Costco Tonkotsu Ramen Taste Test

I tried the Tonkotsu Ramen from Costco. Here's my take on it.

[@WingZ0ne]

I think I’m one of the few that actually likes the soup and doesn’t really mind it’s saltyness

[@nerdiewithabirdie]

Me to!

[@stickyfingers529]

Me too buddy. Me too.

[@mindyjohnson661]

I do like this, but I like the Shin Raymun more.

[@kxngenoch7613]

Less about the taste and more about the health hazard

[@Hypno_BPM]

it’s not the saltiness , it’s the crap ton of sodium

[@whatever123651]

I like to use my bone broth with these instant ramen and omg sooooyummy and I also use shredded meat.

[@ericsalinas98]

I do go out of my way and make the extras 😂😂😂

[@proplay51]

Good video. I liked the product but I too felt it was over priced and bought it on sale

[@PaigeSherfield]

I so outta my league. My favorite ramen was pork muchuan. These to me are amazing. I need suggestions. 😂

[@beastmode4329]

I like it

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

=D

[@martinjacket2637]

Got a 6 pack of it today and keeping it as "emergency food". The 460 Calories is on the high side for me

[@jisubbso]

I agree, it’s not good. Not a good tonkatsu ramen at all

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Not a good tonkatsu but a pretty good pork flavored ramen.

[@dawnphun3991]

I think if you added a tbsp of mayonnaise, it would help with the fat content

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Good point. Maybe it needs pork fat?

[@dawnphun3991]

@@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel like bacon ? 🤔 yummy

[@MrLanternland]

Seriously? U add mayonaise, i never heard of that.

[@Vie_thesoapbar]

I eat my tonkotsu without water. It taste more juicy and more tastes to it

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Juicy? No water? Omg, I dunno. XD

[@margaretnation7464]

DRINK THE SOUP?

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Nope, too salty.

[@UEPHOHS]

Do not read the directions, boil the water pour the soup base right over the noodles dry, and then pour the hot water over it all. 2 min at most. I got the milky look and emulsified flavor you talked about! Also add more water for less salty and add a little sesame oil...😊

[@DH-nu5oc]

The art on the packaging is so misleading. I thought I was getting maybe some premium ingredients in its dried up form, but nope. Very basic noodles.

[@MrLanternland]

Ain't it though!

[@749260]

The Hikari Menraku Tonkotsu ramen is $3.99 in my area for one single one but was extremely delicious. I just had it tonight. I added 2/3 drops of sesame oil, fried egg and 3 bitesize leftover potatoes I made on the stove. Was delicious. Next time I will add more potatoes.

[@iMcAlex]

You should try Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu (green packaging). Tastes muuuuuch better than this one imo

[@iMcAlex]

A lot lot closer to restaurant ramen too

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

I'll keep a lookout for that.

[@cyandeoidre2375]

There the Beeeeeesssssttttt 😆

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

I agree. Its great. I love the texture of the noodles. Unfortunately they stopped selling it at the Japanese fish market in Fresno..SMMFH.

[@thewritefont9708]

I found this really underwhelming.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Yeah... not that creamy.

[@El_Carmona]

I wish i would of watched this before buying them but cant expect much from cup of noodles so. Im still trying them

[@sassouusasoo3607]

They are so good . I’m obsessed. I can’t believe they are not more popular.

[@kayotica789]

I always add cheese to mine and let it melt into the broth it makes it super creamy ;o and unhealthy haha

[@TrueBoricua]

Gross you should be in jail

[@BowlTheOne]

Me too.

[@ascentry9472]

@@TrueBoricua Agreed

[@MrLanternland]

Cheese isn't unhealthy, but u can do the same with cheaper noodles, cup of noodles, maruchan. These r nothing special.

[@contemplatingyourwig7591]

If you add the seasonings and then cook the ramen the soup comes out creamier and the noodles don’t get soggy they have a nice bounce to them

[@sycohlc]

If you live in SoCal, you can book a tour of the Nongshim plant in Rancho Cucamonga.

[@tabascoshrimpj]

I wasted money on these Nongshim Tonkotsu ramen :)...!!! Momosan Morimoto ramen easily beats this :D...!!!

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

O really? I hesitated to try it because there's a a big dude's face on the packaging I don't recognize. But if you say so I might just give it a try next time.

[@margaretnation7464]

We like it. An most packages have pictures of stuff not in it. We add bbq pork n sesame oil.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

It will say 'serving suggestion' lol.

[@alexangulo2055]

It’s nice to see people slurp noodles properly.. I get triggered when they don’t .. thank you sir.

[@fanglee498]

I think the most important thing about ramen is the texture of the noodles. This is the mid tier noodles, it’s the same deep fried Korean nongshim everyone knows about. The only difference is the flavor packet. You’ll never get the right springy chewy texture from any dried instant ramen. You have to buy the fresh/hybrid ones from sun noodles. Where the noodles are fresh but the soup is in a packet. It’s like $2.5 a per serving in Asian markets and it’s the closest thing you’ll get to restaurant quality ramen quickly at home on like 10 minutes.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Good call on sun noodles. They’re great. However I don’t think highly of the soup base that comes with those.

