S'pore-made instant noodles named in New York Times best instant ramen list

Prima Taste Singapore Laksa La Mian, made in Singapore, is one of the best instant noodles in the world, according to the New York Times (NYT).

The article by Wirecutter, NYT's product review arm, was published on Jan. 13 and highlighted 17 of the best instant noodles.

Prima Taste Singapore Laksa La Mian was a top pick in the "Seafood flavours" category.

Almost as good as the real thing: reviewer

The review heaped praise on the Laksa La Mian for its "heady mix of pungent fermented shrimp, warming galangal, and sweet creamy coconut".

It was also described as "transportive" and "a seafood-y delight".

The reviewer added that the flavour "won't beat a bowl from one of Singapore’s famed hawker centers, but it gets pretty close."

According to the article, they tested brands "that span the Asian continent", and that were also available in the U.S.

The noodles were served to a rotating panel of taste-testers on Wirecutter's kitchen team, and were judged based on appearance, texture, flavour and consistency of broth, spice levels and ease of preparation.

Other well-known instant noodle brands like Nongshim, Indomie, and Samyang also made the list of top ramen.

Not the first time

This is not the first time that Singapore-made instant noodles have gained international acclaim.

American Hans Lienesch, a ramen aficionado known as "The Ramen Rater", has previously highly rated Prima Taste's Singapore Laksa Wholegrain La Mian.

It topped his list for The Top Ten Instant Noodles of All Time for three years running, from 2016 to 2018.

Top image from Prima Taste website