For the actual stovetop? Maruchan.

For the "In-a-Cup" variety? Nissin.

But what I really want is Nongshim Shin Black.

If you can find it, look for the Indonesian version of ramen from Indomie. In my opinion, so much better - it actually has other flavors than salt! ;)

BEHOLD

A limited edition Maruchan ceramic cup, as proof of my allegiance.

I'm actually boiling some noodles rn XD.

Indomie :p

Nongshim

Maruchan or who?

*drops mic.

Maruchan for sure

As far as instant ramen is concerned, I prefer that black Korean stuff that tastes like hoisin sauce and green onion (forgot what it's called but you know the one).

But between these two, I like Maruchan's slightly thinner noodles better. The chicken flavor is comfort food that takes me back to childhood. The chili lime with shrimp flavor is fire too.

It is good to know that Lemmy is correct. The answers were, mostly, either maruchan or shin black, both of which are correct. the maruchan is what you pick when you are broke/ sick and aren't sure you'll keep anything down, and shin black is what you pick when you want good ramen not from a ramen shop. $2 USD per packet is a little steep for not sure it's gonna sit well. I have a very picky tummy though so maybe most people have fewer issues with feeling guilty about "losing" pricy food.

Maruchan Beef with powdered garlic and onion added.

Maruchan. Top Ramen noodles have an inferior consistency.

Yum Yum or Mama

Maruchan, without question.

Maruchan chili flavor or get the fuck out.

MARUCHAN 4 LIFE

top ramen? definitely the top ramen in my "won't ever buy" list

I can't usually taste differences in brand like that anyway, so whatever is cheaper.

Maruchan

I truly don’t care, give me either one

Nissin is the real OG.

In Norway SamYang Buldak spicy seems to be all the rage. Spicy as fuck tho'

Reading this thread I went to the asian market and got the Nongahim Shin Premium Black. Will test that later

Maruchan always

Nissin, but if you get the version with a little oil packet. And better yet, beef flavor. With Sriracha

Grew up with Maruchan but I'll get whichever one is cheaper if it's just for me. Family members prefer Maruchan though.

Buldak because their chicken flavor is artificial 🥰

so that's what nissin packaging looks like in english

here's what it looks like in Brazil

i think it tastes pretty good

Shin, Black

Maruchan hands down. Nissin tastes like they skimp on seasonings.

I love the fancy ones with like three or four packets inside.

When my girlfriend and I were living together in college. We had discussed this at some length, and eventually decided we weren't poor enough to consider eating Nissin instead of Maruchan. That was, without a doubt, the poorest I have ever been and hopefully ever will be. I'm honestly not sure who the target market for Nissin is.

Nissin, but you gotta get the Demae Ramen, not that Top Ramen shit.

Indomie!

YumYum!

Top Ramen for chicken, Maruchan for beef

I humbly offer this alternative for your consideration:

Definitely Indomie. Indomie Ayam Spesial (Chicken Special) can be eaten like what the instructions said, or, you can add almost any ingredients to make it better.

My favorite is Indomie Ayam Special with choy sum /cai xin and a beaten egg mixed with canned sardines.

I realized I buy them interchangeably and never noticed... I thought it was all called top ramen because you cook it on a stove top

I pick top ramen, but I've been trying better than bouyon with race/egg noodles

Option C! Sapporo Ichiban

Only brand I've ever had is Oodles of Noodles, and I don't even know if they still make that.

i live in asia and i think this is disgusting and i think you should be ashamed of yourself