10 Imported Instant Noodles You Need To Try Now

Most of us are still working from home, and while cooking is the best way to fill us up, there are days when we lack time or energy. For days that that happens, grabbing some instant noodles is the way to go. From Japanese and Korean to Thai and Singaporean, here are imported instant noodles you need to buy now. You’ll thank us and yourself for having these in your pantry. And no, that famous Ichiran instant noodles isn’t on the list!

Donbei Kitsune

One of Nissin’s signature products, the Donbei Kitsune has a chewy udon and richer soy sauce base. It comes with a spicy pepper powder in the soup stock that gives it a unique heat in every bite.

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Mama Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum

Mama Instant Shrimp Creamy Tom Yum has a lipsmacking tom yum flavor which is a popular Thai hot and sour soup. You can taste the shrimp flavor, curry, and lemongrass accompanied with some creaminess and a bit of spice. All you have to do is add water to the noodles, add the spice mix, and enjoy.

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Mama Pho Bo

If you’re craving for pho in an instant, Mama Pho Bo Rice Noodles with beef flavor is perfect. All you have to do is open te lid and add the seasoning and garnish, and pour boiling water. If you want to be extra fancy, add some thinly sliced beef for added protein!

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Marutai Ramen Red

Marutai Ramen may probably be one of the popular instant ramens we’ve seen online lately. If you’re confused on which one to get, try the Red one which is actually not spicy but is a tonkotsu ramen. It has a rich garlic pork bone soup with bold pork and garlic flavor. Add your favorite garnish and you’re good to go!

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Nakiryu

Known as the Michelin star cup noodle, this tan tan instant ramen may probably be the best instant ramen I’ve tried. It has a creamy and rich texture of sesame paste and chili spice, and the flavor is just exquisite!

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Nissin Raoh Ramen

The Nissin Raoh collection has a different process with its noodles — they fry the noodles and pair them with a rich and savory umami broth. The collection has six flavors: Yellow – Tonkotsu Shoyu; Blue – Yuzu Shio; Green – Tonkotsu; Red – Shoyu Brown; Brown – Tantanmen; and Orange – Miso.

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Nissin UFO Yakisoba

Moving on the dry noodles, Nissin’s UFO is one of the most famous instant noodles in the market. It is a yakisoba seasoned with special soy sauce and dried vegetables. It also comes in an XL size for those who want a bigger serving of it!

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Prima Taste Laksa

Looking for the best laksa in town won’t be too much difficult anymore as long as you have this. You won’t believe you’re eating instant laksa after you’ve tried Prima Taste’s Laksa. It has a hearty shrimp-based broth balanced off with the dehydrated coconut milk, and a longer and thicker air-dried noodles that has a great bite to it. Add some fresh herbs and squeeze some lime, and you have restaurant-quality laksa at home.

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Santouka Ramen

Another Japanese creation, Santouka’s shio is a famous Hokkaido ramen chain which has a richer tonkotsu broth but is also not overwhelming. The narutomaki fish cake gives a nice addition but a unique topping is the umeboshi plum.

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Tsuta

Tsuta is the first ramen joint in the world to get a Michelin Star so this instant ramen is pretty special. A collaboration with 7-Eleven, they’ve created the first Michelin-starred cup noodles which has the signature traits of Tsuta’s ramen bowls. It has a clear broth packed with umami and you’ll get a whiff of truffle in every bite.

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