Top Ramen?!?!?!

[pumbaa]

YUCK. I bought this stuff because everyone friken eats it and its so damn cheap. The stuff is disgusting. YUCK!

[FriskyTanuki]

I love it, great stuff. Though I only have the chicken flavor since that's my fav.

[Jaket]

i should lock this thread right now on account of you dissin on the cheap soup!

;)

[Dr Mario Kart]

go to an asian grocery store and get yourself a cup of Shin Ramen. That business is tasty. Its spicy though. I reckon almost any ramen in an asian grocery is better than top ramen. Its in a red cup/package.

[karsh]

From what I've heard from my friend, real ramen is SO much better than Top or Maruchan ramen. Like the stuff that Naruto eats in Naruto. She said it was amazing, especially with the stuff in it. Made me want some.

[GenDV138]

Ramen is good, I like Mama noodles better though, on my visits to Thailand I had a lot of Mama noodles at my grandparent's house.

http://www.noodlemama.com/product.php?category=packed%20noodle

[greendj27]

From what I've heard from my friend, real ramen is SO much better than Top or Maruchan ramen. Like the stuff that Naruto eats in Naruto. She said it was amazing, especially with the stuff in it. Made me want some.

Maruchan, tahts the good shit. Cost ten cents for the entire package and you have lunch ready to go in three minutes. I love cheap ramen noodles.

[pumbaa]

I don't know... not for me at all. Thats not to say I don't like oriental food (Onion Panckaes KICK ASS!). I bought a 5 pack for 89 cents. I think i may just use the noodles with pasta sauce. YUM!

[Trakan]

I'm with Crash. The chicken kind is the good stuff.

[legion_stxds]

YUCK. I bought this stuff because everyone friken eats it and its so damn cheap. The stuff is disgusting. YUCK!

Hey man... I live off this stuff... You just don't know... I am currious about how you managed to aviod eating this wonderful gift from the gods so long?

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I don't eat ramen.

[legion_stxds]

I don't know... not for me at all. Thats not to say I don't like oriental food (Onion Panckaes KICK ASS!). I bought a 5 pack for 89 cents. I think i may just use the noodles with pasta sauce. YUM!

Ack... blasphemy!!!!

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm with Crash. The chicken kind is the good stuff.

:shock: I should try putting some actual chicken on it! :shock: I could grill a few pieces and cut them up and put them on top of the ramen like in the picture. :shock: That could possibly work!

[pumbaa]

I don't know... not for me at all. Thats not to say I don't like oriental food (Onion Panckaes KICK ASS!). I bought a 5 pack for 89 cents. I think i may just use the noodles with pasta sauce. YUM!

Ack... blasphemy!!!!


I guess its not for me. My college staple is Peanut Butter Sandwhiches... and SMores PopTarts and KoolAid (my god these are addicting).

[FriskyTanuki]

I don't know... not for me at all. Thats not to say I don't like oriental food (Onion Panckaes KICK ASS!). I bought a 5 pack for 89 cents. I think i may just use the noodles with pasta sauce. YUM!

Ack... blasphemy!!!!


I guess its not for me. My college staple is Peanut Butter Sandwhiches... and SMores PopTarts and KoolAid (my god these are addicting).

Mine is the ramen, extra crunchy PB sandwiches, pretzels and milk.

[sblymnlcrymnl]

I don't know... not for me at all. Thats not to say I don't like oriental food (Onion Panckaes KICK ASS!). I bought a 5 pack for 89 cents. I think i may just use the noodles with pasta sauce. YUM!

Ack... blasphemy!!!!


I guess its not for me. My college staple is Peanut Butter Sandwhiches... and SMores PopTarts and KoolAid (my god these are addicting).

Bread and peanut butter are my two favorite foods. Their combination is pure perfection. :D

[Trakan]

Curse you Pumbaa! Now I gotta go make some Ramen Noodles. ;)

[beerguy961]

Am I like the only actual Japanese person here?

Real ramen is a lot better than top ramen or any of the instant stuff, but the instant stuff is good enough for lunch and stuff. It's cheap, easy to make, and you can eat it whenever...

