Here's all the noteworthy noodle news you may have missed in August 2026. New flavors from Samyang are the spotlight this month, but there's also some interesting sales announcements, and some new products my UK readers might spot. Read on for all the details!
The Big List of Buldak
Samyang Buldak is such a popular brand that its fans try to seek out every single flavor that has ever existed to make sure they can try them all. A while back on Reddit, I started maintaining an active list of all known flavors and their status. You can now find that list here, along with links to my reviews of each one I've tried. This list does not include offshoot products like tteokbokki, dumplings, or hot sauce, but rather only focuses on noodle products.
BoxOfNoodles.com Unboxing | Noodle Journey
A company called Box of Noodles reached out to me on Instagram and sent me a sample box with no strings attached, so I decided to do an unboxing and take a look at what its build-your-own subscription service offers. This video/post is not sponsored, and the company had no input into its content and did not see it before publication.
Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup Review | Noodle Journey
I wanted to get back into some Chef Woo reviews, starting with this Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup, and the main reason I'm doing these right now is because, from all appearances, the company's not doing so great financially, and whatever help I can provide by showcasing their products (as long as they're decent), I'll do. I like most of what I've reviewed from them, and I would really hate to see the most affordable of the high-protein "healthy" ramen companies go out of business. So here we go.
Pholicious Bún Bò Huế Rice Noodle Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 227
Today's review is a huge surprise I found at my local Walmart from a company whose products I have greatly enjoyed in the past. This is brand new from Pholicious: Bún Bò Huế Beef & Shrimp with Spicy Lemongrass.
Samyang Buldak Truffle Spicy Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 226
The Buldak releases just never seem to stop! Samyang Buldak Truffle Spicy Ramen is a brand-new US release that started rolling out to Walmart stores shortly before I filmed this review. It sells for $7.48 per five-pack, although it may not have reached every local Walmart yet. Samyang has been dropping new Buldak flavors without much fanfare lately, which feels a little strange for one of the biggest instant noodle product lines in the world. I have no idea whether this will eventually show up in other supermarket chains or Asian grocery stores, so check around if it interests you.
Maruchan Birria Beef Flavor Ramen Bowl Review | Noodle Journey Episode 225
Today’s review is the Maruchan Birria Beef Flavor Ramen Bowl, a product that has been out for a little while now and that I wanted to get to before moving on to some of Maruchan’s newer products. This flavor started showing up in grocery stores and on Amazon in the last year and a half or so.
Samyang Buldak Rosé with Wide Glass Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 224
Today’s review is a bit of a follow-up to my last Buldak review as I work my way through the remaining Buldak products in my queue. This is Samyang Buldak Rosé with Wide Glass Noodles.
Nissin Chilled Cup Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 223
These are two hot, well, not exactly hot, new products from Japan that take the basic Cup Noodles preparation method and change the most fundamental part of it. Nissin Chilled Cup Noodles come in Chicken, Salt, and Lemon and Spicy Kimchi flavors, and you prepare both with cold water. Not hot water followed by a trip to the refrigerator. Not hot water with some ice cubes thrown in afterward. These are made with refrigerated water poured directly into the cup, and they’re ready to eat in five minutes. I know, it’s wild, right?
Noodle News Roundup: July 2026 | Noodle Journey
Here's all the noteworthy noodle news you may have missed in July 2026. Ramen Bae releases an exciting new dried topping mix, Nissin makes a scientific breakthrough with a new Cup Noodle, another exciting new partnership with A-Sha is announced, and a legend in the instant noodle world has passed away. Read on for all the news!
Samyang Buldak Rosé Spicy Ramen (US Version) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 222
Today’s review is kind of an update to the review all the way back in episode 90 where I reviewed the version of Samyang Buldak Rosé sold in South Korea. It’s no longer necessary to jump through hoops to import Buldak Rosé, but is it the same recipe? Today I’m reviewing this pack of Samyang Buldak Rosé, the version specifically exported to the US from South Korea.