There’s nothing like a $19 gadget to help you make a 50 cent cup of Ramen noodles just right.

Personally, if I were a Ramen noodle afficionado (and I’m not admitting anything here, mind you), I’d put the money to better use buying a few cases of Ramen noodles and using a dollar store timer.

But, on the other hand, if I were buying a gift for someone who loves their Ramen noodles, I just might pick up the Instant Noodle Perfecting Timer. Plus a few cases of Ramen. You know … sometimes it does get kind of hard figuring out a perfect gift for someone …

So what is the secret behind making a good bowl of instant noodle besides boiling water? Time, it’s all about time. Let this unique Instant Noodel Perfecting LED Count-Down Clock help your perfect your instant noodle making skill so you can impress your date or your parents when they visit for dinner. When turned on, the LED light will lit and flicker. A final-count down voice will then remind you that your meal is ready.

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