Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> I was walking down the aisle where the Ramen was. There was a dad
> shopping with his son. I am no good with ages but the son was either
> a older teen or young adult. All of a sudden, the son spotted the
> Ramen. If you have never seen the Ramen at Costco, it comes in a
> multi-pack. Not sure how many are in there but a lot. And between
> that and Winco, it is the cheapest price around.
>
> Son said, "Whoa!" Did a double take. Looked stunned. Picked up a
> package of it. Looked shell shocked. Then more softly muttered,
> "Dad!" By then he was looking around as though he had a prize and
> feared someone would steal it from him.
>
> Dad just kind of lifted his eyes, sighed, and said, "I know, son.
> Put it in the cart!"
>
> Made me want to chuckle. Guess I'll never know why he had such a
> reaction. Either the price or the amount or both. Or maybe he's just
> a Ramen lover.

LOL! Probably the price and type. Ramen is really varied in quality
and taste. Charlotte did the same to me at a local place called Grand
International (Gary, if you see this, Newtown just north of VB BLVD, on
the left). Nongshim brand (Tempura Udon) and Vifon brand (Vegetarian
Mi Chay).

We have some standard Maruchan as well but that's more for when she
runs low on the 'good stuff'.

Favorite of all we used to get in Japan and can source only at
#1Ichiban (Gary, Japanese place, take the Lynnhaven mall from Holland
and the left side and will be on the left, Michiko is the owner I
think). I'd give you a brand name but it's in Japanese characters.
Pricy at nearly 3$ a bowl but a comfort food from her childhood. Had
she seen it at Grand International for 2$ or less, she'd have grabbed a
second cart....

Carol

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