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The Snapdragon Tonkotsu cup says spicy pork on the label, but there’s barely any spice. The tonkotsu flavor is really good though.
Produced in Vietnam for Snapdragon Foods LLC.
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What’s in the Package
Inside the bowl, you’ll find a round block of non-fried wheat noodles and three sachets. There is a transparent vegetable mix sachet, a large silver soup base sachet (powder), and a small silver oil sachet.
How to Cook Snapdragon Tonkotsu Ramen Spicy Pork
- Open the lid halfway and take out the packets.
- Add the vegetables and the soup base. Hold the flavor oil for later.
- Add cool water up to the inside fill line and close the lid.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Let it cool for 1 minute, then add the flavor oil and stir well.
How Does It Taste
The spice is a 1 out of 5. Neither of us tasted much spice at all. What little there is probably comes from the oil packet. What you do get is a creamy tonkotsu flavor with a good scallion and garlic taste in the back. It’s a little sweet, and it’s nice. It’s not a heavy restaurant tonkotsu and the broth is thin, but it tastes good.
The noodles are better than the other Snapdragon cups I’ve tried. They don’t taste like cardboard. I made this one in the microwave, and I think that’s the better way to cook it.
How Does It Compare
In the Snapdragon lineup this is one of the better cups. The Chicken Ramen is the plainest. The Buffalo Ranch is the weirdest. The Tonkotsu is in the middle. If you want more tonkotsu flavor, the Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor is a better pick.
How to Level Up Snapdragon Tonkotsu Ramen Spicy Pork
Add a soft-boiled egg. Boiled bacon would be good with this one too. Then bean sprouts and scallions right before serving.
Final Verdict
A really good tonkotsu cup, even with the thin broth. Don’t buy it for the spice, because there isn’t much. Make it in the microwave, add an egg and some bacon, and it’s a solid quick bowl.
Tasting Notes
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- Snapdragon Chicken Ramen
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Community Ratings
Found this in the Aldi Finds section at my local Aldi, and as a huge fan of Snapdragon’s Pho instant noodle bowls… I was excited to dive in! The flavor is very familiar, heavy on the porky funk with rich umami and a hint of sweetness that can be a bit surprising at first. The noodles are springy and pick up the broth with ease. The package contains a liquid soup base, dried vegetables, and a seasoning oil that packs significantly less spice than in their Pho cup noodle. Overall a tasty cup ramen I’d enjoy again, perhaps with some ground beef and a healthy dosage of roasted garlic! Unless you’re a vampire at least lol
Thin noodles with a light texture. Very rich broth with medium to light amount of veggies and sesame seeds. Only wish it was a little cheaper and a larger serving, it doesn’t fill you up. But very delicious! College student approved!
