Instant noodle fans, roll call: 2025 global Top 10 “strongest” picks from Singapore, Japan and Taiwan

No matter what kind of food you’re into, chances are you have a stash of instant noodles in different flavors at home. Whether you’re up late binge-watching a show and hunger strikes or it’s pouring outside and you don’t feel like dining out, a bowl of steaming instant noodles is just minutes away with hot water. That kind of comfort is hard to replace. Ever wondered which instant noodle flavors people in other cities love? The Ramen Rater’s latest global rankings are out, with entries from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore all making the list.

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Founded by Hans Lienesch, known as the “God of Instant Noodles,” The Ramen Rater reviews instant noodles from around the world each year. Based on flavor, noodle texture, and tasting notes, he selects a Top 10 of the most worthwhile picks, drawing plenty of attention from instant noodle fans. Your tastes may not align exactly with his, though you’re sure to find a few popular varieties to try.

Top 10. Ottogi Snack Shop Noodle Tteok-bokki | South Korea

Ottogi Spicy Tteokbokki Instant Noodles

Top 9. Indomie Mi Instan Mi Keriting Goreng Spesial | Indonesia

Indomie Special Flavor Stir-Fried Noodles

Top 8. Sapporo Ichiban Premier Rich Kagoshima Black Pork Dashi Miso Ramen | Japan

Sapporo Ichiban Kagoshima Black Pork Dashi Rich Miso Ramen

Top 7. Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Perisa Rendang Legenda | Malaysia

MAMEE Chef Legendary Rendang-Flavor Dry Noodles

Top 6. Mom’s Dry Noodle Surfmama Goose Oil Zhajiang Noodle | Taiwan

Mom’s Dry Noodle Golden Goose Oil Zhajiang Noodles

Top 5. MyKuali MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle | Malaysia

MyKuali Penang White Curry-Flavor Noodles

Top 4. Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Flavour | Singapore

Nissin x IRVINS Salted Egg Dry Noodles

Top 3. A-Sha Meteor Noodles With Hot & Sour Sauce | Taiwan

A-Sha Meteor Dry Noodles in Chili Oil Dandan Sauce

Top 2. Ippudo Karaka Spicy Ramen | Japan

Ippudo Karaka Spicy Ramen

Top 1. Prima Taste Singapore Wholegrain Laksa LaMian | Singapore

Prima Taste Laksa Wholegrain LaMian

The Ramen Rater has reviewed more than 5,000 instant noodle varieties from around the world, so his tasting notes are a helpful reference if you’re looking to try new flavors. Holding on to the No. 1 spot in 2025 is Singapore’s wholegrain laksa LaMian, followed by Ippudo’s spicy ramen from Japan. At No. 3 is Taiwan favorite A-Sha Meteor Noodles in chili oil dandan sauce. All received high praise from Hans Lienesch. Along with the Top 10, The Ramen Rater also shared rankings for spicy and cup noodles, ideal for anyone who enjoys trying new flavors and loves heat.

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