# Let's talk about Ramen noodles--the kind you make at home from a packet **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [February 26, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981 "2026-02-26T00:55:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/61 "2026-02-28T00:42:53Z")
I was cognizant of your recommendation even as I stood in the aisle bent over to take a picture so other shoppers had to navigate around my butt. I like miso, so I thought I’d try it. I’d give my usual, offhand, “So sue me!” but you _might_. Next time I’m at HEB, I’ll pick up the one you like. > [@wolfpup](#): > > I’ll be pissed off if you proclaim it very good as I don’t think it’s even available here! Do you want to know? Of course you do. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/62 "2026-02-28T00:59:38Z")
Thanks! He is my hero. 😍 ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/63 "2026-02-28T01:02:17Z")
To a certain extent, I was amused at the incongruity of such a classy French chef making something so not very classy, though he does elevate it. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/64 "2026-02-28T02:07:14Z")
Shrimp definitely a yes for me. Most often sliced left over chicken, or sliced roast pork tenderloin. Also baby Bok choy makes a wonderful addition. As does those mini baby corns. Yum! Dammit, now I’m hungry! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/65 "2026-02-28T03:54:39Z")
Speaking of packaged Ramen and shrimp, I’ll admit to enjoying MAMA’s Tom Yum Goong ramen. (Apparently Shin does/did a variant as well). > **[Robot or human?](https://www.walmart.com/blocked?url=L2lwL01hbWEtU2hyaW1wLVRvbS1ZdW0tSW5zdGFudC1Ob29kbGVzLTItMTIteC0zMC1QYWNrcy81MTQ1ODQzOTE1P2NsYXNzVHlwZT1WQVJJQU5UJmZyb209L3NlYXJjaA==&uuid=19820096-1459-11f1-9581-9669d0a73251&vid=&g=b)** It absolutely does not match my homemade, or favorite Thai place, but for a quick fix, it’s not bad. But these are like half the size of a Shin pack. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/66 "2026-02-28T04:09:21Z")
Oh goody. Walmart now knows I’m human. Is that new? I don’t look on Walmart website often. But yeah those look good. Too bad that nice fat shrimp ain’t actually in the PKG. Little precious for the humble ramen. I think you can doll up the cheapest ramen. If you got enough junk to add. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/67 "2026-02-28T04:34:46Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Now I really want some ramen I read this thread last night, had the exact same response, and got out of bed (where I was snuggled up, not ready to go to sleep, but too cold to spend the rest of the evening elsewhere, so under the blankets), made the one pack of ramen (Sapporo Ichiban) I had in the house. This was at around 9pm, so I didn’t want the whole thing, but I ate about half of it. See what these Cafe Society threads can do? ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/68 "2026-02-28T17:30:26Z")
I really hate going out grocery shopping so I tend to postpone it as long as possible, hence, still no pork or chicken for ramen. I do actually have some frozen Buffalo chicken wings that could be used to provide chunks of chicken, but probably not worth the hassle. What I do have is lots of eggs and mushrooms and green onion, so an idea has formed in my little canine brain – to wit, scramble one or two eggs and throw that into the ramen along with sliced mushrooms. And since I’ve got the frying pan out for the eggs anyway, maybe sautee some fresh diced vine tomatoes with garlic and add that in, too. Then add the seasoning packet, pour into bowl, sprinkle with green onions, and drizzle with soy sauce. I believe that this will be an adequate dinner, as I already had beans and potato salad for lunch. > [@CairoCarol](#): > > This was at around 9pm, so I didn’t want the whole thing, but I ate about half of it. Heresy! How is it possible to not finish a Sapporo Ichiban noodle dish? 😲 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/69 "2026-02-28T20:09:25Z")
Something I did when going low carb, and still do from time to time @wolfpup: Beat 1-2 eggs with a teaspoon or so of soy sauce, mixing in dried chives or green onions depending on what I have in stock. Pour in a very thin layer in a well greased non-stick pan (square being perfect) and spread until even. Cook on medium low heat until _slightly_ overcooked, then remove pan from heat. Taking a flipper/spatula, cut the egg, still in the pan, into strips say 1.5cm wide. You now have faux noodles, flavored with soy and onion, that make a visually lovely and tasty topping for ramen, or faux ramen when you’re avoiding carbs. Eggs and amount of soy vary a good bit depending on your available pans and preferences. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/70 "2026-02-28T20:14:29Z")
I love eggs cooked like that Right now I’m carb stuffing. BG running somewhat low since Thursday. I’m getting to eat things I don’t normally eat. Whoo hoo! So I may have ramen later, and add some eggs like that. Probably 1/2 the PKG will be all I can do. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/71 "2026-02-28T21:27:31Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Beat 1-2 eggs with a teaspoon or so of soy sauce, mixing in dried chives or green onions depending on what I have in stock. Pour in a very thin layer in a well greased non-stick pan (square being perfect) and spread until even. Cook on medium low heat until _slightly_ overcooked, then remove pan from heat. > > Taking a flipper/spatula, cut the egg, still in the pan, into strips say 1.5cm wide. Great suggestion, @ParallelLines ! I know that _Tamagoyaki_ is a thing in sushi, basically a slice of Japanese style omelet wrapped in a ribbon of seaweed, but the idea had not occurred to me. So I’ve now made a fried egg and sliced it into strips, and also sauteed tomato slices with garlic, and put it all into a bowl in the fridge for dinner. Three large mushrooms are washed (probably too many) and ready for slicing on the cutting board. So a ramen dinner is in the offing! And, natch, a bunch of green onions potted in a jar of water in the fridge – cannot have ramen without lots of fresh green onions! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/72 "2026-02-28T21:33:59Z")
