{"id":1990,"date":"2022-12-05T17:57:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T17:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2022-12-05T18:00:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T18:00:36","slug":"new-ramen-flavors-to-taste-test-with-your-ramen-loving-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/?p=1990","title":{"rendered":"New Ramen Flavors to Taste-test with your Ramen Loving Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sadly, my best ramen source Noodelight went out of business over the pandemic.\u00a0 However, many of my favorite noodles I learned to love for their various attributes can still be acquired elsewhere.\u00a0 I will help you locate and distinguish ramens you are likely to love! There is no replacement for actually trying them yourself, and of course you are welcome to try all of them- or pick a few that sound like you will actually prefer them and go from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-4ca625ec wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fancyramen-1024x683.webp \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fancyramen-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1991\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The links below the pictures are affiliate links, so if you&#8217;re interested please purchase through those! Also, take a look at my post on ramen related gifts for your ramen loving friends. (Link below.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-august-affiliation wp-block-embed-august-affiliation\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bJ3Ex1wLVP\"><a href=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/?p=1969\">Snazzy Gifts to Thrill your Ramen Lover Friend&#8217;s Noodle<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Snazzy Gifts to Thrill your Ramen Lover Friend&#8217;s Noodle&#8221; &#8212; August Affiliation\" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/?p=1969&#038;embed=true#?secret=D9QTpgOVBl#?secret=bJ3Ex1wLVP\" data-secret=\"bJ3Ex1wLVP\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Healthy Ramens!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-55c2c53c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/asha-1024x1024.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/asha-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1992\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VRAQ6Z\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VRAQ6Z<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viteramen is an extremely impressive product, stats wise.\u00a0 Each ramen round packs a mean 23 grams of protein!!\u00a0 The protein is both plant based, and complete.\u00a0 Now, I have only tried the plain noodles because the flavor packs are a bit on the pricey side- I\u2019m sure I would get addicted and then have another expensive habit.\u00a0 But the noodles themselves were too interesting not to try..\u00a0 Now because of the nutrient density of these noodles, the texture is going to be different then what you are used to.\u00a0 They are probably the chewiest, bounciest noodle I have ever encountered. Rather pleasant, but sometimes I just want delicious deep fried noodles.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Asha ramen really deserves a mention. In spite of, or perhaps because of the simple, healthy cook style and ingredients- it really tastes fabulous.\u00a0 It deserves a stove top experience, and tastes much better as a soupless noodle also.\u00a0 It&#8217;s not quite as thick a noodle as buldak or even shin black, but it does have a nice bounce if you don\u2019t overcook it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-13128da3 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vite.webp \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vite.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1993\" width=\"284\" height=\"284\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-link is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.viteramen.com\/products\/naked-noods-12-pack\">[MTO] Naked Noods &#8211; 12 Pack<\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also deserves an honorable mention because they are a small business in the U.S.\u00a0 who prides themselves on paying living wages to their employees.\u00a0 Definitely worth giving them a try! Maybe some day I will try their flavor packs too- until then, let me know in the comments what you thought if you do!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-6 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-4a5b9276 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tonkotsu-1024x1024.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tonkotsu-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1994\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> I find that ramens with a soup booster pack (usually an oil) tend to be better for some reason, and that\u2019s definitely true of this one.\u00a0 They are a little on the pricier side, yet they keep selling out because they are loved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-5 wp-block-column\">\n<p>This is a really lovely noodle for the soak in boiling water method of cooking.\u00a0 It is a bit delicate so I wouldn\u2019t recommend much heavier duty cooking methods.\u00a0 The \u201ctonkatsu\u201d is in quotations marks likely because no actual pork is present in this, as far as I can see from the ingredients list (which you can peruse on amazon.) In my opinion, that is a credit to its name because it somehow packs an amazing flavorful punch despite being vegetarian, with sesame, garlic and onion being the dominant flavors, yet some how rich and deep in a way I usually only expect from meaty broths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-9 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-7 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e676b18d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/soupless-1024x682.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/soupless-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1995\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Bb5YGB\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Bb5YGB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> These two are my go-to flavors anyway, and some of the others in the variety packs weren\u2019t worth mentioning to me so take that for what it\u2019s worth.\u00a0 These are also a soak style ramen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-8 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Ok, I promise I won\u2019t just make the whole list Menraku flavors. But this one deserves note, and is different enough from the tonkotsu to mention it.\u00a0 The \u201csoupless\u201d style ramen has such an interesting, layered flavor I am not sure quite how to describe it. It has a smidgen of spice, but my 3 year old has eaten and enjoyed it if that gives some perspective.