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by Noodle Journey - July 2, 2024August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 161: Nissin Cup Noodles Campfire S’mores Ramen

Notes since filming:

This is probably tied with immi’s Black Garlic “Chicken” as the worst thing I’ve reviewed on this channel. There’s a guy on Reddit who pops up every now and then to say how much he likes these, and I compulsively downvote him each time because he is very, very wrong. There’s absolutely nothing to like about this, and I will die on that hill.

Original video description:

You noodle lovers are not prepared for what Nissin has just added to its Cup Noodles line: Campfire S’mores Ramen. Will this be a surprisingly good flvaor or an unholy abomination? Watch the video for my (very) unfiltered review!

Link to purchase:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nissin-Cup-Noodles-Smores-3-07-Oz-Microwaveable-Cup/5885737186

Scores:

Noodles: 5/10
Spiciness: 0/10
Overall: 0/10

by Noodle Journey - June 28, 2024August 15, 2025

Noodle Journey Supplement Re-Review: Ramen Toppers Chashu Pork, Fish Cake, & Vegetable Mix (2024)

I’m revisiting the Ramen Toppers mix after the company reached out to say they overhauled the recipe and ingredients. The last time I reviewed this product (September 2023), I had issues with tough, underseasoned pork and pale, uneven vegetables; they claim to have addressed all of that with a new marinade, smaller pork pieces, and upgraded veggies. If you watch the video above, you can see a comparison of the old recipe’s contents to the new.

by Noodle Journey - June 21, 2024August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 160: Simply Food Bún Bò Huế

Notes since filming:

What a terrible disappointment. Just to be sure I wasn’t crazy, the next time I ordered as-authentic-as-I-could-find Vietnamese food after filming this, I ordered Bún Bò Huế, and it was nothing like this (in the best possible way). Everything about this bowl tastes wrong to me, from the noodle texture to the broth flavor to those suspect little balls in the dried ingredients.

Original video description:

I’ve had a craving lately for one of my favorite Vietnamese dishes, Bún Bò Huế, which is a rich, herby, beefy soup with a good spice to it. This product from Simply Food is the first time I’ve seen it in instant form. Will this be a winner or a pale imitation of the real thing? Check out the video for all the details.

Scores:

Noodles: 2/10
Spiciness: 2.5/10
Overall: 1/10

by Noodle Journey - June 14, 2024October 30, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 159: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Bowls

Today I’m covering the full set of Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Bowls: Sizzlin’ Rich Pork, Scorchin’ Sesame Shrimp, Molten Chili Chicken, and Volcanic Mongolian Beef. These aren’t part of the regular Hot & Spicy line, but while they use what I think is the same noodle base, they come with their own unique Fire Sauce recipes for extra heat. Each bowl aims for “restaurant-level” stir-fry flavor (Nissin’s words, not mine) straight from the microwave, which sounds ambitious for a $2 cup of noodles. I’m testing them from mildest to hottest to see if any of them deserve a spot in your pantry.

by Noodle Journey - June 7, 2024October 30, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 158: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Light

It’s time for a healthier twist on one of Korea’s most famous noodles: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Light. This version of the iconic Shin Ramyun swaps the fried noodles for air-dried ones and claims to have 75% less fat and 25% fewer calories than the original. Shin is the product that originally got me hooked on Korean ramen, so I was curious to see whether this “light” version could deliver the same punch or if it would lose some of what makes the red pack so satisfying.

by Noodle Journey - May 31, 2024October 24, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 157: Paldo Volcano Chicken Noodle

It’s time to take on Paldo Volcano Chicken Noodle, one of the earliest examples of Buldak-inspired instant noodles that I’m aware of. The packaging screams danger with flames, a volcano logo, and a crying chicken that leaves no doubt what kind of experience this is supposed to be. It’s positioned as a spicy curry chicken noodle, though we’ll get to that “curry” claim soon. Either way, I’m curious whether Paldo’s version can bring something new to the table or if it’s just another heat-for-heat’s-sake bowl.

by Noodle Journey - May 24, 2024October 24, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 156: Mama Tom Yum Noodles

This one’s been a long time coming. I’m finally reviewing all three of the very popular Mama Tom Yum Noodles flavors: Shrimp, Creamy Shrimp, and Pork. These are everywhere, including Asian grocers, international markets, even Walmart, and they’ve been some of the most requested noodles on my list. Instead of stretching them across multiple videos, I’m covering them all at once, because if any trio deserves a proper showdown, it’s this one.

by Noodle Journey - May 17, 2024October 24, 2025

Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Bae Dried Enoki Mushroom

I’m reviewing the second of Ramen Bae’s new April 2024 products: Ramen Bae Dried Enoki Mushroom. Enoki mushrooms are those long, delicate strands you often find in Asian soups and hot pots, adding crunch and a mild, sweet mushroom flavor. They’re fantastic to cook with, but fresh enoki usually has a short shelf life and isn’t easy to find. I’ve got one Asian market about half an hour away that sells them, and they only last around a week before going bad. Ramen Bae’s dried version solves that problem with a pack that stays shelf-stable for over a year.

by Noodle Journey - May 10, 2024October 22, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 155: Nissin Chikin Ramen

This might be the most important noodle I’ll ever review. Nissin Chikin Ramen (spelled “Chikin” intentionally, not as a typo) is the original instant noodle, first released in Japan in 1958 by Momofuku Ando. At the time, postwar Japan was facing food shortages, and the U.S. was supplying wheat flour to help feed the country. Bread wasn’t popular, so Ando set out to turn wheat into noodles that could last without refrigeration. His breakthrough came when he saw his wife frying tempura and realized that oil could be used to dehydrate noodles instantly. That discovery led to the world’s first flash-fried, shelf-stable noodle, and the birth of instant ramen itself, in the form of this Chikin Ramen.

by Noodle Journey - May 3, 2024October 22, 2025

Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Bae Kimchi Mix

Ramen Bae has released another mix, and this time it’s one I’ve been waiting for: Ramen Bae Kimchi Mix. After their earlier Spicy Garlic Mix showed promise but stumbled on its overuse of subpar dehydrated egg, the company listened to feedback and reworked future batches. Seeing that kind of responsiveness made me eager to try their newest products, especially this one, which promises classic kimchi flavor in a shelf-stable form.