Are Trader Joe's Instant Ramens TASTY?

[@codemdrim]

you know somethings bad when emmy is roasting you like this 😭

[@Yubin_Lee_Doramelin]

Yeah... She's famous for trying to find something good from even bad products - like a lawyer, but this time, though... it was like watching Emmy version of AVGN (The Angry Video Game Nerd) episode.

[@breezyuneasy8986]

My thoughts exactly lol this has to be gag worthy 😭🤣

[@smittycat359]

Looks like just enough noodles to piss me off by pointing out I'm still hungry

[@TeenaTee1]

Lol. That’s what I was thinking too! It’s like one bite’s worth lol

[@ThatBetchEllie]

Ikr!!!

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

Aw! That makes me sad and want to feed you haha. Hashtag southerner.

[@Littlebluebirdie1]

They’re super low calories, like 180. For a meal that’s way way too low. You’d be starving an hour later.

[@amylynnithepooh5260]

Yes! Umm where is the noodles! That was like 3 bites! 😢

[@judimccune8875]

“The broth is confused “.😂

[@ClanImprobable]

Kind Emmy, being kind!

[@JenniferinIllinois]

Rare to see Emmy not like something. You know it has to not be good when she doesn't like it.

[@mjanmarino]

So true!

[@hellinahandbasket2]

Thanks for doing this so we don’t have to.

[@emmymade]

My pleasure!

[@kvcooks814]

I work at TJ's and have tried these noodles for lunch...once was enough! They are NOT good, but our Squiggly Noodles are yummy. The Princess Pastry is imported from Denmark and is pretty great when heated in the oven and served with a bit of fruit preserves or fresh fruit. Still, nothing surpasses the deliciousness of a good ol' Kringle from Racine!!

[@sheenalockett602]

I'm so glad you commented. I'm over an hour from a TJ's and plan on going for the 1st time soon. I've been eying the spicy squiggly cut noodles. I also want to try the sweet potato gnocchi, orange chicken, and peach salsa. Do you have any other suggestions for a TJ's first timer? Thanks in advance!❤

[@lindapapagan2707]

I love those Squiggly Noodles!

[@toxiccandy_]

@@sheenalockett602I can suggest the seasonal Apple cider donuts and the bananas and strawberry cream yogurts! The yogurts are often sold out at my local store and they’ve been my favorite since I was a kid, besides that I say just grab anything that interests you if you don’t think you can regularly go, me and my mom also like their plant based breaded fish fillets and tbh a lot of the meat alternatives TJ’s has, that’s my suggestions off the top of my head, Hope you enjoy!

[@Lauren.E.O]

I worked there for a few years. If there was a single item I’d swear by, it would be the brookies. They’re really good, and freeze well if you want to save some.

[@devildoesntcare5549]

​@sheenalockett602 I also work at a TJs! Two things, the spicy noodles aren't really spicy- But they're pretty good. And also the peach salsa is discontinued at least on the west coast. Just an FYI :)

[@pegasuslb]

Love the Sailor Moon hairsyle 😊

[@Yubin_Lee_Doramelin]

I didn't notice that until seeing your comment!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Such a pity! I'm used to Trader Joe's rarely missing. Thanks for letting me know what I can skip next trip

[@LordDragox412]

Yeah, they tried to go very healthy with these instant ramens (except for the salt amount which is a whopping ~37%), which is why they don't taste very nice. For example, ingredients for the noodles: unbleached wheat flour, sea salt, vital wheat gluten. It says the noodles will be cooked in 6 minutes, but realistically it can take up to 15 minutes.

