Testing The Best Instant Ramen 2024

Today we are eating and ranking the best instant ramen noodles out there.
00:23 - Mie Goreng
01:24 - Bibimmen
02:17 - Nissin Chicken
03:04 - Neoguri
03:51 - Curry La Mien
04:51 - Mama Noodles
05:50 - Shin Black
06:45 - Jah Jan Mien
08:09 - Buldak Carbonara
08:52 - Jin Ramen
09:28 - Final Standings
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[@SimRacingVeteran]

I just discovered the Indomie mi goreng, I’ve become obsessed with this brand. I cook some mushrooms in a separate frying pan, add some dumplings and some onion, jalapeño pepper add a bit of PHO broth. Let that cook, get the noodles going. Just before the noodles are ready, I add the flavour packets to the stuff in the frying pan. Top up the pho broth a bit then when the noodles are ready they go in the frying pan to mix it all together. Add a fried egg to the top then top with green onions and some avocado and BAM a bowl of wickedness.

[@0kur123]

indonesia thnks u sir

[@ThePsychoAnon]

I’m half mast after reading this. 😂 Sounds awesome.

[@ooscpbnr6200]

dont too much eating instant noodle broh.. not good for your health, 2packs for 1 week is oke

[@ngetehasu6117]

"5 yo me making a potion in the bathroom" lookin food

[@Angelicwings1]

It’s been one of my faves for a long time.

[@tigerjr38]

Shin black is my guilty pleasure. Can never get enough of it

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Beef bone broth?

[@gametri-eq6lj]

Yes it’s the bone broth

[@flavourpunchh]

Same!!!

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

Have you had the original in the red package? And if so, how do they compare?

[@gametri-eq6lj]

@@Der_Kleine_Mann the beef bone broth is more savory

[@jiyounseo8344]

My Korean heart had an attack when he decided to go hot for the bibimmyeon…. I didn’t even know they give instructions saying it can be eaten hot. You should aaaaaabsolutely serve it cold.

[@andryvokubadra2644]

😢😢😢😂😂😂

[@miisuo]

Mi Goreng and Mama have my heart

[@VincentRKO]

Real

[@asianleo24]

Same

[@billneliousbobtreusjr]

Mama and indo mie is my fav cos I grew up with it

[@detectivemarvel8036]

My top two as well 👍🏽

[@galaxzy-yw2od]

Same i grew up with mama cup noodles

[@pinkpastelhearts]

im always going to stay with my shin ramyun black, thats my favorite ramyun in the world, i wish i could stock up on it, but it's ridiculous that it's like $8 for 4 packages of noodles.

[@varunpasi3313]

Mi Goreng, Shin Ramyun and Buldak goats 💪

[@iamnotmental]

those are goats, but Maggi is the goat herder.

[@picanha694]

@@iamnotmental maggi is pos

[@mikeg3950]

How many goats do you think there can be? 😂 I don’t think you understand what GOAT means

[@Murello.]

You laugh at someone but you are the one that should look in the mirror or look up the word​@@mikeg3950 1,2,3 are the Greatest Of All Time

[@Mansory811]

​@@mikeg3950 Greatest can also mean more than one

[@katerinasamajova4048]

If you like regular Shin ramen, try their vegetable version. It's the right amount of spice (not too much, not too little) and it's just so good with a splash of milk, melted cheese and vegetable toppings. My personal twist is adding stir fried tempeh on top, the texture and taste is that of pork crackling.

[@namesake8765]

I had it years back. Normally, I won't go for veg instant noodles but everything was sold out. Was pleasantly surprised by how it turned out.

[@EuriOh]

Jin is #1 in my heart. Perfect sticky noodle texture and perfect spicy broth!

[@CrazyBunny123]

Yes! Jin is 11/10 for me

[@picanha694]

Jin only cost 60 cents in my country but shin ramyun costs about a dollar.

[@Evoldog]

Jin for the win!!!

[@monica1517]

Jin is my fav tooo

[@cookedbyjackie]

Same! Jin is my fave! The noodles hold up nicely.

[@BB-oh5vm]

The delicious Bibimen HAS to be be eaten cold, the taste it totally different cold and add sliced cucumbers!! and why did you not test the CurryMee white penang??? That's one of my top 5!!

[@Chi_Chi34]

Nothing beats Shin Black with their amazing bone broth. Coworkers always ask what I'm eating, and where to get it. 😋

[@joannajoyce]

mama shrimp & indomie mi goreng are my forever favs! both add egg …. and game changer !!!

