D-PLUS Japanese Cookie (Hanako-Chan)

I first discovered this noodle snack in Honolulu while shopping at a popular Japanese/Asian supermarket called Don Quixote.

I love-love this noodle because you can break it up and have a crunchy treat or add hot water and have a soupy snack, just like the package suggests!

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Buttered Corn

This topping seems to be quite popular in ramen houses and is so easy to make at home for instant noodles. Just pop open a can of corn and sautee in butter or margerine. So simple and deelishious. The sweetness of the corn goes really well with pork and chicken flavored instant ramen. . . . → Read More: Buttered Corn

San Jose, CA: Okayama Japanese Cuisine

We had dinner here on Sunday and unfortunately, the food was only so so. There was nothing really exciting about the restaurant or the menu except for one of the specials on the wall and their “secret” ramen menu.

The special: tempura edamame. Very fun to eat.

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GOLDEN WHEAT Korean Style Spicy Beef Flavor

I didn’t expect this flavor to be very tasty but it turned out to be exactly that. I was pleasantly surprised by how spicy it is. On a scale from 1 to 10, I would say it’s a 3. However, I LOVE spicy foods and add spice to almost anything and everything. . . . → Read More: GOLDEN WHEAT Korean Style Spicy Beef Flavor

Egg Essentials

The egg is a great addition that will enhance the flavor of your instant noodles. It is, in my opinion, one out of two essential ingredients to always have on hand; the other being green onions/scallions. There are many ways to prepare the egg. Here are a few of my simple favorites:

Poached

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4000 Year Old Noodles

Wow. Check out these 4,000 year old noodles found in China. Click the picture to read the article on . . . → Read More: 4000 Year Old Noodles