Top 10 instant noodles of 2017: Singapore brand is No. 1

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Singapore company Prima Taste's Laksa Wholegrain La Mian has come out tops again in 'The Ramen Rater' Hans Lienesch's annual list of 'Top 10 instant noodles of all time'.

This is the second year in a row that the Singapore brand has taken top spot since Lienesch started writing his reviews at least seven years ago. This year, two other flavours - Prima Taste's Curry Wholegrain La Mian (#6), and Nissin Straits Kitchen/Straits Reborn Laksa (#3), made the top 10 list. 

Check out the rest of the top-rated instant noodles below.

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    10. Paldo Budae Jigae Ramyun (South Korea)

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    "It just reeks like hot dogs, plus the garnish has little bits of macaroni and beans. It all comes together and it's really, really good."

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    9. Xiao Ban Mian Traditional Shallot & Scallion Oil Noodle (Taiwan)

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    "It's super good.. It's the master of simplicity that Taiwan noodles bring."

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    8. Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu (Hong Kong)

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    "Everything just screams quality.. the black garlic oil just gives an oomph to it. I love this stuff."

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    7. Nyor Nyar Penang White Curry Instant Noodle (Malaysia)

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    "It's got the creaminess, it's got the spiciness, it's got the right amount of heartiness to the broth."

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    6. Prima Taste Singapore Curry Wholegrain La Mian (Singapore)

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    "The noodles are very thick and juicy, I could eat this for days."

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    5. MyKuali Penang Red Tom Yum Goong Noodle (Malaysia)

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    "It's got this citrusy punch to it.. bright flavours, very good."

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    4. CarJEN Nyonya Curry Laksa (Malaysia)

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    "It looks like regular instant noodles but it comes out so well. The broth is thick and very rich, everything comes together and harmonises."

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    3. Nissin Straits Kitchen/Straits Reborn Laksa (Singapore)

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    "The noodles have a good thickness, good chew.. The broth is pretty heavy-duty. It's just right. You can top it with powdered laksa leaves, and it gives a zing to it."

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    2. MyKuali Penang Spicy Prawn Soup Noodle (Malaysia)

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    "I love this stuff. The noodle is plump, the broth is sweet, a little spicy and prawn all the way. This will float your prawn boat... topped with fried onion, the whole thing just sings."

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    1. Prima Taste Singapore Laksa Wholegrain La Mian (Singapore)

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    "This is just like the epitome of radness.. the noodles are thick, chewy, the whole wheat noodles have an artisanal feel. The broth is kinda spicy, very flavourful laksa, and it's beautiful too."

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    The Ramen Rater, Hans Lienesch