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Noodle Journey Episode 138: Marutai Original Ramen

Notes since filming:

If this had been the first Marutai flavor I’d ever had, it would’ve been a higher overall score than a 7. While this is certainly no slouch in terms of flavor and quality, it’s overshadowed by its siblings.

Original video description:

This flavor was Marutai’s very first stick ramen product dating all the way back to 1959! Here we have a light broth flavored with soy, pork, chicken, and sesame oil. Is this one in the same league as all the other Marutai flavors I’ve reviewed? Watch to find out!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 136: Marutai Ikkosha Tonkotsu Ramen

Notes since filming:

As I write this, I haven’t found a better tasting instant tonkotsu than this one from Marutai. The only reason this one isn’t on my Top 10 list is price and availability.

Original video description:

The Marutai madness continues as I take a look at another restaurant collaboration: a tonkotsu variety supervised by the restaurant Ikkosha. This tonkotsu promises to be a concentrated pork experience, but does it deliver? Could this be the best instant tonkotsu product available? You should definitely check out this review.

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/janapese-ichikosha-ramen-115g/1021066891

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 135: Marutai Seiyoken Tonkotsu Ramen

Original video description:

This is the first of three products I’ll be reviewing in which Marutai has collaborated with a famous Japanese restaurant. This one was supervised by Seiyoken in Kurume City, and it promises a light and rich tonkotsu experience. Is this worth the premium price tag? Watch the review to find out!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/japanese-kurume-ramen-180g/1021066881

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 134: Marutai Oita Chicken Paitan Ramen

Notes since filming:

I haven’t found any chicken ramen better than this one. If you like chicken soup, I urge you to do whatever it takes to buy this.

Original video description:

With this review, I’m kicking off another short Marutai marathon similar to last year’s. This is a newer product made for the 15th anniversary of their “Local Series” of ramen products, and it is a super creamy chicken broth from Oita. If you’re a fan of chicken ramen, you’re going to want to watch this review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/daibunji-white-soup-ramen-2-servings-6-56-oz/1021103641 (No, I have no idea why they call it “Daibunji” but this is the correct product!)
https://www.amazon.com/Marutai-Chicken-Broth-Ramen-2meals/dp/B0CTPWRB2L

If you want the seemingly discontinued Marutai chicken flavors before they go away:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/saga-instant-noodle-212g/1021032401
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ooita-instant-noodle-214g/1021032411

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 133: Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen

Original video description:

Today we’ve got another spicy seafood soup from Samyang. This one is the Korean style of jjambbong, meaning a chili-forward red broth with savory meat and seafood flavors. Check out the review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010207
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Hot-Pepper-Jjambbong-Ramen-5pks/103720
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/extremely-hot-pepper-jjambbong-ramen-noodle-5-pack-4-13oz/1021082271
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Pepper-Jjambbong-Ramen-Soup/dp/B0CLJ6V582

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 5.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 132: Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen

Notes since filming:

I often recommend this one over Buldak Jjajang because of how much more nuanced the flavor is. If you like spicy jjajangmen, please try this one!

Original video description:

Your eyes do not deceive you: This is a spicy Samyang product line that’s not Buldak, even though some people have mistaken it for Buldak. This Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen has a ton of interesting ingredients that set it apart from Buldak Jjajang. If you’ve tried other black bean sauce noodles before but weren’t keen on the flavor, this one might surprise you!

Links to purchase:
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Hot-Pepper-Jjajang-Ramen-5pks/103721
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/extremely-spicy-hot-pepper-jjajang-ramen-5-pack-4-8oz/1021082261
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Hot-Pepper-Jjajang-Ramen/dp/B0CKHW1MZM

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 131: Samyang Nagasaki Jjambbong

Original video description:

Here’s something sure to tickle a lot of tastebuds: a milky, rich, spicy seafood broth. This spicy Korean take on a Japanese soup invented by a Chinese restaurant seems like it’s a fairly unique offering in the instant noodle world, so check out the review to see if it’s worth a purchase!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nagasaki-jjambbong-multi-5p/1021098391
https://ramenmall.com/products/samyang-nagasaki-jjambbong-famliy-pack
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935?category=instant01
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen-Soup/dp/B0CLJQ8NJF

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 130: Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Bowls (Garlic Sauce, Red Curry & Peanut Satay)

Notes since filming:

The garlic sauce was the first 0 score I’d ever given on the channel in 130 episodes. That’s how absolutely vile I found it.

Original video description:

Time for a mega-review of all three of Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle bowls: Garlic Sauce, Red Curry, and Peanut Satay. Which of these, if any, is worth your time and money?

Scores:

Garlic Sauce flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 0/10

Peanut Satay flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 6/10

Red Curry flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10