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There’s not really much to say about these Maruchan noodles, except that for a cheaper ramen, I’m actually really impressed with how chewy they are! They have a great texture.
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As for the broth, I can distinctly taste the shrimp and the onion powder. There’s a decent amount of sodium.
I think the method we’ve been using for Maruchan, which is turning off the heat before adding the seasoning, has really helped to concentrate the flavor.
To enhance this ramen, I’d add more shrimp, specifically savory butter shrimp, to boost the seafood flavor. A squeeze of lime juice would also be a great addition to cut through some of the sodium.
Order this instant ramen here: Maruchan Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup
Have you tried these noodles? Rate them below!
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Butter Shrimp, Lime Juice
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 has good flavor, although it doesn’t really taste like shrimp. Not sure how to describe it though.
