Top Ramen Microwave Cooker Review: Better Than Using a Bowl?

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Today I test out the Top Ramen Microwave Cooker and compare it to preparing ramen on the stovetop and just using a bowl to see if it provides any benefit. It also appears that the Top Ramen Microwave Cooker is likely a re-branding of the original Rapid Ramen Cooker. Watch a short 1-year update here: • 10 Previously Reviewed...
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@MrTimothygaddy 4 года назад

Eat the dry noodles, snort the seasoning, drink boiling water.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 4 года назад

timmy g No, you've got to snort the noodles, inject the boiling water and lick the powder off the back of your thumb.

@Hoopergames 4 года назад

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 you made the joke not funny

@IvanOoze1990 4 года назад

@@Hoopergames Like.....was it ever funny?

@Hoopergames 4 года назад

@@IvanOoze1990 the original joke was humourous He was making fun of how absurd he was eating the noodles in the video Not haha funny but still amusing Him adding all that other extra "edgy" humor isnt funny its word vomit for the sake of trying to fit into a joke for cheap laughs instead of being original

@Hoopergames 4 года назад

@@IvanOoze1990 yes the was absolutely an over explanation of how a RU-vid comment joke works

@TheThompsonBlend 4 года назад

I prefer stovetop, not broken up, with the water, using a fork. Then when most the noodles are gone I drink the broth.

@tylerbendel4361 4 года назад

same but microwave

@adamwilkins1121 4 года назад

That is the preferred way

@xampzie4995 4 года назад

I only eat noodles on stove, it cooks so much better

@xGhost4000x 4 года назад

Especially on a cold day, the broth feels so good to drink.

@percozet4770 4 года назад

CALM_DOWN There is no cold days in Houston TX😂 But I do agree with you

@IsuKen 4 года назад

-shaking packet- “I bet you do that, too.” You got me there. LOL

@TheEmbersFromAshes 4 года назад

Same here. Think it stems from times when the seasoning wasn't in a separate packet and you had to shake it so you didn't lose seasoning when opening the package.

@HeartMarksman 4 года назад

I shake mine to that none of it is stuck at the top when I tear the package.

@noiz1762 4 года назад

Yeah you're supposed to

@anneholden9908 3 года назад

Every time!

@Krisna_K 5 месяцев назад

Same!

@TheRandompaint 4 года назад

I love how he's worried about offending people who like shrimp flavored ramen

@theumpteenthtime8854 4 года назад

Ramen has flavor? I thought they were just different colored bags full of salty noodles.

@TheRandompaint 4 года назад

@@theumpteenthtime8854 lol but in all fairness topramen got me through college. Gotta love them salty flavor packets

@richiethev4623 4 года назад

@@theumpteenthtime8854 chillie & lime flavor along with shrimp and chicken flavors are my top favourites...

@LemonyFresh2000 3 года назад

But not the ones who find breaking the damn noodles like a kid 😂

@froztbite15 3 года назад

@@theumpteenthtime8854 It's mainly the broth that gets flavored. I actually like the shrimp one.

@ugniuswatch 4 года назад

My preferred way to cook instant ramen is to put the noodles into a bowl and just pour boiling water from a kettle, be it electric or not.

@DoomedCookie69 4 года назад

That's what I do as well. The ones I get in Europe, on the back they say to do it like that but most Americans I see do it by boiling them over the stove. Makes me wonder: are the instructions on the ones sold in America indicate to do it over the stove or is just something they hear from one another?

@Souls4Roca 4 года назад

@@DoomedCookie69 on planet earth you use hot water from a kettle, yet one country defies the rest, they keep using miles and the stove for everything just for the f of it

@v000000000000v 4 года назад

that only works for certain type of ramen, if the ramen was deep fried from the factory or if the noodle is really thin then you could do that, but for some korean instant ramyeon brands they only dry the noodle and the noodles are really thick, if you just put boiling water the noodles won't cook, one easy way to tell is by looking at the instructions, if it asks you to cook on the stove for 4 - 7 mins then those definitely won't cook with just kettle boiling water

@Souls4Roca 4 года назад

@@v000000000000v the ones he showed in the video work with the kettle, here actually they say to use the kettle with them, sure some thicker noodles need boiling but those are high quality and usually not sold on instant noodle bags, don't forget ramen is a soup, what he cooks is the noodles

@v000000000000v 4 года назад

@@Souls4Roca yes top ramen is fine, but no I'm talking about *instant noodle in a bag*, same packaging as top ramen, but specifically the korean brands, e.g. chapagetti, neoguri etc; in the cooking instructions they tell you to cook for 5.5 mins on the stove or 8 minutes in a 1000W microwave, those will absolutely not cook if you just soak them in boiling water I don't really understand your point about ramen is a soup, ramen is a noodle dish, soup is just to add flavor to the noodle, and I'm japanese, I can tell you we rarely drink all the soup because it has extremely high sodium

@bec11mort 4 года назад

I can't be the only person who cringed when he smashed that poor block of ramen.

@richlaue 4 года назад

Makes it harder to eat with chopsticks.

@zeorhymer6 4 года назад

You don't break up spaghetti when you cook it....

