Five Instant Noodles Alternatives to Top Ramen in Honor of The Cal State Fullerton Fee Protest
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Students at Cal State Fullerton are protesting the massive fee hike today by rolling out a soup kitchen that serves only Top Ramen, the classic fare of starving collegiates. Upon learning of the event, my friend David simply remarked, "I wish students at my alma mater could have picked a better quality of ramen for this protest!"
While we commend the young scholars for sticking it to the Man in a creative way, he's got a point. Sure, Top Ramen is probably the most symbolic of dire economic times, but savvy college students have long turned to more edible instant ramen options at similar prices, even if it would require a trip to 99 Ranch or Mitsuwa Market.
Here are some alternatives to Nissin's Top Ramen that are equally unhealthy, but at least taste pretty good.
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The ultimate comfort food, this Korean noodle soup is a college campus staple in Southern California. The blaring red broth can clear sinuses for days and the soft noodles glimmering with oil can soothe the deepest late-night hunger pangs. Add an egg and some kimchi, and it's a completely legitimate meal (says me).
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For tom yum goong lovers, this is as good as you're gonna get without calling up the Thai delivery guy. The flavoring of this hot and sour noodle soup is a blend of lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal. It's aromatic and the red chili oil packs a solid heat. There are two varieties--clear or creamy.
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Much pricier than the others at $1.99, many say it's the closest you can get to "real ramen" from a package. The noodles are chewy, as if they were handmade. The soup is robust and savory, clinging to the noodles as it should. A great instant-ramen splurge.
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