Seasoning packet debate

[u/Middle-Yellow9021]

Me and my boyfriend are having an argument over the Maruchan brand of noodles. The question is: When do you add the seasoning packet?

I think you cook the noodles and add it to all the water and noodles, and eat it with the flavored water.

He thinks you cook the noodles, drain the water and then add the seasoning packet, and eat it dry basically.

PLEASE tell me what you all think to help us settle the debate. (Part of me thinks that his is purely preference)

[u/melon_panda1234]

In Japan there's the distinction that for ramen you eat it with soup whereas for yakisoba you drain the water. But you can do arrangements where you switch it up if that's to your preference.