Yeah... She's famous for trying to find something good from even bad products - like a lawyer, but this time, though... it was like watching Emmy version of AVGN (The Angry Video Game Nerd) episode.
I work at TJ's and have tried these noodles for lunch...once was enough! They are NOT good, but our Squiggly Noodles are yummy. The Princess Pastry is imported from Denmark and is pretty great when heated in the oven and served with a bit of fruit preserves or fresh fruit. Still, nothing surpasses the deliciousness of a good ol' Kringle from Racine!!
I'm so glad you commented. I'm over an hour from a TJ's and plan on going for the 1st time soon. I've been eying the spicy squiggly cut noodles. I also want to try the sweet potato gnocchi, orange chicken, and peach salsa. Do you have any other suggestions for a TJ's first timer? Thanks in advance!❤
@@sheenalockett602I can suggest the seasonal Apple cider donuts and the bananas and strawberry cream yogurts! The yogurts are often sold out at my local store and they’ve been my favorite since I was a kid, besides that I say just grab anything that interests you if you don’t think you can regularly go, me and my mom also like their plant based breaded fish fillets and tbh a lot of the meat alternatives TJ’s has, that’s my suggestions off the top of my head, Hope you enjoy!
I worked there for a few years. If there was a single item I’d swear by, it would be the brookies. They’re really good, and freeze well if you want to save some.
@sheenalockett602 I also work at a TJs! Two things, the spicy noodles aren't really spicy- But they're pretty good. And also the peach salsa is discontinued at least on the west coast. Just an FYI :)
There was a lot of talk about the noodles not being all the way cooked and raw and not the right kind of noodle for a 3 minute soak, but I feel like it was forgotten that the instructions called for a 6 min soak, maybe going with half the soak time was part of the problem
Her comment about a 3-minute preference notwithstanding, she did end up waiting a full 4 minutes between preparing the last cup (Spicy Miso) and tasting the first cup she’d added boiling water to (Chicken). I would say that took her at least 6 minutes while she took her time to sample each one, - seeing as she went in order of preparation (1, 2, 3) and there is a lot of time lost while filming before final edits. These noodles appeared to have been parboiled then air-dried, but were not pre-fried before packaging like the squiggly ones typically are. That might taste more raw as the wheat flour hasn’t really been cooked before the boiling water hits them. Fun fact: there exist companies devoted to testing and selecting the perfect wheat strains with the optimal gluten elasticity to be worthy of mass-produced ramen noodles. There exist very serious critics worldwide on the valor of different noodles on the traditional ramen front.
she was talking about the noodles being different than the other 3 minute noodle in texture, not about the lack of time as she did stated she let them soak for 4 minutes and the soup is barely steaming unlike normal 3 minute soak. Context clues aren't that hard to see
If the flour tasted raw, I would definitely recommend trying a stovetop preparation where you actually boil the noodles in the broth for the 6 minutes rather than letting them "steep" as that might help both the flavor and texture.
They taste like protein noodles or like sawdust and pea protein noodles lol and they flavored the broth with their nastiness unfortunately! I thought mine were expired and then when I saw they were not I took a hit to my self esteem thinking I only like the cheapest of cheap instant noodles 😅
Dearest Emmy, I stopped at 8:33 and want to kindly request you to have a freeze frame of the ingredients and nutrition values tags please. Every time you said "I don't know if it's sesame oil..." I said to myself "why doesn't she read the label?". "What're the bits and pieces, peanut?" I go "why doesn't she read the label?" I really wonder from across the ocean where no Trader Joe's is available... I developed a funny curiosity. Love your videos. Thank you for everything.
That really didn't bother me. I came to get her opinion of these cup noodles, not a full fledged food critic review. I care more whether it tastes good than what kind of oil it has. For the "peanut" bits, she tastes it and finds that it's garlic a split second later. Idk about you, but I'm not confident I could identify what the brown/beige bits at the bottom of a cup noodle are from the ingredients list. But since you and others are bothered by it, maybe she will read ingredient lists more
Yeah, they tried to go very healthy with these instant ramens (except for the salt amount which is a whopping ~37%), which is why they don't taste very nice. For example, ingredients for the noodles: unbleached wheat flour, sea salt, vital wheat gluten. It says the noodles will be cooked in 6 minutes, but realistically it can take up to 15 minutes.
The last thing I tried from Trader Joe’s (TJs) was their vegan tikka masala sauce (comes in a clear plastic pouch next to other sauces/soups). I found it a bit too mild and too bland (“one-noteish”), so added extra spices (garam masala, sugar, cayenne pepper) and a little half & half and it was much better to me. Had it with chicken. So not bad, but having to doctor it up makes me feel other options are better.
