Tom Yum Taste Test - Nissin v Mama

I quite like Mama noods, and I also like Tom Yum, which is a thin, spicy soup that originated in Thailand, where Mama are based. The soup is typically flavoured with lemongrass, lime and chilli. My favourite Mama noods are their Tom Yum flavours.

My favourite noods company is Nissin, so when I picked up a packet of Nissin Demae Ramen Thai Tom Yum I thought it would be interesting to  compare my current favourite Tom Yum noods with a Tom Yum from my favourite noods company.

Quess what? Yes, Nissin won easily. The flavours were crisper, sharper, fresher and more natural tasting. The noodles were spot on. The combination of great flavouring with perfect noodles makes for a totally yummy mouth experience. The Mama Tom Yum, which up to that point had constantly thrilled me, seemed artificial, cloying and overpowering by contrast. By themselves they would still be very yummy, but when eaten straight after the Nissin noods, the difference is plain to taste.

Winner: Nissin Demae Ramen Thai Tom Yum

Nissin Demae Ramen Thai Tom Yum

MAMA Tom Yum Pork Flavour