What pandy and two said.

Put a few things in it. For me I like to put in good quality ham or some prawns, spring onions, mushrooms, chillies, spinach and a few extra bits of seasoning (often a chicken and curry broth).

You can make your own broth and use "exotic seasonings," e.g. what they suggest in this article: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-instant-noodles - you can get your own Asian seasonings and modify it in various ways too. Like ginger, fenugreek, five-spice, etc.

I cook it on the stove top, add only half of the seasoning packet. I like fresh scallions, cilantro, sliced onion, and tofu in mine. Crispy fried garlic/shallots on top for garnish with a fresh crack of black pepper.

Basically just add whatever protein and veggies you like and make sure they're cooked if they need to be. I know a lot people like mushrooms in theirs. You could also add a poached egg on top

Fresh herbs from the garden (or a garden).

You simply cannot. Instant noodles never become "al dente".

But some instant noodles boil the kettle.