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New York Times article includes PH brand in list of best instant noodles of 2025

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A Filipino brand has been included in a New York Times article about the best instant noodles of 2025. Lucky Me&#x27;s Pancit Canton Kalamansi was one of the top picks in the citrusy ramen category, along with the Shrimp Tom Yum Noodles of Mama, a Thai brand. &quot;Of all the noodles we&#x27;ve tested, the Pancit Canton Kalamansi disappeared from the bowl the fastest. Sure, it&#x27;s a small serving, but the quiet mmm&#x27;s and ahh&#x27;s were telling. The dry seasoning, soy sauce, and oil packets combine to produce a nuanced blend of light soy and fresh, aromatic citrus,&quot; said New York Times writer Marilyn Ong. &quot;The noodles are skinnier and more extra-curly than even your standard cheap ramen, so they had almost a fluffy feel. I definitely called them &#x27;cute&#x27; while eating them,&quot; she added. The list of 16 Best Instant Noodles of 2025 on The New York Times spanned different categories: beef noodle soups, for spice lovers, seafood flavors, saucy or creamy noodles, seriously extreme spice, and simple base noodles. It included brands from across Asia such as Taiwan&#x27;s A-Sha, South Korea&#x27;s Nongshim, Singapore&#x27;s Prima Taste, and Indonesia&#x27;s Indomie, among others.The Top 16 were selected after a series of taste tests and consultations with experts such as cookbook authors and ramen shop owners. Check out the full list <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-noodles/">here</a>.

A Filipino brand has been included in a New York Times article about the best instant noodles of 2025.

A Filipino brand has been included in a New York Times article about the best instant noodles of 2025.