[@wegotit2587]

Tum yum goueng for the win

[@cheelee4385]

Bibimmen is supposed to be eaten cold! I always add an ice cube along with the sauce 🙂

[@nunyabizniz1983]

I love the neoguri one of my faves. My favourites have to be the creamy buldak ones like the original carbonara, creamy carbonara and rose. The laksa ones are really good too and creamy. Indomie are always a good go to though. Unpopular opinion… I don’t like shim but my daughters love it.

[@elisazouza]

Indomieeee is my favourite! I’m surprised you didn’t add black bean noodles 😢

[@mr.fantasticbaby1831]

Never get tired eating the Mama noodle pork flavor since my childhood even snack it for afternoon . Or simple light lunch . Thanks for awesome videos !

[@SuperCripple]

Shin Black is well worth the price. I just found out there's a Shin Gold (chicken) now, and I'm excited to try it. Also, sachet is pronounced "sa-shay".

[@anon19086posts]

Bibimmen is definitely better cold, with a little sausage on the side Indomie stir fry with veggies and beef is absolutely fantastic And samyang carbonara and jjang with extra cheese is my occasional guilty pleasure. Ramen is amazing

[@sbrownson6155]

I agree with you on the shin black, but for the Jin ramyun you gotta try the jinn jompong ramen. It’s 🔥 fire.

[@hesutia]

Jin Jjampong is SO GOOD

[@christ5687]

Oh no. He ate the bibimyun hot. It’s a cold noodle. You have to rinse it with really cold water until it’s very cold.

[@ericjoonyi]

Overcooked it too

[@jessicapierce3027]

Shin ramyun with fresh green onions, an egg, and pork dumplings cooked in the broth is my favorites quick meal.

[@남민석-h7f]

It is said that you can eat Bibimmyeon warm, but absolutely, it is much much better to eat it cold.

[@picanha694]

you need to wash the bibim men with ice cold water first before you mix with the sauce. it needs to be served cold.

[@aidanasbill]

Real ones knew shin was winning

[@Jr9kk]

easy dub ngl

[@kraiden3]

15 years and still champ for a whole new generation

[@MrLogic201]

Shin Ramen is the goat. Prepared Chili Oil Style is undefeated.

[@SnacckyChanT]

UNDEFEATED

[@ragingtyga]

Nongshim is way too top tier. Buldak is close 2nd, if you go with the Quatro cheese

[@TheManinacave]

I made the switch from Shin Black to Jin Ramen and never looked back. Jin Ramen #1

[@girlieee_c]

The king is Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu. The basic equivalent of hakata noodles with a rich broth. Add the egg and a few slices of chashu, and you've got restaurant quality.

[@tnductai]

la mian curry is literally my most favorite instant noodle, healthy noodle, ingredients are top tier (maltodextrin is the only bad one). you can get a pack of 4 at $3-4 per packet. totally worth it imo.

[@Milovely]

la Mian has the best quality, it's funny how it is the last one

[@roninkmh7625]

Same here dude I just tasted the nong shim black and it's no where near the close to the laksa. Also mi goreng is way too sweet.

[@yoli5779]

That Mi Goreng and Shin Black with Beef Bone Broth hits, so does the Buldak Carbonara, I suggest to put heavy cream, it makes it tons creamier and tones down the spiciness. Thank you, I enjoyed the video :)

[@BomberFletch31]

Nissin is what I grew up with too. And as I have next to zero spice tolerance (Nando's Lemon & Herb is too spicy for me), a lot of these noodles are off my shopping list. So it's Nissin or bust for me!

[@roseiswine8294]

Nissan Oodles of Noodles was my first experience with ramen back in the 80's and I have been in love ever since. When he ate the noodles, then said they taste like "childhood" I thought the same thing! Oodles of Noodles got discontinued so I switched to Maruchan. Now I eat Mama noodles.

[@mjs6767]

You just totally described me! Oodles of Noodles was my go to after school in the 80s. Then moved onto Maruchan and now I love Mama noodles.

[@tigerjonn]

Shin ramyun is the the one I always go to... Like, if I dont want to decide, I always get Shin ramyun. Its the best...

[@previnsnaidu1]

The indomie mi goreng pedas is the best by far. I eat it with some chicken, sautéed shallots, green onions and top it with chili crisp, it's incredible, but also is fucking awesome just accordign to package instructions too

[@MichaelOng-mn4ce]

Idk how you haven’t had Neoguri, slept on it. Still love you tho 👏👏👏

[@nicoleloves9483]

As Taiwanese, 維力炸醬麵is nostalgic

[@dheejay9731]

Buldak, Shin, and Neoguri ❤❤❤

[@omara9205]

Neoguri is my goto brand, but i look for the sales. I add Ramen Toppings and egg to mine. I need to try the Buldak because the noodles look interesting.