I actually have found Aldi's jarred Indian sauces to be better and I didn't have to add anything. They have Tikki Masala butter chicken one and a coconut masala ❤
@@Bob-df8tj The instructions do mention adding water as-needed, but kinda implied that as a MAYBE more than a SHOULD. I immediately added a few big splashes of water because it was so thick out of the pouch, and then later added the half & half with other spices.
@@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.This organization also cites studies that have found TBHQ to cause liver enlargement, neurotoxic effects, convulsions, and paralysis.Previous research has linked tBHQ to ADHD, asthma, allergic reactions, reduced immunity levels and carcinogenic effects.
yeah, decent korean ramen, Nongshim/Buldak territory; which the noodles alone are vastly superior to those doughy trader joes ones (or any other instant ramen imho). Very uncharacteristic of Trader Joes, and hope they go for a respin with a different supplier.
Did you say the broth is confused? 😂 I've tried Cup o Noodle soup a couple of times and didn't like them. I do like chicken Top Ramen. I add baby green Sweet peas to the noodles and cook them. I drain off all but about 1/4 cup of the water. I add cooked chicken pieces, seasoning packet and a slice of butter to the noodles and peas. It's creamy, buttery and so good. A meal in itself. 💜.
OK, I thought it was just me. "But why don't I like this?! It's Trader Joe's! Everything they make is good!" I even tried all 3 varieties. Nope. Never again.
Trader Joe's aren't in the UK so I can't form an opinion. But I'll continue to bring back Mama noodles by the suitcase-full from Thailand three times a year.
@@jgt2598 No, we have Aldi in the UK but it's Aldi Süd. However even if we did it's unlikely we'd have everything Trader Joe's has, because they vary their product lines so much between countries.
Emmy you missed the 1960s. In response to the Toastums and Pop Tarts, there was a toaster Cringle. They were awesome. Individual Cringles packaged in foil. They came in chocolate, vanilla and cherry
I'll stuck with my Shin ramen or Buldak Rosé 🤤 The nearest Trader Joe's to me is in Amherst, NY so I won't be going out of my way to ship there. It was so much easier when we didn't require a passport to drive 15 kms to NY state 😂
Those look exactly like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen cup noodles, enough to suggest that they might be the the same noodles under a different name. Despite how tiny they look I find them quite filling.
My guess is they are made by the same company. I didn't like Mike's the first time I had them, but that was mostly because of the noodles. I started cooking them longer and they were much better. I eat them fairly often now.
@@prokesuk Same here. I don't eat them often, but the chicken and vegetable versions hit the spot with me on a cold day. I like a wide variety of instant noodles so I enjoy the differences between the ones from different places. If people are only used to cheap Japanese versions they might not enjoy something different.
I agree that they look like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen. I also usually cook the noodles longer than what the package says because the noodle seem to not absorb water. Emi only cooked hers for 4 minutes so she probably didn't cook them long enough.
@@quixoticsonnet I was just wondering that when she said they tasted like they weren't cooked all the way through. If the direction says six minutes that would make sense if she only waited a few minutes and not the whole time.
I’ve been seeing these cups my last couple TJ’s trips and thought the same thing. I was gonna comment the same thing when I saw the video, these definitely have to be the same ramen with a different label
We like TJ’s pot stickers and I use their French Roast decaf beans in my Chemex pour over. Learned to not use boiling water or the coffee is bitter. For a once in a while snack, I like their Granola bites, too.
I've had them, the noodles can take up to 15 minutes to fully cook and they get better, but not much. The reason for that is because they're "healthy" noodles made from unbleached wheat flour, sea salt and vital wheat gluten. Not something you'd expect (or want) from an instant ramen.
I hate when people say they’re salty bc the Maruchan packages are always bland with just the package. I get that they’re high in sodium but they’re still so bland. I add extra chicken bouillon for flavor
Over my life of 46 years. I started paying $0.10 to $0.75. I stopped buying noodles cups. At $0.89. But we can make them. 1 bullion packet And dry rice noodles. The cup a mason jar. Or vacuum packet. To a coffee mug. With lid. Packet in the cup. I do not do novelty food. Flash color or shiny foil will not convince me.... Cool vid.... thanks. Emmy We love ya...
One decent americanized ramen is sapporo ichiban (the company, sanyo, is about 3 miles away and looks like a really big warehouse with nothing going on). Even the American version of shin (and shin black) leaves much to be desired when compared to the korean one. I have one recipe that makes top ramen good: Three packs of chicken ramen (boil just over 2 minutes, not 3), two seasonings, three tablespoons honey, two tablespoons spicy mustard, one dozen chicken nuggets. No water, it's a dry recipe. Add some hot sauce to give it a zest. That's honey mustard chicken ramen. If you want to upgrade it, use sapporo chicken flavor. Do not use maruchan, the noodles are too soggy.
I remember when I lived off of cup noodle or other ramen that I would always use less boiling water to concentrate the flavor from the packet. I would usually add extra seasoning to make the noodles tastier. Wow, that danish brought back the memory of my Pops buying the Entemann's pastry. It had a very similar filling. So creamy and delicious. Thank you for bringing these cherished memories back to life.