[@justinedwards5047]

There was a lot of talk about the noodles not being all the way cooked and raw and not the right kind of noodle for a 3 minute soak, but I feel like it was forgotten that the instructions called for a 6 min soak, maybe going with half the soak time was part of the problem

[@hallecious]

Her comment about a 3-minute preference notwithstanding, she did end up waiting a full 4 minutes between preparing the last cup (Spicy Miso) and tasting the first cup she’d added boiling water to (Chicken). I would say that took her at least 6 minutes while she took her time to sample each one, - seeing as she went in order of preparation (1, 2, 3) and there is a lot of time lost while filming before final edits. These noodles appeared to have been parboiled then air-dried, but were not pre-fried before packaging like the squiggly ones typically are. That might taste more raw as the wheat flour hasn’t really been cooked before the boiling water hits them. Fun fact: there exist companies devoted to testing and selecting the perfect wheat strains with the optimal gluten elasticity to be worthy of mass-produced ramen noodles. There exist very serious critics worldwide on the valor of different noodles on the traditional ramen front.

[@DumbestDumbFool]

she was talking about the noodles being different than the other 3 minute noodle in texture, not about the lack of time as she did stated she let them soak for 4 minutes and the soup is barely steaming unlike normal 3 minute soak. Context clues aren't that hard to see

[@MsToxicavenger]

They suck when you follow the instructions, too.

[@UndertheNeedle282]

If you watch the video, she definitely gave them the full 6 minutes.

[@letssummondinner]

Trader Joe's watching Emmy's video like 👁👄👁📝 LOL. They could benefit from having a super taster on quality control 😂.

[@xnonsuchx]

The last thing I tried from Trader Joe’s (TJs) was their vegan tikka masala sauce (comes in a clear plastic pouch next to other sauces/soups). I found it a bit too mild and too bland (“one-noteish”), so added extra spices (garam masala, sugar, cayenne pepper) and a little half & half and it was much better to me. Had it with chicken. So not bad, but having to doctor it up makes me feel other options are better.

[@dosborne7479]

I actually have found Aldi's jarred Indian sauces to be better and I didn't have to add anything. They have Tikki Masala butter chicken one and a coconut masala ❤

[@Bob-df8tj]

The texture of that sauce is also really odd. Like it was thicken with some grainy substance. I also had to doctor it up.

[@xnonsuchx]

@@Bob-df8tj The instructions do mention adding water as-needed, but kinda implied that as a MAYBE more than a SHOULD. I immediately added a few big splashes of water because it was so thick out of the pouch, and then later added the half & half with other spices.

[@Quiksilver1239]

EMMY! Can you please do a video of trying the different Japanese Ramen Sapporo Ichiban Ramen! They also have a dry noodled chow mein type!

[@Shadow-pn3sp]

Gotta give it to emmy that she keeps going...and keeps trying. ❤

[@anomisybby6198]

I love how polite you are about hating the Ramin I do not think I could be so kind about it 😂

[@Chemical_Recon_M93A1]

$1.89 is ridiculously expensive for what that is. 10 times the cost per ounce of Walmart ramen.

[@BigTex8319]

I would rather pay more for ramen that isn't poisoned with TBHQ

[@Chemical_Recon_M93A1]

@@BigTex8319 what the hell is TBHQ?

[@BigTex8319]

@@Chemical_Recon_M93A1 it's a chemical used as a preservative in ramen, it's toxic and has killed people, it kills you similarly to arsenic

[@swimmingbird243]

​@@Chemical_Recon_M93A1tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.This organization also cites studies that have found TBHQ to cause liver enlargement, neurotoxic effects, convulsions, and paralysis.Previous research has linked tBHQ to ADHD, asthma, allergic reactions, reduced immunity levels and carcinogenic effects.

[@anasevi9456]

yeah, decent korean ramen, Nongshim/Buldak territory; which the noodles alone are vastly superior to those doughy trader joes ones (or any other instant ramen imho). Very uncharacteristic of Trader Joes, and hope they go for a respin with a different supplier.

[@melotrashcontent]

Went today at A101 which is a Discounter in Türkiye... Saw there couple of different cup noodles with its own brands and those from indomie... The price difference were only 3TL like roughly 10 cents and got the cheaper own brands. The noodles was actually better than I expected after stirring them I kinda was worried if they are too doughy or mushy... But they are alright ... But for the next time id rather get the indomie as they were closer to the typical instant noodles / ramen I know.

