Taiwan's Favorite Instant Noodles Isn't 'Lai Yi Ke' or 'Wei Li'! The Top-Selling Champion Is This One—'Rich Broth, Chewy Noodles, Never Gets Boring': A Staple Stocked in Every Home

When a typhoon hits and everyone stays home, what do people eat? Ahead of typhoon landfall, it's common for residents to rush to supermarkets and stock up on food. Besides fresh produce, biscuits, and grains, instant noodles—especially popular among renters—often sell out quickly. With so many varieties on shelves, how do consumers choose?

Wan Jia Fu has released its 2026 H1 (January to May) domestic instant noodle sales rankings, and the champion is once again Uni-President's 'Roushao Noodles' (pork-flavored noodles), securing its 10th consecutive year at the top. Priced at just NT$16 per pack, its exceptional cost-performance ratio has earned it consistent praise from netizens as the best instant noodle.

2026 H1 Wan Jia Fu Domestic Instant Noodle Sales Rankings:

1st: Uni-President Roushao Noodles 2nd: Lai Yi Ke Fresh Shrimp Fish Cake Noodles 3rd: Man Han Da Can Scallion Beef Noodles 4th: Kexue Noodles Original Flavor 5th: Wei Li Zhajiang Noodles 6th: Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation Huadiao Chicken Noodles 7th: Wei Wei A Pork Rib Chicken Soup Noodles 8th: Uni-President Spicy Scallion Beef Noodles 9th: Man Han Da Can Spicy Hot Pot Beef Noodles 10th: Uni-President Fresh Shrimp Noodles

Uni-President Roushao Noodles – Consumer Reviews

Beyond its affordability and classic broth, the Roushao Noodles has inspired creative uses beyond simple boiling. Netizens rave: 'Delicious as a dry noodle dish with side dishes,' 'Uni-President's noodles are crispier and more aromatic—back in college, I'd eat the noodles plain without sauce as a snack. Among all brands, Uni-President's taste is the best,' 'Even better when boiled,' 'A must-have at home,' and 'Simple yet delicious—dry-braised Roushao Noodles never get boring. Adding cilantro makes it refreshingly light.' This shows the product’s versatility as a base for various recipes.

Lai Yi Ke Fresh Shrimp Fish Cake Noodles – Reviews

The second-place Lai Yi Ke Fresh Shrimp Fish Cake Noodles receives consistent praise: 'A must-try from Lai Yi Ke,' 'Smaller portion means less guilt,' 'Eaten since childhood and still my favorite—tastes great with or without egg, and even better with milk,' and 'I've never met anyone who dislikes this flavor.' Some users have even experimented by microwaving unsweetened soy milk and pouring it over the noodles, creating a unique Taiwanese-style tonkotsu seafood ramen.

Man Han Da Can Scallion Beef Noodles – Reviews

For the third-place Man Han Da Can Scallion Beef Noodles, reviews reflect nostalgia and quality: 'Man Han Da Can is all about sentiment,' 'I think their scallion beef flavor is tastier—don’t overcook it, the noodles are chewy and the broth rich, exactly my preference, though the meat portion could be larger,' 'A Taiwan export that's a source of pride,' 'I fondly remember my dad bringing me a bowl after late work—such a comforting, simple, yet enduring flavor,' 'The soup sachet and meat chunks are a big plus,' 'The noodle texture is the best among Taiwanese instant noodles,' and 'Add an egg and bok choy, and it instantly feels like a real beef noodle soup restaurant.'