My lovely sister in law drives from Canada to the US just to buy these noodles. I'm a sad girl with a sesame allergy so I can't personally attest to them but she swears by them. 😅 Interesting to see your POV. She says she takes them out of the packaging and boils them on the stove for 6-7 minutes though; steeping them doesn't cut it according to her
I have worked at stores where the owner screamed in my face and still I have never worked anywhere that felt more toxic than trader joes. We needed a certain ammount of hours to make insurance and they would constantly tell you they “just didn’t have anymore” hours this week while a “now hiring” sign hung above the door and new college kids came in to shifts every day. They pretended that there was promotional availability bet they seemed to just really hate having to pay any employyes who stayed long enough to get raises. I’m sorry, I love your channel so much but I get so sad every time you make a Trader Joes video. The system of promotion they have is so toxic and thise smiles on everybody’s faces are literally forced because we are afraud of losing our job or benefits. There are New York times articles illustrating this. Its not a secret. I know its fun to shop there, but I believe in the karma of every action and that we should choose to spend our money on things than benefit their employees. It was so horrible.
You chose to not let then sit for the full 6 mins they recommended. Diff noodles probably required the additional to fully cook. Your complaint was the noodles had a starchy, doughy taste. Probably because they were under cooked.
I doubt 2 extra minutes would have made the texture any less mushy or doughy. Undercooked noodles would be al dente. Plus with all the time it took her to describe the flavour of the first one, the 2nd and 3rd should have tasted better by your logic cuz they were "fully cooked" but they were just as bad 🤷🏿♀️
I agree. In addition, if I'm not mistaken these noodles aren't the deep fried noodles in what most people know to be ramen. I eat ramen that doesn't go through the same process of say Nissan or Maruchan. The noodle texture is definitely different. To each their own. Maybe boiling it in the broth will help. If I had to choose between the deep fried excessive sodium flavorful ones over the healthier choice with bland flavor and healthier processed noodles then yeah. I can always doctor up the flavor. My opinion.
Thats like a single mouthful of noodles. I strickly stick to Maruchan BEEF, usually 2 packs is good enough. The only CHICKEN I'll eat are the Samyang Buldak. Right now I'm into the Nissan Fire Wok Beef Yakisoba and the Maruchan Yakisoba Fire Spicy Beef flavor.
i'm australian and all i can say is i think about these cup of noodles daily. i was in america in january and we would live off them. they're definitely not the best but they're like comfort food to me now
Have you tried TJs olive and basil pesto sauce? It's in a little pesto jar and it is LIFE. I literally just mix a little into rice noodles and it's so good and my kids even love it!
I liked the instant ramen cups more when I boiled the noodles in a pot, rather than boiling water and pouring it on top. Great with some seeweed, frozen veg chunks, and a boiled or poached egg. Also needs a good protein chunk to go with it as you nosh…
Dollar Tree recently starting selling, in my store anyway, this Twisted Noodles Ramen Soup brand in a cup like those. But only in chicken flavor that I've seen so far. But I really enjoy it more than Instant Lunch and Cup Noodles brands. You should try it and they come in a pack of 3 for $1.25. I've only ever seen it at Dollar Tree so idk if it's considered a Dollar Tree brand.
My favourite instant noodles are the Korean broad ones. I particularly like the sesame paste ones and the tomato ones (but I haven't seen the tomato ones for a while). You strain the water off then add the seasoning. I don't use all the chilli! I like the chewy texture!
My only bitch about Trader Joe's is they use Palm oil in a lot of their products and considering what palm oil does to the rare rainforest I just can't support them.
As a former employee: *No* I was so excited when they started stocking these that I was the first person in the store to buy them. It was a huge let down. Trader Joe’s has some great stuff, but the ramen cups are…edible.
You know what's so crazy, literally trillions of instant noodles have been manufactured and most of them get it right. Like how do you mess something up that's been done right so many times?
I love these noodles for a quick lunch with a soft boiled egg. The broth is delicious and I’ve never had a problem with the noodle texture. Are these restaurant level type ramen noodles? Absolutely not, but I appreciate that they don’t have msg or any artificial flavors or colors.
There's some fun premium ramen brands that I tried recently that you might be interested in trying. I tried the Prima Taste Laksa and Chilli Crab flavors and both were great. There's also these A-Kuan spicy noodle sheet things that are also really good.
Maybe the danish is better dipped in coffee.... *fingers crossed ps I just kept waiting for you to call those noodles ...... instant spaghetti ...*chuckling
Usually TJ's brand is really good. Im surprised they would put out something so bad. Have you tried their Peanut Butter cups? My friend from France says they're the best.
