Instant noodles – everyone's guilty pleasure, and we all have our go-to brands and flavour. But we know that it can get old. So if you’re getting bored of eating the same flavour of noodles over and over again, we hear you: we've rounded up some unique instant noodle flavours which includes wasabi mayo, mentaiko, and milk seafood that you should definitely try!
Samyang Wasamayo Big Bowl
Samyang is known for their endless instant noodles creations, but we certainly never expected one in wasabi mayo flavour! The Samyang Wasamayo Big Bowl comes with three different sauces – sweet soy sauce, mayonnaise, and wasabi. The wasabi spiciness is pretty mild, perfect for those who want a slight wasabi kick but without the heat!
Available at $2 per cup on Shopee.
Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu
As you may well know, Nissin is one of the biggest instant noodle manufacturers in the world, and the Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu is one of their interesting flavours. The broth is pork-based, non-spicy and creamy. If you’re familiar with traditional tonkotsu broths and the creaminess that come from simmering pork bones for long hours, this Nissin instant noodles will definitely remind you of that. There was also a strong garlic kick – perfect for garlic fans out there!
You can get it on Shopee for $9.55 for five packets!
Myojo Ippeichan Mentaiko Yakisoba
Bask in the flavour of salty fish roe with Myojo's Ippeichan yakisoba with fish roe mayonnaise. These instant yakisoba noodles come with a fish roe savoury sauce, a fish roe infused mayonnaise, and garnishes of cabbage, roasted nori seaweed, and fish roe. The end result? A buttery, umami dish with a slightly spicy kick.
Available at Isetan for $3.70 each.
Ottogi Japchae Bowl
Japchae is a Korean dish consisting of stir-fried glass noodles tossed with vegetables. Now, Ottogi has come up with an instant version that you can enjoy whenever you like! You can even add in extra ingredients of your choice to make it even more interesting. Don't forget to add in some sesame oil to enhance its taste!
Get it on Shopee for $4.90 each.
Nissin Rich Milk Seafood
A fan of seafood and rich, creamy broths? Then you'll love Nissin's Milk Seafood. Originally launched as a limited time Winter special, this milk seafood instant noodles is perfect for those rainy days. The broth is creamy and reminiscent of a clam chowder, while the noodles had a thin and flat nature to them and were a little on the softer side.
Available on Kokoro Japan for $16.80 for three.
Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon with Fried Tofu
The Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon hides a tasty surprise – a giant slice of deep-fried tofu! The tofu is well-seasoned and hydrates rather nicely in the soy-sauce flavoured broth, a nice mix of both savoury and sweet. The udon noodles are also thick and chewy, similar to fresh udon you’ll find in restaurants!
Get it on Lazada for $4.50 each.
Sapporo Ichi Shio (Salt) Ramen
This instant noodles may not sound as fancy as the rest on this list, but it is especially flavourful with chicken, pork, and vegetables, all in a salt broth enhanced with various aromatic spices, as well as a unique mochi made from kneaded yam! The included seasoning packet of sesame seeds also add a nutty and deep richness to the delightful dish.
Find it on Kokoro Japan for $17.90 for a pack of five.