Sapporo IchibanInstant Noodle Bag, Beef, 3.5 oz

Compared to standard ramen this brand is 3.5 oz vs 3 oz packages. When you first open the bag and break the noodles these definitely have more of a crackle. After cooking and letting noodles stand in broth for a few mins Ichiban noodles definitely plump up a little more. The broth is slightly better but I think it’s the noodles that really differentiate it.Is it worth the price? This brand varies from .79 to 1.48 per package. I can get Maruchan Ramen at Walmart for 12/$1.97 or just about 16.5 cents each.

Tried for something new, the seasoning was delicious

Cost more than it should. Great taste but not too different from maruchan or top ramen. And sadly they all have msg. And that's ingredient not needed. Tend to not use the packet & add my own seasonings.

My favorite flavor so far

I love Sapporo noodles and thought I was buying a 5 pack like I did of the chicken for my husband. No. I got ONE beef package that cost more than a FIVE pack of chicken. Whoever is doing this, I’m not buying this again, and I hope your house falls down.

The beef one is fine, but I prefer the chicken more. Was glad I was able to taste this one.

Compare Sapporo Ichiban beef to the cheap brands of beef ramen like Top Ramen or Maruchan and you will never buy them again. Ichiban means the best and these are when it comes to packaged ramen noodles.If you add some seasonings like anise, garlic, ginger & a dash of fish sauce and toss in some leftover beef, green onions & fresh bean sprouts if you have them & a little chili oil or sriracha if you like, this makes a decent effort at pho in a fraction of the time it takes to make authentic pho.

Sapporo ichiban noodles are some of the most pleasant in texture and taste. Any of their flavors rank highly in my favorite noodle list. Absolutely great. I think this was the first I had tried of imported ramen (meaning not maruchan or top ramen) and i couldn't go back outside using those as a dry side dish .