The U.K. do great instant noodle in cup. It’s not ramen so it’s not so much liquid and more filling as more noodle. Called ‘pot noodle’. You add boiling water and leave for a few minutes and add flavour powder. They are a dirty delicious naughty treat 🤣. I think they are all at least vegetarian (without a fuss or being a speciality) but have lots of flavours and are a national institution. There are also super noodle styles. Blocks you boil in pan with water with seasoning. Does USA have anything (vegan) similar as I miss these for quick snack and can’t find any
I always let the hot water sit in any cup noodles for WAY longer than it says, until almost all the water is absorbed. But a package of 5 ramen is at dollar tree now. More noodles for 25 cents each. And I add extra stuff to it.
The only way that I could stand these cups was to have them soak in the boiled water for 6 minutes and then nuke them for an additional minute and let them sit for another minute or two. Even then, these are a real disappointment for me. However, Trader Joe's has been carrying them for at least a couple of years, so it's obvious that customers like them.
Looks like just enough noodles to piss me off by pointing out I'm still hungry
Lol. That’s what I was thinking too! It’s like one bite’s worth lol
Ikr!!!
Aw! That makes me sad and want to feed you haha. Hashtag southerner.
They’re super low calories, like 180. For a meal that’s way way too low. You’d be starving an hour later.
Yes! Umm where is the noodles! That was like 3 bites! 😢
you know somethings bad when emmy is roasting you like this 😭
Yeah... She's famous for trying to find something good from even bad products - like a lawyer, but this time, though... it was like watching Emmy version of AVGN (The Angry Video Game Nerd) episode.
My thoughts exactly lol this has to be gag worthy 😭🤣
“The broth is confused “.😂
Kind Emmy, being kind!
Thanks for doing this so we don’t have to.
My pleasure!
I work at TJ's and have tried these noodles for lunch...once was enough! They are NOT good, but our Squiggly Noodles are yummy. The Princess Pastry is imported from Denmark and is pretty great when heated in the oven and served with a bit of fruit preserves or fresh fruit. Still, nothing surpasses the deliciousness of a good ol' Kringle from Racine!!
I'm so glad you commented. I'm over an hour from a TJ's and plan on going for the 1st time soon. I've been eying the spicy squiggly cut noodles. I also want to try the sweet potato gnocchi, orange chicken, and peach salsa. Do you have any other suggestions for a TJ's first timer? Thanks in advance!❤
I love those Squiggly Noodles!
@@sheenalockett602I can suggest the seasonal Apple cider donuts and the bananas and strawberry cream yogurts! The yogurts are often sold out at my local store and they’ve been my favorite since I was a kid, besides that I say just grab anything that interests you if you don’t think you can regularly go, me and my mom also like their plant based breaded fish fillets and tbh a lot of the meat alternatives TJ’s has, that’s my suggestions off the top of my head, Hope you enjoy!
I worked there for a few years. If there was a single item I’d swear by, it would be the brookies. They’re really good, and freeze well if you want to save some.
@sheenalockett602 I also work at a TJs! Two things, the spicy noodles aren't really spicy- But they're pretty good. And also the peach salsa is discontinued at least on the west coast. Just an FYI :)
Rare to see Emmy not like something. You know it has to not be good when she doesn't like it.
So true!
Love the Sailor Moon hairsyle 😊
I didn't notice that until seeing your comment!
I'd try again at 6 minutes like it said
There was a lot of talk about the noodles not being all the way cooked and raw and not the right kind of noodle for a 3 minute soak, but I feel like it was forgotten that the instructions called for a 6 min soak, maybe going with half the soak time was part of the problem
Her comment about a 3-minute preference notwithstanding, she did end up waiting a full 4 minutes between preparing the last cup (Spicy Miso) and tasting the first cup she’d added boiling water to (Chicken). I would say that took her at least 6 minutes while she took her time to sample each one, - seeing as she went in order of preparation (1, 2, 3) and there is a lot of time lost while filming before final edits. These noodles appeared to have been parboiled then air-dried, but were not pre-fried before packaging like the squiggly ones typically are. That might taste more raw as the wheat flour hasn’t really been cooked before the boiling water hits them. Fun fact: there exist companies devoted to testing and selecting the perfect wheat strains with the optimal gluten elasticity to be worthy of mass-produced ramen noodles. There exist very serious critics worldwide on the valor of different noodles on the traditional ramen front.
she was talking about the noodles being different than the other 3 minute noodle in texture, not about the lack of time as she did stated she let them soak for 4 minutes and the soup is barely steaming unlike normal 3 minute soak. Context clues aren't that hard to see
If the flour tasted raw, I would definitely recommend trying a stovetop preparation where you actually boil the noodles in the broth for the 6 minutes rather than letting them "steep" as that might help both the flavor and texture.
