immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 148
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immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 148

immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen has been showing up constantly in my targeted social media ads, so I decided it was finally time to see what all the hype is about. immi is a California-based ramen company founded in 2019 whose motto is “instant ramen reinvented.” They market themselves as a healthier alternative to other instant noodles: lower carb, higher protein, medium sodium, and both vegan and keto-friendly. That’s great on paper, but it comes with a steep price tag: $6 for a single 2.4-ounce pack.

Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode
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Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode

Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki is a stealth release that slipped out sometime between their Veggie Mix and Spicy Garlic Mix. I completely missed it until recently and decided it deserved a review. While the Spicy Garlic Mix disappointed me, this one looked promising. And yes, to be clear, the full name of the product is indeed "Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki" as printed on the bag, which is kind of a mouthful but I guess it covers all of their bases.

Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 147
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Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 147

Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine is the second entry in Samyang’s “Tangle” fusion line, following the excellent Bulgogi Alfredo from Episode 122. I’ve been looking for this one for months, and it’s been a hot item since release, so I was excited to finally track it down. This series reimagines Korean flavors through Italian-style pasta using wide, air-dried noodles that resemble fettuccine.

Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 146
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Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 146

After a surprisingly not horrible experience with Mike’s Mighty Good Kimchi Ramen, I wanted to see what a company that actually makes decent noodles could do with the same concept. Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup seems like the perfect follow-up, since I’ve already made it clear how much I love both kimchi and Nongshim’s products in general. This one feels like a natural fit with their other products.

Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 145
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Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 145

Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup is my latest attempt at revisiting this brand, which I’ve often criticized for small portions, inconvenient cooking methods, and noodles that don’t live up to their marketing ploys. I did marginally enjoy their Fried Garlic Chicken and the Spicy Miso Soup they make for Trader Joe’s, so at a friend’s urging, I’m giving another flavor a fair shake. I love kimchi, and this one has gotten some mild buzz online. Mike’s products are widely available in grocery stores across the U.S., though they usually cost $3-4 per pack, which is terribly pricey considering the small size.

Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024) | Noodle Journey
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Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024) | Noodle Journey

I recently hit the milestone of 1,000 subscribers, and to celebrate, I’m finally compiling the first-ever Noodle Journey Top 10 Instant Noodles list. Over the course of this channel, I’ve reviewed a massive variety of noodles, but these ten are the absolute best-in-class for their categories, in my humble opinion. These are the varieties that blew me away when I tried them and that I keep stocked regularly in my pantry for when I’m not filming reviews. This list is in no particular order. These are simply the major varieties that are easily obtainable and represent the pinnacle of my own instant noodle universe in 2024.

Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode
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Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode

Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix launched on February 1, 2024, after months of teasing, and I grabbed a pack the second it became available on their site. I’ve recommended Ramen Bae countless times on Reddit whenever people ask how to spruce up their noodles, and I’ve reviewed both their Classic Seafood & Vegetables Mix and their Veggie Mix in past reviews. Both were solid products worth your attention if you like the ingredients.

Ramen Talk Tomato Meatball Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 144
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Ramen Talk Tomato Meatball Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 144

Ramen Talk Tomato Meatball Noodles is a brand-new variety that hasn’t even made it to Ramen Talk’s own website yet. Ramen Talk is one of my favorite noodle companies, and I’ve covered them extensively before in Episodes 77 through 83. Six of those seven noodles were terrific, with a couple that I’d consider top-10 material. Ramen Talk doesn't like being called “instant” noodles, since their products come with real meat and toppings packaged inside. You can usually order directly from their U.S. and U.K. sites, but this one popped up first at my local Asian convenience store. I paid $5.49, which is in line with their other premium releases.

Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 143
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Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 143

Samyang Buldak Tom Yum is hot off the presses, launching in the U.S. in January 2024. I may even be the first to do a full review of it on YouTube, since I couldn’t find any others when I filmed. While Buldak varieties pop up constantly in other countries, like Basil Cream Udon in Korea or Yakisoba in Australia, this Tom Yum flavor is, at least for now, exclusive to the U.S. market. I picked mine up from RamenMall for $1.99 a pack, though stock has been fluctuating quickly. At the time of this review, it hasn’t hit stores near me yet, but it should roll out to Asian groceries and other online sellers soon.