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Noodle Journey Episode 45: Itsuki Hakata Osshoi Tonkotsu Ramen

Notes since filming:

When someone on Reddit asks for a mild vegan noodle option, this is usually the first thing I think of. I can’t explain why some artificial tonkotsu flavors feel so wrong to my tastebuds, but this one was an incredible feat of food science. I still marvel at how good this tastes.

Since filming, Itsuki has started exporting this to the US in English packaging, calling it “Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen.”

Original video description:

Itsuki’s Yuzushio variety was pretty tasty, and so today we’re looking at their Hakata Osshoi Tonkotsu. This is a rich, milky tonkotsu with a big twist: it’s #vegan!

Link to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/animal-free-hakata-osshoi-ramen-3-6oz
https://yummybazaar.com/collections/pasta-grains/products/itsuki-hakata-pork-bone-broth-tonkotsu-ramen-1-serving-366-oz-104-g
https://www.amazon.com/Itsuki-Hakata-Tonkotsu-Broth-Ramen/dp/B07DCSGT1S

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 44: Itsuki Hokkaido Yuzushio Ramen

Original video description:

Time to review an old and popular brand of Japanese ramen: Itsuki! This Yuzushio flavor combines citrus with a salty broth. Check it out!

Link to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/itsuki-hokkaido-shio-mellowsalt-ram-171g
https://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01064381-ITSUKI-Yuzu-Flavor-Mellow-Salt-Ramen-170g
https://yummybazaar.com/products/itsuki-hokkaido-shio-mellow-salt-ramen-6-oz-172g?variant=31322829357117
https://ramenmall.com/products/itsuki-hokkaido-yuzushio-ramen-japan

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 43: Nissin Cup Noodles Pumpkin Spice Flavor

Notes since filming: 

Little did I know that this would be one of the least offensive of Nissin’s gimmick noodle flavors, considering some of the stuff they’ve released since. People got all worked up about this, but honestly it’s pretty good with some whipped cream.

Original video description:

This is by far the strangest instant noodle product I’ve ever seen, so of course I have to review it! Is Nissin’s Cup Noodles Pumpkin Spice flavor worth a purchase?

Find this one on eBay or at your local supermarket.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 4/10 (5/10 with whipped cream)
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Noodle Journey Episode 42: Nongshim Angry Chapaguri

Original video description:

We’ve reviewed and loved Nonghsim’s Chapagetti and Neoguri flavors, but what happens when Nongshim combines them and makes it even spicier? You get Angry Chapaguri, of course!

Links to purchase:

Bowl: https://www.hmart.com/10020051
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/jjajang-noodles-chapa-guri-spicy-seafood-noodles
4-Pack: https://www.hmart.com/10010137
https://justasianfood.com/products/nongshim-angry-chopaguri-jjiang-noodle-with-spicy-seafood-flavor-19-7oz-560g

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 41: Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen Bowl

Original video description:

Time to check back in with Sapporo Ichiban with a ramen flavor we haven’t seen before: Shio. This bowl product is loaded with vegetables and promises a delicious, salty broth. Let’s review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-salt-ramen-84g
https://smile.amazon.com/Sapporo-Ichiban-Ramen-Noodles-Count/dp/B00OA3NVRW
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sapporo-Ichiban-Shio-Ramen-Prepared-Soup-5-Pack/195480977
https://sanyofoodsamerica.com/products/sapporo-ichiban-shio-bowl

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 40: Samyang Buldak Corn

Notes since filming: The only Buldak flavor I ever threw in the trash after a couple bites (2x lasted a little longer than that before I tapped out). It wasn’t quite bad enough to make my bottom 5 list, but I didn’t think this was very good. The noodles in here are great, but that powdered pack of corn flavor is a true love-it-or-hate-it addition. There are some people who really enjoy this one and will pair it with fresh elote and cilantro, but I’m content never to eat this one again.

Original video description:

Of all the Samyang Buldak products, I don’t think any one has generated such extreme reactions as this one: Corn Flavor. I love the Buldak product line so far, but how will this review go?

Links to purchase:

5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-flavored-ramen-corn-140g-5
https://www.hmart.com/10010099
https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Chicken-Buldak-Flavor-Korean/dp/B07YXFB4RT

Please like and subscribe!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 4/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 39: Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce (US Version)

Original video description:

Here’s the review of the last of the Nissin Raoh flavors I currently have in my possession: Soy Sauce flavor. I’ll also be comparing this to the Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce flavor, which is currently my top pick for a premium soy sauce ramen.

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-raoh-ramen-noodle-soup-soy-sauce-flavor-107g
6-Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Nissin-Raoh-Sauce-3-77-Ounce/dp/B079T76TQN

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 38: Nissin Raoh Miso Flavor (US Version)

Notes since filming: Unfortunately, it appears that Nissin stopped exporting this variety to the USA, which is a damn shame because it was probably the best miso soup ever to be sold in American supermarkets. Fortunately, the Japanese version of this flavor is still being manufactured and isn’t terribly hard to find online for shipping.

Original video description:

Since I seem to be the only person on the Internet who was underwhelmed by Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu, I thought it was high time to revisit the Nissin Raoh product line and give their Miso Flavor a shot. Bonus comparison between this one and the stellar Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso flavor.

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-raoh-ramen-noodle-soup-miso-flavor-107g
6-Pack: https://smile.amazon.com/Nissin-Raoh-Miso-3-77-Ounce/dp/B079TGH5B5

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 37: Prima Taste Laksa LaMian

Notes since filming: Easily one of the most perfect instant noodle products ever made. You owe it to yourself to try this at least once.

Original video description:

Prima Taste blew me away with their Singapore Curry flavor back in episode 15 with a perfect score. Now it’s time to try their Laksa LaMian. Will lightning strike twice?

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/prima-taste-singapore-laksa-la-mian-185g
https://bokksumarket.com/products/prima-taste-singapore-noodles-laksa-la-mian
4-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/prima-taste-singapore-laksa-la-mian-4packs
https://smile.amazon.com/Prima-Taste-Coconut-Lamian-Noodles/dp/B00JJOVD2C
https://www.hmart.com/10010067

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 36: Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles

Notes since filming: I fully admit that I only reviewed these as a subscriber milestone gimmick, but holy shit do I love luosifen after tasting it here for the first time. I try to limit it to only a few times a year because it is astoundingly bad for you nutritionally, but it is so damn tasty. If you are at all adventurous with food, I urge you to give this or any other luosifen you might find a try.

Original video description:

I was saving this bag of noodles for a special occasion, and since I just hit the 200 subscriber mark recently, now seems like a great time. This bag of noodles contains an actual broth made from snails. Intrigued? I sure was. Watch this episode to learn all about this dish, luosifen, and what you can expect from this product. This is Happy Snail’s Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles.

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/haohuanluo-instant-spicy-rice-noodle-300g/1021023071
5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/river-snail-noodle-5-bags/1021081211
https://hungvuongmarkets.com/LiuzhouSpicyRiceNoodle
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01053381-HAPPY-SNAIL-Liuzhou-Snail-Rice-Noodles-Purple-Bag-300g

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10