Is the boxed meal on the train not as fragrant as instant noodles? Why do the vast majority choose instant noodles? The train conductor reveals the truth

Trains are quite a sentimental means of transport for Chinese people. Even today, many places still use green trains. When families travel or visit distant relatives, they buy lots of snacks on the train. For children, riding the train is definitely a happy thing. Of course, trains are also the main means of transportation for Chinese people. For travel, trains are also a good choice because you can see the scenery of different cities along the way. I wonder if you have noticed a phenomenon: every train sells boxed meals, but the vast majority of people choose to eat bowl noodles. Is the boxed meal on the train not as fragrant as bowl noodles? The train conductor reveals the truth.

In fact, observant friends, especially those who often travel by train, will find that the boxed meals on trains are actually nutritionally balanced and taste quite good. But why do people habitually buy bowl noodles at the supermarket to eat on the train? Many friends who normally never eat bowl noodles buy them specifically for train travel. Thus, the bowl noodles vs. boxed meal showdown shows bowl noodles winning. There are mainly two reasons for this.

First of all is cost-effectiveness. In terms of raw materials and preparation, boxed meals and bowl noodles are not on the same level for comparison. But considering cost-effectiveness, bowl noodles are definitely the winner. Although bowl noodles are not as nutritious or tasty as boxed meals, they still fill the stomach. More importantly, bowl noodles are cheap, costing only a few yuan. But the cheapest boxed meal on the train costs more than ten yuan.

In the impression of many elderly people, boxed meals on trains have always been relatively luxurious. After all, the majority in our country are ordinary people. This is indeed true: even now, boxed meals on trains are still much more expensive than those outside. But it is understandable, because it is not as convenient to purchase ingredients on the train as in the city, and there is no other place to buy food on the train. So it is understandable that it is a bit more expensive. Even so, many people decisively give up boxed meals and choose bowl noodles.

Another aspect is the nostalgia for bowl noodles. For many friends, when talking about trains, they inevitably picture scenes filled with the atmosphere of daily life and the lingering smell of instant noodles. The classic braised beef noodles, taking a sip of the soup, is a deep impression in the minds of many traveling friends. After all, many people used to travel while trying to save money. Instant noodles had advantages in both taste and price. Therefore, instant noodles are still recognized by train passengers to this day.

Actually, whether to eat instant noodles or boxed meals on the train is no longer a big difference given the current economic strength of the Chinese people. In fact, boxed meals on the train are not that much more expensive than instant noodles. But still, many friends choose to eat instant noodles. I wonder, if you take the train, would you choose boxed meals or instant noodles? Or maybe you have a better choice? Welcome to share with us in the comments!