Vegan Ramen Options | Review & Taste Test

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Have you tried any of these? Let us know your thoughts? Did we skip your favorite? Tell us below

[@latiaj81]

Lol I love Larisha’s laugh… she makes me laugh every time😄😄

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awwww thank you

[@emilyi771]

i like it both ways, soup or as noodles, so it’s just what i’m in the mood for.

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:)

[@jomams1040]

Yay yay I was glad it was Thursday cuz it'd be a video LOL 😄✌️

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yayyyy

[@rn2787]

He may like the Indo Mie Mi Goreng hot and spicy stir fry noodles. There's no liquid in the end product, but there's seasoning and sauces that are soaked up by the noodles.

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Will have to try!

[@suzann6367]

Yes! I was thinking the same

[@yukjellybeans]

Those are my absolute favorite!!

[@acreshomesgardens4139]

@@MakeItDairyFree That's the only noodles that don't need water. All the others need to be a soup lol

[@aloowalia2849]

Are they vegan tho

[@Jewgirl2911]

Y’all crack me up! I love your commentary on your videos! The commentary alone is worth watching you!! Love all your videos. Thanks for the laughs and the info!

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Thank you so much!!

[@cathymclennan1702]

I love these videos , keep them coming! You are both hilarious!

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More to come!

[@margarett_b]

I've never been into store-bought ramen noodles but I am totally into your videos so I am not complaining about this one :D Thank you so much for testing these for us and simply making it fun! . Stay safe and have a great rest of the week! Sending you lots and lots of love!

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Have a wonderful week

[@greenmarcosu]

I have tried quite a few of these. One of my favorites, which you did not cover but until recently was easily available from our local Kroger Grocery stores, is Nongshim Soon Veggie Cup Noodle Soup. It is only a little over a dollar per serving. It comes in other vegan flavors as well but those are even harder to find in my area. I like Ramen as a soup but when I make a big pot and have leftovers and the noodles absorb all of the broth and get extra swoll I like that too. Nissan Top Ramen soy sauce flavor is also pretty good and quite cheap. I have been curious about the Public Goods Ramen and various other direct to consumer Ramen products I have seen advertised lately.

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We mention the Top Ramen later in the video! Will have to look for the others

[@rn2787]

Nongshim Soon ramen is the best vegan ramen. They make all kinds of ramen, so you have to make sure you buy the one with "vegan" on the label, but they are by far the best. They make several vegan flavors that are very good. They are available in Asian grocery stores, Kroger (or whatever version they have where you are), Amazon, and many other stores. I don't know if you have an H Mart near you, but they usually have them. They are also cheaper than most other vegan ramen packets and they are the same price as their other ramen flavors.

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We have an Hmart! Will have to find!

[@suzann6367]

Have did you try the new vegan shin ramen? 😍

[@rn2787]

@@suzann6367 yup. I prefer the original vegan because of my acid reflux, but it is tasty.

[@helenmoniz1474]

Love your videos! Bought the burgers from Walmart ultimate burger . It was so DELISH ! I’m so happy I found your channel !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

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So glad to hear that you are loving the videos and products! Thanks

[@annabelroneill]

Mikes mighty Kimchi & their veg cup is amazing

[@meganfrey1663]

I love ramen both ways. When I drain the broth I add stirfry veggies and tofu and a bunch of my own seasoning😊

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Sounds great!

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My fav utube couple (family) ever. I just love you guys! How do you not have like 1,000,000 followers? Do u have a PO Box?

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awww thanks, yes we do, it's listed in our About section

[@alaz9269]

I am HERE for this

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HI!

[@katherineadams5824]

I need a GIF collection with Larisha’s faces in this video 🤣🤣🤣 especially the face she made at 19:05 😂

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LOL!!!

[@dakotaovdan]

Instant ramen was my go-to after school snack for years until I went vegetarian! Thanks for the share

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Same!

[@Golden_Jailine]

I personally do not like ramen broth, so I always just want the noodles! I cook my ramen exactly how Andrew described! The noodles absorb all the broth

[@sweetstuff609]

the millet and brown rice from rice ramen is my favorite, prefer sauce over broth

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glad you enjoy

[@jomams1040]

I guess I would like just the noodles better depending if it was like a meal like ramen noodles with mushrooms and sprouts or something or if it was soup and I was planning on having soup then soup with ramen noodles in it is also delicious

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gotcha!