They taste like protein noodles or like sawdust and pea protein noodles lol and they flavored the broth with their nastiness unfortunately! I thought mine were expired and then when I saw they were not I took a hit to my self esteem thinking I only like the cheapest of cheap instant noodles 😅
Dearest Emmy, I stopped at 8:33 and want to kindly request you to have a freeze frame of the ingredients and nutrition values tags please. Every time you said "I don't know if it's sesame oil..." I said to myself "why doesn't she read the label?". "What're the bits and pieces, peanut?" I go "why doesn't she read the label?" I really wonder from across the ocean where no Trader Joe's is available... I developed a funny curiosity. Love your videos. Thank you for everything.
This same thing was beginning to frustrate me as well.
Same, so annoying. She really should know what she is eating.
That really didn't bother me. I came to get her opinion of these cup noodles, not a full fledged food critic review. I care more whether it tastes good than what kind of oil it has. For the "peanut" bits, she tastes it and finds that it's garlic a split second later. Idk about you, but I'm not confident I could identify what the brown/beige bits at the bottom of a cup noodle are from the ingredients list.
But since you and others are bothered by it, maybe she will read ingredient lists more
Such a pity! I'm used to Trader Joe's rarely missing. Thanks for letting me know what I can skip next trip
Yeah, they tried to go very healthy with these instant ramens (except for the salt amount which is a whopping ~37%), which is why they don't taste very nice. For example, ingredients for the noodles: unbleached wheat flour, sea salt, vital wheat gluten. It says the noodles will be cooked in 6 minutes, but realistically it can take up to 15 minutes.
Trader Joe's watching Emmy's video like 👁👄👁📝 LOL. They could benefit from having a super taster on quality control 😂.
I love how polite you are about hating the Ramin I do not think I could be so kind about it 😂
The last thing I tried from Trader Joe’s (TJs) was their vegan tikka masala sauce (comes in a clear plastic pouch next to other sauces/soups). I found it a bit too mild and too bland (“one-noteish”), so added extra spices (garam masala, sugar, cayenne pepper) and a little half & half and it was much better to me. Had it with chicken. So not bad, but having to doctor it up makes me feel other options are better.
I actually have found Aldi's jarred Indian sauces to be better and I didn't have to add anything. They have Tikki Masala butter chicken one and a coconut masala ❤
The texture of that sauce is also really odd. Like it was thicken with some grainy substance. I also had to doctor it up.
@@Bob-df8tj The instructions do mention adding water as-needed, but kinda implied that as a MAYBE more than a SHOULD. I immediately added a few big splashes of water because it was so thick out of the pouch, and then later added the half & half with other spices.
$1.89 is ridiculously expensive for what that is. 10 times the cost per ounce of Walmart ramen.
I would rather pay more for ramen that isn't poisoned with TBHQ
@@BigTex8319 what the hell is TBHQ?
@@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059 it's a chemical used as a preservative in ramen, it's toxic and has killed people, it kills you similarly to arsenic
@@STEADFAST__and__LOYAL__M1059tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.This organization also cites studies that have found TBHQ to cause liver enlargement, neurotoxic effects, convulsions, and paralysis.Previous research has linked tBHQ to ADHD, asthma, allergic reactions, reduced immunity levels and carcinogenic effects.
yeah, decent korean ramen, Nongshim/Buldak territory; which the noodles alone are vastly superior to those doughy trader joes ones (or any other instant ramen imho). Very uncharacteristic of Trader Joes, and hope they go for a respin with a different supplier.
I enjoyed many crates of the instant ramen cups sold by Aldi during the great recession. 99 cents for six. Add an egg and it's a meal.
Nauuurrr!! Now I’m gonna have a lone spooky Trader Joe’s miso ramen IN MY CABINET, HAUNTING ME FOR LIFE!! 😂😭
Hopefully, you have a food pantry near you that will appreciate it.
@@bjdefilippo447 fantastic idea! I walk by one every day on my way to work! I’ll stick it in my bag 😊 thank you!
Did you say the broth is confused? 😂
I've tried Cup o Noodle soup a couple of times and didn't like them. I do like chicken Top Ramen. I add baby green Sweet peas to the noodles and cook them. I drain off all but about 1/4 cup of the water. I add cooked chicken pieces, seasoning packet and a slice of butter to the noodles and peas. It's creamy, buttery and so good. A meal in itself. 💜.
I like peas in mine too
OK, I thought it was just me. "But why don't I like this?! It's Trader Joe's! Everything they make is good!" I even tried all 3 varieties. Nope. Never again.
Label: "cook for 6 minutes"
You: "I'm not going to do that"
Also you: "why are these noodles raw????"
Genius
Trader Joe's aren't in the UK so I can't form an opinion. But I'll continue to bring back Mama noodles by the suitcase-full from Thailand three times a year.
Trader Joe's is the U.S. branding for Aldi Nord, do you have any Aldi Nord affiliated stores?
Mama is number 1 for me as well. Yankee here.
Mama noodles are quite popular, there should be plenty of stores in the UK that sell em, Thailand does export so no need to pack by the suitcase full.
