Sun Noodle x Momofuku Spicy Korean Ramen Kit Review

I was invited to pick up a Sun Noodle x Momofuku Spicy Korean Ramen Kit from the Sun Noodle factory, and since I love spicy, I was excited to give it a try!

This kit, which had been sold out on the mainland, is now available at Whole Foods Markets in Hawaii for a limited time only ($7.99).  

The kit comes with two portions of the Sun Noodle x Momofuku-exclusive barley ramen noodles, and a spicy Korean gochujang-based sauce that really brings on the heat!

The vegan noodles can be eaten chilled or hot.

I made the Spicy Korean Ramen hot, and I topped it with egg, cucumber, shiitake, green onions, and sesame seeds.  

If you love spicy, you will love this Spicy Korean Ramen Kit!

I love spicy, but I must admit - the sauce was pretty fiery.  I had to add more cucumbers to help tame the heat (it helped!).  

Overall, I thought the ramen was delish, and I enjoyed the sweet / smoky sauce that gave the ramen a distinct, yet familiar flavor profile.

The Sun Noodle x Momofuku Spicy Korean Ramen Kit is definitely a must-try for those who love dishes with a lot of heat!

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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya Cook-at-Home Ramen Kits

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya now offers Cook-at-Home Ramen Kits!  I was lucky have been invited to try a couple of these kits (currently only available at the Ala Moana location), which include prepared soup broth, a package of noodles, and garnishes.  

There are four varieties to choose from: Tanaka Classic, Tanaka Tori, Tanaka Rich Garlic, and Spicy Creamy Vegan.

Tanaka Classic

I chose the Tanaka Classic, which included pork broth, thin noodles, pork chashu, green onion and kikurage, and the Tanaka Tori, which included chicken broth with thin noodles, chicken chashu, green onions and spinach.  

The kits were a cinch to prepare.  Simply heat the broth, cook the noodles, and garnish!  In a matter of minutes, I had a tasty bowl of ramen!

Tanaka Tori

You can even add any other garnishes you may have in your fridge or pantry.

These kits have come in very handy, as I still rarely dine out (but do a lot of take-out), and they are so convenient for when the ramen craving strikes.  

The kits are $12 each, and $42.99 for any four kits.  

Call 808-400-0506 to place an order.

More information on Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya:
In addition to its new Cook-At-Home Ramen Kits, Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya also launched a new Happy Hour menu available at their Ala Moana Center location (Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and Kapolei Marketplace location (Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Both locations offer a different assortment of pupus priced from $3 to $5 such as edamame, crispy chicken wings, karaage chicken, pork gyoza, fried oysters and more. To wash it all down, drinks – including a house sake, Asahi draft, Orion draft and more – are also available on happy hour starting from $4.

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya’s Ala Moana Center and Kapolei Marketplace locations are open for dine-in and take out daily – with proper safety measures in place from – Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. To place an order, call your nearest restaurant or order online at www.tanakaramen.com. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats and Bite Squad.

The business is planning to open an additional location at Pearlridge Center in April 2021.

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Ippudo x Sun Noodle

I've heard that Ippudo, a worldwide ramen chain, is one of the best places for ramen. I've never gotten to try them during any of my travels, so when I was offered the opportunity to get an Ippudo x Sun Noodle collab kit, I jumped at the chance!

I'm already a huge fan of Sun Noodle, and have used their ramen kits at home, so I was very eager to try Ippudo's famous tonkotsu broth with Sun Noodle's Hakata noodles.

The kit is $20, and comes with pork broth, chashu, Karaka miso paste, and two servings of noodles.

A handy card with step-by-step instructions tells you how to create a tasty bowl of ramen.

Simply heat up the broth, Karaka paste, and chashu, cook the noodles, then add everything to your bowl.  

Add whatever toppings you have on hand to your preference (I added egg, fish cake, green onions, and kai choi).

The rich, yet silky-smooth broth was amazing - it's no wonder that Ippudo's tonkotsu broth is so popular!  And I love that the slow-clooked, tender chashu was included.  What a treat!

The second serving of noodles is called "Kae-dama.  Simply add more noodles to your leftover broth!

For the Ippudo x Sun Noodle and other collab kits, visit https://sunnoodle.com/.

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