#10: MAMA Instant Noodles Coconut Milk Flavour – Myanmar
MAMA“椰奶口味速食面”——缅甸
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Great noodles enjoy their time in a sweet (but not overly sweet) sea of
coconut and chicken flavor. It is very unique and compelling; a fascinator for
the palate.
#9: Zeng Noodles Scallion With Sichuan Pepper Flavor – Taiwan, China
香葱椒麻曾拌面——中国台湾
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The noodles have a broad, flat character with a very nice chew to them.
They don't have broth, but a flavor which is out of this world. The sauce coats
the noodles completely – not too much, not too little. The balance of the
Sichuan pepper to other flavors is masterful; it balances perfectly. The Sichuan
pepper has a kind of effect like mint – if you eat mint and then draw breath
over your palate, you get a cooling feeling.
This one's just amazing to see. First, the purple noodles not only add a
striking visual, they are of very high quality. They have a familiar gauge, but
a chewiness that's top notch. The broth is very good – excellent tomato flavor
with beef notes and a very gourmet texture. The best part are the large pieces
of fresh tomato and beef; truly something to savor.
#6: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle Authentic Taste – Malaysia
地道风味“槟城白咖喱面”——马来西亚
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A noodle with a perfect gauge and chew rests in a broth which is now
legendary. The new 'Authentic Taste' recipe is thick, spicy and just plain
awesome.
#5: Prima Taste Singapore Curry Wholegrain La Mian – Singapore
新加坡百胜厨“咖喱全谷拉面”——新加坡
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I've enjoyed Prima Taste's Curry La Mian for a few years now – the noodles
are thick and chewy, the broth thick and strong, especially with their wonderful
paste and coconut powder. What's different here is that they've upped their game
with this new recipe noodle using wholegrain flour. It gives them a heartier
chew and a rustic, almost artisan quality.
#4: MyKuali Penang Red Tom Yum Goong Noodle Authentic Taste – Malaysia
地道风味“槟城红冬荫功面”——马来西亚
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Another one of MyKuali's new 'Authentic Taste' recipes. Again, we have the
excellent gauge and chew of the noodles. The broth is a thick tom yum goong –
strong shrimp, lemongrass and tomato notes abound as well as a lot more mushroom
taste in this new recipe. The heat is there as well.
#3: CarJEN Nyonya Curry Laksa Improved Taste – Malaysia
佳珍改良口味“娘惹咖喱叻沙”——马来西亚
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This one is really fantastic. Firstly (although it doesn't enter into the
judging), the package is really striking. The noodles are a nice gauge and of
good character and quality. The broth is a very nice and thick curry – thickened
with coconut cream powder instead of non-dairy creamer. The inclusion of
thesambal is really great. The new recipe boosted its flavor to be stronger and
richer.
The noodles as always are very good – great gauge and chewiness. The broth
is just amazing – good thickness and so rich and flavorful with a sweet prawn
flavor. What's more is they include a sachet of fried onion – not pulverized
little bits but good sized pieces that are just wonderful. Beautiful.
#1: Prima Taste Singapore Laksa Wholegrain La Mian – Singapore
新加坡百胜厨“叻沙全谷拉面”——新加坡
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In the top spot this year we have an old favorite of mine with a new
change. The wholegrain noodle just improves this variety by leaps and bounds;
giving it such a nice heartiness and rustic flavor and texture. The broth seems
unchanged; a beautiful appearance; the oil like shimmering rubies in a cream
colored sea. The flavor is rich and spiciness very accessible to most folks.