in the United States. Distributed by Japan.
The first thing I noticed was the color of the broth. It’s a bright yellow, likely from turmeric, which was strong enough to actually dye my chopsticks.
Taste-wise, it’s heavy on the celery salt and saltiness. The noodles actually have some decent structure and ‘bite’ compared to the standard packets.
I was pleasantly surprised to find a generous amount of dehydrated vegetables, including pieces of corn, carrots, and cabbage, alongside bits of chicken soy protein.
If you want to level up this ramen into a heartier meal, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh scallions and onions, and a dash of hot sauce.
Tasting Notes
Order this ramen here: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Chicken Flavor
Have you tried these noodles? Rate them below!
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.
Community Ratings
It’s a simple ramen but good.
