Ramen Noodles, dissapointment in a packet??

[Jaydelart]

Josh, you're such a noob.

[Sinestra]

Im lucky i have an actual Asian super market right around the corner from my house so i get fresh made noodles. The instant is ok if you just need a quick snack but damn are they bad for you all that sodium is not good plus they pretty much all taste the same. But hey at least its food.

[Naoko]

You guys made me hungry so I just came from the asian market around here.

...mmm....mocchi....

[yuujirou]

Originally Posted by TalnSG

And there is udon. I used to like it, but lately I have gotten to the point that I don't care for the taste or the texture. Don't matter if its fresh at the local soba restaurant or the dried instant. I can taste the difference, but my reaction is the same. You can have the udon, I'll take rice.

i must admit...
i myself have burned out on udon >.>''
i much prefer either ramen or soba as far as japanese noodles go....
>.>

[aaronl]

The stuff you get at the grocery store, even if it's a Japanese/Asian grocery store, is not going to come close to matching the real deal. If you ever get to Japan, most ramen-ya make their own ramen, or at least make their ramen with fresh noodles.

Actually come to think of it, there are some pretty good ramen shops outside of Japan too. I've had some dang good ramen in Honolulu (Hawaii), and some decent ramen in Seattle as well. I'm sure you can find a good ramen shop in any major metropolitan city.

Aaron

[peterv20]

even with instant..that sick little flavor packet(that is mostly salt)is ok in a pinch..but with a bit of effort you can do better..fry up some green onions and garlic.throw in some leftover meat,add water and simmer..you're making your own broth(stock).then cook the noodles in the broth.it's all about the flavor.

[Uriko]

Originally Posted by peterv20

even with instant..that sick little flavor packet(that is mostly salt)is ok in a pinch..but with a bit of effort you can do better..fry up some green onions and garlic.throw in some leftover meat,add water and simmer..you're making your own broth(stock).then cook the noodles in the broth.it's all about the flavor.

yeah..my aunt throws in some eggs with the instant ramen. >.>

[yuujirou]

Originally Posted by Uriko

yeah..my aunt throws in some eggs with the instant ramen. >.>

mmm x]
i like the ol' azn method of cracking a raw egg into a hot bowl (noodle or rice)
<3

[kenmei]

Originally Posted by aaronl

The stuff you get at the grocery store, even if it's a Japanese/Asian grocery store, is not going to come close to matching the real deal. If you ever get to Japan, most ramen-ya make their own ramen, or at least make their ramen with fresh noodles.

Actually come to think of it, there are some pretty good ramen shops outside of Japan too. I've had some dang good ramen in Honolulu (Hawaii), and some decent ramen in Seattle as well. I'm sure you can find a good ramen shop in any major metropolitan city.

Aaron

yeah you are right, they will never be the same as compared with an actual store, but it's all about how close they can get. i love the tonkotsu instant ramen @7-11 that has an actual piece of chashu in it...heavenly. We have ton's of ramen shops here, most of them however, are crap...there are a few decent and 1 great one (almost as good as japan)...which you'll pretty much always have to wait in line to get in to.

[kenmei]

Originally Posted by Uriko

yeah..my aunt throws in some eggs with the instant ramen. >.>

its good like that