Naked noodles
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Mobsta

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5,614 posts

284 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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It may only be 6am, but I've just enjoyed another pot of "Naked Noodle" - a slightly soupy range of noodles, chuck in the hot water, away you go.

Flavours are limited, to four I believe (chilli beef being my favourite) but the product has quickly become my favourite midnight snack, elevensies and pre/post dinner snack.

Definitely my favourite "pot noodle" of the varieties on the market! If I hadn't eaten them all, I'd have another right now.

I find noodles particularly satisfying, which is probably why there are so many happy Chinese people.

If we westerners weren't so set in our ways, cooking an entire range of foods around the potato product, a culinary lifestyle and range of 500 dishes centred on the versatile noodle would leave me quite content.

Edited by Mobsta on Monday 17th December 06:21

Dr G

15,940 posts

271 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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I cook/eat loads of noodles; where from? Notably better than the alternatives?

I'll confess to eating similar things as a last resort when everything else is closed on Saturday (minimal weekend fooderies near work) and I've missed lunch. Always feel a little bit guilty!

brissleboy

400 posts

199 months

Monday 17th December 2012
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Kabuto are better, get them from Sainsburys, just enjoyed a warming Vietnamese beef pho, delicious!

GaryGlitter

2,272 posts

212 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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I binned a box of Naked Noodles after two mouthfuls, absolutely tasteless pathetic attempt of a 'snack'.

I can't remember what brand I usually buy from the oriental grocers but they say something like 'vietnamese style noodles made with japanese technology' on the box, cost about the same as the Naked ste but taste soo much better (must be the MSG).

Actually, thanks for reminding me to stock up when I'm in town tomorrow.

Mobsta

Original Poster:

5,614 posts

284 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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GaryGlitter said:
I binned a box of Naked Noodles after two mouthfuls, absolutely tasteless pathetic attempt of a 'snack'.

I can't remember what brand I usually buy from the oriental grocers but they say something like 'vietnamese style noodles made with japanese technology' on the box, cost about the same as the Naked ste but taste soo much better (must be the MSG).

Actually, thanks for reminding me to stock up when I'm in town tomorrow.
Do post up when youve remembered your preferred brand. Part of the reason I go for the naked noodles is... No MSG.

GaryGlitter

2,272 posts

212 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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A quick google found it - Oh! Ricey Pho Bowl.

You can get a lunch bowl or packet, they're flat rice noodles rather than the round wormy variety.


Some nice nice reviews here: http://ramenrater.wordpress.com/

Stu R

21,625 posts

244 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Kimchi ones from Costco are lovely.

GaryGlitter

2,272 posts

212 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Stu R said:
Kimchi ones from Costco are lovely.
+1

I'll be stocking up on Kimchi, Oh! Ricey and Nissin Demae Ramen tomorrow.

smack

9,773 posts

220 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Overseas students ate Indomie noodles at school, so I got addicted to those. I add extra Kecap Manis as I love the stuff.

anonymous-user

83 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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I enjoy the Naked Noodle boxes too.

My preference is the Thai chicken one. I often take them to work for lunch instead of the normal sandwich.


BaronVonVTEC

397 posts

213 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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I tried one, didn't rate it at all. Bombay Bad Boy Pot Noodle all the way for me. The slag of all snacks.

vladcjelli

3,370 posts

187 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Naked noodles didn't hit the spot for me I'm afraid.

Hybrid noodle solution designed by myself.

1. A large/oversize mug.

2. Cheapest own brand noodles, preferably curry flavour. 11p per pack.

3. Your choice of cup a soup. Choice du jour is (to my embarrassment) Ainsley Harriots Szechuan Hot & Sour)

4. Everything in mug, hot water to fill. Stir. Leave to stand for a couple of minutes.

5. Alternately drain liquid/eat noodles with a teaspoon.

6. Be happy.

Mobsta

Original Poster:

5,614 posts

284 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Skodasupercar said:
I enjoy the Naked Noodle boxes too.

My preference is the Thai chicken one. I often take them to work for lunch instead of the normal sandwich.
The chilli beef pot, whilst NN is more of a soup than a proper noodle dish, definitely hits the spot for me. Not much of a proper lunch if hungry, but a definite contender for a gap-filling in-between meal snack!

I'll have a look for Gary Glitter's noodle (his recommendation) - the Ricey Pho Bowl suggested.

Whilst on the topic, Ive tried and failed in 3 supermarkets to find, a chicken or beef in black bean sauce 'proper' noodle dish, and Im not fussy if its a micro meal, I just haven't been able to find one anywhere. If anyone buys/knows where to get them from, do tell. Im not a reluctant subscriber to the instant meal offerings of the retailer giants, but have not been able to find anything anywhere.

egomeister

7,591 posts

292 months

Monday 24th December 2012
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GaryGlitter said:
I binned a box of Naked Noodles after two mouthfuls, absolutely tasteless pathetic attempt of a 'snack'.
This thread reminded me to try the Thai Chicken Naked Noodle I had in the cupboard, and I can only assume that Naked refers to the amount of flavour - bland rubbish.

My personal favourite are Nissin Miso flavour, but I've only seen them in packets, so not so easy to use at work.

Mobile Chicane

21,977 posts

241 months

Monday 24th December 2012
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I tried the 'Kabuto Noodles' chicken / beef ramen pots, since these were on offer at Waitrose, 2 for £1.50.

They're gash.

Not a patch on a Pot Noodle, or any of the cheap Asian brands costing 25p each.