Mama brand are my top favorite instant noodle brand (and even Congee) with Shin Ramen a close second. Nissan makes a really good premium noodle also.
@@jgt2598 No, we have Aldi in the UK but it's Aldi Süd. However even if we did it's unlikely we'd have everything Trader Joe's has, because they vary their product lines so much between countries.
I wonder if putting the pastry in your toaster oven for 5 minutes (or a little more) make it more princessey
That would provoke mecto slather butter on it
Emmy you missed the 1960s. In response to the Toastums and Pop Tarts, there was a toaster Cringle. They were awesome. Individual Cringles packaged in foil. They came in chocolate, vanilla and cherry
I'll stuck with my Shin ramen or Buldak Rosé 🤤
The nearest Trader Joe's to me is in Amherst, NY so I won't be going out of my way to ship there. It was so much easier when we didn't require a passport to drive 15 kms to NY state 😂
It's rare for TJs to miss. Most of their stuff is great.
Shin Black is so good that I'm amazed it's just a cup of dried noodles
@@skeetsmcgrew3282 110%! Shin Black is just fantastic.
Hello my fellow Western New Yorker.
Those look exactly like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen cup noodles, enough to suggest that they might be the the same noodles under a different name. Despite how tiny they look I find them quite filling.
My guess is they are made by the same company. I didn't like Mike's the first time I had them, but that was mostly because of the noodles. I started cooking them longer and they were much better. I eat them fairly often now.
@@prokesuk Same here. I don't eat them often, but the chicken and vegetable versions hit the spot with me on a cold day. I like a wide variety of instant noodles so I enjoy the differences between the ones from different places. If people are only used to cheap Japanese versions they might not enjoy something different.
I agree that they look like Mike's Mighty Good craft ramen. I also usually cook the noodles longer than what the package says because the noodle seem to not absorb water. Emi only cooked hers for 4 minutes so she probably didn't cook them long enough.
@@quixoticsonnet I was just wondering that when she said they tasted like they weren't cooked all the way through. If the direction says six minutes that would make sense if she only waited a few minutes and not the whole time.
I’ve been seeing these cups my last couple TJ’s trips and thought the same thing. I was gonna comment the same thing when I saw the video, these definitely have to be the same ramen with a different label
They look just like Mighty Mike’s instant noodles. Especially the way you describe the noodles, makes me wonder if they are the same.
my favourite is still the mini ones from daiso that i learned about on this channel.
We like TJ’s pot stickers and I use their French Roast decaf beans in my Chemex pour over. Learned to not use boiling water or the coffee is bitter. For a once in a while snack, I like their Granola bites, too.
I wonder if the noods would be better if you cooked them the recommended 6 minutes?
Nope, the spicy miso noodles were terrible too.
The last one she tried had been sitting for the recommend time
I've had them, the noodles can take up to 15 minutes to fully cook and they get better, but not much. The reason for that is because they're "healthy" noodles made from unbleached wheat flour, sea salt and vital wheat gluten. Not something you'd expect (or want) from an instant ramen.
I hate when people say they’re salty bc the Maruchan packages are always bland with just the package. I get that they’re high in sodium but they’re still so bland. I add extra chicken bouillon for flavor
Over my life of 46 years. I started paying $0.10 to $0.75. I stopped buying noodles cups. At $0.89.
But we can make them.
1 bullion packet
And dry rice noodles.
The cup a mason jar.
Or vacuum packet. To a coffee mug. With lid.
Packet in the cup.
I do not do novelty food. Flash color or shiny foil will not convince me....
Cool vid.... thanks. Emmy
We love ya...
thank you I've been so curious.
Best ever T-shirt, Ken Rochester NY
One decent americanized ramen is sapporo ichiban (the company, sanyo, is about 3 miles away and looks like a really big warehouse with nothing going on). Even the American version of shin (and shin black) leaves much to be desired when compared to the korean one. I have one recipe that makes top ramen good: Three packs of chicken ramen (boil just over 2 minutes, not 3), two seasonings, three tablespoons honey, two tablespoons spicy mustard, one dozen chicken nuggets. No water, it's a dry recipe. Add some hot sauce to give it a zest. That's honey mustard chicken ramen. If you want to upgrade it, use sapporo chicken flavor. Do not use maruchan, the noodles are too soggy.
No on instant ramen. Yes on the Princess Pastry!!! 😛
I remember when I lived off of cup noodle or other ramen that I would always use less boiling water to concentrate the flavor from the packet. I would usually add extra seasoning to make the noodles tastier. Wow, that danish brought back the memory of my Pops buying the Entemann's pastry. It had a very similar filling. So creamy and delicious. Thank you for bringing these cherished memories back to life.