@acywei 4 года назад

Someone hasn't been enlightened to dry ramen, it eats like chips, but the whole bag is that delicious flavored coated bottom bit. So you smash up the ramen into bits and then open it up along one edge like a potato chip bag. Fish out the flavor packet and pour it into the bag. Pinch close the open end and shake to mix the flavor powder into the ramen bits. Enjoy. But yeah, what he does is just wrong. Who dafuq eats ramen with a spoon, lmfao. At least use a fork.

@atltallone907 4 года назад

@@zeorhymer6 actually lots of people do lol

@erinkarpinec3678 4 года назад

I brake mine up

@Bubu567 4 года назад

The microwave ramen cooker is nothing but a perfectly sized rectangular bowl. I own 3 of them. Regular bowls aren't the right shape and I don't want to break my ramen bricks. They are worth it if you eat a lot of ramen.

@anothey93 2 года назад

And easy to grab without burning yourself!

@DanielAyy 2 года назад

I've been using bowls for years, really don't see what the hazzle is with breaking it in half, boiling some water with an electric kettle and putting a plate on top.

@Bubu567 2 года назад

@@DanielAyy To be fair, I don't use them only for ramen. They work as regular bowls as well. The thick plastic used and the carry handle lips makes them more convenient for microwaving. You don't burn yourself pulling the bowl out of the microwave. But if you have enough bowls and can't afford to spend a couple dollars then don't. I just find them to be superior bowls for microwaving ramen. And they are also great for holding french fries or microwaving soup as well :)

@FloofyPoofyFox 4 года назад

I just boil an electric kettle and pour the scalding water over the noodles and seasoning. Cover with a plate or Tupper ware lid and let it steep and eventually it's perfect. I do this with minute rice too. No need for boiling on the stove or microwave!

@Wii505 4 года назад

Did you know that cup of noodles exist?

@VanSanProductions 4 года назад

but the price is always a bit higher for cup noodles. if you are making it at home you have plenty of bowls. plus there is variety of flavours and brands in the packets.

@deepsquat600 4 года назад

ah ...see no one wants to hear they opinion someone that eats minute rice :)

@awp-erator4525 4 года назад

@@VanSanProductions plus the cup noodles are smaller!!

@nathanpfirman625 4 года назад

TuxedoCrow genuis

@alexpmez 4 года назад

Breaking up ramen noodles to eat with a spoon is the equivalent of breaking up spaghetti so you can eat with an spoon

@richlaue 4 года назад

Ramen should be eaten with Chopsticks.

@dtjarks 4 года назад

Or eating pizza with a fork...

@timsexton7363 4 года назад

Rich Laue I don’t have chopsticks in my house though so I use a fork

@zerodamonsta942 4 года назад

@Patricia Owens slurping noodles is actually a sign the food is good in Japan. If you don't slurp it's considered rude. It's the opposite in America.

@Wii505 4 года назад

@@zerodamonsta942 Actual, the Japanese will tell you that is not true. The reason to why the Japanese slurp noodles, is do to fact that they are taught that eating freshly made noodles are better tasting, then ones that have been sitting there for a bit.

@kamala2111 4 года назад

I never break the noodles up EVER! Drain 90% of water and add seasoning and mix!

@beaucarroll17 4 года назад

ahh yes, the correct therefore only way to do it

@TheRedRaven_ 4 года назад

And that’s a meal that can feed a 5 year old, not filling at all. Maybe two bags?

@inseni915 4 года назад

@@TheRedRaven_ man if i eat one package, i always am quite full for a while. maybe i have a small stomach, who knows.

@TheRedRaven_ 4 года назад

Lillian Pinewoods Yeah but with no soup base though? Kamala throws out 90% of the water that makes the soup which is what mostly fills you up.

@inseni915 4 года назад

@@TheRedRaven_ yeah. i throw out most of the water too since it tastes better.

@KommandeurMumm 3 года назад

There is another version to make those: 1.) Put noodles and seasoning in a bowl 2.) Cook water in a watercooker 3.) Put cooking water on the seasoned noodles 4.) Wait until noodles have desired consistency (3-5 minutes) and stir from time to time 5.) Enjoy tasty broth and noodles

@kittensnark 4 года назад

I use a modified stovetop method. I add the seasoning to the water before it's boiling, then once it hits the boil I add the noodles, boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and let it sit for a couple minutes. Really guarantees that the seasoning is well mixed in there and you're not trying to stir it in and making a mess sloshing over the sides of your pot or bowl later on.

@koorite. 4 года назад

I use this microwave ramen cooker almost every day. Pro tip: cook for 4 minutes, not 3, and drain off 50% of the left over water after cooking before adding the seasoning.

@elisalabarge3516 4 года назад

Depends on your microwave but yeah.

@Wii505 4 года назад

Another pro tip is to add a Scrambled Egg to the Ramen. By the way, the idea came from an Anime and it tastes really good a Scrambled Egg.

@user89076 4 года назад

For me, I think it's best to microwave for 3 minutes, then stir it, then microwave for another minute or less. I also do the same thing with draining half the water before seasoning haha

@screamtoasigh9984 4 года назад

@@Wii505 like pad thai? 🙈 😂

@PeachysMom 4 года назад

I use it a lot. I drain the water completely.