[@Strawberrihead]

I tried Rice Ramen when I was subscribed to Thrive Market and they were actually super yummy!

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Nice

[@hippieista7323]

My favorite is Soon. ❤

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nice

[@williamrjones5152]

First, I'm with Team Andrew with regard to how noodles are prepared. My preference is that foods not drip while eating. For those who love soups and broths, perhaps its not objectionable. For me, even when I do eat soup, my preference is for a thicker consistency. With regard to ramen specifically, I've always found that the seasoning packets were loaded with salt and MSG. During those rare occasions when I've prepared ramen I've discarded the flavor packets and created my own, sans the MSG and less salt.

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#TeamAndrew for noodles

[@Sarah-eb9rz]

We really love T’s vegan ramen from Japan. We purchase it at a Asian store and it’s always selling out. It’s really good!

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we'll have to look for it!

[@Finest1920]

Growing up I would eat my ramen “bone dry” but now I actually like the broth - just not too much that the noodles are swimming. Y’all are so fun to watch. The best line of the video - “Who’s Tom”? 😆

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LOL!

[@LadyK70]

I like mine the same way Andrew does. I like it in a more pasta type of texture not so soup like. I want to taste the flavors more in the pasta than the broth. I feel like the broth dilutes the flavor too much for me.

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:)

[@Wyldyflower]

I love lotus rice ramen. You can buy the noodles without the soup. I make my own broth. Also my boyfriend drains his soup too. It drives me crazy. That’s the flavor 😂😂 y’all crazy soup drainers hahaha 💕

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Thanks for sharing!!

[@haileyy_f]

I’m absolutely team Ramen soup. The broth is where all the flavor is 👏🏻👏🏻

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#TeamLarisha

[@lydia58k]

I haven’t had ramen in a long time but when I did eat it, I was team “no juice” 😂

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bahahaha

[@reddaisy2513]

Kind of a longer comment here - I have tried the Lotus Foods Jade Pearl Rice Ramen Wakame Miso Soup. I do NOT like seaweed BUT I like the green colored noodles... so I cook them with a touch of No-Chicken Broth and maybe I add my own miso or even bulk up my own broth with garlic powder whatever. I actually throw away the seasoning packet in nearly every ramen convenience package I buy and make a healthier broth anyway. The green noodles are rice based with bamboo for green color. It is so fun/pretty to cook them, drain off broth and cool for salads, Buddha bowls, or one of the colorful fillings for a rice based wrap, etc. They also make a Forbidden Rice one and the noodles look black but cook out to be a pretty purple from the black colored forbidden rice. I toss that spice package too. Lotus also sells those noodles 'squares' in packs of 4 or 5 without the broth packets but I can not always find those in the stores. This was just a tip about using the noodles in other ways and I know some folks (thinking of Andrew here...*chuckle*) would not like the idea of buying something only to throw away part of it. But when I can not find the noodles by themselves that is what I do.

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Great tips, thanks

[@cailin9601]

Indomie mi goreng is my all time favorite (even pre-vegan) & the GOAT of instant noodles - it would definitely be right up Andrew’s alley since it’s a dry noodle. Nongshim recently made a vegan version of their popular spicy Shin ramen that is a close second for me.

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We'll have to look for these!

[@Jade0603]

I really love indomie noodles but I always go for top ramen chili flavor if I want something cheaper. I like them without any broth or liquid still in the bowl.

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We'll have to look for that brand

[@jomams1040]

Is your homemade ramen recipe up on your site?

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It's linked in the description!

[@tiffany2015]

I like my ramen both ways. If I'm making a fancy ramen bowl, I want lots of soup. But if I'm doing it fast at lunch, less broth.

[@c.r.harris]

🤓👍🏽 “Al dente” texture, as is described about Italian pasta cooked “just right” (time & texture).

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Makes sense

[@kristiemao4275]

I like the Lotus brand instant ramen and it's gluten-free too (which means I can eat it even with allergies). I usually use the Samabila seasoning instead of the one that comes with the packet. I like the Korean-style Beef Ramen they sell, and it's vegan too. I like Ocean's Halo Seaweed Snacks.

