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This instant ramen comes with a good amount of dried bits like carrots, cabbage, and soy protein, which is nice. It has a sweet flavor, though there’s also a noticeable artificial cabbage taste that comes through.
Produced in the United States. Distributed by Japan.
Overall, it’s not bad; it’s pretty typical of a Maruchan ramen with some prominent MSG flavors. There’s even a citrus flavor to it, but it finishes with a slightly funky aftertaste.
Is it hot and spicy as advertised? No, not really, but there’s a notable tingle on my tongue.
To level up this bowl, I’d definitely add some fresh green onions, a kick of kimchi, and some earthy enoki mushrooms.
Order the ramen here: Maruchan Ramen Bowl Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup
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Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 2/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Green Onions, Kimchi, Enoki Mushrooms
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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