Today, I’ve got another unusual new box for you. Exotic Noods is a subscription that sends you “the highest quality instant noodles” and they graciously sent me a box to review. They include “unique flavors and styles from around the world”. The cost is $20 per month including shipping, but discounts are available for prepaying multiple months.
I open the large cardboard box to reveal..
Noodles! Lots of Noodles!
JjaJang Men Chajan Noodle
Servings Per Package: 2
Calories per serving: 293
Sodium per serving: 30% of your daily intake
Oriental Noodles
Servings Per Package: 1
Calories per serving: 460
Sodium per serving: 100% of your daily intake
Japanese Ramen
Servings Per Package: 1
Calories per serving: 350
Sodium per serving: 85% of your daily intake
Ramen bok ki
Servings Per Package: 2
Calories per serving: 240
Sodium per serving: 28% of your daily intake
OVERALL
Verdict: Interesting & Fun, but not for me
Notably absent from this box was a card with a description of the products or serving/recipe suggestions. As a subscriber I always prefer some type of info card or brochure giving me a bit of insight into the products.
For the food itself – I adore noodles, but I’m not a big ramen/instant noodle eater because of the high sodium content. One of these noodle bowls clocked in at 100% of your daily sodium intake! That being said, I know there are lots of people who love instant noodles and would like to try new varieties beyond the 49 cent cups from Walmart. I’m in the NYC metro area so I have tons of options for imported foods, but many people don’t. So if you have a noodle obsession and no outlet for finding the unique stuff, this might be the right sub for you.
THE BACKSTORY
Exotic Noods sends “a curated selection of the highest quality instant noodles delivered to you.”
Cost: The base subscription is $20/month with free shipping. Save on each delivery by pre-paying for 3 or 6 months.
Featured products are only found at specialty markets and retail between $2 and $5 plus tax. Each monthly delivery contains 4 exotic ramen products with bowls, coupons for our upcoming store, and serving suggestions. Varied styles: udon and buckwheat soba noodles, curry and shio soups, fried tofu toppings, and more.
Lisa Preziosi 
Wow! That’s expensive for ramen! For that price, I’d rather go to a market and make my own!
According to the cards they are supposed to be higher end ramen, but for me personally I’d rather just go get some takeout noodles for half the price. 🙂
Errr… I can get these same Ramen bowls at the local Asian grocery stores for way cheaper than what this box is charging, total. I don’t think I’ll be subscribing to this box anytime soon, if they’re overcharging people to try food products that customers can get for a cheaper amount.
I’m not sure I’d go for a noodle sub box, to be honest. I am such a huge fan of ramen, but the real thing with the broth that cooks for a day or so on top of the stove. But it’s fun to try new things