Ramen Noodles. 3 for $1. WTF!

[Matthiasa]

The Walmart here has them for $.18.

 

[Locut0s]

I have never seen a single food item cost less than a few dollars. 99c for a ramen is usually a pretty good deal. Still ends up being more than a dollar after taxes. Sympathy not found.

No even up here you can find cheap ramen for less than that. You just have to know where to look. It will be crappy quality of course though.

 

[Locut0s]

Often the cheapest ramen you can get is this stuff. And it's equally cheap tasting (no flavour, bad stuff)

I personally really like this stuff, nice and spicy

 

[vshah]

I forget that people outside the united states have electricity/internet.

he's probably on the border leeching a good american's wifi.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Often the cheapest ramen you can get is this stuff. And it's equally cheap tasting (no flavour, bad stuff)

I personally really like this stuff, nice and spicy

If you think Shin is spicy, I have bad news for you...

 

[lxskllr]

I you think Shin is spicy, I have bad news for you...

It's spicy compared to any prepackaged noodles I've had. I've never had Nong Shim in the envelopes, but the styrofoam bowls are real good.

 

[Locut0s]

I you think Shin is spicy, I have bad news for you...

No I know what spicy is. Believe me I know. I just like the taste of those, the spice just adds enough flavour to them to make them good.

 

[Gooberlx2]

I always bought the fancy Nissan cup noodles instead of the cheaper bagged kind, that's just the kind of rich and snooty gourmet I am.

Fuckin' 1%ers.

 

[Locut0s]

Fuckin' 1%ers.

Besides IMO the cup variety never seem quite as good as the packaged type.

 

[ponyo]

If you think Shin is spicy, I have bad news for you...

American Shin is spicy compared to Korean Shin. I think they use different pepper mix. There's a big difference in taste.

 

[dafatha00]

Santouka with special pork? Good stuff.

404 pho not found

although I did try some noveau ramen the other day:

....and I would NEVER pay more than $7 for pho.

 

[LTC8K6]

$6.46 for 36 packs at Sam's.

 

[Ns1]

Santouka with special pork? Good stuff.

fuck yes, my second favorite bowl in LA

 

[Cheesetogo]

404 pho not found


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although I did try some noveau ramen the other day:

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....and I would NEVER pay more than $7 for pho.

Is this all Vietnamese?

 

[zinfamous]

I always bought the fancy Nissan cup noodles instead of the cheaper bagged kind, that's just the kind of rich and snooty gourmet I am.

When I was first exposed to these things--I was about 6 or 7--Nissan was making "Oodles of Noodles," and they were the only kind of ramen that we could get in plastic brick packages, just like what you see today with Maruchan or whatever.

I even remember that animated ad that they ran on TV.

I thought that stuff was the food of the gods. Dad sure was happy to introduce us to fancy ramen noodles, lol.

 

[MagickMan]

My Sam's had them for 12 for $1, might want to check yours and see how much they are.

 

[Locut0s]

Is this all Vietnamese?

Pho is, Ramen is Japanese.

 

[JEDIYoda]

These used to be 15 for a buck. wth. isad.

never

 

[0roo0roo]

more decent ramen is like 50-60 cents.
marachan is always under 20 cents.

 

[LTC8K6]

When I was first exposed to these things--I was about 6 or 7--Nissan was making "Oodles of Noodles," and they were the only kind of ramen that we could get in plastic brick packages, just like what you see today with Maruchan or whatever.

I even remember that animated ad that they ran on TV.

I thought that stuff was the food of the gods. Dad sure was happy to introduce us to fancy ramen noodles, lol.

Oodles of Noodles is still the best.

http://www.nissinfoods.com/topramen/

 

[sdifox]

Is this all Vietnamese?

Those be ramen, Japanified Chinese food.

 

[sdifox]

When I was first exposed to these things--I was about 6 or 7--Nissan was making "Oodles of Noodles," and they were the only kind of ramen that we could get in plastic brick packages, just like what you see today with Maruchan or whatever.

I even remember that animated ad that they ran on TV.

I thought that stuff was the food of the gods. Dad sure was happy to introduce us to fancy ramen noodles, lol.

Nissin <> Nissan

Nissin, food company best known for their instant noodle

Nissan, car company.

 

[richardycc]

the 'good' ones at asian supermarket are about 60-80cents each. They aren't cheap anymore.

 

[Locut0s]

the 'good' ones at asian supermarket are about 60-80cents each. They aren't cheap anymore.

Must be because they can't use lead in making them any more. DAMN you consumer protection! I want my CHEAP lead filled RAMEN!

Yeah I too remember when they were like 10 to 15 cents in Asian grocery stores. Like you said they aren't that cheap even there any more.

 

[dud]

The price on instant ramen like NISSIN and Marachan is far higher than the retail price you pay. Most crappy instant ramen is a horrible dietary choice ... but yes, it is convenient. For your "convenience" you get a concentrated jolt of both fat (deep fried noodles) and a lot of sodium ... the price you pay will be your health.

Real ramen is nothing like this crap ... and don't act surprised that someone (not a food nazi) jumped in to state the obvious.