Which of these instant noodles will reign supreme? Photo: Janie Barrett
Nong Shim Udon Seafood and Spicy. Bonus points for the dried cuttlefish. Score: 24/40. Photo: Janie Barrett JEM
Mama Pa-Lo Duck Flavour. Smells of cinnamon and cheap licorice. Score: 18/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
Koka - Purple Wheat Noodles, Aglio Olio Flavour. A black hole of flavour. Score: 5/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
Jumbo-sized Mi goreng. Seldom seen outside Asian supermarkets. Score: 23/40. Photo: Janie Barrett JEM
Indomie Mi Goreng Deluxe Rasa Bulgogi. Don't let the fancy packet fool you. Score: 11/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
Super Bihun Goreng. The packet suggests serving with a fake fried egg, two prawns, a chicken drumstick, and a rose. Score: 26/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
RARA Noodles. Awesome photo of a roast chicken giving birth to parsley while lime-wedge midwives sit around and do nothing. Score: 21/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
Wei Lih Jah Jan Mien and Soup. Pac-Man noodle bowl logo is also a serving suggestion. Score: 27/40. Photo: Janie Barrett
Instant noodles Photo: Janie Barrett
Eight noodle brands, reviewed and recommended for your slurping pleasure. Photo: Janie Barrett
They're known for their salty kick and budget-friendly price - but the multicoloured packets of instant noodles are just as much a part of their appeal. Photo: Janie Barrett
Instant noodles Photo: Janie Barrett
Instant noodles
Instant noodles