[@bliblimama3994]

I wonder if putting the pastry in your toaster oven for 5 minutes (or a little more) make it more princessey

[@longlongshadows392]

That would provoke mecto slather butter on it

[@525Lines]

I enjoyed many crates of the instant ramen cups sold by Aldi during the great recession. 99 cents for six. Add an egg and it's a meal.

[@marybethedwards5207]

Those look like Mighty Mike's ramen. The vegetarian korean ramen soup with sesame oil and an egg or 2. Definitely cook on stove top. Yum!

[@roobotix]

Trader Joe’s used to have an isle dedicated to dry soup cups for about 90 cents.

[@kaanbalci]

Dearest Emmy, I stopped at 8:33 and want to kindly request you to have a freeze frame of the ingredients and nutrition values tags please. Every time you said "I don't know if it's sesame oil..." I said to myself "why doesn't she read the label?". "What're the bits and pieces, peanut?" I go "why doesn't she read the label?" I really wonder from across the ocean where no Trader Joe's is available... I developed a funny curiosity. Love your videos. Thank you for everything.

[@christydadamo7699]

This same thing was beginning to frustrate me as well.

[@horrorqueen99]

Same, so annoying. She really should know what she is eating.

[@bunji_beans]

That really didn't bother me. I came to get her opinion of these cup noodles, not a full fledged food critic review. I care more whether it tastes good than what kind of oil it has. For the "peanut" bits, she tastes it and finds that it's garlic a split second later. Idk about you, but I'm not confident I could identify what the brown/beige bits at the bottom of a cup noodle are from the ingredients list. But since you and others are bothered by it, maybe she will read ingredient lists more

[@Verlopil]

Those look exactly like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen cup noodles, enough to suggest that they might be the the same noodles under a different name. Despite how tiny they look I find them quite filling.

[@prokesuk]

My guess is they are made by the same company. I didn't like Mike's the first time I had them, but that was mostly because of the noodles. I started cooking them longer and they were much better. I eat them fairly often now.

[@Verlopil]

@@prokesuk Same here. I don't eat them often, but the chicken and vegetable versions hit the spot with me on a cold day. I like a wide variety of instant noodles so I enjoy the differences between the ones from different places. If people are only used to cheap Japanese versions they might not enjoy something different.

[@quixoticsonnet]

I agree that they look like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen. I also usually cook the noodles longer than what the package says because the noodle seem to not absorb water. Emi only cooked hers for 4 minutes so she probably didn't cook them long enough.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

@@quixoticsonnet I was just wondering that when she said they tasted like they weren't cooked all the way through. If the direction says six minutes that would make sense if she only waited a few minutes and not the whole time.

[@toxiccandy_]

I’ve been seeing these cups my last couple TJ’s trips and thought the same thing. I was gonna comment the same thing when I saw the video, these definitely have to be the same ramen with a different label

[@Frostyblu]

Did you say the broth is confused? 😂 I've tried Cup o Noodle soup a couple of times and didn't like them. I do like chicken Top Ramen. I add baby green Sweet peas to the noodles and cook them. I drain off all but about 1/4 cup of the water. I add cooked chicken pieces, seasoning packet and a slice of butter to the noodles and peas. It's creamy, buttery and so good. A meal in itself. 💜.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I like peas in mine too

[@LucyShea81]

I wonder if the noods would be better if you cooked them the recommended 6 minutes?

[@emmymade]

Nope, the spicy miso noodles were terrible too.

[@Margar02]

The last one she tried had been sitting for the recommend time

[@LordDragox412]

I've had them, the noodles can take up to 15 minutes to fully cook and they get better, but not much. The reason for that is because they're "healthy" noodles made from unbleached wheat flour, sea salt and vital wheat gluten. Not something you'd expect (or want) from an instant ramen.

[@scarlettroger1508]

I’m wondering what the UK equivalent to Trader Joes is?