[@ThoughtsXOTWOD]

Solid video! I really wanna try those apple spicy Korean noodles cold. I wonder if it would pair well with raw marinated crab.

[@outkst012l]

Raw marinated crab is only to be eaten with white rice (short grain). Any other way would be uncivilized. 😘

[@ple8379]

@@outkst012l Yeah, let people eat whatever they want, however they want, how about that?

[@dduk8926]

for the bibimyeon, I highly recommend giving the noodles a wash with cold (icy) water and then add the sauce. Bibimyeon in general is meant to be eaten cold.

[@minnicola]

Bibimen got done a dirty there, they have to be cold for sure 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@rachelenkay9523]

The Indomie Mie Goreng is the best, no one can top it

[@Akeche]

4:55 I've got a question about the directions, cause maybe I messed up somewhere. I followed them same as you did, but I found the noodles came out tasting bad like they weren't cooked enough. Cooking them in boiling water on the stove after that and they turned out great. The bowl I used was a microwave safe plastic, the covering was the metal lid to my saucepan. I'd consider trying it again in a ceramic bowl with a plate cover, but they tasted so good the second time I kinda don't wanna waste them. Also these aren't the cheapest, at least not how I buy them. I grab a 30-pack of Indomie off Amazon for $18, whereas the Mama noodles was a 24-pack for $27! Maybe I just got lucky finding a good seller for the Indomie.

[@Der_Kleine_Mann]

I absolutely love the original red package Shin Ramyun, but now seeing this black version, I do wonder how the black version is in comparison.

[@journeyman6752]

In my country, Ramen is called Maggi. Love noodle!!

[@mikerogers8287]

If you could combine the spice of buldak with the flavor shin you would have the absolute greatest ramen of all time.

[@elisazouza]

Indomie noodles are so goood with garlic chilli oil ❤

[@BrotherKyler]

Need to do the Laksa from Prima Taste. Best instant noodle on the market, and not too expensive on Amazon.

[@nickl6362]

Fully agree! I always just an extra splash of soy as I find it's missing a hint of salt

[@almatoledo1608]

Great video!

[@manalittlesis]

7:06 i believe the instructions tell you to separate the soup is because you can eat it as dry version or put your preferable amount of soup OR you can just drink it as a soup. The soup definitely not for dipping the noodles. Also the noodle you having is not the type of noodle like zaru soba or tsukemen where you dip the plain unseasoned noodle into the sauce.

[@harrypottershead8331]

I love the Mama Duck Flavour soup. Indomie Mi Goreng the best dry one.

[@OG_Garroth]

Nice video, but putting the Laksa last??? I get they are pricey, but that's because it is so good! Very surprised.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I want to announce my love for Ansungtangmyun, Sugokimyun (smoky beef and tomato) and also the OG 'Samyang' spicy ramen (in the orange pack) and I was chuffed by your inclusion of Bibimen (of course with matchstick cucumbers and baby plum tomatoes on top eaten with a cold can of beer on the side). 🍜🍺😋

[@deathbyteabag6381]

Mi goreng would have to be the first good instant noodle i tried, teaspoon of sriracha or ABC hot sauce + 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and omg!!! taste so good. All of Nongshim and Samyang make such good noodles and flavors though! One of my favs is any buldak noodles, with green onion, corn, kewpie mayo and cheese 😘😘

[@JimCaputoMusic]

I don't know where you're shopping but I get the Laksa for $2-$3 a packet and their my favorite by far.

[@Chopperxd5]

9:30 the moment we’re all here for lol

[@bonessasan]

This was good info for someone like me, who didn't know there were so many different types of ramen available now (I'm not really surprised Maruchan, the flavor of my childhood, didn't make the cut). But your pronunciation of "sachet" was a tad jarring. Now go to see where I can buy Shin Black...

[@blackmachismo324]

Walmart has them

[@jimmynguyen880]

My costco too

[@evelynyu88]

Aww man...for Prima Taste, it's the LAKSA one you wanna try. The curry one, is curry. Nothing special. The seafood and complex broth of the Laksa flavor is bomb. Also, if you liked Neoguri, try their stir-fry seafood version (it's dry). It's stupid good.

