You can also get some wrapped in nori seaweed for a more savory twist. Surprisingly enough, both sweet and salty versions are equally good with tea and coffee. 11) Hello Panda Available around the world from a number of brands, the original Thailand Choki Choki was the ultimate dessert for kids. Today, they’re more of a party favor but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these on your own. The flavor is definitely worth trying. Truthfully, we always thought they tasted way better than Ritz! 4) Shrimp Chips (Calbee) This one might sound strange since everyone in the West is used to boiled instant noodles vs. dry ones. This is definitely one that needs to be experienced to be believed.

Amanoya also makes a wasabi-flavored himemaru. Wasabi is Japanese horseradish that is often made into a paste to be served with sushi or sashimi. Eating wasabi is an experience. You’ll feel a slight tingle on your tongue that intensifies immediately. Then, the spicy sensation travels to your nasal passages and you can feel them flare up. It’s not one of my favorite condiments in the world, but my husband loves it. Several brands make some variety of these roasted green peas. However, the Kasugai hot peas were always our favorite with just the right amount of wasabi spice level. There’s no one specific brand that makes these. You can instead find them in a supermarket or at your local Asian market. What sets them apart from regular instant noodles is their crispy, crunchy consistency. Just imagine these as crushed up instant ramen. 20) Ramen Fresh, bright, and zesty. A vibrant bowl to slurp under the cool shade on a warm afternoon. Abundant with notes of lemongrass, citrus, and chili. Slurp Now 5) Haw Flakes

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NOTE: Some of the listings below lead you to the nori maki made by Shirakiku, which I find comparable to the ones by J-Basket) Ramen is surprisingly easy to prepare. Even recipes that look complex, usually have a few key ingredients that you can buy ready-made. You can get these in a chocolate as well as a strawberry filling. We recommend buying a box of both and mixing them up in a bowl so that each bite is a surprise. 12) Yan Yan

A soft, chewy, milky gummy candy similar to a Hi-Chew, White Rabbit is dangerous because we often lost count of how many we had eaten!

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Lemon Tablets for us are definitely in the top 5 among fruit-flavored candies. They melt in your mouth and have an intense, sweet, and citrusy lemon flavor. Sweet and tangy, this candy is made with the delicious and medicinal Chinese Hawthorn berry (a kind of Asian cranberry) and has a very unique flavor that’s unlike any typical berry you might have had in candy form. These are one of those candies that rarely went outside of their Malaysian domain. However, they’re definitely worth the effort of finding them.

Blitz in the food processor until it comes together like a dough, you may need to add a little water. Add this 1 tablespoon at a time (photo 3, 4.)I found this at my local Japanese market, Oto’s Marketplace. I have a feeling you’ll be able to find them at other Japanese supermarkets. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any links online, as I can’t seem to find the brand name of this product.