Noodle Journey Episode 25: Nongshim Neoguri

Notes since filming: What’s really interesting about this review is that I haven’t seen any other reviewers notice the recipe differences between the American Neoguri and Korean Neoguri. What I have noticed, however, is that very frequently someone on Reddit will complain about Neoguri not tasting like they remember it tasting, and my suspicion is that it has to do with the domestic vs. export recipe changes.

Original video description: A 25th episode special review! I was going to review the Korean import of Nongshim Neoguri until I spied a really drastic difference between it and the U.S. version. Check out the video to learn what I found and hear the verdict on which one is the better product!

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-noodle-soup-spicy-seafood-flavor-120g/1021024991
Cup Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-cup-spicy-seafood-flavor-75g/1021024941
Bowl Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/neoguri-udon-big-bowl-113g/1021087191
4-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-noodle-soup-spicy-seafood-flavor-4packs/1021000771
https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Korean-Variety-Selection-Neoguri/dp/B07FYPFG18
Mild Version 4-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-mild-120g/1021067091

Cokoyam is apparently undergoing maintenance and a possible rebranding, so here’s the link I mentioned in the review, but be aware that it might not work right now: https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756

There are plenty of options from various sellers on Amazon depending on how many you want to buy at a time. Also check your local Asian supermarket!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Noodle Journey Episode 24: Indomie Mi Goreng

Notes since filming: Indomie Mi Goreng is still one of the first things I recommend when someone asks for instant noodle suggestions. These show up in Walmart and other grocery stores now and are still dirt cheap with amazing flavor. There’s no excuse not to try them unless you just don’t like stir-fried noodles at all.

Original video description:

Today’s review is one of the most popular instant noodles in the world: Indomie Mi Goreng. We’ll talk about why it’s so popular and what you’re missing out on if you haven’t tried these noodles yet!

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-85g/1021003821
5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-5pc-425g/1021004301

There are plenty of options from various sellers on Amazon depending on how many you want to buy at a time. Also check your local Asian supermarket!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 9/10

Noodle Journey Episode 23: Mama Pa-Lo Duck

Original video description:

This is Noodle Journey’s first review of a Mama instant noodle product, and we’re starting with the ever-popular Pa-Lo Duck flavor. This is a super cheap pack of noodles and it has the bonus of being vegan. But is it any good? We’ll find out!

Links to purchase:

30-pack: https://www.amazon.com/MAMA-Oriental-Instant-Noodles-Artificial/dp/B00C8XYYNG

Check your local Walmart or Asian grocery store before you commit to ordering in bulk online!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10

Noodle Journey Episode 22: Nongshim Chapagetti

Notes since filming: I had no idea Chapagetti was such a divisive flavor when I reviewed it, but there are a lot of people out there who hate this. But there are also a lot of people who love it, and I’m one of them. I’ve since discovered that way better jjajang noodles are out there, but if I hadn’t tried Chapagetti first, I wouldn’t have known that I even liked jjajang sauce at all. Make sure you understand what kind of flavor Chapagetti is before you commit to buying it, because that sweet and earthy black bean flavor is not for everyone.

Original video description:

Time to review something completely different! You might be passingly familiar with Nongshim’s Chapagetti flavor because of the movie Parasite, but how does this black bean sauce actually taste, and more importantly, is it worth buying? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:

Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-chapagetti-127g/1021002341

Big Bowl version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/chapagetti-noodles-big-bowl-114g/1021087181

4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-chapagetti-family-pack-4packs/1021002351
https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Chapagetti-Noodle-Pasta-Chajang/dp/B0170PR9D8

(Other third party sellers on Amazon may have the 4-pack cheaper, so do a little price comparison before you buy!)

Link to Cokoyam Korean Ramen Jumbo Combo: https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10
  • Overall: 7/10