[@autumnlasseter1855]

Nauuurrr!! Now I’m gonna have a lone spooky Trader Joe’s miso ramen IN MY CABINET, HAUNTING ME FOR LIFE!! 😂😭

[@bjdefilippo447]

Hopefully, you have a food pantry near you that will appreciate it.

[@autumnlasseter1855]

@@bjdefilippo447 fantastic idea! I walk by one every day on my way to work! I’ll stick it in my bag 😊 thank you!

[@ztag1p]

We like TJ’s pot stickers and I use their French Roast decaf beans in my Chemex pour over. Learned to not use boiling water or the coffee is bitter. For a once in a while snack, I like their Granola bites, too.

[@ianfell3838]

Trader Joe's aren't in the UK so I can't form an opinion. But I'll continue to bring back Mama noodles by the suitcase-full from Thailand three times a year.

[@SpaceBearEngineer]

Trader Joe's is the U.S. branding for Aldi Nord, do you have any Aldi Nord affiliated stores?

[@non-applicable3548]

Mama is number 1 for me as well. Yankee here.

[@Luniel11]

Mama noodles are quite popular, there should be plenty of stores in the UK that sell em, Thailand does export so no need to pack by the suitcase full.

[@sarahann4007]

Mama brand are my top favorite instant noodle brand (and even Congee) with Shin Ramen a close second. Nissan makes a really good premium noodle also.

[@orientalmoons]

​@@SpaceBearEngineer No, we have Aldi in the UK but it's Aldi Süd. However even if we did it's unlikely we'd have everything Trader Joe's has, because they vary their product lines so much between countries.

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

my favourite is still the mini ones from daiso that i learned about on this channel.

[@Attic244]

OK, I thought it was just me. "But why don't I like this?! It's Trader Joe's! Everything they make is good!" I even tried all 3 varieties. Nope. Never again.

[@lynnsenger9950]

I've had those Kringle's from Wisconsin! Since we live in Minnesota, quite a few stores carry them. I agree, the almond is sublime!

[@geneard639]

Emmy you missed the 1960s. In response to the Toastums and Pop Tarts, there was a toaster Cringle. They were awesome. Individual Cringles packaged in foil. They came in chocolate, vanilla and cherry

[@justsilman]

Thank you so much for the honest review, I almost bought some yesterday and I'm so happy now that I didn't.

[@OccasionalVlogger]

I'd try again at 6 minutes like it said

[@paularunyan8588]

By the time she got to the third one, it had been over 10 minutes.

[@andy23r]

thank you I've been so curious.

[@FlareHeart]

If the flour tasted raw, I would definitely recommend trying a stovetop preparation where you actually boil the noodles in the broth for the 6 minutes rather than letting them "steep" as that might help both the flavor and texture.

[@Lady.Fern.]

They taste like protein noodles or like sawdust and pea protein noodles lol and they flavored the broth with their nastiness unfortunately! I thought mine were expired and then when I saw they were not I took a hit to my self esteem thinking I only like the cheapest of cheap instant noodles 😅

[@maattthhhh]

I wonder if it would make a difference if you cooked them in a pot. You know the ones, rolling boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, add packets, etc.

[@blueblaze9862]

Probably not bc her biggest complaint was the mushiness/starchiness of the noodles, so boiling in a pot would have made them worse

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCysts]

I'll stuck with my Shin ramen or Buldak Rosé 🤤 The nearest Trader Joe's to me is in Amherst, NY so I won't be going out of my way to ship there. It was so much easier when we didn't require a passport to drive 15 kms to NY state 😂

[@mgratk]

It's rare for TJs to miss. Most of their stuff is great.

[@skeetsmcgrew3282]

Shin Black is so good that I'm amazed it's just a cup of dried noodles

[@mgratk]

@@skeetsmcgrew3282 110%! Shin Black is just fantastic.

[@DanWhyte]

Hello my fellow Western New Yorker.