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nice!

[@NL-ly3mq]

Dr. McDougall’s is the go to. Good taste.

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Def impressed

[@raend2743]

Your Family is blessed!!!!!! I have to use a measuring cup to measure the water I'm supposed to use. Or I put it right above the noodles because I don't like for it to be too watery because I want to get the full flavor of the broth. I get upset if I weaken the broth and then I got to fix it. What if I'm out and can't fix it, anyways. Little water at first then add a little more if the broth is good. Anyways I love YOUR channel!!!!!!!!!

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aww thanks!

[@glendaroy1171]

Good afternoon guys

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Hiiiiiiiii

[@1521sescobar]

Lolol... Juice. I can't! I don't know why calling broth juice cracked me up 😂🤣😂🤣

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BAHAHHA, I'm 4

[@inagadda1976]

I drain out about halfish of the water out and add about half of the packet seasoning or i make a peanut sauce.

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ohh peanut sauce, yum

[@blackrosenuk]

I grew up eating ramen raw (yes, as in uncooked) as a snack. If I ever ate it cooked, I never did the broth. I never read the directions because I just "learned" how to cook ramen from my older siblings. I actually did not know that ramen was supposed to be in a broth until after college, when I began working with Japanese -- and I finally read the directions, haha. That's also when I discovered soba (much better, imo, and I thus no longer eat ramen). I still cook ramen for my hub, always sans broth. I usually reserve the flavor packets (from the top ramen soy sauce flavored) for sprinkling on veggies. I highly recommend pan frying ramen (that's been softened, like in a 30-min water soak, and then drained) & then adding ½ jar (or a full jar, depending on how much ramen youre using) that the flavor packet (or packets) has been mixed into. I say it's a "ramen omelette" (but there could be another word for it -- I just came up with it years back, though I'm sure others have cooked similar before).

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oh that sounds interesting!

[@christinafssll]

Oh man the soy sauce Top Ramen took me back to high school. Also, if you do more taste tests these are my recommendations: Muso Organics - Miso and Shoyu* are the flavors they have. This ramen is in a light brown packet and says vegan right on the front. I get it at Wegmans, but I think it’s at some WholeFoods as well. On the pricey side but it’s a big serving. Koyo Ramen makes really good noodles and they have a bunch of different flavors. As far as I’m aware their entire line is vegan. I get it from a local grocery store chain, but it’s available in select Walmarts and WholeFoods. Sun Noodle Ramen Kit - has different flavors, but I know the miso and shoyu kind are vegan. It’s not an instant ramen - in fact it’s found in the refrigerator/freezer sections at WholeFoods or Wegmans - but it’s really good. The noodles have a slight eggy taste, but it’s just baking soda. I’ve made homemade noodles in the past with baking soda and I was surprised that it tasted that way. I can assure you their noodles are vegan, even if it doesn’t seem like it. *Shoyu = Japanese soy sauce

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thank you!!!

[@happyfrenchfries]

Burger King in Leicester Square (in London next to Piccadilly Circus) is completely vegan until the 10th April 2022! If there was ever a time to drop everything and run to London, this is it! :D

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haha

[@jimontgomery3865]

I tried halo i liked it I love broth in the soup with the noodles 🍜

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Nice!

[@Maiasatara]

Ok shockingly I’m with Andrew on this one. I’ve always prepared them by cooking the noodles and draining 95% of the water and sprinkling a portion of the seasoning packet on them. Technically it’s a version of “dry noodles” even though they are moist. The difference is they aren’t SOUP Noodles. That’s also why you can’t use the whole seasoning packet that comes with a soup noodle (ramen typically is soup) because it’s meant for all the broth. Lo mein is a dry noodle. Ramen is a soup noodle. I’m 100% dry noodle and will NEVER slurp, even if I’m visiting a country where it’s ok. It’s not ok with me lol.

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lol at @shockingly. We would definitely make sure we are being culturally appropriate if we were traveling

[@MrsIEllis]

Exactly! I cook mine the exact same way and I hate when people leave all the liquid in, like my children 😳.

[@mariesutherland3591]

I like it the same way Andrew prepares his.

