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10 December, 2009

Ramen Review 13: Instant Noodle King Lobster Flavor

Another Instant Noodle King selection; I like this brand because the extra-thin noodles don't get soggy or limp when the ramen cup is prepared, they stay firm and toothsome.

Ease of Preparation: 9/10
Like most cup ramens, the only preparation involves adding the contents of a few packets to the noodles, pouring in boiling water, and waiting for three minutes.

Vegetable Packet: 9/10
Pretty good, with cabbage, wakama, corn, and rings of green scallion tops. Could have been a bit more corn.

Seasoning Packets: 9/10
The dry soup base packet was outstanding, turning the water into a delicious lobstery-flavored broth The oil packet - which also contained some spices - surprised me because it was studded with tiny bits of onion or shallot, and gave the soup a richer flavor and body than plain ramen.

Taste: 10/10
Although the oil packet gave the final product a rather unctuous mouthfeel, the lobster/langostine flavor was rich and authentic. It was robust and not too salty (always a plus with ramen.)

Spiciness: N/A
This isn't advertised as a spicy ramen.

Overall: 9/10 - Recommended.
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6 comments:

  1. Eating The Road10 December, 2009 08:27

    Sounds tasty.

    I guess the only thing that would make preparation a 10 would be if it chewed itself :P

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  2. Dave10 December, 2009 08:37

    Don't be silly. Nissin Cup Noodles always score a 10/10 for preparation because all you need to do is add water - no cooking, no packets, no nuthin'. Doesn't get any easier than that.

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  3. Moonfairy13 December, 2009 11:38

    Where did you buy this? I want to try it but I don't think I've seen it on shelves at my regular grocery store!

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  4. foodhoe13 December, 2009 12:25

    Lobster flavored instant ramen sounds good. It looks like a plastic package, or is it styrofoam? I'll have to look out for it.

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  5. Dave13 December, 2009 13:11

    I bought these at a local Asian market; I've never seen them in the regular supermarkets. They are sturdy cardboard tubs with a thin plastic lid, shrinkwrapped. The cardboard stands up well to the single use and doesn't get soggy, but can't be reused the way some other instant ramen bowl packages can.

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  6. foodhoe18 December, 2009 12:00

    aha success! I found it at Ranch 99, but had to buy a package of 8... I'd better love it, otherwise I'll send to you!

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