[@rustysquid]

I remember when I lived off of cup noodle or other ramen that I would always use less boiling water to concentrate the flavor from the packet. I would usually add extra seasoning to make the noodles tastier. Wow, that danish brought back the memory of my Pops buying the Entemann's pastry. It had a very similar filling. So creamy and delicious. Thank you for bringing these cherished memories back to life.

[@GypsyVictorious]

Have you tried TJs olive and basil pesto sauce? It's in a little pesto jar and it is LIFE. I literally just mix a little into rice noodles and it's so good and my kids even love it!

[@joecamps1119]

13:11 the noodles are clearly not cooked.

[@mscatpaige]

The broth is confused. 😂😂😂😂

[@annap2105]

Thank you for all videos you do. 😊

[@garputhefork]

Oh hey, new camera and mic? Looks and sounds really good!

[@MJ-my7ij]

Can you please review the butternut lasagna?

[@lennyburdick3192]

THanks for taking the hit for us.

[@kataclysm6]

They look just like Mighty Mike’s instant noodles. Especially the way you describe the noodles, makes me wonder if they are the same.

[@DoctorBatmanMD]

Chef Morimoto Tonkotsu Ramen is some of the best “instant” ramen I’ve had. It’s super cheap too.

[@aznkarebear]

Hi Emmy, maybe you can try some Hong Kong flavored Nissin cup noodles next

[@EdinMike]

Love the videos, Spag and Rice sous seem weird but I would guarantee it’s great !!!

[@sweethaven5]

My aunt and uncle live in Vermont and we would travel through the Finger Lakes to get there.❤

[@vermontvoice13]

I’m from Vermont! Now in Florida lol. There’s a Trader Joe’s in south Burlington VT

[@markbyrd872]

❤ Simply Delicious ❤ The food looks good too 😋

[@jacqpaschoud]

My favourite instant noodles are the Korean broad ones. I particularly like the sesame paste ones and the tomato ones (but I haven't seen the tomato ones for a while). You strain the water off then add the seasoning. I don't use all the chilli! I like the chewy texture!

[@temp_name_change_later]

There's some fun premium ramen brands that I tried recently that you might be interested in trying. I tried the Prima Taste Laksa and Chilli Crab flavors and both were great. There's also these A-Kuan spicy noodle sheet things that are also really good.

[@kcolombo49]

Best ever T-shirt, Ken Rochester NY

[@codyhinman482]

Love you Emmy!

[@confuzed6]

I liked the instant ramen cups more when I boiled the noodles in a pot, rather than boiling water and pouring it on top. Great with some seeweed, frozen veg chunks, and a boiled or poached egg. Also needs a good protein chunk to go with it as you nosh…

[@confuzed6]

Yes, the starchy taste…. Exactly what i try to remove.

[@Sakja]

Thanks, Emmy!

[@jamesy1613]

Glad i watched this.. i could definitely tell why i wont get these..similar reasons fir not getting other instant noodles /soba

[@nyslor1982]

Dollar Tree recently starting selling, in my store anyway, this Twisted Noodles Ramen Soup brand in a cup like those. But only in chicken flavor that I've seen so far. But I really enjoy it more than Instant Lunch and Cup Noodles brands. You should try it and they come in a pack of 3 for $1.25. I've only ever seen it at Dollar Tree so idk if it's considered a Dollar Tree brand.

[@JackW42]

“What do you think, chickens?🍜" :P

[@jikim3422]

Did you wait the full 6 minutes they recommend or did you wait only 3 minutes like you said you would? That might explain the starchy noodles? Also the noodles for the chicken flavor looks more like the somen that comes in instant Gomtang. Somen has the doughy taste if you undercook it.

[@emmymade]

By the time I taste the spicy miso flavor, +6 minutes has absolutely elapsed and found no improvement in texture. 😕

[@christydadamo7699]

I love these noodles for a quick lunch with a soft boiled egg. The broth is delicious and I’ve never had a problem with the noodle texture. Are these restaurant level type ramen noodles? Absolutely not, but I appreciate that they don’t have msg or any artificial flavors or colors.

