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Noodle Journey Episode 189: A-Sha x Hot Ones Ramen Noodle Cups Mega-Review

Original video description:

I reviewed the A-Sha x Hot Ones bowls a couple months back, and so now it’s time to dive into the cups! These are completely different recipes from the ramen bowls, and they take an interesting approach in how the broth is created. Check out the video to learn all about these fascinating new products.

Links to purchase:
https://ashadrynoodle.com/collections/a-sha-x-hot-ones
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Sweet-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7334664273
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Garlic-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7329121954
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Smoky-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7329321199

Scores:

Sweet Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10 (5.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 8.5/10

Garlic Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10 (6.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 8/10 (8.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)

Smoky Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10 (7.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 7/10 (7.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
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Noodle Journey Episode 187: A-Sha Hello Kitty Hand Pulled Style Noodles with Friendly Scallion Sauce

Original video description:

Oh hey, it’s one more last-minute review for 2024! I found these noodles at my local Target during their annual post-Christmas clearance sale, and I knew I had to review them for the channel so that everyone can get in on the rock-bottom price for these noodles. You may balk at the idea of buying Hello Kitty noodles, but this deceptively cute-looking package houses some incredibly good noodles with a flavorful sauce packet. If you’re into bargain hunting, you’ll want to watch this video.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10 (if you find them on a post-holiday clearance sale)
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Noodle Journey Episode 178: A-Sha x Hot Ones Ramen Noodle Bowls Mega-Review

Notes after filming:

I cannot stress to you how the slow burn of the Fiery Hot Tonkotsu crept up on me after filming. It got hotter and hotter the further I got into the noodles, inching ever so close to the level of the Daebak Ghost Pepper noodles I reviewed back in Episode 145. Do not make the same mistake I made; if you’re going to add the chili packet, do it in small amounts very carefully.

Original video description:

Attention spice heads and Hot Ones fans! A-Sha Dry Noodle has partnered with Hot Ones to bring you three ramen noodle bowls exclusive to Target stores and A-Sha’s website (as well as three ramen cups exclusive to Walmart that I’ll review another time). These are pricy, but are they any good? Dive into this mega-review with me and learn which of these you should buy and which you should avoid!

Link to purchase:
https://ashadrynoodle.com/collections/a-sha-x-hot-ones
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-plant-based-ramen-mild-noodle-bowl-3-7oz/-/A-91370140
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-ramen-medium-noodle-bowl-3-91oz/-/A-91370141
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-ramen-hot-noodle-bowl-3-7oz/-/A-91370168

Scores:

Taiwanese Tingly Pepper flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 3.5/10 (7/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 7/10

Sizzling Chili Garlic flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 3.5/10 (7/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 2/10

Fiery Hot Tonkotsu flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 6.5/10 (8.5/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 111: Momofuku Spicy Chili Noodles

Notes since filming:

Whatever you may think of David Chang and Momofuku, this is the best sauce out of all of their products, and I will die on the opinion that is that hill.

Original video description:

This is the second of Momofuku’s two new flavors as of August 2023. Based on the ingredients, this seems pretty redundant with the Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles, so you might be wondering if this is different in any appreciable way. Don’t worry, Noodle Journey is here for you. Watch the review to learn all about this new flavor!

Link to purchase:
https://shop.momofuku.com/products/spicy-chili-noodles-5-servings

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 110: Momofuku Sweet & Spicy Noodles

Original video description:

At long last, Momofuku has debuted two new flavors in their line of noodles in partnership with A-Sha! This first one appears to be a totally original sauce recipe based on sweet and spicy Korean gochujang paste. Watch this detailed review to see if this flavor is a winner or not!

Link to purchase:
https://shop.momofuku.com/products/sweet-spicy-noodles-5-servings

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Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 18: Momofuku Soy & Scallion Noodles

Original video description: Today we’re checking out the third and (currently) final variety of Momofuku noodles left to review: Soy & Scallion. Is this an awesome package of noodles on its own? We’ll see!

Links to purchase:

https://smile.amazon.com/Momofuku-Scallion-Noodles-Servings-Snacks/dp/B09PZVY7D1
https://shop.momofuku.com/products/soy-and-scallion-noodles-5-servings

Momofuku’s official YouTube channel with hack videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtT1iprTreAUgZPaS5jmBA

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 7: Momofuku Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles

Notes since filming: When people complain that Momofuku sauces are boring, for me, this is the exception that proves the rule. Love it or hate it, the tingly chili sauce in this one is a more unique recipe than the others that were available at the time and it packs a lot of flavor. Some of you might not like that flavor, what with the various vegetable extracts and Sichuan peppercorn taking center stage, but this sauce is not something you could easily replicate at home like the others.

Original video description:

Following up on the Momofuku Spicy Soy Noodles review from episode 4, I take a look at Momofuku’s Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles.

Momofuku’s pricing and packaging options have changed since I recorded this video, so check out their website below for the latest options.

Also, as of mid-May 2022 it appears that these are now available at Whole Foods (thanks for the heads-up, Edmund Moore!), so this may be the cheapest way to get these if you have a local Whole Foods. The Amazon link below should work for that as well.

Buy directly from Momofuku: https://shop.momofuku.com/collections/noodles

Buy from Momofuku on Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/Momofuku-Tingly-Noodles-Servings-Snacks/dp/B09PZVRTD3/ref=sr_1_5?m=AHA38DSG8H9UX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1650669323&s=merchant-items&sr=1-5

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 4: Momofuku Spicy Soy Noodles

Notes since filming: And thus begins my love/hate relationship with Momofuku and David Chang. My Momofuku reviews get thousands of hits and have netted me tons of subscribers, and so I feel obligated to review them when something new comes out even though the luster has worn off since I filmed this.

I was a little starstruck when filming this video. It was so early on and I was so happy to review something that was made by a “celebrity chef.” Unfortunately, David Chang didn’t really “make” these so much as just slap his branding on it and double the price. And since we now know what a total asshole David Chang can be, I feel bad that I gushed over these as much as I did in my introduction.

Still, I have to credit Momofuku for getting me to try Taiwanese-style noodles for the very first time, because while the sauce on this one was unimpressive, I still absolutely love A-Sha’s noodles.

Full credit to A-Sha for the noodles since I didn’t say it in the video.

Original video description:

Time to take a look at some noodles with an impressive pedigree and an interesting story! Let’s review Momofuku’s Spicy Soy noodles today!

As mentioned in the video, at the time of recording these were sold out everywhere, but they are finally trickling back in stock online and in stores if you would like to purchase them.

Buy directly from Momofuku: https://shop.momofuku.com/collections/noodles

Buy online or in-store at Target:
https://www.target.com/p/momofuku-x-a-sha-spicy-soy-noodles-5ct-16-75oz/-/A-82296984

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 5/10