Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken

The Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken is a Sam’s Club find. The Ramen Bistro line has been interesting to work through. The Japanese Miso and Korean Gochujang Beef both had their own quirks. This one brings the most legitimate heat of the three.

Produced in the United States.

What’s in the Package

Inside the cup, everything is ready to go the moment you peel back the lid. The base consists of chili-infused wheat noodles. Layered directly on top is the seasoning powder along with a mix of dried bok choy, carrot bits, and textured soy protein crumbles.

How to Cook Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken

1. Peel back the lid halfway and pour boiling water up to the inside fill line.
2. Close the lid securely and let the cup sit for 3 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and stir thoroughly, making sure to scrape the bottom of the cup so the seasoning and garlic are fully incorporated into the broth.

How Does It Taste

The Sichuan pepper smell hits you immediately when you open the cup. The broth surprised us both. There’s a comforting almost creamy quality to it that’s likely from milk powder. It gives it more body than a standard cup noodle.

It’s a 1.5 out of 5 on viscosity. But it is aggressively salty. Fill the water slightly above the fill line to manage it.

The chili-infused noodles are a technical win, same as the Japanese Miso variety from this line. The heat builds slowly through the noodles themselves rather than from a sauce packet, hitting the back of your throat throughout the meal.

The soy protein chunks were a miss. Chalky and distracting. James and I both picked most of them out. Spice is a 2 out of 5.

How Does It Compare

Within the Nissin Ramen Bistro line this is the most successful at delivering heat. The Japanese Miso has the more interesting chili-infused noodle concept in a milder bowl. The Korean Gochujang Beef has a more complex-layered flavor. The Sichuan Garlic Chicken is the boldest and saltiest of the three.

How to Level Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken

James suggested a slice of American cheese melted in. The melt is perfect for this specific creamy broth. Crack an egg in during the cook, top with fresh scallions and a drizzle of chili oil. Use slightly more water than the fill line suggests for the salt.

Final Verdict

The Nissin Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken is the most spicy entry in the Bistro lineup and the Sichuan pepper smell delivers on its promise. The salt level is the main thing to manage. American cheese, an egg, and scallions turn this from a quick snack into a proper meal.

How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.

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Where to buy Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Sichuan Garlic Chicken

• Amazon
• Walmart