Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles

Miliket’s flagship is their Shrimp Flavor, a brand I’d never tried until I picked it up in California. Opening the package, the shrimp smell is undeniable. It sets a high bar and definitely gets your expectations up.

Produced in Vietnam.

What’s in the Package

Inside the packaging, you’ll find a square block of fried wheat noodles with two seasoning sachets. There is a soup base packet containing the shrimp-flavored powder and a smaller chilli packet.

How to Cook Miliket Shrimp Flavor

1. Place the dried noodle block and the contents of both seasoning packets into a deep bowl.
2. Pour approximately 350ml of boiling water over the noodles.
3. Securely cover the bowl with a lid or plate and let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Remove the cover, stir well to ensure the seasoning is fully dissolved, and enjoy.

How Does It Taste

The shrimp smell from the powder is present and nostalgic. It reminds you immediately of a Southeast Asian kitchen. The taste is where it lost me. The broth tastes like chicken bouillon rather than shrimp. Whatever shrimp character the seasoning has gets lost in the water and what remains is a mild base.

It’s still a comforting bowl. The flavor reminded me of classic Southeast Asian budget brands like Mama or Wai Wai. It’s simple, approachable, and satisfying in a quiet way. It’s not asking much of you and it doesn’t deliver much in return but it hits a specific nostalgic note that works.

The noodles are the main issue. They have a paper-like quality that doesn’t hold up well in the broth. They’re functional but they don’t add anything to the eating experience. Of the two Miliket products I’ve tried the Sate Flavor has the better noodle result even though both share the same basic limitations.

How Does It Compare

Between the two Miliket varieties on this site the Sate Flavor is the stronger product. The onion-forward broth of the Sate at least has a clear identity. The Shrimp Flavor has a more appealing smell and a more recognizable name but the broth delivers less of what the label promises. Both share the same thin paper-like noodle texture. If you’re trying Miliket for the first time the Sate is the better starting point.

How to Level Up Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles

Since there’s no shrimp flavor in the broth you have to bring it yourself. Real shrimp, boiled or sautéed and added directly to the finished bowl, makes it more shrimpy.

Fresh Thai chilies are the heat addition of choice here if you want some spice in the bowl. Sliced Thai chilies dropped into the hot broth give it a kick.

I would also add green onions, French fried onions or garlic chips on top.

Final Verdict

The Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles is an honest budget bowl that delivers comfort rather than complexity. The shrimp flavor is in the smell not the broth and the noodles are the thinnest and most delicate in the Miliket range.

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Where to buy Miliket Shrimp Flavor Instant Noodles

• Amazon
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