Having seen some mixed reviews not sure what to expect. Texture is very similar to normal ramen we have in Asia, and we have a very wide selection here. While I was looking for gluten free option due to food intolerance reasons, I'm glad that I can also have a guilt-free option to go to. Without soup pack, you can mix any soup base to your liking. It also goes very well eating without soup and just tossing in a little Bragg liquid amino, plus some meat or veggies.