Indomie vs Golden Penny at a glance
| Indomie Chicken | Golden Penny noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Indomie, an Indofood brand, made in Nigeria by Dufil Prima Foods | Golden Penny — the Nigerian brand also behind Semovita |
| Made in | Nigeria (the packs we sell) | Check the pack |
| Pack | 70g, sold here in boxes of 40 | Check the pack — sizes vary |
| Calories | 285–330 kcal per 70g pack on UK labels | Check the nutrition panel on the pack |
| Allergens | Contains cereals containing gluten and soya (our pack) | Check the pack |
| In the UK | Widely stocked by African grocers and online — including here | Harder to find; mainly specialist African grocers |
| Price at RegiPay Stores | £20.99 for 40 × 70g | We do not sell Golden Penny noodles |
We have not run a side-by-side taste test, so we will not crown a winner on flavour. What the table shows is what we can stand behind: the figures printed on the Indomie packs we sell, and where each is easy to find in the UK. For Golden Penny, the pack in your hand is the authority on size, nutrition and allergens.
What the two have in common
Both are wheat-flour instant noodles with a seasoning sachet, and both are cooked the same way: boil the block for two to three minutes, drain some or all of the water, and stir in the seasoning. In Nigerian homes either one becomes a full meal with a fried or boiled egg, sliced onion, pepper and a handful of vegetables. Our guide to cooking Indomie the way Nigerians actually do works for both.
Where they differ
Familiarity. Indomie has been made in Nigeria since the late 1980s and is the name most people use for instant noodles in general, the way people say Hoover for a vacuum cleaner. For many families in the UK, Indomie Chicken is the taste of home, and nothing else quite replaces it.
Availability. Indomie is easy to buy by the carton from UK African grocers and online. Golden Penny noodles turn up less often, mainly in specialist shops, so if you need a regular supply the practical answer is usually Indomie.
Nutrition. Instant noodles are a convenient, filling, energy-dense food, and both brands carry a good deal of salt in the seasoning — an Indomie Chicken pack has about half an adult's daily salt reference intake on UK labels. Using half the sachet is the simplest way to cut it. Our Indomie calories guide has the full panel.
Which should you buy?
Choose Indomie if you want the familiar Nigerian taste, you buy by the carton, or you want it delivered — we send Indomie Chicken in boxes of 40.
Choose Golden Penny if it is the brand your family prefers and your local African grocer stocks it. Check the pack for size, nutrition and allergens.
If you are new to Indomie, read what Indomie is — and for a bigger shop, the Indomie & Malta Family Box pairs a carton with Malta Guinness.
Frequently asked questions
Is Indomie the same as Golden Penny noodles?
No. They are different brands of instant noodles, both found in Nigeria. They are cooked the same way, but the recipes, pack sizes and nutrition differ — check the pack of the one you buy.
How many calories are in a pack of Indomie?
A 70g pack of Indomie Chicken has roughly 285 to 330 kcal on UK labels, depending on where it was made. Always check the panel on your pack.
Where can I buy Indomie in the UK?
Indomie Chicken is available from RegiPay Stores in boxes of 40 × 70g, with delivery across the UK.