You can actually just eat the noodle block as a snack, it's common for lazy Japanese teens and actually tastes pretty good

This is true. I've been eating noodles like this for years. My esophagus has long since disintegrated and I have smelled nothing other than the rich umami soaked glory of "chicken" for 15 years, but I am feared by all who gaze upon me.

This is legitimately like 30+ years old and used to go around on “chain” emails … 🤣

Eating ramen noodles raw is fine, but be careful with other types of noodles. I once snacked on those wide egg noodles till I felt satisfied. After a bit though they started expanding in my stomach... I was miserable