Mama Tom Yum, Shrimp instant noodles

Mama's noodles were produced in Thailand but come to us from Camberley, Surrey (where I used to work for Ford as it happens)! The noodles are okay quality but the soup base is gorgeous... really sour! Then we have the chilli powder and the hot lemongrass powder. I threw the lot in and I have to say this noodle soup was hot. Very hot! Sadly aside from the sourness this killed most of the flavour. This is not entirely a criticism however as it tasted lovely, brought blood to my cheeks and went down extremely well. The salt content was a tad unhealthy but I rarely bother with these types of things. Would most certainly have these again but those wanting a less 'scorchio' noodle soup they may want to be wary of adding all the chilli powder!

 If they were a computer game: Always Sometimes Monsters. Okay, so this game was released on Steam this week and I have to say I'm rather taken with the choices it offers in terms of character and gameplay. With these noodles you may decide to opt out of one or t'other of the additional flavour packets. Certainly worth checking out; both the game and the noodles!

If they were a rock band: The Clash... hot tunes though their latter material may leave you with a sour taste!

Good Bean Vermicelli Tom Yum Kung Flavour instant noodles

Good Bean Vermicelli Tom Yum Kung Flavour instant noodles

Erm... it's not often that I'm lost for words but these noodles are strange! I'm used to delicious Vermicelli noodles but this soup had the oddest texture; they look opaque like see-through noodles which sadly my photograph does not show that well.

Impressively the addictions of dried veg, chilli sauce, powdered soup and soy sauce made for a tasty soup; really liked the dried bits of shrimp and fish cake. The smell of the soup is overwhelmingly of lemon leaves while the taste is both equally sour and hot; a lovely after burn! Though of an odd texture I would certainly have these again, absolutely delicious and suited our rather chilly and wet weather in Blighty.

Still unsure as to whether 'Good' is an appropriate name for a noodle company; nowt wrong with excellent!

 If they were a computer game:  A Walk In The Dark, an odd platform game where you play a cat trying to rescue his female owner from a demonic land (a lot like VVVV and Super Meat Boy); well worth checking out!
If they were a rock band: sleepmakes waves; a post-rock band from Australia making huge tunes reminiscent of Mogwai at their best. Check them out! Not to everyone's taste but worth a punt to try something different. 

sleepmakeswaves - one day you will teach me to let go of my fears

Indomie Vegetable Flavour instant noodles

So these cost 35p and I have to say that the noodles themselves are gorgeous; thick and filling. The noodles came with Bumbo Sauce in powdered form ( sweet soy sauce, scallions and garlic), a Minyak Bumbo seasoning oil (a pale almost solid oil with a touch of soy sauce) and Chilli which I poured straight in with the other two. Indomie are the largest manufacturer of noodles in the world apparently and have factories in Indonesia and Nigeria.
These actually tasted a lot better than they looked; the cover of the packet made me think that they would actually contain vegetables but it was just a normal bowl of noodles with soup. It tasted of onion and garlic with a slight chilli kick and a subtle taste of vegetable (either pea or celery). Sadly the soup was in no way as nice as the noodles which were perfect. I'd certainly have these again and think they would make an excellent accompaniment to a meal but rather plain for a lunchtime snack.

If they were a computer game: Any racing game; fun for a while but after you've learned the courses not one you'll be returning to in a hurry.

If they were a rock band: Mumford & Sons; inoffensive and bland, nice background music but nothing special.