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Shin ramen do a kimchi flavour and they are soooo elite, absolute deliciousness.

[@markb9896]

I love some Shin! Recently discovered Momofuku which are a bit pricey but have excellent flavor.

[@andriana8408]

I agree with Shin, it’s such an unavoidable chosen one for guilty pleasure, but mie goreng at 5 ? It should be in top 3 for me. However, great video ! Glad you enjoy to be in the ramen realm 👏

[@BarberShave19]

Personally, I prefer to make ramen in a bowl full of scolding hot water and cover the top for about five minutes, the same way that's done in a ramen cup. I get much better results that way instead of boiling them over a stove.

[@nichaandfamily3342]

I’m glad you give 9 to Mama Tom Yum from Thailand. To me, if you buy the same noodles in Thailand, the flavor is so much better and spicier. That’s what I love. 😊

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

Neoguri is my absolute favourite, especially with mussels and Crayfish tails

[@kiananunez2086]

Watching as I eat Tom Yum Budak noodles, the shin one is soooooo goood along with all the budak ones. The MAMA one is great too!

[@thepiratepenguin4465]

If you can get Maggi Durban curry, you should try it. It is the most popular noodle flavour in South Africa.

[@j.rosadahlia3960]

Ramen = noodle soup from Japan; Ramyeon = noodle soup from Korea; Laksa = noodle soup from Singapore. Indomie Goreng that presented here clearly is not ramen because Mi Kuah = noodle soup from Indonesia. So, it is safer to say those products are instant noodles. Every packaged dry noodle will suits as instant noodle. Happy slurping! 🍜

[@joowo0]

personally 出前一丁 on top my whole childhood right there 🔥🔥

[@allthingsanita]

Kang Shi Fu (braised artificial beef flavor) is my #1

[@90charmedndangerous]

I love bibimmen ive only eaten it cold with a softboiled or fried egg😘🤌

[@generaljohnson]

I can't believe you didn't review the ibumie Penang White Curry - that is one of the ones in your initial picture of noodle packages. It's probably better than the other noodles you reviewed. You also should have reviewed MyKuali Penang White Curry - that is amazing too. Also, you should try Ibumie Mi Goreng Kari (Curry) Kapitan - that is the best Ibumie noodle.

[@catsofastypalea]

Curry La Mian is absolutely delicious. It’s a quality product from Singapore and when you add cooked chicken, potato and boiled egg, it’s amaze-balls!! It’s a treat for sure!! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@starskreem8258]

completely agree. I buy it here in Australia and yeah it's expensive but it's only $4 Australian. The laksa flavour is also incredibly delicious.

[@btmn80085]

Buldak with chopped scallions and a tiny bit of cheese 10/10

[@TwiKou89]

Look up NewTouch Tonkotsu Instant Ramen (Air-Dried) their are other flavors to this brand but these brand is definitely one that should go on your list.

[@monica1517]

I've eaten Bibimen both warm & cold and it definitely tastes better cold! You try it that way next time :)) Out of all these Jin Ramen is definitely my favorite, Nongshim black is definitely a close second for me tho!

[@dorkb1234]

Nongshim winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd🎉🎉🎉

[@nikip9161]

That was a tasty list. 😋 👍

[@kwokspots]

All were delicious

[@MissLitoSpoonie]

Shin black hits different. My favorite is the Jin spicy noodles.

[@rogersjgregory]

Shin Ramyun Black with a big dollop of peanut butter, aah heaven.

[@SILENTASSASSIN12]

Following you because of that Akatsuki apron you got on. 🔥🔴⚫️☁️

[@joshuaheke-davis3639]

You love noodles so much they all scored amazingly hahah

[@MaiTran-qi6cn]

Love ❤️ shrimp 🍤 Mama noodles the best one 😊

[@joekidal5797]

Indomie noodles is not categorized as ramen. It is just labelled as ‘mee’ or ‘mi’ (noodles) actually like ‘mee goreng’ ‘mee bakso’ ‘mee rebus’.

[@MiikaC.]

If you had Mama one in Thailand 🇹🇭 the taste is way better 😊 my childhood noodle! But the taste it’s different when exported.

[@세보-c5o]

The way to cook ramen deliciously without being spicy is to set the amount of water to 700ml, put ramen and bean sprouts in boiling water, add eggs when the bean sprouts are cooked, boil them for 30 seconds, and then cut green onions and put them in a bowl to make delicious ramen.

