Nissin Ramen Noodle Instant Noodles With Soup Base 12 Pack (Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Pork)

First, this is some very good ramen and the black mushroom oil adds a unique spin on the flavor. The Food Police that complain about the sodium level should simply NOT drink all of the broth. Using half packets of seasoning will also ruin this excellent ramen. If Nissin were to modify any one of the ingredients, it would ruin it. Let's admit that the Japanese people are masters at making instant ramen (among many other things) and Nissan is the King of them all. This isn't the best ramen I have ever eaten but it is the best for the price. My local Japanese restaurant charges $10.50 for a bowl vs about $1.00 for this. Nissan also makes a much better, richer and higher quality Umami Tonkotsu NISSIN RAOH flavor, but it is also twice as expensive (but more in line with Japanese restaurant quality ramen). Finally, there was a complaint about the packaging. It seems that this problem has been fixed, as my order arrived perfectly packaged. Nobody will ever catch me buying another 25 cent package of cheap ramen again. Try this one, I think that you'll like it. Give the more expensive Umami Tonkotsu NISSIN RAOH flavor a try as well.

Favorite flavor of ramen and the taste of others doesn't come close. Shipping was fast and packaged nicely.

If you eat the regular ramen from your local supermarket then you know what’s what. This isn’t Michelin Star ramen but it is good and better than regular ramen. Pork tonkatsu broth, check. Garlic oil, check. Under $10 a bowl, check. Sign. Me. Up. Instructions are a little different than regular store ramen. Cook noodles first. Put powder seasoning in bowl. Then add noddles (and the water you boiled them in). Then make sure you massage your black garlic oil packet (smush it around your hand a few times) and add to your bowl. I find I can make it go the extra mile by adding more noodles and just kind of making the broth a little more watery. Is it spicy? No. Is the soup black? No it’s the brown tonkatsu color. I live about an hour from any place that makes a decent ramen so this hits the spot. Add eggs, nori, green onion, adjust the firmness of your noodles to your liking and look at you! Ready to open your first ramen stand.

This Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu ramen offers an impressively rich and aromatic broth. The moment the soup is prepared, the fragrance of roasted black garlic stands out, giving the ramen a depth of flavor not often found in instant noodles. The tonkotsu base is creamy, savory, and well-balanced, pairing wonderfully with the noodles. The noodles have a satisfying texture—thicker and more substantial than typical instant ramen—and they hold the broth very well. With a bit of control over cooking time, it’s easy to achieve your preferred level of firmness, making the overall experience feel more like a restaurant-style bowl. The 12-pack set is convenient for stocking up, and it makes for a reliable, flavorful meal when you want something quick but satisfying. However, the price is slightly higher compared to other instant options. The quality does justify the cost to an extent, but it may not be ideal as an everyday staple unless you prioritize flavor over budget. Highlights: -Fragrant black garlic oil adds impressive depth -Rich, creamy tonkotsu broth with strong umami -Firm, satisfying noodles that pair well with the soup -12-pack is convenient for stocking your pantry -Slightly expensive compared to similar instant ramen Overall, it’s a delicious and premium-feeling instant ramen, worthy of a high rating for taste alone. The price brings it down one star, but the flavor experience is undeniably enjoyable.

and I've tried a LOT of them. The broth is so savory and the black garlic oil adds a lot of great flavor. Usually I add a lot of stuff to my instant ramen but in this case it's not even necessary. Unfortunately the noodles are just okay, pretty much the same as most other instant ramens in that they are bit mushy and don't have the thicker, chewier bite you get from authentic ramen noodles. It's a bit pricier than some other options but imo it's worth it.

Black Garlic Ramen is my hands down favorite, and I am very happy with this purchase. I'm trying to remember, but I believe the expiration date is at least 6 months away, if not longer. Had a lovely little email from shop owners, seem like good peeps.

I first ran across this product in a discount store and decided to give it a try. I fell in love with it and had to order some. The ramen flavoring packet is larger than most and it has a wonderful flavor, but the best part is the little packet of black garlic oil! I'm a garlic freak and this was so good it nearly made my eyes roll back in my head. I crack and stir in a raw egg before serving and it makes a wonderful meal. Love it!

The ramen is fine. I like the Tonkotsu base with the oil. The problem is not the ramen. The problem is that it has no protection in shipping. The ramen is in a soft package. The shipment is not even come in box. It was shipped in a padded envelope. The ramen cooks fine, but a lot of the noodles were broken into itty bitty pieces. Somebody, either the seller, Amazon, needs to protect this product better.