[BlueWingX]

I'm with Crash. The chicken kind is the good stuff.

:shock: I should try putting some actual chicken on it! :shock: I could grill a few pieces and cut them up and put them on top of the ramen like in the picture. :shock: That could possibly work!

I used to do that all the time. I get the Teriyaki Chicken ramen and those Louis Rich chicken breast pieces... Marinate them in some teriyaki sauce over night, make the ramen for lunch the next day and dump the chicken and sauce in when I add the seasoning (I like to add 2 seasoning packets, then save the extra noodle block to make my own batch of soup with boullion cubes.) I also like using leftover steak cut up into beef ramen, and those little frozen salad shrimp in shrimp ramen.

Man, do I miss being unemployed sometimes... I never have time to make ramen now. Maybe next weekend. Yeah...

[Pylis]

Chicken flavored Top Ramen is great.

Shrimp and Oriental flavors are okay, too.

[SteveMcQ]

I like the beef and add an egg to it right at the end. Stir it up and it thickens things up nicely. Yum. Now I'm hungry....

[snotknocker]

I'd rather have mac n' cheese

[r1s3n]

Normally I don't eat Ramen but I have when hard pressed to find anything else to eat. So I boil the noodles drain the water place them in a bowl add meat flavored pasta sauce, and shred Monterey Jack cheese all over it. That my friends is a little slice of heaven right there. Melted cheese, noodles, meat flavoring yum yum.

r1s3n

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Here's what I have been doing. I cook and drain the Ramen and throw out the seasoning packet. Add a few shakes of sesame oil (just enough to get the noodles coated) and then a little bit of soy sauce to flavor it up a little. I eat that at least a couple times a week.

For whoever mentioned adding egg, I might add that into the mix today and see how that tastes. Sounds good.

[Dok Diamond]

Beef is the best flavor.

[GuilewasNK]

I like Top Ramen and Maruchan. The only thing I ever add is a little lemon pepper salt to whatever flavor I have (I pretty much like them all.) Great for a fast, cheap, and tasty meal. I especially like them on cold days. I'd rather eat that than soup. I'd like to try the real Ramen one day.

[chimpian]

anyone ever try the new hot pepper flavor or lime shrimp i think is antoher one?

the pepper one rocks and all were half price at Shop rite a few weeks ago :) 20 for a $1 you really cant lose

[CheapyD]

Am I like the only actual Japanese person here?

Real ramen is a lot better than top ramen or any of the instant stuff...

Yeah, real ramen is like a completely different food than these cheapy instant ones. There a few really good ramen places here in NYC, and I've been to most of them.

Mmm....real ramen. :drool:

http://www.sndy-d.com/mt/ramen.jpg

[greendj27]

Am I like the only actual Japanese person here?

Real ramen is a lot better than top ramen or any of the instant stuff...

Yeah, real ramen is like a completely different food than these cheapy instant ones. There a few really good ramen places here in NYC, and I've been to most of them.

Mmm....real ramen. :drool:

http://www.sndy-d.com/mt/ramen.jpg

That looks good. Whats the round thing in the bottom of the picture? Is that a chunk of meat?

[CheapyD]

Yeah, thats pork.
The other stuff is egg, bamboo shoots, scallion, and seaweed.

[Rig]

I've never had ramen.

[crystalklear64]

For anyone whos seen the special features for Spirited Away (yeah that movie) it shows you how to make l33t ramen. Its called Poor Man's Ramen or something like that. You add eggs and veggies and meats to some plain ole' ramen. Makes it a little bit better for you as well. :D

[twanky]

go to an asian grocery store and get yourself a cup of Shin Ramen. That business is tasty. Its spicy though. I reckon almost any ramen in an asian grocery is better than top ramen. Its in a red cup/package. Dr Mario Kart is right, the stuff you can get at an asian grocery store is way better than the usual stuff. You can also get a giant box there for like $10-15 that should last you quite sometime. Yeah them asian stores smell funny but in search for good eating i'd say its worth it. Oh yeah, if anyone is interested in eating some real ramen noodles in the local area let me know. :wink:

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Maruchan is good.