[@natetoopi567]

You mentioned you made instant noodles when the power was off. How did you boil the kettle? 😅

[@rilessmiles6590]

They have cordless battery powered kettles :) inexpensive too, saw some at Walmart for $15 the other day!

[@tidusrodriguez5096]

There are also these fascinating things called gas stoves.

[@natetoopi567]

@@tidusrodriguez5096 well duh

[@rickm2573]

Something baked to save the day

[@TheLastOldOne]

The cup and tear away cover probably cost more than the noodles themselves.

[@candacedolan4857]

You chose to not let then sit for the full 6 mins they recommended. Diff noodles probably required the additional to fully cook. Your complaint was the noodles had a starchy, doughy taste. Probably because they were under cooked.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I doubt 2 extra minutes would have made the texture any less mushy or doughy. Undercooked noodles would be al dente. Plus with all the time it took her to describe the flavour of the first one, the 2nd and 3rd should have tasted better by your logic cuz they were "fully cooked" but they were just as bad 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@michmirich]

instant noodles are fully cooked then dehydrated.

[@aswee01]

I agree. In addition, if I'm not mistaken these noodles aren't the deep fried noodles in what most people know to be ramen. I eat ramen that doesn't go through the same process of say Nissan or Maruchan. The noodle texture is definitely different. To each their own. Maybe boiling it in the broth will help. If I had to choose between the deep fried excessive sodium flavorful ones over the healthier choice with bland flavor and healthier processed noodles then yeah. I can always doctor up the flavor. My opinion.

[@AstronomicalJelly]

by the time she finished taste testing the first one, the other 2 would've been left for well over 6 mins

[@blueblaze9862]

Overcooking noodles that are already too starch would literally make them worse

[@RebeccaH43]

If the option of microwave is available i generally like to cook them in the microwave because it cooks to noodles better 😅

[@chitzkoi]

How often did the power go out when you were growing up emmy???

[@ErikB-o7g]

Sorry, not related to this video, but I'm curious if it is possible to make a 12 inch English muffin pizza.

[@3DJapan]

I was just looking at these on their website the other day and wondered if they're good.

[@josephjohn3857]

They might change they recipe based on this

[@productplacement39]

Can I give a good suggestion? And maybe some people also do this. When I add water to the cup, I try to fill it until it comes up to just 3/4 of the noodle puck. Otherwise there is too much liquid once the noodles have "cooked" and the flavor tastes bland.

[@russchamberlain8755]

Over my life of 46 years. I started paying $0.10 to $0.75. I stopped buying noodles cups. At $0.89. But we can make them. 1 bullion packet And dry rice noodles. The cup a mason jar. Or vacuum packet. To a coffee mug. With lid. Packet in the cup. I do not do novelty food. Flash color or shiny foil will not convince me.... Cool vid.... thanks. Emmy We love ya...

[@Kayla_Kimbrell]

The broth is confused. 😂 I think the whole noodle cups are confused. 😂

[@kaizen209]

Definitely geared more for the Western pallet. The Korean Korean offerings are still my go to..

[@MyFocusVaries]

Thanks for saving me trying then! 🍜

[@MonographicSingleheadedM-sp2wk]

hi Emmy, you look so good :) thanks for another review !!

[@ocstrangeness]

One decent americanized ramen is sapporo ichiban (the company, sanyo, is about 3 miles away and looks like a really big warehouse with nothing going on). Even the American version of shin (and shin black) leaves much to be desired when compared to the korean one. I have one recipe that makes top ramen good: Three packs of chicken ramen (boil just over 2 minutes, not 3), two seasonings, three tablespoons honey, two tablespoons spicy mustard, one dozen chicken nuggets. No water, it's a dry recipe. Add some hot sauce to give it a zest. That's honey mustard chicken ramen. If you want to upgrade it, use sapporo chicken flavor. Do not use maruchan, the noodles are too soggy.

