Instant noodles or (especially in American English) ramen are dried or precooked noodles and are often sold with packets of flavoring including seasoning oil. Dried noodles are usually eaten after being cooked or soaked in boiling water, while precooked noodles can be reheated or eaten straight from the packet. Instant noodles were invented by Momofuku Ando of Nissin Foods, Japan.

![[Wellington] Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Noodles 5pk $2.00 or Box for $10 (BB 20/8/25) @ Oriental Pantry](https://files.cheapies.nz/n/23/52623.jpg?h=ed55950b)


![[CHCH] Auntie Dai's Dumplings 500/600g $5.99, Honey Pomelo $5.99, Indomei Noodles 5pk $2.49 + More @ China Town Market Wigram](https://files.cheapies.nz/n/26/48826.jpg?h=15ddda45)













