Video: Ramen and Udon Vending Machine

Man, I wish we had something like this here. Quality doesn't look very good, but the machine looks a little dated and the price is only 300 yen ($3.69). I wonder how it tastes.

Review: Haioreum Asian Style Noodles - Bonito / Hanil Food Deuchi Udon

Haioreum's Asian Style Noodles - Bonito, or Hanil Food's Deuchi Udon.

Went to a local Asian supermarket to see if they had any instant noodles on sale. Haioreum Asian Style Noodles was one of the only ones available, so I picked up the bonito flavored one. This is a bowl noodle that has very attractive packaging. And the noodles look big! Oh, they are udon. But should you judge a noodle by its cover? And what exactly is "bonito"? Find out after the jump.

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