@theresacasareale8009 4 года назад

I always shake packets like that🙂

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 4 года назад

Theresa Casareale Don't wanna spill the powder and waste the flavor.

@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome 4 года назад

Me too, otherwise the part you rip off has a bunch of powder stuck in it and goes all over the countertop lol

@Shadow_Wolf_190 4 года назад

Theresa Casareale so do I, and I like the shrimp flavor

@theresacasareale8009 4 года назад

ShadowWolf190 Me too

@theresacasareale8009 4 года назад

Ass_Burgers_Syndrome exactly & no one wants to be licking their counter top😂

@zamiel3 4 года назад

I bought one of those when I was living out of hotels while traveling for work. Worked just as well as the stove after I got the cook times dialed in. It was really convenient being able to throw that and a few ramen in my bag just to have for when I got to the hotel late.

@theresakidd Год назад

I love that thing! I used to always make ramen in a bowl in the microwave but you have to break the ramen to make it in a bowl. This way the noodles stay intact and it’s a quick and easy clean. Edit: My Chinese teacher was horrified when we broke up the ramen when she was trying to teach us how to follow a Chinese recipe. Apparently it’s disrespectful to them to break the noddles. Thank God, she understood and didn’t send us all to the principal’s office.

@dawnxin 7 месяцев назад

lol yeah…noodles represent longevity of life, therefore they are often being eaten at birthday parties of elderly people. The longer those noodles are meaning the longer they will live. So by breaking up the noodles meaning you wish they will die soon😂. Asian cultures are hella weird sometimes.

@Tuggy508 4 года назад

Some kids in my school would break up the noodles in the bag, add seasoning and eat it like dry potato chips. Haha. I've tried it and they were ok. I rather cooked though, haha! 😂

@Wii505 4 года назад

I have seen people do that in elementary (primary) school, but without the chips.

@arterias346 4 года назад

we called that the poor mans study munchies when i was in school haha

@vinstinct 4 года назад

Those noodles are actually deep fried so it's not that far off.

@thelingeringartist 4 года назад

vinstinct Not deep frie. Flash fried.

@brianng3414 4 года назад

@@Wii505 I think he meant eating the noodles dry like chips, not that he is adding chips.

@SmetadAnarkist 4 года назад

I try to keep my ramen as intact as possible so I can eat it with chopsticks. If you break it up, I have told myself that it's more difficult to eat broken up ramen with sticks.

@razaldazal2259 4 года назад

I kinda do a middle of the road approach. I break the blocks into quadrants so its not too long but I can still use a fork.

@chandlee3968 4 года назад

Don’t forget the egg whites !

@LatitudeSky 4 года назад

Yeah chopsticks don't work well if you shatter the noodles into a million pieces. I've never known anyone who shatters them like that. Unless it's to sprinkle them dry on salad or something.

@pinklilyz420 4 года назад

@@chandlee3968 Egg whites? You're killing me. You need one boiled egg cut in half, one slice of cheese, a piece of nori, and thinly cut green onion 😭

@darrellgardner4561 4 года назад

@@pinklilyz420 you guys do realize this is top ramen, right?..

@shanethrelfall416 3 года назад

I love how even when it’s something you don’t personally like, you don’t disrespect people who do, I love your style ❤️

@danielwood797 4 года назад

You're literally the only person who corrects himself during videos. I watch so many videos where the comment section is the first one to point out that he/she made a mistake. But you beat us there too it. Shows that you really care about your videos. It's awesome. Also your microwave rotating disk is comically small

@ryanh5198 4 года назад

The texture difference is actually because you put the ramen in the cold water when u nuke it. That also will happen if you put the stovetop ramen before the water boil.

@Amokra 4 года назад

also as he said he cooked it on the stovetop for 9 min and microwave for 3; but to me, I would rather have it more "al dente" so 3 min unbroken is good for me :)

@reaperofburgers 3 года назад

@@Amokra I know this is old but I was going through the comments and seen this, he only cooked the ramen for about 3-4 minutes on the stovetop the other time was waiting for the water to boil.

@Amokra 3 года назад

@@reaperofburgers is ok :) I was thinking he said 9 :shrug: but still he complained it was to hard :) and I like it like that ;p

@kristiereed1403 3 года назад

Microwave, broken for 3:30 min. Sit for a few min in microwave. Then drain, season and eat with a fork and crackers 😁

@elvsrbad2 4 года назад

I appreciate the content you've been putting out during the pandemic. The frequent posts have been a nice retreat from the news. Just wanted to say thanks!

@Telcomvic 4 года назад

I agree. Thanks for your extra effort to keep us all sane. 🥰

@usernameisusername 4 года назад

Don't watch the news...... Duh

@melsterifficmama1808 4 года назад

Me too! Thanks!

@MrJustinisthe1uwant 4 года назад

Love the videos, man. I bought a ramen microwave bowl in Japan when I lived there. I got it from a store called Daiso. It's like a Japanese dollar store. I love the thing. I like to add a few drops of sesame oil to chicken ramen. Game changer.