\u00a0 available in the variety pack anyway, though spicy miso, spicy sesame and the like are also really good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-12 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-10 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-5b73cf26 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pho.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pho.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1998\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3h04CHU\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3h04CHU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-11 wp-block-column\">\n<p>This is by far my favorite instant pho so far.\u00a0 It is made in a facility that processes wheat, so even though the noodles are rice it wouldn\u2019t quite work for the truly extreme celiacs sufferers amongst us.\u00a0 For the gentler gluten sensitivities, this is perfect. Or for people who just enjoy the variety of rice noodles, of course! This is also better suited to the soaking in boiling water per the instructions, rather than stove top or microwave cooking.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-15 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-13 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e2c7227e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shinblack-1024x1024.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/shinblack-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1999\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fsvz0j\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Fsvz0j<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-14 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Shin black is another favorite, but you need a little more time for this one because the noodle is really hearty and chewy- you should cook it on the stove. I love to use the tik tok ramen hack with these ones (egg, kewpie, mince garlic, stir with boiling broth.\u00a0 Add green onions, maybe cilantro for a Ren August twist, and there you have it. Rich creamy broth for days with just the right spice\u2026 I digress.) Shin Black is a little gentler spice level than Shin red, but still has a nice kick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-18 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-16 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-c1d71e53 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/buldakvar-1024x805.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/buldakvar-1024x805.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-2000\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Uuu06l\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Uuu06l<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> These are another heartier, bouncier noodle that really deserves stove top attention but unlike shin black they are meant to be made \u201csoupless.\u201d\u00a0 Taste with care- have a glass of milk on hand if you can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-17 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Buldak ramen is\u2026 not for the faint of heart.\u00a0 When I say this will probably give you heart burn, I mean it.\u00a0 This isn\u2019t just white american spicy, this is actual spicy.\u00a0 For this brand I actually do suggest the variety pack, they are similar spice levels in my opinion though some claim the carbonara, cheese and corn varieties take some of the sting out. I\u2019m not the one to ask because I have to use half the spicy paste pack even if I add a bunch of neutralizing things like cheese and egg and cream. I actually really liked the tomato flavor also, though I added additional tomato sauce to mine because I am a hoe for tomatoes.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-21 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-19 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-bdb534f8 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mysteryramen-1024x1024.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mysteryramen-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-2001\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>(regular)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F2yN9l\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3F2yN9l<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-20 wp-block-column\">\n<p>For the adventurous among us, a ramen variety pack could be just the dopamine mine needed.\u00a0 A bit of a gamble, but hopefully the surprise won\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0 Comes in either regular or spicy versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Spicy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3itpvvu\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3itpvvu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Largest size)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FswGgv\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FswGgv<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ramen Additives!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-24 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-22 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-a4e8f185 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img srcset=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flyby-1024x1024.jpg \" src=\"https:\/\/augustaffiliation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flyby-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1997\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H6R48i\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H6R48i<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Plus it\u2019s vegan and gluten free, so even your food restriction ramen lovers can enjoy.\u00a0 I will probably be gifting some of my loved ones this sauce this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-23 wp-block-column\">\n<p>Chili oils can pump up even the most basic ramen, or really any soup. (In fact, I may be a fanatic but I swear by putting it on just about anything savory- eggs and corned beef hash most recently, and many more.)\u00a0 If you and your ramen loving friend haven\u2019t tried this one yet, please do. In fact, I give you permission to buy yourself a bottle right along the one you get for your friend. I first encountered it as a very well thought out christmas gift from\u00a0 a family member- they did a lot of research so I didn\u2019t have to, and this was the chili oil that came out on top. \u00a0 This gift really has continued giving, and even as I buy new bottles for myself I remember who first introduced us.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-26 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-25 wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-76bdccf5 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\" \" src=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sadly, my best ramen source Noodelight went out of business over the pandemic.\u00a0 However, many of my favorite noodles I learned to love for their various attributes can still be acquired elsewhere.\u00a0 I will help you locate and distinguish ramens you are likely to love! 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