Go to your local Asian market and they will have a very wide selection of instant noodles that are much better than either of these.

Also grab some LaoGanMa Spicy Chili Crisp to put in it, you can thank me later.

For the actual stovetop? Maruchan.

For the "In-a-Cup" variety? Nissin.

But what I really want is Nongshim Shin Black.

Maruchan or who?

*drops mic.

If you can find it, look for the Indonesian version of ramen from Indomie. In my opinion, so much better - it actually has other flavors than salt! ;)

BEHOLD

A limited edition Maruchan ceramic cup, as proof of my allegiance.

I'm actually boiling some noodles rn XD.

Indomie :p

Nongshim

Yum Yum or Mama

I can't usually taste differences in brand like that anyway, so whatever is cheaper.

top ramen? definitely the top ramen in my "won't ever buy" list

Maruchan

Maruchan for sure

It is good to know that Lemmy is correct. The answers were, mostly, either maruchan or shin black, both of which are correct. the maruchan is what you pick when you are broke/ sick and aren't sure you'll keep anything down, and shin black is what you pick when you want good ramen not from a ramen shop. $2 USD per packet is a little steep for not sure it's gonna sit well. I have a very picky tummy though so maybe most people have fewer issues with feeling guilty about "losing" pricy food.

As far as instant ramen is concerned, I prefer that black Korean stuff that tastes like hoisin sauce and green onion (forgot what it's called but you know the one).

But between these two, I like Maruchan's slightly thinner noodles better. The chicken flavor is comfort food that takes me back to childhood. The chili lime with shrimp flavor is fire too.

Maruchan. Top Ramen noodles have an inferior consistency.

Maruchan Beef with powdered garlic and onion added.

MARUCHAN 4 LIFE

Maruchan chili flavor or get the fuck out.

Maruchan, without question.

Buldak because their chicken flavor is artificial 🥰

Nissin is the real OG.

I truly don’t care, give me either one

Nissin, but if you get the version with a little oil packet. And better yet, beef flavor. With Sriracha

When my girlfriend and I were living together in college. We had discussed this at some length, and eventually decided we weren't poor enough to consider eating Nissin instead of Maruchan. That was, without a doubt, the poorest I have ever been and hopefully ever will be. I'm honestly not sure who the target market for Nissin is.

Grew up with Maruchan but I'll get whichever one is cheaper if it's just for me. Family members prefer Maruchan though.

In Norway SamYang Buldak spicy seems to be all the rage. Spicy as fuck tho'

Reading this thread I went to the asian market and got the Nongahim Shin Premium Black. Will test that later

Maruchan always

I love the fancy ones with like three or four packets inside.