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    Suggestions for ramen better than Maruchan , please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mouser999 View Post
    Suggestions for ramen better than Maruchan , please.
    A restaurant in Japan?

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    Big help there

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    Rather than trying to find one that will suit you, I would recommend "creating" your own. I take the cheap ramen and open the package and put the noodles in a zip lock. Then I add the stuff I like. I buy freeze dried or dehydrated vegetable and meats and add them to the bag. I use part of the "flavor packet" but not all because that makes it too salty for me.

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    Trying to avoid MSG? Ramen seems to be a minefield of ingredients that don't help with our hiking. Wish I could eat it, because it tastes good.

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    Looking for a better brand. Dont really like the Maruchan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mouser999 View Post
    Looking for a better brand. Dont really like the Maruchan
    Shin ramyun, stuffs awesome, but only if you like spiciness...

    Edit: has msg as well, keep that in mind
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    Lotus brand. Good for you. Bad for your wallet. Find an Asian market. Try the Korean brands.
    There’s a website that reviews Ramen. Google knows.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grubbster View Post
    Rather than trying to find one that will suit you, I would recommend "creating" your own. I take the cheap ramen and open the package and put the noodles in a zip lock. Then I add the stuff I like. I buy freeze dried or dehydrated vegetable and meats and add them to the bag. I use part of the "flavor packet" but not all because that makes it too salty for me.
    This! I also use dried soup packages such as Jamaican styles to add to the noodles. And quality TVP from Bob’s Mills.


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    The Ramen Rater
    https://www.theramenrater.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Lotus brand. Good for you. Bad for your wallet. Find an Asian market. Try the Korean brands.
    There’s a website that reviews Ramen. Google knows.
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    Available at Costco for a much better price point, if you are a member. We buy this because my son has food allergies and it being plain is a big help in that regard.

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    To reduce pack volume, go to a local oriental grocery store and buy some Soman noodles. These are packaged like spaghetti (strait strips). Use a vacuum sealer and the package will be tight and strong to withstand breakage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Just Tom View Post
    Available at Costco for a much better price point, if you are a member. We buy this because my son has food allergies and it being plain is a big help in that regard.
    Interesting. I’ve only seen Lotus Ramen in better supermarkets.
    For folks like me, Costco may as well be on the moon. Or actually 100+ miles away in the DFW area.
    I am partial to the Japanese noodles made in Australia and sold in east Texas. I’ll dredge up the brand name.
    HAKUBAKU Noodles
    http://www.hakubaku.com.au/en/
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    Thai Kitchen makes some good noodles but they have only 190 calories to the package.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Five Tango View Post
    Thai Kitchen makes some good noodles but they have only 190 calories to the package.
    Noodles are noodles. Only carbs.
    You need fortifications for the noodles.
    Bacon, salami, pepperoni, cheese, Ghee, olive oil, etc. Chocolate for desert.
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    Growing up eating instant ramen, Maruchan is the worst I've had merely due to curiosity. First off, go to an Asian store and purchase two to four bags of anything interesting.

    I grew up in Mama pork. A friend introduced me to Nissin Top Ramen cup of noodles which are great, but Nissin bags aren't the same. Mama shrimp (not creamy) has become a staple. Indomie Migoreng (not spicy) is my second staple.

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    Is this the Lotus ramen referred to I assume? How does the price compare to Costco?

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lotus+ram...nb_sb_ss_i_1_8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Noodles are noodles. Only carbs.
    Lots of Ramen noodles are fried, and have tons of fat. Others are baked, and have less (or no) added fat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zalman View Post
    Lots of Ramen noodles are fried, and have tons of fat. Others are baked, and have less (or no) added fat.
    I'm no expert on Ramen. I only seem to find the carb noodles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by beefsmack View Post
    Is this the Lotus ramen referred to I assume? How does the price compare to Costco?

    https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lotus+ram...nb_sb_ss_i_1_8
    Yes, that's the Lotus Organic Ramen that I have purchased (quite awhile ago) both in Tyler, Texas and at Earth Fare in Boone, NC. $2.00, + or -, was the price I remember. Similar to the Amazon prices.
    I looked at Costco Online & found nothing for Lotus Ramen.
    Chapagetti Noodles are the best tasting ramen I have tried. It's not easy to find. I reduced the water to make a spaghetti sauce consistency. I enjoyed it.
    http://www.nongshimusa.com/homev2/ou.../chapagetti-2/

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