I really enjoyed this cup ramen upgrade video. It sits well alongside with your more "restaurant" style videos. I really like that you're already organising your playlists so that we can choose to "binge" a particular style or subject. Will you be able to do a similar review and "dressed up" ramen upgrade video with the non-cup instant ramen? I'd like to see your opinion on the common "flagship" instant ramen from a given country, how popular or available are these in Japan combini if at all, and how you would upgrade or dress those types too. For example, I think of Nongshim Shin Ramyun for Korean "flagship" instant, Indomie Mi Goreng for indonesian etc. Are these even available? What are your opinions of them? Keep 'em coming Frank, your ramen videos are helping me to "keep my noodle" (not lose my head) during these lockdown times :)
Thanks! Plan to fill up those playlists in the coming months 😀. It would be a lot of fun to do some vids of non-cup instant ramen upgrades too. Here it's mostly the local varieties (Sapporo Ichiban, for example) that are available but in the last few years Shin Ramyun is everywhere. Would be harder to get some from other countries like Indonesia but can start thinking about how to do this for future vids! That would be a lot of fun, featuring several countries and their flagship instant ramen 🍜.
Love the video, Frank. We've been eating a lot of instant ramen during this lockdown, and I always spice mine up. Thanks for more ideas! But then I have to say: 🤐 Ewww … Cilantro 🤢 I'm one of the people that cilantro tastes like soap (supposedly it's a genetic thing 🤔... not sure if I believe that). When I was living in Los Angeles, the Nuevo Mexican Cuisine restaurants were exploding and everything was buried in cilantro. It made me sad. 😉 Thanks again for helping entertain us!!
Thanks for watching - I had a lot of fun making the video! Spice is always a nice upgrade 🌶️ I totally get you on the cilantro and heard the same (the genetics theory). Those restaurants need to make sure it comes on the side! 😀
It's only in the last 9-12 months I've seen Nissin Cup Noodles in UK Supermarkets, and I love them - They are far superior to any other instant noodles we have. We only get 4 flavours - Seafood, Tonkotsu, Sukiyaki beef, and Teriyaki Chicken. As for Natto, I didn't think it was too bad, though I love Marmite, which has a very fermented yeasty taste. Shinichis' video sent me here by the way, I didn't realise you had your own channel.
Thanks for coming to the channel! I always enjoy collabing with Shinichi and Satoshi. Happy to hear Nissin Cup Noodles are now available in UK supermarkets. You're brave for having tried natto - I'm sure the marmite helped 😊.
Chili Tomato is the one Cup Noodle I want to try and can't find here in the States. Seafood and Curry have become really easy to get, thankfully. Both are tasty, but I think I might like Seafood more. Time to go get some cherry tomatoes!
Love Cup Noodle we have only just got Cup Noodles it our local super market but they are not quite like the ones in Japan. I was with you on all these up grades until the Natto 🤣🏴🇬🇧
Good video. If you are ever on the lookout for hot sauce, I live three hours from where Carolina Reaper is grown. I could probably ship you some hot sauce.
We tried natto at our first breakfast in Tokyo. Sort of like you - I dont hate it. I even bought some when we got back to Virginia, but it wasn't as palatable. Maybe because it has to be frozen?
Ooh. My country (as many others) is currently in lockdown, so perfect timing for this video for me lol. I'll be sure to try these additions these days! Strangely enough, the few Maruchan/Cup Noodles we get here don't seem to have that many ingredients. Ajinomoto's one is pretty tasty though. Regarding your Natto question - I was eager to try it just by how intense the reactions I saw to it were. I went with an open mind, and although I wouldn't say I hate it, it's something that I wouldn't really eat under my own decision. It's weird, I feel like the exaggerated reactions on youtube about it made me overestimate it (and it makes sense really, since reaction videos are meant to have exaggerated reactions to entertain the viewer). Then again, I've heard that locally-produced Natto isn't as intense as what you get in Japan. Hope you're doing well these days, and thanks for the wonderful video. Keep it up!~
Yes, will be pushing out more of these instant ramen videos for all of us stuck at home! Interesting that Maruchan and Cup Noodles don't seem to have as many ingredients over there. Will have to give Ajinomoto a try. I think we feel the same way about natto 😀. It's definitely not as bad as people make it out to me but I wonder if there is a big difference with natto outside of Japan. I'm doing well and same to you! Will keep the videos coming!
I have tried natto in Japan and my experience is that the aftertaste reminds me of the smell of gasoline. I don't like it nor dislike it, but im open for trying it in different ways
Are these better than the American Cup Noodle brand? Just the smell of it makes me sick compared to all the better instant ramen you can find now. And always worth a good hack! :)
I haven't tried the American Cup Noodle in ages! So not sure. But I know what you mean - the premium instant ramen is that much better (Nissin also makes them). Cup Noodle is maybe best for wackiness, nostalgia, and convenience (no packets) 😊.