The broth is confused. 😂😂😂😂
Hi Emmy, maybe you can try some Hong Kong flavored Nissin cup noodles next
My lovely sister in law drives from Canada to the US just to buy these noodles. I'm a sad girl with a sesame allergy so I can't personally attest to them but she swears by them. 😅 Interesting to see your POV. She says she takes them out of the packaging and boils them on the stove for 6-7 minutes though; steeping them doesn't cut it according to her
I have one cup of these left and I will try that because the other two I couldn’t consume, even the broth was bad because of the noodle taste In it.
Thank you so much for the honest review, I almost bought some yesterday and I'm so happy now that I didn't.
Oh hey, new camera and mic? Looks and sounds really good!
I have worked at stores where the owner screamed in my face and still I have never worked anywhere that felt more toxic than trader joes. We needed a certain ammount of hours to make insurance and they would constantly tell you they “just didn’t have anymore” hours this week while a “now hiring” sign hung above the door and new college kids came in to shifts every day. They pretended that there was promotional availability bet they seemed to just really hate having to pay any employyes who stayed long enough to get raises. I’m sorry, I love your channel so much but I get so sad every time you make a Trader Joes video. The system of promotion they have is so toxic and thise smiles on everybody’s faces are literally forced because we are afraud of losing our job or benefits. There are New York times articles illustrating this. Its not a secret. I know its fun to shop there, but I believe in the karma of every action and that we should choose to spend our money on things than benefit their employees. It was so horrible.
I live in New England,
They’re aggressively anti-union too, yes?
Can you please review the butternut lasagna?
The broth is confused. 😂 I think the whole noodle cups are confused. 😂
You chose to not let then sit for the full 6 mins they recommended. Diff noodles probably required the additional to fully cook. Your complaint was the noodles had a starchy, doughy taste. Probably because they were under cooked.
I doubt 2 extra minutes would have made the texture any less mushy or doughy. Undercooked noodles would be al dente. Plus with all the time it took her to describe the flavour of the first one, the 2nd and 3rd should have tasted better by your logic cuz they were "fully cooked" but they were just as bad 🤷🏿♀️
instant noodles are fully cooked then dehydrated.
I agree. In addition, if I'm not mistaken these noodles aren't the deep fried noodles in what most people know to be ramen. I eat ramen that doesn't go through the same process of say Nissan or Maruchan. The noodle texture is definitely different. To each their own. Maybe boiling it in the broth will help. If I had to choose between the deep fried excessive sodium flavorful ones over the healthier choice with bland flavor and healthier processed noodles then yeah. I can always doctor up the flavor. My opinion.
by the time she finished taste testing the first one, the other 2 would've been left for well over 6 mins
Overcooking noodles that are already too starch would literally make them worse
The cup and tear away cover probably cost more than the noodles themselves.
Thats like a single mouthful of noodles. I strickly stick to Maruchan BEEF, usually 2 packs is good enough. The only CHICKEN I'll eat are the Samyang Buldak. Right now I'm into the Nissan Fire Wok Beef Yakisoba and the Maruchan Yakisoba Fire Spicy Beef flavor.
My aunt and uncle live in Vermont and we would travel through the Finger Lakes to get there.❤
I’m from Vermont! Now in Florida lol. There’s a Trader Joe’s in south Burlington VT
Love the videos, Spag and Rice sous seem weird but I would guarantee it’s great !!!
i'm australian and all i can say is i think about these cup of noodles daily. i was in america in january and we would live off them. they're definitely not the best but they're like comfort food to me now
I wonder if it would make a difference if you cooked them in a pot. You know the ones, rolling boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, add packets, etc.
Probably not bc her biggest complaint was the mushiness/starchiness of the noodles, so boiling in a pot would have made them worse
“What do you think, chickens?🍜" :P
I’m wondering what the UK equivalent to Trader Joes is?
You know it’s bad when Emmy is saying “No”. lol. She always finds the good in everything , not this time TJ.
Chef Morimoto Tonkotsu Ramen is some of the best “instant” ramen I’ve had. It’s super cheap too.
❤ Simply Delicious ❤ The food looks good too 😋
Thank you for all videos you do. 😊
Have you tried TJs olive and basil pesto sauce? It's in a little pesto jar and it is LIFE. I literally just mix a little into rice noodles and it's so good and my kids even love it!
I liked the instant ramen cups more when I boiled the noodles in a pot, rather than boiling water and pouring it on top. Great with some seeweed, frozen veg chunks, and a boiled or poached egg. Also needs a good protein chunk to go with it as you nosh…
Yes, the starchy taste…. Exactly what i try to remove.
Complains that broth is nasty but continues to eat it😂
I've had those Kringle's from Wisconsin! Since we live in Minnesota, quite a few stores carry them. I agree, the almond is sublime!
Dollar Tree recently starting selling, in my store anyway, this Twisted Noodles Ramen Soup brand in a cup like those. But only in chicken flavor that I've seen so far. But I really enjoy it more than Instant Lunch and Cup Noodles brands. You should try it and they come in a pack of 3 for $1.25. I've only ever seen it at Dollar Tree so idk if it's considered a Dollar Tree brand.
