Top 5 Instant Noodles That Feel Like Cheating at Dinner

The packets that make a lazy night feel like a choice instead of a defeat, especially with an egg cracked on top.

1. 1

   Indomie Mi Goreng — Indofood

   Five seasoning packets, zero broth and a sweet, savory, oniony hit that no other dry noodle has managed to copy.

2. 2

   Shin Ramyun Black — Nongshim

   The regular Shin with a richer bone broth, and it's the rare upgrade that's actually worth the extra dollar.

3. 3

   Buldak Carbonara — Samyang

   Creamy enough to fool you for one bite before the heat shows up, and that's exactly why it's the best Buldak.

4. 4

   Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen — Sanyo Foods

   Mellow, toasty and comforting, it's the bowl you want when you're sick, sad or both, and it never pretends to be more.

5. 5

   Mama Tom Yum Shrimp Flavour — Mama

   Sour, spicy and oddly bright for something under a dollar, and it cooks in three minutes in a mug with a kettle.