Well, I 'm East Asian and my parents eat this stuff up almost ANY way, give it to my kids (I complain when I get the courage), because, as much as they (rightly) complain about McFood, this stuff is carb precooked in fat and seasoned with MSG. I'll admit the stuff tastes okay, but so does a fast food burger! This stuff CAN'T beat throwing real noodles in a pot of homemade broth, which, though is more work, isn't all that much more expensive!