The broth is confused 😂
My favourite instant noodles are the Korean broad ones. I particularly like the sesame paste ones and the tomato ones (but I haven't seen the tomato ones for a while). You strain the water off then add the seasoning. I don't use all the chilli! I like the chewy texture!
Love you Emmy!
The Princess pastry is supposed to have pearl sugar and hazelnut slivers on top, it’s quite boring without it 😊
THanks for taking the hit for us.
I want them to bring back the Koma Curry Fish 😢
13:11 the noodles are clearly not cooked.
My only bitch about Trader Joe's is they use Palm oil in a lot of their products and considering what palm oil does to the rare rainforest I just can't support them.
Thanks, Emmy!
As a former employee: *No*
I was so excited when they started stocking these that I was the first person in the store to buy them. It was a huge let down. Trader Joe’s has some great stuff, but the ramen cups are…edible.
You know what's so crazy, literally trillions of instant noodles have been manufactured and most of them get it right. Like how do you mess something up that's been done right so many times?
I love these noodles for a quick lunch with a soft boiled egg. The broth is delicious and I’ve never had a problem with the noodle texture. Are these restaurant level type ramen noodles? Absolutely not, but I appreciate that they don’t have msg or any artificial flavors or colors.
The Finger Lakes are so beautiful#
Thanks for saving me trying then! 🍜
There's some fun premium ramen brands that I tried recently that you might be interested in trying. I tried the Prima Taste Laksa and Chilli Crab flavors and both were great. There's also these A-Kuan spicy noodle sheet things that are also really good.
I still prefer saimin over ramen. That slightly ashy flavor from saimin noodles is something I crave all the time.
You comment that they seem raw, but you only cooked for 3 minutes, rather than the 6 the direction states.
Maybe the danish is better dipped in coffee.... *fingers crossed
ps I just kept waiting for you to call those noodles ...... instant spaghetti ...*chuckling
Definitely geared more for the Western pallet.
The Korean Korean offerings are still my go to..
You mentioned you made instant noodles when the power was off. How did you boil the kettle? 😅
They have cordless battery powered kettles :) inexpensive too, saw some at Walmart for $15 the other day!
Pretty sure a Shin cup is cheaper. Know which one I'd prefer.
Just tried the chicken flavor. Very rubbery and I found the broth to be flavorless. Thank you for your reviews. They are always very helpful.
Sorry, not related to this video, but I'm curious if it is possible to make a 12 inch English muffin pizza.
I’m surprised those are TJ’s? They look ridiculously tiny. Double the noodles and flavor pacs (still a little small) maybe I’d think about it?
My youngest grandson absolutely LOVE the Cup Noodles curry. One slice of cheese on top and he asks for another cup.❤❤❤
Usually TJ's brand is really good. Im surprised they would put out something so bad.
Have you tried their Peanut Butter cups? My friend from France says they're the best.
Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips in Chili’s and Lime flavor! OMG so tasty!!
The U.K. do great instant noodle in cup. It’s not ramen so it’s not so much liquid and more filling as more noodle. Called ‘pot noodle’. You add boiling water and leave for a few minutes and add flavour powder. They are a dirty delicious naughty treat 🤣. I think they are all at least vegetarian (without a fuss or being a speciality) but have lots of flavours and are a national institution. There are also super noodle styles. Blocks you boil in pan with water with seasoning. Does USA have anything (vegan) similar as I miss these for quick snack and can’t find any
I always let the hot water sit in any cup noodles for WAY longer than it says, until almost all the water is absorbed.
But a package of 5 ramen is at dollar tree now. More noodles for 25 cents each. And I add extra stuff to it.
This is the best plan. Keep miso and eggs in the fridge, bone broth, and frozen veg. Mmm
No Trader Joe’s in my area.
If the option of microwave is available i generally like to cook them in the microwave because it cooks to noodles better 😅
Did no one taste test these things? They didn't ask anyone for advice? Thanks for taking the hit Emmy
"What do you think, chickens?🍜"
I completely agree with you Emmy. I really wanted to like these, but the noodles were a big disappointment!
In the early 1970’s, I practically survived on Top Ramen noodles as a student at UCLA. I believe I paid 10 cents a pack. 👍🏼🍜
The only way that I could stand these cups was to have them soak in the boiled water for 6 minutes and then nuke them for an additional minute and let them sit for another minute or two. Even then, these are a real disappointment for me. However, Trader Joe's has been carrying them for at least a couple of years, so it's obvious that customers like them.
Glad i watched this.. i could definitely tell why i wont get these..similar reasons fir not getting other instant noodles /soba
Ciao, personally i love Instant ramen, and i wish you all a wonderful new week, many greetings from brunswick in Germany and please stay safe 🙃