[@gabriellejohnson7324]

Usually TJ's brand is really good. Im surprised they would put out something so bad. Have you tried their Peanut Butter cups? My friend from France says they're the best.

[@My-hat]

The U.K. do great instant noodle in cup. It’s not ramen so it’s not so much liquid and more filling as more noodle. Called ‘pot noodle’. You add boiling water and leave for a few minutes and add flavour powder. They are a dirty delicious naughty treat 🤣. I think they are all at least vegetarian (without a fuss or being a speciality) but have lots of flavours and are a national institution. There are also super noodle styles. Blocks you boil in pan with water with seasoning. Does USA have anything (vegan) similar as I miss these for quick snack and can’t find any

[@HorrorBorealis]

Label: "cook for 6 minutes" You: "I'm not going to do that" Also you: "why are these noodles raw????" Genius

[@DijaMauve1]

Goodness she is so calming, love u girly xo big fan

[@rilessmiles6590]

My lovely sister in law drives from Canada to the US just to buy these noodles. I'm a sad girl with a sesame allergy so I can't personally attest to them but she swears by them. 😅 Interesting to see your POV. She says she takes them out of the packaging and boils them on the stove for 6-7 minutes though; steeping them doesn't cut it according to her

[@Lady.Fern.]

I have one cup of these left and I will try that because the other two I couldn’t consume, even the broth was bad because of the noodle taste In it.

[@SupremeJudge]

I still prefer saimin over ramen. That slightly ashy flavor from saimin noodles is something I crave all the time.

[@janicemurray1172]

Just tried the chicken flavor. Very rubbery and I found the broth to be flavorless. Thank you for your reviews. They are always very helpful.

[@Quiksilver1239]

As a second comment I'd have to say yes, these noodles look like the color of Udon noodles.. They do not look like ramen noodles.

[@Outlet_Maul]

Emmy have you ever tried the instant Tonkotsu ramen bowls from Dollar Tree. I think they have a better noodle quality then the Maruchan and Nissin top ramen.

[@D.A.B-w7n]

I’m surprised those are TJ’s? They look ridiculously tiny. Double the noodles and flavor pacs (still a little small) maybe I’d think about it?

[@dellcoc]

They taste like carboard. Tried 2 different ones.

[@willimina362]

Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips in Chili’s and Lime flavor! OMG so tasty!!

[@lyfeSOS]

Have you tried the trader joe squiggly knife cut noodles? Heard those are good...

[@jazzpants]

No on instant ramen. Yes on the Princess Pastry!!! 😛

[@tigerlavender599]

i'm australian and all i can say is i think about these cup of noodles daily. i was in america in january and we would live off them. they're definitely not the best but they're like comfort food to me now

[@67jpt]

I LOVE the dolmas and you should try them next! Otherwise known as stuffed grape leaves. They come in a can and I buy them to keep on hand for lunches. I get the ones stuffed with rice. They used to have quinoa ones but we didn’t like them at all.

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

I’ve never tried dolmas, I will ask my bf to grab some next time he’s there 🎉

[@Lauren.E.O]

Those are a VERY popular item! People tend to really like the dolmas, and it’s not unusual for them to be running out by the end of the day.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Every now and then I crave the flavour of grape leaves. I love dolma

[@ApotheosisDivine69]

Awesome video 📹 Emmy 😊 next time I go to Walmart, I will probably buy instant noodles 🍜 lol because of this episode 😆

[@MisserOoO]

The Princess pastry is supposed to have pearl sugar and hazelnut slivers on top, it’s quite boring without it 😊

[@Paola_C_Nix]

The broth is confused 😂

[@embersparks13]

Immediately knew when I saw this video how things were gonna go. I was excited to try these when I first started shopping at Trader Joe's and saw these. MAJOR disappointment when everything else I had from TJ's was fantastic up to then. I still can't believe they sell them because idk who is buying them consistently.

[@susanjohnson4332]

I love the single layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting....yummmmm