@Digihubtcg 2 года назад

i recently bought a rapid ramen cooker and it is amazing. less dishes, faster cook time, no measuring cup needed, and no needing pot holders to take out of the microwave and perfect results every time!

@sherrybaughman1212 4 года назад

The ramen cooker is great for kids to do their own noodles with less chance of them getting burned. We also use it to reheat food for kids.

@markrodriguez7437 4 года назад

Thanks sherry

@SadnessAndOreos 4 года назад

I loved my rapid ramen cooker when I was in college, living in the dorms. No access to a stove, and I couldn't fit ramen in a regular bowl without breaking it up, so it definitely worked well for me.

@yanabennett99 4 года назад

Whenever I cook mine in the microwave, I put in the noodles + powder + water. Then I cook it until all the flavor is in the noodles. It tastes really delicious 🤤

@huntermontgomery8456 4 года назад

I've literally never made ramen on the stove. I've always nuked it. I'll have to try it. Broken up noodles with next to no broth for the win.

@nicomero6287 4 года назад

I can't stand broken noodles!

@ssmodk 4 года назад

Only a monster would break up the noodles.

@hugoleonardo5536 4 года назад

Yeah, I couldn't finish watch the video

@MrJB8383 4 года назад

You’re a slurper, I see

@trentselectronix837 4 года назад

me neither, i always go for the least broken

@aidan_ward03 4 года назад

And the fact that he uses a spoon too🙅‍♂️

@demh7823 4 года назад

If an inmate manages to get a ramen cooker, he'll be King of his cell block.

@notamanstudios4408 4 года назад

or you can just use a normal bowl like my family does I use a glass bowl to keep it hot afterwards

@Boodieman72 4 года назад

Shame you can't get a microwave on the inside.

@tylerhuston9259 4 года назад

Random Acts of Video they have microwaves in the rec areas

@chicagofan76 4 года назад

Dem H78 takes 5-10 minutes to get them soft using cold to lukewarm water. In winter you can put the bowl by the heater.

@chicagofan76 4 года назад

Tyler Huston not in Illinois as of 2010.

@rosered6876 3 года назад

My 10 yr old loves this thing. I bought 2 and they are hands down one of the most used cookers in my kitchen.

@JPdelaGhetto 3 года назад

I actually just bought a Rapid Ramen cooker purely because this video. Even though it was a don’t buy from you ... good recommendation for me after watching you use it! I love this thing after my first try tonight. Three minutes in and I get the perfect amount of broth to noodles for me. Plus the noodles end up the perfect texture also. And the perfect deep bowl to add and egg with some veggies and meats if you want. Side Note: yes I shake the seasoning packet, and cracking your noodles makes me cringe. Gotta have full length for the perfect slurp. Fork or chopsticks both acceptable. :) New subscriber here. Loving your content and opinions. Keep them coming! Thank you, and stay safe!

@sofiathefirst4265 4 года назад

I already use a bowl for ramen in the microwave and you don't need to spend $4.

@josephbennett3482 4 года назад

The ramen cooker is good for people that have expensive non-microwavable dishes that they don't want to destroy.

@sofiathefirst4265 4 года назад

Ok that makes sense. I still think you could find a microwavable bowl for cheaper than $4 though.

@WendyDahling3 4 года назад

They have them at the dollar store.

@patches1973ful 4 года назад

I've had one of these for a couple of years now, and I love it. Once you figure out the secret, you can use ANY flat bottom bowl/container. I'll do two at a time. I do break mine up...sort of, I pull the to halves apart at the fold and stack before cooking, once cooked pour out water, leaving just enough to dissolve spice pack, mix to coat then devour. Round black bowl.

@melanielam93 4 года назад

Lol you really freaked me out when you started breaking it up 😂

@vcrbetamax 3 года назад

He didn't try breaking it up, breaking up a bag of potato chips. Mix them together in a bag and let it sit on the windowsill. That's the the OGs do... literally.

@flexcrazyfun5109 4 года назад

Long noodles, Less broth and my favorite appliance: Electric tea kettle, best way to boil water

@DeoLuvr69 3 года назад

Wait so I wanna buy this and the electric kettle so how would I do it boil water then put it in the ramen thing then put it in for 3min?

@flexcrazyfun5109 3 года назад

@@DeoLuvr69 I actually just leave the noodles and boiling water in any bowl, wait for a bit until the noodles can pull apart, then drain like 2/3 of the water, and put in the seasoning last

@dirtydan5276 4 года назад

I've been cooking my ramen in the microwave for years

@IvanOoze1990 4 года назад

Just never be one of those weirdos who make scrambled eggs in the microwave.

@TheMastermilch 4 года назад

you can just pour hot water over them and let them sit in it for a few minutes. Try covering the bowl with something.

@coyotelady6132 4 года назад

I literally just but it in the microwave in a bowl of water. ..

@TheMastermilch 4 года назад

@@coyotelady6132 isn't the texture all weird afterwards? I haven't really tried it but i can't eat normal ramen noodles anymore.

