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NOODIE
4.3 • 31 Reviews
NOODIE makes plant-based instant ramen that is low sodium and high protein using kale, bok choy, and broccoli.
NOODIE reviews and discussion
31 reviews and posts
2y ago
Peanut chili was surprisingly tasty! I didn't expect shelf-stable food that's marketed as "healthy" to taste like this.
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The packaging is cute but isn't designed for preparation on the go / limited table space (unlike traditional cup noodles). There are too many little packets of stuff to open, and if you don't have a level surface, it's easy to spill things when you're transferring them back to the "cup". It's also hard to mix everything into the noodles with the narrow box opening. Traditional cup shaped cup noodles are perfect for on-the-go consumption, but their packaging goes straight to waste. If Noodie's packaging is recyclable, it would be nice to know which parts are recyclable (hopefully all!)
3y ago
I really loved everything about the experience, from the cheeky but functional packaging to the actual taste of the product, which is the most important piece. I bought a variety pack to try all of the flavors, and I'm glad I did - this is my new go-to guilt-free instant lunch!
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It's hard to drain the water from the packaging which made me worry that I wasn't doing it correctly...also, isn't ramen supposed to have broth in it? I was slightly confused by that piece, but otherwise very happy.
3y ago
Great experience! The packaging was very cool/well-designed + the noodles were very tasty. Prep was easy and I felt good after eating them. Really impressed with the product overall.
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Slightly less sodium + more calories in the Tonkotsu + Smoky Garlic.
3y ago
What an incredible intersection of taste, removing guilt from a guilty pleasure and fun. I’ve enjoyed the hell out of Noodies since I get to eat ramen anytime AND get to feel like I’ve eaten something decent for my body. I share them with my friends all the time since I think they are changing the game. Can’t wait to get my next shipment.
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They’ve come a long way on their packaging and can’t wait to try out their new container looks bomb.
Tasty ramen alternative! The noodles seem off putting at first since they're so GREEN and look so thin and glassy almost but the texture is really close to real ramen - it's the right level of springy and chewy with a good amount of bite.
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There's a lot of plastic packaging so doesn't seem like a very sustainable option. I'm not sure this should be categorized as "low sodium" when it's still massively salty (though delicious) even when I know it's in comparison to traditional instant ramen brands. Not sure I would purchase this over regular instant ramen - I don't eat it often enough to be anything other than a treat so it doesn't need to hit some sort of health standard for me.
A completely vegetarian & vegan ramen experience! The vegetables and reduced sodium content make them healthier. I tried all the flavors and the Tonkotsu & peanut chili are my favorite. The smoky garlic is nice too.
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The costs also needs to come down a bit. I would recommend even healthier whole-grain noodle option like soba (buckwheat).
I bought the 3-pack (Peanut Chili, Smoky Garlic, Tonkotsu) and liked the flavor of Tonkotsu best. Peanut Chili smelled great, but I added too much water and it ended up tasting like nothing. After using the exact measurement for water (1 1/4 cup), Smoky Garlic was waaaay too salty. Tonkotsu was tasty and paired well with additional protein/vegetables. The noodles tasted great – springy and chewy like you'd expect. Vegetables were a great addition to texture. Not a soup noodle, more of a saucy noodle. Super easy to make and good for sneaking in extra protein without the additives, preservatives, and sodium of regular instant ramen.
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Smoky Garlic was really salty! Could definitely cut down on the flavoring if low-sodium is part of the objective and 52% of daily sodium intake is not quite as guilt-free as promised.
1y ago
I love these noodles. The taste is great and I love the convenience.
very delicious, so easy to make, great macros. Love this. delicious vegetarian ramen is not easy to find in the grocery, this really checks all the boxes.
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got nothing here. really like this.
2y ago
I'm a huge ramen fan and I love how easy, clear, and straightforward this is. Love it!! The tastes are really good, The tonkotsu flavor is awesome. I sometimes add a little more soy or salt, but overall so good. Not crazy about Peanut, but that's a personal taste question.
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Maybe add a non-vegan option to the lineup?
3y ago
Ordered and didn’t get any shipping confirmation email for over a week. Wrote them multiple times and they never responded. The box finally showed up 2 weeks after ordering, still no responses… not even a quick Hey sorry we’ve been slammed but should be there soon. The noodles themselves are actually pretty good! The dehydrated vegetables are great and the tonkotsu is my go-to quick lunch on a zoom-filled day. Don’t love the garlic flavor. I might get it again if I can’t make it to an Asian supermarket and find an alternative. The lack of response is off-putting.
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Customer service. I understand it’s a small biz but even just a short acknowledgement of the email is much better than nothing, even days later. Set up an auto response when you’re super busy and say so. It’s free and it better sets expectations. Not responding at all (and it’s been several weeks since) is really not OK for any business of any size.
i really wanted to like these noodles but they do NOT taste good. kind of tastes like cardboard and grass.
Tried the Tonkotsu flavor. At first glance it doesn’t look great, but surprisingly ends up really tasty. It’s quick to prepare and healthyish. Love that it’s vegan. Would definitely try it again.
So easy to make, really cool packaging and very tasty. I need to reorder immediately. This was my first experience trying a healthy instant ramen and it was a 10/10. I don’t eat pork so I really appreciated that the tonkotsu is vegan!
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Not an improvement since it’s perfect but I’d love to see Noodie come out with a mushroom flavor
3y ago
Absolutely delicious. Shockingly delicious, actually. The texture of the noodles reminds me of the classic Cup Noodle noodle — but feels substantial and more healthy. I throw an egg in there and it's peak comfort food. The tonkotsu was my favorite. I keep them for nights I just don't have the energy for dinner, or for backpacking/camping trips.
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Shipping was $14, which is just INSANITY to me. I can't remember the last time I paid over $10 for shipping that wasn't international or like...furniture. I did buy a second pack after my first variety pack, but I can't reasonably make another purchase from Noodie until they figure out that shipping charge. Really boggles the mind — esp since it's literally...just noodles? So light? I honestly came very close to emailing someone on their operations team to be like "Can you explain to me why it costs $14 to ship these?" There must be a reason, but I can't figure it out. Why am I still rambling about these shipping costs.
2y ago
I ordered $69.00 worth of noodles last Spring. After receiving no information as to when the order would arrive, I emailed NOODIE with the only reply a sales pitch with no apology nor info about my order. Fast forward to today, the order never arrived and I’m out 69 bucks.
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Overall experience awful. Let the buyer beware.
2y ago
Product is delicious, healthy, and easy to make a meal out of. Love having it in the cabinet. Had them a basically lived off of it while sick without feeling sodium bloated or terrible. Will continue to buy.
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The package is hard to use for the peanut flavor. Would love to go see a non vegan option. The website stopped listing Smokey garlic though it is available in the multi pack.
2y ago
Product is good. Delivery and customer service was bad. My order was apparently delivered to a wrong address (wrong state and wrong street address), but the NOODIE customer service never responded to my inquiries.
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The company needs to improve their customer support. Mistakes in shipping can happen, but the company needs to respond to customers and resolve the issue and correct their mistakes. This was a very disappointing experience, I hope this is not happening to other customers.
2y ago
Yummmmm
3y ago
I am very picky about my ramen. While most instant ramen leaves me feeling pretty disappointed, Noodie was a surprisingly different experience. Besides the new take on the noodles (not fried and green!), it also comes with actual veggies and real sauces that create the flavor -- not powdered artificial flavor packs. Definitely worth a place in your pantry!