I go to Thailand a lot I live there with my wife when not working in the states. Wondering if you’ve been to Thailand and if so have you eaten ramen there I’ve been to a few places but wondering if you have a favorite?
5 AM Ramen the only one I went to was hachiban ramen which I loved but I heard there are better ones. Once I can get back to Bangkok I’m gonna hit up more places! Plus I need to get back to Japan so I can get some ramen there to truly know great ramen
Just had a look at Hachiban, assuming it's the one in Samut Prakan. Their "8" marked naruto looks awesome! Nice to know more more and ramen shops are popping up in Thailand and yes, you need to make the ramen pilgrimage to Japan once everything has settled down!
5 AM Ramen yes that’s the one I have eaten mostly. They’re in a few different locations. I’m not sure what’s traditional for naruto but at this place it’s crab meat.
@@5AMRamen Aah sorry that should be Not for me...not too keen on natto. Only had it in a sushi roll once though so I might try it with the karashi and negi one of these days.
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Which upgrade out of all of them got you most excited? Lemme know!
@waftingwafting But of course!
Everything is good with kimchi.
Never even occurred to me to add stuff to Cup Noodles! Fun video. Thanks Frank.
Thanks for watching! Hope you're able to try some of this at home 😊
Wow, the ingredients you get in your cup of noodles are amazing!
Thanks! Affordable too, making the upgrades fresh and fun!
I never thought of putting natto in my ramen. It sounds good and I gotta try that. Sounds like a great combo.
Right, it surprisingly goes well! Please do give it a try.
I love your videos. Don’t stop. Makes me want to go to Japan when virus is better! Thank you , you make a difference!
Thanks for the kind words of encouragement! Until travel is safe again, I'll keep the ramen videos coming 😊
Number 3!!!!! SO YUMY!
Excellent choice!
I really enjoyed this cup ramen upgrade video. It sits well alongside with your more "restaurant" style videos. I really like that you're already organising your playlists so that we can choose to "binge" a particular style or subject.
Will you be able to do a similar review and "dressed up" ramen upgrade video with the non-cup instant ramen?
I'd like to see your opinion on the common "flagship" instant ramen from a given country, how popular or available are these in Japan combini if at all, and how you would upgrade or dress those types too. For example, I think of Nongshim Shin Ramyun for Korean "flagship" instant, Indomie Mi Goreng for indonesian etc. Are these even available? What are your opinions of them?
Keep 'em coming Frank, your ramen videos are helping me to "keep my noodle" (not lose my head) during these lockdown times :)
Thanks! Plan to fill up those playlists in the coming months 😀. It would be a lot of fun to do some vids of non-cup instant ramen upgrades too. Here it's mostly the local varieties (Sapporo Ichiban, for example) that are available but in the last few years Shin Ramyun is everywhere. Would be harder to get some from other countries like Indonesia but can start thinking about how to do this for future vids! That would be a lot of fun, featuring several countries and their flagship instant ramen 🍜.
Chili tomato with extra cheese on top 🥰🤤
That's got you written all over it 😄
Love the video, Frank. We've been eating a lot of instant ramen during this lockdown, and I always spice mine up. Thanks for more ideas! But then I have to say:
🤐 Ewww … Cilantro 🤢 I'm one of the people that cilantro tastes like soap (supposedly it's a genetic thing 🤔... not sure if I believe that). When I was living in Los Angeles, the Nuevo Mexican Cuisine restaurants were exploding and everything was buried in cilantro. It made me sad. 😉 Thanks again for helping entertain us!!
Thanks for watching - I had a lot of fun making the video! Spice is always a nice upgrade 🌶️
I totally get you on the cilantro and heard the same (the genetics theory). Those restaurants need to make sure it comes on the side! 😀
It's only in the last 9-12 months I've seen Nissin Cup Noodles in UK Supermarkets, and I love them - They are far superior to any other instant noodles we have. We only get 4 flavours - Seafood, Tonkotsu, Sukiyaki beef, and Teriyaki Chicken. As for Natto, I didn't think it was too bad, though I love Marmite, which has a very fermented yeasty taste. Shinichis' video sent me here by the way, I didn't realise you had your own channel.
Thanks for coming to the channel! I always enjoy collabing with Shinichi and Satoshi. Happy to hear Nissin Cup Noodles are now available in UK supermarkets. You're brave for having tried natto - I'm sure the marmite helped 😊.
Please try kakiya ramen in nagaoka niigata
Chili Tomato is the one Cup Noodle I want to try and can't find here in the States. Seafood and Curry have become really easy to get, thankfully. Both are tasty, but I think I might like Seafood more. Time to go get some cherry tomatoes!
Like with me, it sounds like the Seafood Cup Noodle claims top prize 🏆 for you. Hopefully the Chili Tomato is available at one point!