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Nice

[@ea4602]

Half and half. I don't like a shootout unless I buy bok choy in it. I don't like it dry. It's very good chili flakes and red hot pepper. Love the spicy

[@alovelywalk88]

Ok, oceans halo chicken flavor is my favorite But you do have to doctor it up hood style, ok. I add more water than recommended, because of the fact that the noodles soak up a lot of the water. 2. Throw some vegan butter in that thang, ok!! 3. I add black pepper, garlic and onion powder, & paprika. And boom! Chefs kiss! 😂😂

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definitely have too lol

[@michellejadrijevic8995]

Noodles only!

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#TeamAndrew

[@tashmoore3825]

Broth? I enjoy the broth but I don't tend to drink most of it depending on which company I selected (with rice ramen, or lower sodium options I will make an exception). Mike's Mighty Good Veggie Ramen is my current favorite option, but surprisingly I found their vegan tofu version underwhelming.

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We get that

[@fz3055]

Nongshim has a vegan variety That are really good 👍

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Thanks

[@wentavance2367]

I myself like the Ramen noodles more aldente as well. We are all different 😊🍜

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Yes, so you'd love it !

[@missjones8123]

In with Andrew! I just want the noodles! And i don't like the noodles too soft

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#TeamAndrew

[@victorlorenzo7083]

Came for the vegan ramen, stayed for the chemistry🤣❤️

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LOL

[@malane8541]

Please go to the Asian store and get veggie ramens that have existed for a while!!! They are so good (just double check they are vegan)

[@mairzydoats4879]

6:14 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💚🌱

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LOL

[@jeridubin6931]

Soup all the way

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:)

[@hannahlilyc]

The vegan chicken flavor from Dr.Mcdougals is so yummy!

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We'll have to find it!

[@Alvonnie81]

I love it like a soup with bean sprouts and soy sauce.

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Yum!

[@jomams1040]

I've had the Dr McDougall ones and I do like it most ramen instant ramen however is way too salty I want to say I don't like the packet if it comes with a flavor packet I usually throw that right in the trash and just do the noodles plain LOL

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lol

[@tenillestewart5370]

Try all the accidentally vegan ones ! U gotta go to like HMart and get the real Asian brands. There’s a bunch…especially now. There’s the “soon” I think it’s called and it says vegan and comes in green packaging. I saw they came out with some other flavors but haven’t gotten my hands on them yet since I’m in FL for now & can’t find an Hmart anywhere 😩

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We'll have to go next!

[@purplehood8418]

It honestly depends on my mood if I want just the noodles or the noodles with the broth. I really like Rice Ramen because I find the noodles are a little thinner then other brands and easier to slurp. I think I just really like thin noodles and pasta in general. Hot dishes sounds really weird to me not gonna lie 😂

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LOL!

[@babyb360]

Great review! I made a purchase based on watching this. Dr Mcdogle (feel free to correct me). 🤣😫 It was tasty, but the portion size was horrible!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mepegnotbeg]

👋🏾 I like mine‘bone dry’ just noodles 😂👍🏽

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LOL

[@latoshabudde4570]

I like ramen both ways.

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Awesome!

[@eyras_developments2855]

I personally like rice ramen. I think you didn't like ot because you used the cup version, cup versions and packet versions taste vastly different. You have to cook them longer and to your liking

[@saharansnowman95]

I LOVE a Soupie Ramen but sometimes it's good when the Ramen soaks up all that good broth

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#TeamLarisha

[@Armandasjourney]

Soup style or pasta style?

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right

[@katiehemstreet8939]

I like it as a soup, but I gotta admit, Larisha, you're slurpy disruption wasn't selling it. 🤣🤣🤣

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lol

[@ashirahyashomestead]

I drain all the juice after cooking also

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#TeamAndrew

[@alysoncocking1236]

I like soupy noodles. I add more flavourings and vegetables

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yum!

[@sarahdee374]

I love one called "Mike's Mighty Good" vegetarian kimchi ramen. There may be something hidden non-vegan in there, but it is so good! I make it juicy and pimp it up with some tofu and veggies. Then top with a tad of tahini to make it creamy. It's so tasty, spicy with "clean" ingredients and just perfect. Please do not tell me if this is NOT vegan. I just bought 3 dozen pkgs online, you can tell me after I finish them.