[@ple8379]

I personally have a couple of favourites which haven't been shown in the video, but my top fav are tomato soup from amino but made into stir-fry - it's very cheap and one of the least popular in Poland, but for some reason I always loved it and it's my childhood, this is my guilty pleasure. Next one is chapagetti black bean noodles, another weird one I guess, most people I spoke to did not like those and, sure, they're nothing compared to the real thing, but it satisfy my craving for jjajangmyeon and umami and I absolutely texture of the noodles. Next is spicy stir-fry from mi-goreng, it's just amazing, not spicy enough for me, but I could have it 24/7 and would never mind. Finally, Baijia A'Kuan Sweet and Spicy udon noodles, the ones with panda on the packaging. I never ate better instant noodles than those. It's a bit of pain to find it, that's one problem, and a lot of spice packages (there's like 3 or 4) and it's a bit annoying having to add the packets one by one into already cooked noodles when you want to have it right then and there and you can't wait. I don't read chinese, so I don't even know what is written on the package, but I know they have a lot of different flavours and they are a little different, but there was only one flavour that I didn't really like which was very salty for some reason. Was a bit disappointed with that one, but otherwise, all the other flavors I tried where so good. I always look for them in the asian stores.

[@bananachocopie]

Neoguri noodles are just different it’s my fave ❤

[@monty083083]

Completely agree with the ramen on your list and the order.

[@Homemadespirit]

Some mad good ones not listed here.. two would be Squid Jjampong Ramyun 오징어짬뽕 and Sachon Jjajangmyun 사천짜짱면 - 四川炒酱面… these are old school ramyun tho… though fresh instant noodles in the refrigerated section aren’t the same price range

[@vanpark3430]

For Koreans, the hot bibimmyeon is like a boiling ice cream😱😱😱

[@DavidPo-if9ht]

where is the ichiran ramen???

[@yiansaechao2251]

2X SPICY KOREAN NOODLES IS THE BEST FLAVOR ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KaidenLee-r5d]

Eat the second one cold!! Thats the best way. Please.

[@ThePsychoAnon]

Mama chicken is wonderful and the spice really accentuates it.

[@howardharaway2259]

Walmart sells a Ramen noodle co. Noodle kit. A red and a dark green package. With the green package, the broth had a milky beige color. With this kit, I boiled the broth,added green onion, thinly shaved garlic, added frozen pea's, adamame, slivered carrots,white pepper powder, a little sesame oil, AND thee most important ingredient. Thinly sliced RAW pork tenderloin that cooked in the broth along with the other ingredients. I may of added a small amount of Red Thai chili sauce.Thee absolute BEST Ramen noodles I have EVER tasted, by far. Note: I used a pre-marinated raw , vacuum packaged pork tenderloin. The marinade was teriyaki,and Garlic 🧄.One tenderloin makes ALOT of these Ramen noodle soups. Mmm Mmm GOOD 👍

[@dav1dw]

the noodle prices seem a bit high. What you live in San fran or something?

[@JescaML]

Here those package contain two servings of ramen. You are supposed to break it in half. It unlike Japan with their dried vegetables included. In America you can’t find dried veggies to add to it only the bowls have it in

[@kats4271]

Nooo, the Chinese noodles after the Shin Ramen Black are supposed to be dry; why did you dump the soup in? You drink the soup separately! -____-

[@hatingonwilliam]

no they aint

[@kats4271]

@@hatingonwilliam LOL, yes they are. Doesn't sound like you're Chinese/Taiwanese, cuz if you are, you'd know that 炸醬麵 (zha jiang mian) is a dry noodle dish. He followed the instructions on the package until he dumped the broth in. You drink it separately. I grew up eating this.

[@hatingonwilliam]

@@kats4271 no I grew up eating this

[@Sagemode888]

👎

[@The40Glock1]

My fav is the bowl noodles kimchi

[@JerKon8]

What happened to the white Penang curry mee??

[@BB-oh5vm]

i am wondering the same, it's one of my faves!

[@namesake8765]

Personally, i have always ranked shin black, jin spicy and shin neoguri as some of the best instant ramens there is. Sonehow, i have never warmed upto samyang. Shin all the way for me.

[@petersmith2040]

Instant Ramen is the perfect meal for people who are struggling financially in this high inflation and high cost of living crisis. Instead of going to McDonald’s or other fast food chains, which has become a luxury for the average Joe and Jane in 2024, an Instant Ramen meal still costs less than $2.00 per serving.

[@michellecinquegrano3020]

Pink my favorite ex mozzarella and green onions love it