You’re very welcome, though it’s not original to me, and yeah, I’m pretty sure it was inspired by tamagoyaki or other similar dishes. May your ramen be flavorful and plentiful! ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/73 "2026-03-01T21:34:19Z")
Just want to issue a PSA to lovers of Sapporo Ichiban, like me. Unknown to me, since I have always bought the “Original” style, there is a vast difference between “Original” and “Chicken”, contrary to what I had thought. The “Chicken” variety flavour packet is a relatively bland white powder, while the “Original” is dark and deeply umami. How do I know this? Because in times past when I was using only part of the flavour packet, because of how little water I use to cook the noodles, I kept stashing away the leftover in a small plastic jar. Today I made ramen again and used the stuff from the jar – approximately a teaspoon full – ahh!! My good old ramen again! I guess that means I have to seek out the nearest store that has the 5-packed of “Original”, because nothing else will do! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/74 "2026-03-01T22:04:06Z")
The original is distinct, though their tonkatsu is also very flavorful (though almost always at a small premium), but I do agree that the chicken is lacking. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/75 "2026-03-06T00:34:24Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > > [@ParallelLines](#): > > > > Beat 1-2 eggs with a teaspoon or so of soy sauce, mixing in dried chives or green onions depending on what I have in stock. Pour in a very thin layer in a well greased non-stick pan (square being perfect) and spread until even. Cook on medium low heat until _slightly_ overcooked, then remove pan from heat. > > > > Taking a flipper/spatula, cut the egg, still in the pan, into strips say 1.5cm wide. > > Great suggestion, @ParallelLines ! I know that _Tamagoyaki_ is a thing in sushi, basically a slice of Japanese style omelet wrapped in a ribbon of seaweed, but the idea had not occurred to me. Had ramen again tonight for an after-dinner snack. I still have no pork or chicken to add to it, and am now even out of mushrooms, but your egg suggestion is superb! I just did it very simply tonight, as if making an omelet, and flipped it over until both sides were browned. Then sliced it into strips on a cutting board and added to the ramen at the last minute. It might have been interesting if cooked with green onions but I’m in the habit of adding raw green onion over the top of ramen. In any case, the firm strips of cooked egg are a fine substitute for meat and make for a fine ramen! ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/76 "2026-03-06T01:28:10Z")
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Though I suspect we’re just further pushing the addictiveness of ramen. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/77 "2026-03-06T01:43:06Z")
To further this, I ordered Korean hot n spicy noodle sauce base. It was cheap. But, my god…well never use it all. Mid-dau is deciding whether she can make a Korean BBQ sauce from a bunch of it. I’m afraid it’s gonna be so hot no one can eat it(we’re whoozies with heat). Plus the ingredients list says, quote:“40-50 ingredients” Now that’s scary. 🤞 ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/78 "2026-03-06T09:47:45Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Though I suspect we’re just further pushing the addictiveness of ramen. Well, you contributed to the addictiveness with the egg suggestion! 😃 Seriously, here I am peckish at 4:30 in the morning, and I’ve fried up a scrambled egg that is on the cutting board ready to be sliced into strips for the ramen. The half of a hard boiled egg on the package illustration doesn’t look very appealing, but the egg strips really work well. I may even investigate the benefits of preparing my own _Tamagoyaki_! ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/79 "2026-03-06T12:15:00Z")
I have mentioned that you can buy bottles of the sauce that comes with the packets, e.g. [![](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Samyang-2X-Buldak-Korean-Spicy-Hot-Chicken-Flavor-Sauce-7-oz-Bottle_a6dc7c57-ad1a-4a84-9cf9-a110a31be0ae.f1e76c642dce97770bcc91386510dfb1.jpeg?odnHeight=573&odnWidth=573&odnBg=FFFFFF) ](https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Samyang-2X-Buldak-Korean-Spicy-Hot-Chicken-Flavor-Sauce-7-oz-Bottle_a6dc7c57-ad1a-4a84-9cf9-a110a31be0ae.f1e76c642dce97770bcc91386510dfb1.jpeg?odnHeight=573&odnWidth=573&odnBg=FFFFFF) and put it on your BBQ, pizza, eggs, or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981/80 "2026-03-06T14:52:05Z")
I always get the cheapest ramen at the store. The kind with only a powder packet. I add chili crisp and toasted sesame oil. Sometimes a slice of roasted pork loin. In fact, one of the reasons I get pork loins is to jazz up a ramen dish. Sometimes shrimp if I have any already cooked. And now I’m thinking of maybe using ramen instead of rice in some of my creole dishes. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-ramen-noodles-the-kind-you-make-at-home-from-a-packet/1027981.md?page=5)