The noodles were a little too mushy for our taste and the soup was extremely tasteless and contained hardly any flavour. After one mouthful, we all knew that we had enough and gave scores ranging from 0 to 2. Just like Unif however, we were let down by this brand. The soup was one-dimensional and tasted rather bland, making one mouthful more than enough. However, I have to say that the noodles were springy and had a nice mouthfeel which was a huge plus. It had a mild broth that was not too bland and the noodles were as per normal. Evident from the score, we found it very average with nothing too special nor memorable. 4. FairPrice (5.4/10) Each noodle brand was given a score out of 10 and we ranked them according to how high they fared. We judged them based on the noodle’s texture, flavour of the soup as well as the overall experience. What we really appreciated was the dehydrated corn and cabbage which, when re-hydrated, provided a nice sweetness and textural contrast. Perhaps this is one instant noodle which we can eat for supper and not feel as guilty.

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Just for some fairness in this taste test, we roped in Seth and other colleagues to participate. It took quite a bit of convincing but they finally relented. Have you found yourself at the supermarket staring at all the shelves of instant noodles, wondering which brand you should buy? If you’re like me then the answer is a resounding yes. Take a look at what the general consensus was for the best instant noodles, and find out where your favourite stands! 8. Unif (0.6/10) To save you from all the trouble (and MSG), and to find out if our personal favourites were really “the best brand”, we organised a blind taste test in the office featuring eight different instant noodle brands (including crowd favourites like Nissin, Maggi & Myojo) that can be easily found in our supermarkets. Koka uses 100% steamed and baked products in their noodles which are made with whole grain. It being a ‘healthier’ option in the world of MSG-filled soups was already a plus for us.Fun fact: Maggi is actually under Nestle (yes, the same Nestle that makes your Kit Kats and Milo). What do the Swiss know about instant noodles? I’m not sure but they’ve got it nailed. What we got was a great broth that had good flavour and noodles that were soft yet springy. Compared to those before, this one was definitely better. The noodles were as you’d expect them to be, but the soup was what pushed it to second place. The soup was flavourful without being overly salty. We were able to slurp up the bowl of noodles without have to take a sip of water after each mouthful. The soup for 出前一丁 was flavourful and felt like a homemade one instead of one made with artificial flavourings. Together with the noodles which soaked up the soup perfectly, each mouthful was robust and wholesome. Just because it’s a house brand doesn’t mean it’s bad. I can’t wait to try the other flavours! 3. Koka (5.5/10)

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For those of you who don’t know, Myojo was a local company that had been around for 30 years before being taken over by Nissinfoods in 2007. However, it’s still called Myojo and focuses on local, Singaporean flavours such as Prawn Noodle and Mee Pok.Cue drumroll* In top place is Nissin’s 出前一丁! When we found out the results, we weren’t surprised at all. The Japanese have mastered the art of instant noodles and there’s no doubt about that.