Love Cup Noodle we have only just got Cup Noodles it our local super market but they are not quite like the ones in Japan. I was with you on all these up grades until the Natto 🤣🏴🇬🇧
Happy to hear they made landfall recently! The natto was hardest for me to eat 😂😂
Good video. If you are ever on the lookout for hot sauce, I live three hours from where Carolina Reaper is grown. I could probably ship you some hot sauce.
Oh, wow! If that day arrives, will call on you 😃. Still have a good amount of hot sauce in the cupboard.
We tried natto at our first breakfast in Tokyo. Sort of like you - I dont hate it. I even bought some when we got back to Virginia, but it wasn't as palatable. Maybe because it has to be frozen?
Most people won't freeze their natto but it's totally fine to do that! Yes, natto is a strange one, isn't it? If it's there, we'll eat it.
@@5AMRamen I mean it has to be frozen to preserve it to ship to America.
LOL!
WHAT was that sound at 6:16 ?
HAHAH!
Was that the "got a"? Haha, awkward cheese-related excitement I think.
@@5AMRamen The sound you made before saying: "Got a pretty big clump of cheese on that one."
LOL!
Crazy Bastard sauce made in Berlin 😂😂
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Fun watch! Curious as to why you chose natto to combine with curry? Is that a common side ordered when eating curry? Very creative episode!😀
Yes, natto is a popular top up for curry at home or even at some of the big Japanese curry chains, like Coco Ichibanya 😀
5 AM Ramen lol i was expecting apples or ginger... natto threw me. I will have to give it a go the next time i eat curry! Thanks!😀
mmmmm curry one!
Anther popular combo with the curry is cheese. If I used that, maybe the curry would have had a higher ranking 😁
@@5AMRamen Cheese would've been great in it. I always get cheese in my coco curry
They have a Cheese Curry Cup Noodle too - I'll feature that one in the future 😋. I do the same that Coco!
Love Frank...
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Ooh. My country (as many others) is currently in lockdown, so perfect timing for this video for me lol. I'll be sure to try these additions these days!
Strangely enough, the few Maruchan/Cup Noodles we get here don't seem to have that many ingredients. Ajinomoto's one is pretty tasty though.
Regarding your Natto question - I was eager to try it just by how intense the reactions I saw to it were. I went with an open mind, and although I wouldn't say I hate it, it's something that I wouldn't really eat under my own decision. It's weird, I feel like the exaggerated reactions on youtube about it made me overestimate it (and it makes sense really, since reaction videos are meant to have exaggerated reactions to entertain the viewer). Then again, I've heard that locally-produced Natto isn't as intense as what you get in Japan.
Hope you're doing well these days, and thanks for the wonderful video. Keep it up!~
Yes, will be pushing out more of these instant ramen videos for all of us stuck at home!
Interesting that Maruchan and Cup Noodles don't seem to have as many ingredients over there. Will have to give Ajinomoto a try.
I think we feel the same way about natto 😀.
It's definitely not as bad as people make it out to me but I wonder if there is a big difference with natto outside of Japan.
I'm doing well and same to you! Will keep the videos coming!
Hi frank are u the one who will accompany for ramen tour?
Yes, very likely it will be me. Can always discuss dates to make sure it is (once travel is possible again)! www.tokyoramentours.com
I have tried natto in Japan and my experience is that the aftertaste reminds me of the smell of gasoline. I don't like it nor dislike it, but im open for trying it in different ways
Natto does have that super funky, fermented smell. As a gasoline substitute, it could probably power a large SUV 😂
Are these better than the American Cup Noodle brand? Just the smell of it makes me sick compared to all the better instant ramen you can find now. And always worth a good hack! :)
I haven't tried the American Cup Noodle in ages! So not sure. But I know what you mean - the premium instant ramen is that much better (Nissin also makes them). Cup Noodle is maybe best for wackiness, nostalgia, and convenience (no packets) 😊.
I go to Thailand a lot I live there with my wife when not working in the states. Wondering if you’ve been to Thailand and if so have you eaten ramen there I’ve been to a few places but wondering if you have a favorite?
I have been a few times but haven't had any ramen there! Which would you recommend?
5 AM Ramen the only one I went to was hachiban ramen which I loved but I heard there are better ones. Once I can get back to Bangkok I’m gonna hit up more places! Plus I need to get back to Japan so I can get some ramen there to truly know great ramen
Just had a look at Hachiban, assuming it's the one in Samut Prakan. Their "8" marked naruto looks awesome! Nice to know more more and ramen shops are popping up in Thailand and yes, you need to make the ramen pilgrimage to Japan once everything has settled down!
5 AM Ramen yes that’s the one I have eaten mostly. They’re in a few different locations. I’m not sure what’s traditional for naruto but at this place it’s crab meat.
Natto in ramen! (O_o) natto for me thanks.
You're braver than me, with the natto 😉
@@5AMRamen Aah sorry that should be Not for me...not too keen on natto. Only had it in a sushi roll once though so I might try it with the karashi and negi one of these days.
@@martenlundin The mustard and negi and soy sauce are a must.
What's your brother's channel?
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