@coyotelady6132 4 года назад

@@TheMastermilch it doesnt really change the texture at all...just gotta not overcook it. I like draining most of the water out before mixing in the seasoning.

@yecal00 4 года назад

When you showed the inside at the beginning, it clearly said “Rapid Ramen” *cue XFiles theme music*

@DelightfulDissident 4 года назад

Huh?

@Wii505 4 года назад

That can be easily explained. The reason why you saw Rapid Roman in the bottom of the Top Roman Cooker is that the Top Roman Cooker and Rapid Roman Cooler are the same thing mad by the same company. The only difference between them is color.

@tylerhatfield2351 3 года назад

I thought I was the only one who noticed lol

@Vippsi 3 года назад

For microwave ramen, break it up, add just enough water to cover (preferably using a shallow dish) cook for 1:30, add the seasoning packet, and then cook for another 1:30, For the stove use 1-3/4 cups water, dont break the noodles, cook for about 20 seconds, add an egg, and finish the ramen until the noodles are just a bit springy. turn off stove, add seasoning packet, some crush red pepper flakes, and about a tablespoon of mirin, let broth start to bubble again (while the stove is off) then place in your bowl. I like to then add a slice of cheese, whichever you prefer! This is how I make ramen lol

@kaitlynmitchell8937 4 года назад

Anybody else notice when he took the microwave one out of the packaging the inside of the bottom said rapid ramen cooker anyways?

@jackturner9655 4 года назад

I add the seasoning to water BEFORE i add the noodles. Flavor gets absorbed by the noodles more.

@legendareNz 4 года назад

Call me crazy, I pour out all water, and then add seasoning. I don't like soup. So cook the noodles in water, drain the water add seasoning and it eat it. Stupid question perhaps, but in the Netherlands we have different Wattage modes on microwaves, from 300 to like 1200watts. In all of these videos it seems like theres no choice only minutes. 3 minutes on 600watts would be different for me than 3 minutes on 900. What's going on?? Also don't break the ramen, if you want to drain the water it's easier unbroken.

@japs3280 4 года назад

legend legend i do the same bru dont worry

@tylerbendel4361 4 года назад

@@legendareNz in america microwaves are usually 900-1200 watts so not much difference in time

@JReed7560 4 года назад

i bought two of these because they were cheap. my two kids love using them and they get cooked pretty good. I don't used them, I already have my own method which works quite well. thank you for the review and sharing

@sharontahir9694 Год назад

I have an old Corningware dish that is the perfect size for microwaving Ramen. Works perfectly. I agree with your son about the amount of water to use and I break it into quarters.

@NANAbingbangboom 4 года назад

I've been cooking it in the microwave for years with just a regular bowl

@bensebastianraymond 4 года назад

When I make instant noodles at work, i usually just throw the seasoning in before it goes into the microwave. Its quicker that way.

@makeminefreedom 3 года назад

Breaking up Ramen noodles is like breaking spaghetti into little pieces. If Ramen noodles were meant to be the size of macaroni it would have been made that way.

@FullThrottleProductionss 4 года назад

im sitting here at 2 am and a watching a man cooking ramen in various ways, and im actually enjoying it😂

@ProTeuTeu 4 года назад

The only reason to get the "Top Ramen Cooker" is for its handle

@1080kendall 4 года назад

Really tho i microwave ramen all the time burn my hands a million times

@ProTeuTeu 4 года назад

@@1080kendall i would usually use a thick towel to wrap around the bowl and take it out

@katyungodly 4 года назад

Well if you dont have a square bowl, it is good for cooking the ramen without breaking the block!

@WandaJean1564 4 года назад

I like it unbroken, after cooking drain water and add seasoning onto the noodles, stir thoroughly and enjoy🙂

@forrestlibby9456 4 года назад

That's the way I do it.

@ssmodk 4 года назад

I always drain off at least 80% of the water to make a sauce instead of a soup.

@protoman9012 4 года назад

I do the same but I also add some sriracha and crunchy peanut butter to make it a spicy peanut noodle dish

@nikiortiz8622 4 года назад

My teenage loves the one he has. He has had it for years. It is still going strong.

@ilmmazum 4 года назад

For top ramen I usually put in the ramen in the stove plus the packet and then leave it on high on the stove for 7 mins and it tastes soooo goood and I also break the ramen into 4ths

@JillLovesAlpacas 4 года назад

Love your honest review videos!❤️

@bambutu 4 года назад

I cook mine on the stove, unbroken, drain all the water THEN add the seasoning packet. I prefer mine quite dry, and I eat with a fork or my reusable chopsticks.

@ItsDIYDenise 4 года назад

bambutu Same!

@freshbloominclothing 4 года назад

Yes!

@Zachbob212 4 года назад

That’s why I have one so I don’t have to drain as much water and I transfer it to a bigger bowl because I make two at a time so I can add seasoning and mix while the next one is cooking

@Vsure420 4 года назад

In my stoner days I'd drain it add seasoning, parmesan and a little sour cream. 10/10 HIGHly recommend!

