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If you have never had an authentic bowl of ramen, you are missing out. Find out the nearest ramen joint to your area and get out there STAT.
 
For the rest of you have love yourself a tasty, steaming bowl of noodley goodness, post your pics and add location details and help out the uninitiated.
 
I'll start with this one. Kara-Miso Ramen (literally spicy miso) from a chain store called Ramen Bandai (formerly Kurumaya Ramen). Was good for what it was, but since they took out their signature garlic from the miso (name change and chain consolidation I think) it just doesn't hit the spot anymore. :-(
 
Still enjoyed it though!
 
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Around here a bowl of Korean ramyun (ramyeon) is around half that but a bowl of Jjamppong noodle soup is right around $11-13 because at a good place its made with fresh noodles. It really chaps my ass when the bowl arrives with udon noodles in it. They are not bad, its just not the correct noodle for the soup.
 
Nongshim has really good ramyun noodles but you must try Prima Taste from Singapore. Both the regular and whole grain air dried LaMian are killer. Im still trying to find a local source for just the noodles. They are listed on the Prima Taste website.
 
I guess I lucked out when I picked up a few packs if Nongshim ramen. I bought the Spicey Pot au Feu flavor and loved it.
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I used a very high tech method of choosing it too, I grabbed a few varieties that had just a little left on the shelf. I figured if they were selling then it must be good. I also picked up a few Luck Me brand Pancit Canton and Mama Oriental Style Instant Chand Noodles Beef Flavor (Pho Bo An Lien)
 
I need to start trying new types, this is a whole lot better than the ramen from the big box stores. The only ramen I have eaten was the chicken flavor and then I would add hot sauce and cover it with Parmesan cheese.
 
Thanks for the responses about the noodle shop I found. I just checked the Take Out menu and it has other items, too many to list. The Pho was good but I have to try it at all the places I can to taste the difference since I really don't know what it's supposed to taste like. I did find another Vietnamese Restaurant with a bunch of noodle dishes. I'm surprised I haven't seen it before because I've eaten at the Chinese & Vietnamese buffet in the same strip mall. 
http://saigonnoodleslafayette.com/
 
 
I just checked and my local market does carries Prima so I'll put that on the list too.
 
Rajun Gardener said:
Thanks for the responses about the noodle shop I found. I just checked the Take Out menu and it has other items, too many to list. The Pho was good but I have to try it at all the places I can to taste the difference since I really don't know what it's supposed to taste like. I did find another Vietnamese Restaurant with a bunch of noodle dishes. I'm surprised I haven't seen it before because I've eaten at the Chinese & Vietnamese buffet in the same strip mall. 
http://saigonnoodleslafayette.com/
 
 
I just checked and my local market does carries Prima so I'll put that on the list too.
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Try the Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian if you like curry....its just crazy how good they are for a packaged ramen. The Laksa LaMian is good too. Its also a coconut curry but slightly milder and a little more "fishy".
 
Ive never tried their fish flavor or chili crab.
 
I made a trip to the store for some goodies recommended from here and they had just about everything. I might need to clean out a cabinet just for the Asian products soon. 
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I found these instant noodles in the fridge and had to try it, from the ingredients it should be good. Has anyone tried these? I couldn't find anything on the web about it.
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They had Laksa/Prima and the guy said he just got it in and it's expensive. It was $10.99 for a 4 pack.
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Shin Black is Nongshims "flagship" ramyun...not bad but slightly over priced
 
Mama creamy Tom Yum is about their best ive tried....very good for cheap ramen
 
Prima Taste is expensive but there is no comparison. The only thing close is Mykuali White Curry noodles and i cant find them anymore locally. They are half the price and taste almost as good. They would be as good if the noodles were better.
 
Some tips if you like curry noodles
 
Grow Laksa leaf or at least have fresh cilantro handy.....Laksa leaf is better though and simple to grow/clone
 
That 3 crabs fish sauce is kinda low end....Get some RedBoat40n or New Town 60n...There are a few other good ones but Redboat40n is top shelf. When you look at a bottle it should have just 3 things listed...Anchovy, salt and water. All the Thai fish sauce ive found has sugar and or fructose. Megachef 30n is a good Thai fish sauce and very affordable but it does have added sugar.
 
Get some coconut cream powder. Its usually in the Thai food isle. It taste better than the "non dairy" creamer packets that come with some brands.
 
Thanks for the tips and I'll see if they have those noodles in stock. Since I don't know crap about Asian dishes I've been watching a few youtubes for some direction. I bought the 3 crabs fish sauce because Maangchi recommended it. She has a few videos about what she uses and shopping in a Viet store. https://youtu.be/pVafhi_saY8?t=104
 
I was up early this morning and picked a sack of okra then came in and doctored up the Shin Black pot au fer soup. I added mushrooms, green onions, cilantro and sliced pork since I had some left from a roast I cooked last night. It wasn't bad for breakfast!!
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3 Crabs is fine for ferments and im guilty of keeping it on hand too. The top shelf fish sauces are noticeably better for things like dipping sauces.. They all smell pretty funky though but it mellows within a minute or two in stuff like soups. Megachef is really good for dipping sauce actually even though it has sugar added. At least its not loaded up with stuff i cant pronounce.
 
Whatever you do...wash your hands if you get some on your fingers!!! If you touch your nose or upper lip you will smell fresh fish sauce for HOURS!!!! :D
 
BTW let me know how you like the Prima Taste Chile Crab. The place i normally shop only sells Prima in 4 packs and ive read its kinda sweet. Another store sells single packs but i cant remember if they had the Chile Crab....Kinda of a long drive just to pickup a sample.
 
I picked up some pork neck bones to make a stock and while letting it simmer I watched a few videos and came across the Pho food porn Bardain video so the menu changed. I made it with pork stock and added some Cot Pho Bo brand base. I took all that good meat off the neckbones and added mushrooms, green onions, carrots and fish sauce then let it simmer a while. The only noodles I had in the house was glass noodles and it came out surprisingly good. I gotta stock up on some fresh noodles. 
 
I knocked out 2 bowls and now it's time for a nap.
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I almost forgot the motivational video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQdj0fBzUs
 
Yes, I need rice noodles. I don't know about making them but I'll buy some dried and fresh from the store.
 
 
I just knocked out the Prima Taste Crab Chile noodles and it was good. It's not too sweet and has a little kick to it. 
 
The Uni Chili Beef is really good if you can find it. I haven't seen it around in awhile. The Paldo jjajang is an acquired taste but i do like it. Cook the noodles separate and drain them. Then "fry the sauce" with cooked chopped pork, onion, a dash of oyster sauce and toss that with the cooked noodles. Its a little sweet.
 
BigB said:
 
what are you allergic to in noodles? 
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not so much the noodles, the factory conditions. Allergic shellfish, tree nuts, One of the following still haven't pinned it down ( cilantro / coriander, sea salt, citrus) sea salt makes the most sense as it's microscopic crustaceans in the salt crystals but tried some restaurant salsa verde last night and broke out in hives so I just give up..  :tear:
 
90% of ramen noodles are packaged with shellfish and stuff. 
 
This brand is safe but don't like how thick the noodles are. More of a spaghetti consistency. It's what i've been using unless homemade. 
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These are the new ones i'm going to try
 
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Haven't seen any. Would love to try fresh. Need an angel hair attachment for my pasta machine. My smallest setting is still a little thick
 
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