Malaysia Enters Ramen Rater's Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time
Malaysia adds another feather to its list of amazing foods.
By Mei Mei Chu — 23 Apr 2014, 04:44 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
Two homegrown instant noodles have been named as 'Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2014 Edition' By The Ramen Rater
Well folks, it’s that time again. Since the last list, I’ve reviewed another 335 varieties – almost one a day This list reflects the ones I’ve reviewed in the last year as well as those reviewed before that – 1,365 varieties in all. It seems to get tougher each time – so many good ones! Here’s this year’s list – the best of the best. With that, I present to you The Ramen Rater’s top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2014 Edition.
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MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle and Mamee Chef Curry Laksa Flavour join the ranks of noodles from Japan, South Korea and Singapore
1. Internet sensation MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle was first on the list for its perfect noodle texture and hearty broth
The ultimate! The noodles are just the right texture and gauge – not too wide or too narrow with a chewiness that is perfection. The broth is amazing – extremely spicy (hit #7 on the 2013 Spiciest Instant Noodles list), and features a strong curry flavor and a hearty finish. I am truly impressed with this one and would consider it to be the one I would love to eat every day. Bravo!
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2. Prima Taste Singapore Laksa La Mian was chosen for its rich coconut and shrimp flavour
Prima Taste’s La Mian noodles are just pure wonderful, and their paste and coconut powder sachets are brimming with rich flavor. This one is a little spicy and has strong shrimp flavor. Little beads of chilli oil dance around the top of the broth like miniature rubies. Spectacular!
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3. The Curry La Mian Flavour of Prima Taste Singapore was one of the best broth The Ramen Rater ever had
Premium chewy noodles are given the opportunity to swim in some of the best curry broth I’ve ever had. The real difference here is that there are two sachets – curry paste and a ‘premix’ which is primarily coconut powder. Sheer delight!
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4. Japan's Sapporo Ichiban Otafuku Okonmi Sauce Yakisoba is said to be one of the best instant yakisoba out there
I’ve always really loved yakisoba and this is the best I’ve found in an instant form yet. Otofuku is a brand of yakisoba sauce that can be found almost anywhere, and it’s inclusion in this one is just perfection. What’s more, the noodles are garnished with green laver (flaked seaweed) and a little mayonnaise packet!
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5. South Korea's Samyang Foods Maesaengyitangmyun Baked Noodle offers mouthfuls of delectable 'bread scented' noodles
Last year was the 50th anniversary of ramyun in South Korea, pioneered by Samyang Foods. Samyang decided to try making something new – SBN, a baked noodle. What’s really neat here is that the noodles smell like bread! The broth is a lot like gomtang, a traditional beef soup. To shake it up, maesangyi is added – kind of like seaweed spun into a cotton-like consistency. The finished product is quite delectable; almost like a chowder!
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6. Paldo Cheese Noodle from South Korea and "the little guy" on the packet also made it to the list
These noodles – wow. I think the best addition to South Korean ramyun has to be cheese. Well, not only is cheese included here but it’s got just the perfect notes of spiciness and strong, rich flavor. The little guy with the sign that says cheese noodle rocks as well.
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7. Described as a pleasant surprise, Malaysia's very own Mamee Curry Chef Laksa Flavour Noodle is commended for its 'Mi Tarik' technology
This one was a pleasant surprise. Touting Mamee’s ‘Mi Tarik’ technology to approximate the same texture as hand pulled noodles, they chewiness and gauge are really quite special. The broth has a beautiful hit of cumin that adds a richness I found delectable. Garnish included small bits of tofu puff!
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8. Singapore's third appearance on this list is the buttery Prima Taste Singapore Chilli Crab La Mian
Prima Taste’s third appearance in the top ten. Chilli Crab is considered the signature dish of Singapore. This is a brothless variety – excellent, chewy noodles and a sweet sauce that has a sweet, spicy and buttery taste. If you like crab, this is one to try.
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9. The first vegetarian instant noodle to enter the list is the deeply satisfying Nongshim Soon Veggie Noodle Soup from South Korea
This is the first instant noodle on the top ten to be marketed towards vegetarians. What surprised me about it was the broth had such a full flavor to it; deep and satisfying. The noodles are slightly larger in gauge than your run of the mill instant, which is common of South Korean ‘ramyun.’ Magnificent stuff!
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10. Thailand's Mama Instant Noodles Yentafo Tom Yum Mohai Flavour ends the list with its heartiness
Yentafo (aka yong tau foo) has a spicy and sweet flavor. The sweetness is derived from hoisin sauce and the spiciness from chillies. Seasoned brown noodles are complimented by these unique flavors as well an a nice bit of heartiness from oil.
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