Why Do People Eat Ramen Noodles?

I think they must have changed the noodles. I used to LOVE cup o noodles but the ones I've bought over the past few months have tasted like total crap.

Yeah... I don't really eat them anymore, but I used to eat them when I was tired and didn't want to make anything that would take more effort. They're hot, easy, and anything tastes kind of good if you add enough msg. Plus I am so not a picky eater. That helps.

Better question: Why DON'T people eat Ramen?

Cheap, quick, easy. Nowadays I've graduated to Cup-o-Soups. I always keep one in my desk's 'snack draw' here at the office. Ya never know when it will come in handy.

If they tasted truly disgusting, that means you cooked them wrong. They can taste bad to some people, but never disgusting unless someone ****ed them up. Not being ableto cook ramen noodles is a sign of failure.

If they tasted truly disgusting, that means you cooked them wrong. They can taste bad to some people, but never disgusting unless someone ****ed them up. Not being ableto cook ramen noodles is a sign of failure.

Necrifer

Yeah... I don't really eat them anymore, but I used to eat them when I was tired and didn't want to make anything that would take more effort. They're hot, easy, and anything tastes kind of good if you add enough msg. Plus I am so not a picky eater. That helps.

Martel100

I used to pour tap water into the cup and microwave the entire thing for 3 minutes.

frostybanana

Yep. Almost impossible to cook them wrong.

You keep MSG on hand?

Pirate700

I always keep a packet of MSG on me at all times. Never know when you're going to need it.

[QUOTE="Martel100"]

Yeah... I don't really eat them anymore, but I used to eat them when I was tired and didn't want to make anything that would take more effort. They're hot, easy, and anything tastes kind of good if you add enough msg. Plus I am so not a picky eater. That helps.

Pirate700

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I used to pour tap water into the cup and microwave the entire thing for 3 minutes.

Necrifer

Yep. Almost impossible to cook them wrong.

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[QUOTE="Martel100"]

Yeah... I don't really eat them anymore, but I used to eat them when I was tired and didn't want to make anything that would take more effort. They're hot, easy, and anything tastes kind of good if you add enough msg. Plus I am so not a picky eater. That helps.

BranKetra

they taste good, and are incredibly cheap.

also, any Ramen aficionado knows you add stuff to the broth to make it taste good.

My favorite way to cook ramen is this:

Bring four cups of water to boil
And two packages noodles and cook ramen according to instructions (I like the creamy chicken personally, but pork is good as well)
Turn off heat, and add: 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp sesame sead oil, 1 tsp Sri Racha chili garlic sauce. Mix.
Add cubed tofu
let sit for five minuts

I also like adding old BBQ (BBQ pork, chicken, tritip, etc) to it as well. Adds a nice smoky flavor.

Honestly I like ramen because it gives me a chance to put leftovers to good use.

Don't lie to me - you want some Top Ramen right now.

I eat Okinawan Soba instead now. I used to eat Ramen, but it got boring.Mr_Cumberdale

and soba is soooooooooooo much better for you.

Ramen is just fried noodles, basically, that have been dried out.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]You keep MSG on hand?

Pirate700

I think they must have changed the noodles. I used to LOVE cup o noodles but the ones I've bought over the past few months have tasted like total crap.

Pirate700

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[QUOTE="BranKetra"] Are you guys talking about Aspartame?BranKetra

I thought that's what you meant because it came up in a google search. Could you explain?

BranKetra

Monosodium glutamate. It's food flavoring. It usually comes in a powder.

MSG

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]We are talking about MSG...

Pirate700

imo maruchan ramen noodles taste best, though they will still taste like cheap food. no getting around that.

Don't lie to me - you want some Top Ramen right now.

entropyecho

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I think they must have changed the noodles. I used to LOVE cup o noodles but the ones I've bought over the past few months have tasted like total crap.

Serraph105

So good.

I have taste buds so I actually like it! :D

They are quick, cheap and you can make variations of them, try putting slasa and lime juice in them they taste much better this way.

Not really. Kinda looks like that broad fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

YellowOneKinobi

She's actually a GS user here (thirteenthmonke). I wonder how she will respond...

I love eating ramen noodles. they only cost $1 for me so it pretty good bargin imo

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*sexy pic*

Don't lie to me - you want some Top Ramen right now.

YellowOneKinobi

reminded of this

I used to love the stuff. I hate it now for some reason. The taste is so nasty.

I love eating ramen noodles. they only cost $1 for me so it pretty good bargin imo

TheShadowLord07

ramen + mac & cheese = amazing

also

you don't even have to boil the noodles or add water for ramen to taste good. put the block of noodles and the packet of tastiness into a ziploc bag, crush that s*** up, and eat it like chips.

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Not really. Kinda looks like that broad fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

entropyecho

She's actually a GS user here (thirteenthmonke). I wonder how she will respond...

Just recently, I attempted to eat chicken flavored ramen noodles. I cooked the noodles as instructed on the package, and they tasted horrible. It was as if I was eating plain noodles boiled in a mixture of water and salt. I know so many people that eat them, and actually enjoy them. Why is that? I just think they are so disgusting... Maybe it's just me. Anybody have thoughts on why ramen noodles are considered to be "good"?Bio-Infinite

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I love eating ramen noodles. they only cost $1 for me so it pretty good bargin imo

Pirate700

thee ramen noodles I eat dont come in cups or packs but like this

its my favorite brand too

[QUOTE="YellowOneKinobi"]

Not really. Kinda looks like that broad fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

entropyecho

She's actually a GS user here (thirteenthmonke). I wonder how she will respond...

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="TheShadowLord07"]

I love eating ramen noodles. they only cost $1 for me so it pretty good bargin imo

TheShadowLord07

thee ramen noodles I eat dont come in cups or packs but like this

its my favorite brand too

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

[QUOTE="TheShadowLord07"]

I love eating ramen noodles. they only cost $1 for me so it pretty good bargin imo

TheShadowLord07

thee ramen noodles I eat dont come in cups or packs but like this

its my favorite brand too

Because it's cheap, easy to make and some people like the taste. College kids love that stuff. frostybanana

yes we do

[QUOTE="BranKetra"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]We are talking about MSG...

Pirate700

MSG is soooooooooo tasty. There is nothing wrong with it, its just the fact an odd number of people are allergic to it, so it caused that whole MSG backlash/fear thing a few years ago.

I've had pure MSG diluted in water, it just tastes like salty broth...really savory.

It's cheap and tasty.

I usually get Spicey Beef by Maruchan.