[pumbaa]

Am I like the only actual Japanese person here?

Real ramen is a lot better than top ramen or any of the instant stuff...

Yeah, real ramen is like a completely different food than these cheapy instant ones. There a few really good ramen places here in NYC, and I've been to most of them.

Mmm....real ramen. :drool:

http://www.sndy-d.com/mt/ramen.jpg


CheapyD... I went to NYC and ate at this Chinese place called Ollies. Holy crap, I want some NOW. The place is AWESOME if you haven't been... there I tried for the first time onion pancakes... and thy were gods gift to man.

[jam3582]

i should lock this thread right now on account of you dissin on the cheap soup!

;)

word to big bird :applause:

[jam3582]

I eat mine with some taters mmmmmm delicious

[javeryh]

ramen is for fat dudes with no money. one of those packages is worse than eating a big mac.

[screwkick]

Sodium count per cup is like a zillion grams or something..

[Santorum X]

Can't go wrong with chicken flavored. But for $3 I'd rather get a bowl of pho with meatballs than 30 packages of top ramen.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Am I like the only actual Japanese person here?

Real ramen is a lot better than top ramen or any of the instant stuff...

Yeah, real ramen is like a completely different food than these cheapy instant ones. There a few really good ramen places here in NYC, and I've been to most of them.

Mmm....real ramen. :drool:

http://www.sndy-d.com/mt/ramen.jpg

I know what you mean, Ive been to a few ramen places and wow good shit, instant is nothing compared to them.

[dutch72]

I work at a Federal Prison and you'd be amazed at what they can do with that stuff.

[EnderBui]

Can't go wrong with chicken flavored. But for $3 I'd rather get a bowl of pho with meatballs than 30 packages of top ramen. Some people might not know what pho means. It's basically different noodles with other stuff in it. I'd rather have beef or chicken in mine though.

[magilacudy]

CheapyD... I went to NYC and ate at this Chinese place called Ollies. Holy crap, I want some NOW. The place is AWESOME if you haven't been... there I tried for the first time onion pancakes... and thy were gods gift to man.

I've eaten there too. I like their General Tso's chicken.

[FriskyTanuki]

I should visit the japanese restaurant that's down the street from the Best Buy in Mesa for some ramen and whatever else they have, it's called Ichiban (#1 in English).

[fivecardstud]

for a real ramen treat, ditch the flavor packet and use:
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[zewone]

I <3 ramen.

[Gamer's Girlfriend]

Can't go wrong with chicken flavored. But for $3 I'd rather get a bowl of pho with meatballs than 30 packages of top ramen. Some people might not know what pho means. It's basically different noodles with other stuff in it. I'd rather have beef or chicken in mine though.

Pho is the best! Kinda like real ramen only better. That packaged stuff is horrid. Although if you get it from Asian stores it is better and spicier :)

[EnderBui]

Not spicy enough though! I usually trow away some of the squishy package and use a little bit of olive oil instead. Pho is better because if it's made right, the flavor is amazing.

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Not spicy enough though! I usually trow away some of the squishy package and use a little bit of olive oil instead. Pho is better because if it's made right, the flavor is amazing.

True. Pho is the bestest!

[Moxio]

Top Ramen is okay.

[FriskyTanuki]

I just had some Maruchan with chicken on top, and it's pretty good. Definitely adds to the chicken flavor to actually have chicken in it.

[twanky]

Pho ownz all other. Those who haven't tried it are missing out. It's a vietnamese take on ramen noodles.

[Moxio]

Pho ownz all other. Those who haven't tried it are missing out. It's a vietnamese take on ramen noodles.

Pho does indeed rock. This picture made me chuckle a bit.

http://www.hewnandhammered.com/pho/images/whatthepho.jpg

[twanky]

There's a Pho place called "Pho-Shizzle" forgot where the link to the picture was. I cried laughing when i saw it.

[pumbaa]

I just had Ramen Noodles for Dinner... YUM YUM! But what I did may be blashphemy to you. I took a couple noodle bricks, boiled them, drained them then mixed em up with my homemade pasta sauce. YUM YUM YUM. So very good.

