Noodle Journey Episode 71: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen with Kuromayu (Black Garlic Oil)

Original video description:

What’s this? A Japanese tonkotsu product from one of my favorite South Korean noodle companies? You bet I had to try this. This is Nongshim’s Tonkotsu Ramen with Kuromayu (Black Garlic Oil)!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Tonkotsu-Spicy-Pork-Black-Garlic-Ramyun-Premium-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Bowl-3-6oz-X-1-Count/726477109?athbdg=L1600
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/tonkotsu-kuromayu-big-bowl-nongshim/1021087031
6-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Tonkotsu-Ramen-Kuromayu-Noodle/dp/B0939MRXDV

Check all sellers on Amazon and don’t overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Noodle Journey Episode 70: Mama Phở Gà

Original video description:

Last episode was my review of Mama’s Phở Bò, and so now we have the chicken version of the same dish: Mama’s Phở Gà flavor. Watch this review to see how it compares!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mama-Pho-Ga-Prepared-Soup-2-29-oz-Cup/185168819?athbdg=L1100
6-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/MAMA-Instant-Vietnamese-Silky-smooth-Aromatic/dp/B00EA5OIA4

Check all sellers on Amazon and don’t overpay. Also check your local Walmart or Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Noodle Journey Episode 69: Mama Phở Bò

Original video description:

It’s taken a while, but we’ve finally gotten around to an instant phở product. This is Mama’s Phở Bò, which is an artificial beef dish made with rice noodles and a flavorful broth. In this video, I’ll get into what I’ve learned about phở and how this instant product compares to what you might get at a restaurant.

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mama-Pho-Bo-2-29-oz/137075887?athbdg=L1100
6-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/MAMA-Instant-Vietnamese-Silky-smooth-Aromatic/dp/B008GNNPGO

Check all sellers on Amazon and don’t overpay. Also check your local Walmart or Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Noodle Journey Episode 68: Ottogi Sesame Ramen

Original video description:

Ottogi makes some quality stuff, and here we have a variety from them that’s currently a bit unlike anything else in the Korean instant noodle market. What makes this special? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:
5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-sesame-flavor-ramen-5pcs-575g
https://www.hmart.com/10010031
https://smile.amazon.com/Ottogi-Sesame-Flavor-Noodle-Instant/dp/B00J2K0MRU

Check all sellers on Amazon and don’t overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 9/10

Noodle Journey Episode 67: Sapporo Ichiban Chow Mein

Original video description:

One of my viewers recommended this variety to me, and I was able to hunt it down to give it a try. This is Sapporo Ichiban’s “Chow Mein”… aka Yakisoba. What does that mean? What’s the difference? Watch the video to find out!

Links to purchase:
Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-instant-chow-mein-102g
30-pack (6 5-packs): https://smile.amazon.com/Sapporo-Ichiban-Yakisoba-Count-Ounce/dp/B00N14Y792

Check all sellers on Amazon and don’t overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10