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We'll have to take a look! Their website says it's vegan ;)

[@sarahdee374]

@@MakeItDairyFree Thanks! I didn't expect big KZbin stars like yourselves to take a look (sorta tongue in check-but kinda not😉) . But this brand is quite tasty, and so glad it's vegan!!

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@@sarahdee374 lol stoppp, we're just normal people ;)

[@sarahdee374]

@@MakeItDairyFree Super Vegan Stars!! I love to vicariously enjoy your happy/real couple vibes.

[@irenec5943]

Soon veggie makes my fav vegan ramen 🍜

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will have to find

[@808krys]

I got extremely ill after trying the trader joes one. I actually like the lotus food ones .

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oh no!

[@katiehemstreet8939]

My husband always gets the Shin's "gourmet spicy" ramen, but you have to triple check the ingredients 'cause some times it has beef broth and sometimes it doesn't even though the packaging is exactly the same. 😣 I prefer making my own loaded miso ramen at home, I just wish there was a fish-free Better Than Bouillon.

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oh that's weird!

[@MultiArtisme]

I'm not a fan of soup. So I'm a "bone dry" girl! 💚

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LOL

[@simster6252]

I prefer the mostly noodles version.

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:)

[@kassadayj]

I like mine like soup

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nice

[@CacaPoop1]

I separate my noodles as fast as I can , and then eat some noodles and drink the broth right after. So that the noodles don’t get soggy and the broth doesn’t get cold. I do it all wrong.

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oh interesting

[@donnablackman6612]

Just the noodles please😀

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#TeamAndrew

[@ShantellJ]

I like my noodles like Andrew. I do not need the extra liquid

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#TeamAndrew

[@theresamnsota3925]

WHOO HOOO……HOTDISH FOREVER!!!!!

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YESSSS

[@homecookedwithnichole]

Your reaction to the seaweed noodles was my reaction to the crispy seaweed snacks from I believe the same brand. I said it was like I licked a dirty fish tank. So gross.

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LOL

[@Ebizzill]

the one with the creepy old man's face on it, it seems to have changed and I've been trying to wrap my mind if it was a similar brand that I was mistaking it for, or if ithey truly changed something cuz it has a horrible after taste to it

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oh no

[@theunguidedlifewdee2795]

I love just enough broth in my noodles. I don't like my noodles swimming in broth.

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#TeamAndrew

[@savegraysoncats]

Regular ramen 12 cents. Why does vegan have to cost more?

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where are you still finding ramen packets for 12 cents lol even non-vegan ones

[@karinajas]

I'm not fond of the Lotus Foods ramen noodle products.

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I thought we were going to be the only ones lol

[@jneen_s]

I like just a little juice in my ramen so I guess more along the lines of how Andrew eats it. Bone dry though? 😂 nahh!

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LOL

[@judysilverman1787]

I don’t eat ramen, but my daughter pours the liquid off after she makes the ramen.

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She's Team Andrew then

[@nettycakes5293]

What’s the sodium count?? Usually extremely high… no thanks on all of these

[@darith770]

hush

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ok

[@pandaaamonium_]

Ramen is soupppppppp I don’t understand the no broth people 😭

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LOL

[@paulettedrinkwalter4954]

No juice

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#TeamAndrew

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Hahha

[@Shailah11]

Stiff noodles 😂

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LOL!

[@b.a.mcclucky]

ugh, those Dr McDougals ones were so gross. No one in my family liked them. The noodles were all grainy. yuck

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omg that's so weird

[@tina1214100]

They changed the soy sauce ramen to oriental

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it was oriental, now soy

[@maiabhakta]

you both need better lighting

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you might be the first person to ever complain about our lighting

[@maiabhakta]

@@MakeItDairyFree Lighting the both of you at once might come down to some tricks with after effects/color correction because black and white people require different temperatures/hues to shine right. There are short videos on the cinematography of Moonlight that might help along with basic color theory (blue/orange, red/green, purple/yellow). You also need the light source to come from an ideal direction.

[@leelalo6625]

I hate the word casserole as well. A bunch of foods smashed into a deep dish.

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LOL

[@lynnkuykendoll4012]

🤣🤣🤣 he didn't like the seaweed one at all 🤢🤢