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Instant noodle

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Ramen Chef Reviews Instant Ramen

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Instant Ramen Recipe 3 Ways

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Which Instant Noodle is the Best?

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How Instant Ramen Became an Overnight Success

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How Instant Noodles Are Made

Instant noodles, or instant ramen, are noodles sold in a precooked and dried block with flavoring powder and/or seasoning oil. Ramen, a Japanese adaptation of Chinese noodle soup, is sometimes used as a descriptor for instant noodle flavors by some Japanese manufacturers. It has become synonymous in the United States for all instant noodle products.