[@Andre-qc9nb]

You mean that microwavable ramen isn't "quite there" with restaurant quality ramen? NO WAY!?!?!?

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Reasonable comment until you try instant ramen in Japan.

[@sycohlc]

In a pot, add 2 C water, some chopped onion, a few snow peas, and maybe a couple frozen raw shrimp or some shredded rotisserie chicken. Once it starts to boil, add the noodles. At 3 minutes, add in a raw egg and stir it up. Or you can add a hard boiled or fried egg after. Add the packets at the end and enjoy.

[@sycohlc]

You can also precook a few potstickers and add to the finished soup.

[@zecaerulies489]

I got it and was disappointed until I added a couple things and now I think it may be my favourite base/soup

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Which things?

[@zecaerulies489]

@@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel garlic is a big one, some green onion and an egg. Sometimes I’ll add a little bit of milk at the bottom too. Soy sauce mixed with sugar is good too

[@weewoo00012]

@@zecaerulies489 how do u add the garlic

[@Coolman_Productions]

@@weewoo00012 8 months later, not sure if you’re still obsessed with ramen, but you add it in raw. Make sure it’s diced!

[@weewoo00012]

@@Coolman_Productions thank you

[@mariaddis9341]

My absolute favorite store bought ramen. In LA it's been gone for a while. I found it here in SF and was excited!

[@angelicaharrison8497]

Their black garlic oil version is very tasty

[@joegame4576]

the spicy sauce version this guy is trying is pretty good. but DO NOT get the "kuromayu" version. it's the worst tasting ramen i've ever had. it tastes like one of those cleaning products like bleach or maybe soap. and i say this as an asian who loves ramen.

[@_w_w_]

The only thing premium about this is the packaging. Korean brand has no place in making good Tonkotsu Ramen. The spicy oil pack ruins the flavor but if you don't add any, the soup base alone is very weak. Go to Japan and no one puts this much spice in their ramen because it masks the other flavors. Go get one of the well known Japanese brands for less money and you will get a better bowl of ramen.

[@Veronica-kq1sd]

I ate a lot of this soup at night and I can say I gain so much weight.

[@louischau7982]

Suck didn’t like it at all

[@AnabolicAsylum]

I wasted money on this too. It was inedible

[@MarioFaker]

If you weren’t going to drink the soup, why even bother using a spoon?

[@Christian12570]

Wow that's dangerous did you say his heart slows down when he eats a couple

[@iiTzGyln]

I tried shin I hated it😭😭 I’m currently cooking this one

[@MexicanAmericanPhilippines]

You are supposed to add the seasoning base to taste not the whole thing 😂😂

[@MrLanternland]

I was totally unimpressed with those noodles.

[@samjam6989]

Lol not really different than Kimchi noodles

[@MyEvilLaugh]

It's white because it's a clean bone broth that boils for a long time, not really the fat I don't think.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

I think it is. They call this emulsifying. The fat gets mixed into the soup and does not separate, creating a lighter whiteish color.

[@1goldplace]

Udon Shrimp Tempura Noodle

[@sumblkguy2003]

ummm ... serving suggestion? LOL

[@seauma6964]

Mine looks grey

[@ZuriLewis-s7b]

Where can I buy a box of those?

[@goaltotroll4241]

Good review man

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

I appreciate it!

[@karentoledo3965]

Thank you. Informative.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

=D

[@annettebezaire2050]

The frozen one they say it’s better

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

I don't think they sell the frozen ones at Costco. Have to get it at a Japanese supermarket.

[@emikami1]

As others mentioned, this is a complete rip-off even when it is on a discounted price that they sometimes give at Costco. There's nothing premium about this product except the price. I skip the hot sauce because that just makes it worse. The soup packet is way too strong so it is better to fill the bowl up at around 500mL instead of whatever they state in the instructions. It'll still taste like any cheap ramen will taste and this isn't that cheap. I'm surprised Costco even stocked this stuff.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

I think it's ok. It's not so good that I would buy more.

[@MonkeyDLucy]

best part is the soup. ugh.

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Yeah but too much salt in it.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

I actually like this ramen although a bit spicy it tasted so good

[@ascentry9472]

It's not spicy at all...

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

@@ascentry9472 dude it is spicy if you add the chili packet!

[@ascentry9472]

@@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 i put the whole chili packet and it's still not spicy but maybe it's because I'm from mexico and I'm used to spice food.

[@ascentry9472]

@@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 But then again, people have different tolerances to spice.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

@@ascentry9472 yea that makes sense since your used to spicyness it’s not spicy for you but since I’m not use to spicyness I taste some spicyness

[@stixprogaming2718]

Great review, these are bought too add ingredients, try it, it is worth it

[@jesshansen1397]

The package says "serving suggestion", where does it say is has all of that stuff.

[@melvinlew6624]

Yes... When in doubt...Read the label!

[@MrLanternland]

Psychological advertising trick.

[@rowenamanalo7466]

Can i ask where did you bought this tonkotsu ramen? Thank you

[@shellywinter4850]

Costco

[@BeatTheBushFoodnTravel]

Yes. Costco.