@dulainey9453 3 года назад

From UK here. I put ramen in a bowl, pour boiling water from the kettle over it, put a tea towel on top, wait 3-5 minutes, add the sachet and we're done. Saves on a lot of washing

@amandalynn7411 4 года назад

I haven’t had Ramon in 12 years but I still can almost taste it and I use to do it like your son lol now I want Ramon!

@rschauby 4 года назад

This product is great for parents of young teens that aren’t completely ready for unsupervised stovetop cooking. It has nice handles and the bowl stays cool. It is super convenient.

@claytonpaisley9721 4 года назад

If you have a 'young teen' that can't cook unsupervised, and they do not have an intellectual disability, you have failed as a parent.

@xblowsmokex 4 года назад

Clayton Paisley LOL! He basically calls you out in the video. “Anybody who does anything different than you says you’re wrong.” There are multiple ways to raise a child and I think that calling a parent a failure based on not being able to cook is a bit crazy. Unless your 13 year old is in hard drugs, I think you’re doing fine. Now if your child still lives with you when he is 40 that is a different story.

@ram89572 4 года назад

@@xblowsmokex young teen means at least 13. If your child can't use a stove by 13 then what the hell have you been doing for all that time as a parent? Did you keep the kid locked in their room all day every day. Hell I was running a tractor sitting on my dad or uncle's lap when I was 6. Running it from the seat by myself within a year. Shooting guns by the time I was 8. And you don't think it's weird that a 13 year old wouldn't know how to operate a stove?

@tylerbendel4361 4 года назад

in my young teens i was picking up groceries and cook dinner for my family if you are 13 and cant cook unsupervised you have problems

@theUndeadWebHead 4 года назад

Personally I love my Top Ramen microwave bowl (as a ramen lover even), I feel it gives the noodles more of a firm texture and plus having more water makes it a more watered down broth. Also longer noodles ftw. But that’s me!

@PaulHo 4 года назад

Broken noodles: scrambled egg. Long noodles: poached egg. It's just a mood.

@brocksdaddy081910 4 года назад

I like scrambled with long

@PaulHo 4 года назад

@@brocksdaddy081910 monster

@brocksdaddy081910 4 года назад

@@PaulHo haha.. I cook my noodles (beef flavored) then dump out all of the broth, in a separate pan I scramble 2 eggs with lots of butter and when said eggs are finished I toss the ramen in like fried rice and coat the noodles the left over butter in the pan... Sounds gross but it's delicious

@PaulHo 4 года назад

@@brocksdaddy081910 HO_OMG I meant scrambled, in the broth, like egg drop! You're making stir fry, sir.

@brocksdaddy081910 4 года назад

@@PaulHo Yes basically lol.

@NBK1122 4 года назад

Many years ago, if the hotel I stayed at had one of those little coffee pots, I would put the broken noodles and half the seasoning packet in the pot and "brew" water over it. I also add half of the seasoning packet when I microwave it, unless I add shrimp; then I use the entire packet. I don't break up the noodles. I don't remember ever cooking it on the stovetop.

@frofa2954 4 года назад

It looks like the reviewed product actually IS the "Rapid Ramen Cooker", at least that's what the bottom of the bowl clearly says at 0:52

@LatitudeSky 4 года назад

It's the same thing. The only difference is the Rapid Ramen cooker has Maruchan-branded noodles on the packaging, while the Top Ramen cooker has Nissin's Top Ramen-branding. Since these two brands are huge competitors, this lets them both sell the cookers. But it is the same thing and only the paper sleeve is different.

@DaltonsFriendswood 4 года назад

I started boiling water, then pouring that over the dry ramen and covering it to let it steam for 3-4 minutes. The noodles seem to get more fluffy than stovetop

@jeandiatasmith4512 4 года назад

Same here.

@AndrewKidd14145 4 года назад

But real texture of ramen is kinda chewy which boiling on stove top achieves. But anyone can eat it amyway

@WandaJean1564 4 года назад

My grandson does it this way too

@edpeters400 Год назад

To me, it looks like the cooker is much better and faster. That's how I have done it all along and love it.

@SarahLizDoan 3 года назад

I don’t break my noodles. I can’t eat gluten anymore and I actually miss Ramen. My mom used to make it gourmet by adding fresh veggies and sliced meat. So Delicious!! This was fun and useful for teens.

@DoubleOhEA 4 года назад

6:41 "Waitor! There's a fly in my soup!"

@RepentAndBelieve43 4 года назад

Something about breaking up noodles "don't sit right with me" lol

@klassykg1400 4 года назад

😡🤣🤣🤣

@trippdawg3337 4 года назад

Dont go to the hood then 😝😉

@brianng3414 4 года назад

It's like smashing a bag of potato chips or something. You want the pieces big. You don't want the broken pieces; or you don't intentionally break them. I was horrified when he did it. In Asian culture, noodles are kept long to represent long life. James just smashed everything. Weird.

@RepentAndBelieve43 4 года назад

@@trippdawg3337 don't go where I live? Lol ok.

@RepentAndBelieve43 4 года назад

@@brianng3414 It's more difficult to eat lol and that's also a cool fact that I didn't know. Representing long life.

@superbmediacontentcreator 3 года назад

I really like your square bowls!

