difference between ramen and top ramen

[OOBradm]

top ramen tastes like sh!t

ramen is yummy yummy yummy in my tummy

 

[FoBoT]

top ramen is just a higher grade of ramen, it is the "top"

 

[FleshLight]

I thought it's just what the brand calls them.

 

[phreakah]

nm

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Ramen is real food that is actually intended for use with vegetables and such.

Top ramen feeds hungry college kids on a budget.

That's how I think of it, anyway.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Ramen is real food that is actually intended for use with vegetables and such.

Top ramen feeds hungry college kids on a budget.

That's how I think of it, anyway.

Sounds about right.

...



<--- college kid now on a budget.

 

[OMG1Penguin]

<3 Maruchan Ramen!! 10 cents each at costco.

 

[JohnAn2112]

I thought Top Ramen was just a brand of ramen.

 

[Chronoshock]

Got some real ramen (miso ramen with pork) two days ago at "Japan Town" in the Cambridge area. Was pretty good, but the flavor is certainly different.

 

[OverVolt]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
top ramen is just a higher grade of ramen, it is the "top"

top ramen doesn't have any spices, it's just the flavoring (powdered chicken/beef/shrimp "parts") and salt.

 

[Anubis]

there are 2 kinds of ramed you can get in the store, Top Ramen (made by nissen) and Maruchan made by Maruchan, who does not appear to have a site

Top Ramed is the Origional, started in the 70s, the both taste exactly the same, however they all dont have teh same flavors, Top Ramen has Cajun Chicken and Maruchan does not,

ive been eating both of them for like 15 years, its great as a soupe by itself, as a side dish, and good when you add things to it like veggies and such

 

[brtspears2]

I find that the Maruchan brand cooks up to a nicer color.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Cup Noodles are pretty awesome.

But I just go to the dining hall at school, it rocks.

 

[Savarak]

the TRUE ramen brands are the best... my mom buys this chinese brand with beef flavoring that beats Top Ramen and Maruchan by miles

 

[toekramp]

i just had a bowl of ramen in honor of this thread

 

[Mday]

ramen is a type of noodle, japanese style.

top ramen is a brand of dried ramen

 

[Ranger X]

Originally posted by: OMG1Penguin
<3 Maruchan Ramen!! 10 cents each at costco.

Maruchan is nasty! I would say eat some real ramen but since you're on a budget, I suggest you eat some real top ramen.

Try any Asian brand and you'll see how much better it is compared to the Maruchan brand.

 

[Chronoshock]

The asian brand ramen are definitely tasty, the sesame chicken kind from Chinatown is amazing. Comes with a little packet of sesame, sesame oil, and flavoring packet. You know its hardcore when you get 3+ flavor packs

 

[Hav0k99]

too much MSG but very good!

 

[randomlinh]

i hate Maruchan, much prefer nissen if i have to eat either one.

 

[b0mbrman]

There's a Korean brand with bits of seafood in it and lots of hot stuff and I've only seen it in Korean stores and 99 Ranch. That one's my favorite

As I can neither read nor speak Korean, I don't know the name but it comes in an orange packet

 

[Hammerhead]

It's called SAIMIN, you fools!

 

[Jzero]

I never use the nasty-ass MSG+Salt spice packets, but I often use those prepackaged Ramen noodles in other dishes. They are better than so-called "Chinese Noodles" and they only cost a nickel.

 

[urname7698]

Originally posted by: Jzero
I never use the nasty-ass MSG+Salt spice packets, but I often use those prepackaged Ramen noodles in other dishes. They are better than so-called "Chinese Noodles" and they only cost a nickel.

Suggestions? I've seen lots of recipes online but i haven't found any i really like so far

 

[raystorm]

Originally posted by: Chronoshock
The asian brand ramen are definitely tasty, the sesame chicken kind from Chinatown is amazing. Comes with a little packet of sesame, sesame oil, and flavoring packet. You know its hardcore when you get 3+ flavor packs

Yea.. I've tried some chinese and korean ramen brands that are a thousand times better than the marauchan/top ramen stuff. They both came in these HUGE bowl like packages with super colorful artwork around and they had multiple packets inside with spicy pepper flakes, sasame seeds..etc. What a difference..granted they were way more expensive but its worth it.