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Surprisingly, there’s a distinct celery saltiness to this Top Ramen that I taste immediately. It’s not my favorite flavor profile, but then again, I didn’t go into it with high expectations.
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The chicken bouillon flavor is also quite strong, making it a very savory, yet somewhat one-note, experience.
To improve this bowl, adding some rotisserie chicken would be a good topping for extra protein and a more substantial meal. Fresh white onions, crisp lettuce, and crunchy cabbage would also be good additions for extra texture and sweetness.
How to Cook Nissin Top Ramen Chicken
Cooking directions per package instructions:
- Boil 2 cups of water in a sauce pan. Add noodles, breaking up if desired. Cook 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in seasonings from flavor packet. To lower sodium, use less seasoning.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 0/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Rotisserie Chicken, White Onions, Lettuce, Cabbage
Order the noodles here: Nissin Top Ramen Chicken
Have you tried the Nissin Top Ramen Chicken before? Rate it 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
This brand was my first time ever trying ramen and it made me despise it for years! At the time, the only available flavor in my country was the chicken and to this day, it remains my least favorite flavor. I do however, enjoy the chilli the most. The shrimp and spicy beef isn’t so bad for an instant ramen, and depending on the toppings, it can make a decent dish. For this, I added steak, wontons and chilli crisp. I used the chilli flavor, though.
The “buy again” selection is for the chicken. But will definitely recommend buying the beef or chilli!
The chicken broth is savory and nostalgic, but doesn’t have much complexity. I always find myself adding things to enhance the flavor (sriracha, curry powder, ginger, garlic, etc…) because otherwise it becomes a bit boring. The noodles have to be eaten very quickly, otherwise they become soggy and spongy. No spice at all.
This was the first ramen I ever had as a child and why I love ramen. Although I have different ones that are my favorites and go to, this will always be a classic for me.