@eggmine130 3 года назад

Thank you for your video, it was very helpful. I'm glad you weren't a shill for this product and gave honest answers. You said the very thing I was afraid of, that the noodles might not all be cooked properly. I think I will stick to the stovetop.

@Striker9 4 года назад

Yes, ive been waiting for thiS. I work at dollar general and every day i look behind me and wonder if its any better then just using a bowl.. even though it kind of just is a bowl lol

@iamwhatiam4075 4 года назад

It depends on my mood? Lol. Great review. I think the "charm" is not having to wash a pan too. Imo, and maybe not burning yourself so easy when taking it out of the microwave. Tyfs!

@AnthyLoneExoria 4 года назад

I recommend next time you head to the store to try out a udon kit. You might dislike the lengthy noodles, but you might like it more! Try finding a version with squishy noodles.

@sukhankchung2399 Год назад

Thanks

@michaelgale5347 4 года назад

James, I spent most of 2018 living in a motel room while my wife finished college so we could save money and we didn't have a kitchen(just a microwave and mini-fridge) and so I bought one of these micro-bowls and loved it! I love my noodles stringy and unbroken. My special cooking hack is to strain the water after boiling then put cold water on the hot noodles which balances the temp and gives me perfect not-too-hot soup everytime! Thanks for all the great videos!

@cr0ssbones503 4 года назад

Am I the only one who just adds boiling water to a bowl with the ramen and eats it like that after a few minutes? 😂

@cr0ssbones503 4 года назад

Lassi Kinnunen I thought that maybe it was only a European thing or something because I never heard of cooking noodles on a stove.

@megaspydar 4 года назад

I do that. Cover the bowl and come back in 2-3 mins and it's perfect.

@AnotherGreenMidget 4 года назад

I typically always break up the ramen noodles, use the 2 cups of water on the stove, and when the water’s boiling I scramble up an egg or two and pour it in with the noodles. So gooood. 🤤

@benjaminunderwood12 2 года назад

Thank you for your video very interesting and the funny thing is I tried to do that once before microwaving it for my daughter back in the day she did not like it at all she like the way I did it on the stove she said it taste a hundred times better but she is a weird kid so she used to take the bag and just eat the noodles for all they used to drive me absolutely bonkers LOL

@Seanmm8855 4 года назад

getting your 1200 grams of sodium for the day i see

@sashamashkin9483 4 года назад

I usually cook my Ramen following instructions on stove top. 😀 But my favorite way to cook Ramen is on a Camp Fire ( Bonfire ) you can't beat that open fire taste ❤️

@noxious_nights 4 года назад

"Why have half when you can take all of it?" - James White, 2020

@mr7oclock346 3 года назад

I always break the noodle packs in half, because each pack of Ramen is 2 servings. So, that's probably why the noodles are folded the way they are. To me, that's about the right length for the noodles. Since I also drain the water, and do not use a whole seasoning pack, the cooker works out well for me. Of course, I've found out if you break the noodles in half it helps to turn the noodles over in the microwave at 1:30.

@Avxes 4 года назад

Something my bowl does just fine. But I’ll take two😂

@sandrastreifel6452 4 года назад

idugagrave: I thought most people used a bowl in the microwave, to cook ramen!

@yourlilemogirl 4 года назад

I've cooked my top ramen in the microwave for so many years that I forgot it tells you to use the stove. Then again I'm impatient and I don't like a lot of broth/water in mine because I feel like there's never enough flavoring to accommodate two cups of water and not feel like it's watered down too much. I just microwave water till it's bubbling, put the noodles in, nuke it for a few mins and drain the water mostly then I add the flavor packet ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@BlissfullWulf 4 года назад

Ugh, microwave might be quicker, but it really does a number on the texture. I make mine stove top with two different flavors(Preferably Roast Chicken and Mushroom Chicken though Oriental with either of those is fine too.) Little bit of curry powder and an egg helps finish it off.

@meranda3297 4 года назад

Seldomly, when I'm not feeling like a peasant I'll make ramen on the stovetop. I'll wait for the water to boil, plop in the block, drain most of the water( I dont like mine watery either), then add the season packet. The noodle texture turns out soooooo much nicer than in the microwave. But most of the time I just plop it in the microwave too XD

@lyainaquinn2703 4 года назад

what about hot sauce? I always have to have hot sauce in mine.

@yourlilemogirl 4 года назад

@@BlissfullWulf if I buy top ramen it HAS to be Roast Beef or Roast Chicken flavor. Accidentally bought "normal" beef and chicken flavor once, straight into the garbage disposal xD

@aecawwna5497 4 года назад

That my friend; is exactly, how it should be done.

@catola_ 4 года назад

am i the only one who's cooked ramen in the microwave... like... their entire life?

@tylerbendel4361 4 года назад

nope me too

@arterias346 4 года назад

your certainly not alone, it's either microwave or with an electric kettle

@Wii505 4 года назад

@@arterias346 Have you ever heard of Cup of Noodles?

