Our Blog post is early this week and this is because of this review (Ad) Trnd sent us a product in return for a review.
Bob does love a good noodle dish, so when Trnd UK got in touch and sent us a couple of flavors from Nissin’s new range, she was more than happy to give them a try.
Bob was sent the Chilli and Hot & Spicy and being that I love anything with a bit of a spicy kick, I was eager to give it a go.
Were they as tasty as they promised? This is what we thought…
We were originally going to try these together, but unfortunately, given that Ash has an MSG allergy, it was up to Bob to take this one for the team.
I’m a big fan of Ramyun and noodles in general, but I do sometimes find Japanese-style noodles a little lacking when it comes to a proper punch of flavor. For example, I would probably put Shin Ramyun’s Spicy level at around 8/10, even then, I don’t find it particularly spicy. So when I saw that Nissin’s range included a Hot & Spicy flavor, I was hoping they would bring on the flavor and heat.
It is worth noting that I tend to lean more towards Korean or Chinese noodle dishes, although I’m not completely against Japanese versions – There have been a fair few Japanese restaurants I would recommend to friends.
Keep it simple!
The idea was to prepare the noodles as you would normally, dress them up however you fancy – up or down. I was expecting a noodle soup dish, but after reading the instructions, it was clear that they were intended to be more of a stir-fry dish.
For the first taste, I wanted to keep things fairly simple and let the product do the talking. I had considered going all out with Tofu, mushrooms, spinach and other veggies, but ultimately decided against it. Instead, I opted for a single fried egg on top, mostly because, well, it looked good! We were going for a visual pop!
The preparation is incredibly straightforward. You simply put noodles, powder and 250ml of water into a pot and bring to a boil until the water pretty much cooks away. Once most of the water has disappeared, you add the sauce packet and stir.
It was simple and easy – exactly the sort of thing you could cook when you are in a rush, coming back from a night out or something similar.
What did we think?
The noodles themselves were surprisingly good. They had a nice springiness, not too brittle or, on the other end of the spectrum, soggy.
When it came to the spice, I’d say it was pretty average. There was some heat there and maybe a bit of an afterburn, but I wasn’t exactly gasping for water.
If you were to compare it to the Shin Ramyun, which, as I said, I would say was an 8/10 for spice, I’d give this a 6/10. The bigger issue for me was the flavor, there wasn’t much of a punch, especially from something dubbed Hot & Spicy.
That being said, despite my reservations, I found the dish surprisingly moreish. Something about the combination of the flavor and noodles makes it incredibly easy to consume and before I knew it, the bowl was empty.
I haven’t had a chance to try the Chilli version as of yet, so reserve judgement on that for the time being. For now, though, I would say if you’re looking for something for a quick lunch or snack, this is a safe bet.
Have you tried this brand? Do you like your noodles hot and spicy? Let us know in the comments.
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