CAR!!! (Cheap ass Recipe!)

pumbaa damn good pasta sauce:

1/2 a jar of tomato sauce
A crap load of chopped up gralic
Some sugar
Some shakes of red pepper
Chopped up onion (they actually make dehydrated onions chopped in a shaker... so I use that)

Let it simmer in a pan until it gets "thick". YUM YUM

[GenDV138]

There's a Pho place called "Pho-Shizzle" forgot where the link to the picture was. I cried laughing when i saw it.

Is this it?

http://photos1.flickr.com/71191_18e92d8fed_m.jpg
lol

[twanky]

There's a Pho place called "Pho-Shizzle" forgot where the link to the picture was. I cried laughing when i saw it.

Is this it?

http://photos1.flickr.com/71191_18e92d8fed_m.jpg
lol Man CAG's rule, i knew someone would find the picture and post it. Thanks for coming through.

[GenDV138]

Man CAG's rule, i knew someone would find the picture and post it. Thanks for coming through.

lol, no prob, found it through google image search.

[red flare graf]

At the moment I eat alot of Maruchan cup ramen. The cup ramen is alot better than the plastic wrapped stuff. It's got vegetables and meats in it, for around 30 cents a pop.

I was a Smack ramen maniac, but I can't find any anymore.. wtf happened to them? I can hardly stand any other ramen.

[beerguy961]

At the moment I eat alot of Maruchan cup ramen. The cup ramen is alot better than the plastic wrapped stuff. It's got vegetables and meats in it, for around 30 cents a pop.

I was a Smack ramen maniac, but I can't find any anymore.. wtf happened to them? I can hardly stand any other ramen.

Cup Ramen I must say is a lot worse than the cheap package kind. At least with the cheap stuff you can make your own soup, but with cup ramen you take what they give you...

[CaptainObviousXl]

i hate the cup ramen, it tastes soooo nasty!!!

[BlueWingX]

I should visit the japanese restaurant that's down the street from the Best Buy in Mesa for some ramen and whatever else they have, it's called Ichiban (#1 in English).

Hey, if you go there, let me know how it is. My friends and I are always looking for tasty new places to eat.

[FriskyTanuki]

I should visit the japanese restaurant that's down the street from the Best Buy in Mesa for some ramen and whatever else they have, it's called Ichiban (#1 in English).

Hey, if you go there, let me know how it is. My friends and I are always looking for tasty new places to eat.

Alright, I've passed by a few times, but I've hardly had any time to actually go there.

[majinvegeta-88]

Hmm.....I've been to a few Japanese restaurants and I never see ramen on the menu. Is it called something else on the menu?

[legion_stxds]

Hmm.....I've been to a few Japanese restaurants and I never see ramen on the menu. Is it called something else on the menu?

I believe the traditional Japanese noodles are udon and soba. However, while I was in Japan we did pass a Ramen shop... so I wouldn't think these are the only two. Both are good tho... I highly recommend them.

[beerguy961]

Hmm.....I've been to a few Japanese restaurants and I never see ramen on the menu. Is it called something else on the menu?

I believe the traditional Japanese noodles are udon and soba. However, while I was in Japan we did pass a Ramen shop... so I wouldn't think these are the only two. Both are good tho... I highly recommend them.

There are a lot of different types of noodles. Along with ramen, soba, and udon, somen is another popular type. Your most likely to see udon on a japanese menu, as ramen is typically for places specifically for ramen (just the quick way it's made and served).

I can't stress this enough. You have to try real ramen to really understand why it's almost a staple of japanese food. And it's so much better than any packaged stuff...

[greydemise]

i love the chicken, and picante beef, and oriental flavor :)

[red flare graf]

Hmm.....I've been to a few Japanese restaurants and I never see ramen on the menu. Is it called something else on the menu?

I believe the traditional Japanese noodles are udon and soba. However, while I was in Japan we did pass a Ramen shop... so I wouldn't think these are the only two. Both are good tho... I highly recommend them.

The Japanese steakhouse I used to frequent listed them as yakisoba on the menu. They had a somewhat sweet taste to them, like a honey. It's terrific. I don't know if that's just the way they make them or what, though.