Amazingly, the Ramen Lovers blog has not reviewed a single American instant noodle up to this point. So at Ralph's last week, I decided to pick up the most disgusting sounding flavor of Maruchan just to prove once and for all the utter crappiness of American ramen. This particular one is Lime Chili Flavor With Shrimp.
Maruchan's headquarters is just a stone's throw away from my office in Irvine, CA. Surprisingly, Maruchan has become immensely popular in Mexico, which may partially explain their headquarters' location in Southern California. This particular flavor may be designed to appeal to Mexican tastes, as it contains Lime and Habanero chili, both of which are commonly found in Mexican cuisine (and not in Asian cuisine).
The Instant Lunch line of noodles comes with their own styrofoam cup, so all you need to do is fold back the lid and pour some boiling water in. The biggest strike against the Maruchan brand is the cheap inferior noodles they use, and this one is no exception. They are extremely thin and completely flavorless. I guess Maruchan doesn't realize that good noodles can actually enhance the experience.
I was shocked by how good the broth turned out. They certainly lived up to their billing, being extremely hot and spicy, yet with a strong flavor of lime as well. The dehydrated shrimp were a nice touch, instead of being disgusting as I had expected. As with most Maruchan instant noodles, there is a pleasantly high amount of vegetables. Overall, these had a very good flavor, but I wish the noodles themselves matched up to the surprisingly flavorful and potent broth.
Maruchan Instant Lunch - Lime Chili Flavor With Shrimp - 6.5/10
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Maruchan Instant Lunch - Lime Chili Flavor With Shrimp
Posted by Alvin at 7:59 PM
Labels: Seafood, Spicy, United States
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I love the broth as well...Maruchan will always have inferior noodles but I think the tasty broth makes up for it when I'm lazy. I've only had the bag version rather than the cup...there's no dehydrated shrimp in the bag version.
I cant tell you how much I adore this fine meal... Yes, I said meal! I am a college student and find Lime Chili Shrimp the best flavor of them all!! I used to be able to buy them in the bagged form and have recently only been able to buy them in the cup form... Regardless, these handy meals have literally saved my life!! I am positive when i get myself out of my financial slump, I will always find enjoyment from my favorite Lime Chili Shrimp Instant Lunch !!!!
- Seth NW Pennsylvania
The Maruchan Instant Lunch, Lime/Chili Flavor With Shrimp is an interesting item. In Texas I can get a six pack of these and other flavors for $1.48 at Walmart. Two of these make an excellent lunch. My only complaint about the Lime Chili flavor is that it is not hot enough. I have to use El Yucateco Chile Habanero Hot Sauce to get them full flavored. At $.25 a cup, you can well afford to add other flavoring to them.
OK, I just went online looking for a place to review this lime chili garbage. Too gross, I got a 6 pack for $1.17 at Walmart and I got exactly what I paid for. My mouth is on fire and I couldn't taste anything other than lime and ouch. BIG HUGE thumbs down.
Can anyone tell me where I can buy Ramen Maruchan noodles and have them send to Denmark??? I filled a whole suitcase w them on my last trip to the US and I LOOOOVE them
i am eatin a marauchan right now. i am a sophmore in college and i cant always afford "real food" so i eat a instant lunch at 25 cents a pop i can buy a 24 pack box add mor lemon and Tapatio hot sause and i am good tell dinner. which is most likly a nothe microwave meal.
chris SO CAL
This is one of many products of Maruchan instant lunch that I love..there great...and come on you dont pay much for them so you do get what u pay for...its an easy snack or lunch...another great flavor is the Instant Lunch Shrimp Lime and Habanero flavor...WOW! its the best of all I believe. Maruchan Rocks!
i havent tasted this .. i love the roast chicken .. walmart is the only store has them cheaper.. instead of here paying 32 cents per cup, i can get whole 6 pack here for $1.48, it prolly went up. Not sure. CVS is a ripoff 99 cents each.
they are delicious, especially with lemon and piquin chili peppers and salt...yum
Does anybody know what happened to maruchan's jalapeno cheddar flavor? I have been unable to find it anywhere. I just went to my mom's house for the weekend, and found one. I think it might have been the most delicious thing ever. Think about it: the price and time required for this meal are essentially zero, so if it tastes even a little good, then you're golden.
Pretty good I guess..Myttheory is that all of us are cheap f#*$s for even eating this sh%^,bottom line! So enjoy what food your coins paid for..LOL..
Just watch out for the MSG in this product!
These ones are my FAVORITE!
I buy them all the time, and my family says I couldn't possibly live on this things, for I would get too sick of them.
But I'll NEVER get tired of them.
They're so darn good.
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