@klassykg1400 4 года назад

The microwave was manufactured for Ramen and popcorn!!! 🤣

@TheArcaneMageLord 3 года назад

I did something else when I was in middle school, I just boiled the water in an electric water boiler, put my ramen with the seasoning into my bowl and after the water is done, I just poured it over the noodles, covered the bowl with a towel ( if you don't have a soup bowl with a cover) and it should be done in 3 minutes. Stir it and enjoy!

@meowtahere 4 года назад

When I was first on my own, I was so janky I'd make Ramen in the microwave with a cup from 7-11. Good times😆

@dylan-nguyen 3 года назад

That’s how all of Asia does it 😬

@merpding6069 3 года назад

Literally no one asked

@darkfangnightcrow 4 года назад

I prefer putting boiling water on my ramen and having it toothsome and not so soft.

@Donteatacowman 3 года назад

Yes! Seriously, with an electric kettle, I think that's the most time-saving method of the bunch. Besides eating them raw since they're pre-cooked but that is only when you've entirely given up on life

@IsaoSoichiro 2 года назад

Ah ramen, my favorite binge food, right next to literally any cereal, even the unsweetened ones.

@BarryMcCawkiner 3 года назад

I used to do the "middle school hack" as well, but I would do it a little differently. I would break up the noodles and them dump them in a bowl, but I would only add enough water for the noodles to soak up and get tender. After microwaving, there would only be a little bit of water left in the bowl, and then I would add the sauce packet. That way, the noodles wouldn't be dry, but would be more flavorful from the sauce packet.

@autobotrock4789 4 года назад

I had one of those and wasn't impressed. It's the same as microwaving in any bowl only you have the handles. It makes a handy work bowl if your co-workers won't steal it.

@maggpiprime954 4 года назад

Stovetop, unbroken, with chopsticks, drink the broth. Option: Add chopped green onions, dash of roasted sesame oil.

@danny_tubas 4 года назад

broth is gay

@watchinyoutube8919 3 года назад

And soft boiled egg 🙌

@dylan-nguyen 3 года назад

@@watchinyoutube8919 and a bit of garlic powder

@TheEmbersFromAshes 4 года назад

Saw an ad for Brooklyn Brownie from Gotham Steel. Seemed like a tasty thing to test. Was a buy one for $19.99 get a 2nd one free. No mention of a separate fee, with free shipping.

@liarliarpumpkineater4808 3 года назад

Got one of those for work, and it was great. I prefer stove top, but don't have the time, stove, bowl, or measuring cup at work. It is better if you let it sit, covered for a minute or 2, and if you add some Tabasco or Sriracha (all subjective I know).

@garysaquatics6565 4 года назад

Want to see how many ways you can cook Ramen Noodles, check out " After Prison Show " Joe shows you the many ways prisoners cooked Ramen Noodles with just a microwave and still make it take good. 🤜👍✌️😎

@scottyhaines4226 4 года назад

Joe tries to do too much these days. His older content is so much better than his new content

@garysaquatics6565 4 года назад

@@scottyhaines4226 I agree those are the videos I was referring to they were good back in his younger years 🤜👍✌️😎

@scottyhaines4226 4 года назад

@@garysaquatics6565 yeah. Now these days he's trying to be some kind of businessman or something and I don't think he's cut out for it. He's had way too many screwups and I don't think he really understands how pricing for products and services works. Then he keeps hiring people that screw him over and thinks he can sustain the business. Idc how good you try to be, you have to put the right asses in the right seats in business.

@Misscleooo 4 года назад

Scotty Haines lol 😂 sadly that is 100000% true. His old content was why I fell in love with his channel. Now I can not even watch more then 10 mins it’s always some BS.. he just needs to learn you can’t always be so nice. You definitely should NOT hire friends. Or be personal friends with employees. & remember.. a cheap man always pays twice... or in his case with the HVAC 3 times.. or was it 4 now? Gahhh... hopefully he has learned by now.. we shall see..

@scottyhaines4226 4 года назад

@@Misscleooo I doubt it. He doesn't run a business like a business. He runs it like a charity and he's to sink because of it. I doubt he'll still be doing RU-vid next year. His views plummeted

@Tuck_Frump 4 года назад

This reminds me of SNL's father Sarducci's Mr Tea.

@ZRO777 4 года назад

People still watch SNL?

@POSRockCrawler 3 года назад

In the military, i hade a square Tupperware that just fit the square block of noodles, UNBROKEN of course. We were allowed a coffee pot in our room so we would heat up a pot of water and cover the noodles, put on the cover, and let sit for about 5 minutes. Perfect!

@adorbstotesadorbs.9371 4 года назад

I microwave, drain some water out, then crunch up poofy cheetos into it, stir. Now you have Mac N Cheese ramen :D

@ernie2762 4 года назад

I'm not a fan of over done noddles. There is literally 1000's of ways to eat them.

@brandonlee747 4 года назад

Literally?

@Petsrme307 4 года назад

I always drain the water. It's a noodle dish instead of soup that way.

@MINIMAN10000 2 года назад

I generally go beef ramen smashed into quarters using the nearest countertop edge then cook on the stove top, strain with a colander while I take a minute to boil a cup of water with a chicken bullion cube dumping it and then rinsing all cookware then everything is ready to eat.