Two of the Lunar New Year’s lucky foods are right there in the name of this pan-Asian restaurant: In Himalayan, “momo” is a word for dumplings, while “mee” means noodles.

It seems this love for Lucky Me! Pancit Canton, especially the Kalamansi variant, extends across the globe, as it even made it to the New York Times' list of the best instant noodles of 2025.

Pasta and noodles are the same thing, right? Actually, not at all. We break down the key differences between these two staples of comfort food.

And who couldn’t use a lucky pasta recipe to keep in their back pocket? Sam Kass became the Obama family’s chef while Barack was the senator of Illinois, running for his first term as president.

2. Longevity Noodles With Chicken, Ginger and Mushrooms Are noodles pasta? Do you call pasta noodles? Does it actually matter if they both deliver a soul-satisfying chew?

A general view of Lucky Me! instant noodles, a brand owned by Monde Nissin Corporation, for sale in a store in Queens, New York City, U.S., November 30, 2021. A Kantar study shows that Lucky Me is the ...

That and so much more is what the Lucky Me! Noodle Factory tour promises its kiddie guests (and their adult companions) now that it is back in action.

(UPDATED) THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the Lucky Me! brand of instant noodles manufactured and sold in the country are safe for consumption, except for one variant.

MANILA, Philippines — For many Filipinos, Lucky Me! noodles are a staple and ever-reliable go-to meal, whether you're a student pulling an all-nighter or a working professional looking for a ...