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Today I’m going to continue through my backlog of A-Sha noodles by reviewing and walking you the contents of this A-Sha BT21 Galaxy Variety Noodle Box. I wasn't thrilled with the Street Style Variety box for multiple reasons, but this one might go a little better because there are some really interesting noodles in this
Today, I’m checking out a product from what is probably the most ubiquitous Taiwanese noodle brand on the planet, A-Sha, with this really eye-catching BT21 Street Style Variety Noodle Box. Buckle up, because this review has an unexpected twist! You may already know about A-Sha even if the name isn’t familiar to you right away.
Noodle Journey is an episodic review series in which we learn all about instant noodle brands and products and then do a deep dive into the noodle quality, spice level, and overall flavor. All reviews are as thorough as possible. The noodles are cooked according to the manufacturer's instructions using only the contents of the product package unless otherwise indicated. This ensures that the review is as unbiased as possible and evaluates whether or not I think a product is worth a purchase either as a standalone meal or as a base that you could spruce up. Each review represents my personal opinions and is for informational/entertainment purposes only. I am not responsible for how the information is interpreted or used. 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 Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - Sweet Chili Ingredients & Assembly 4:27 - Sweet Chili Review 10:11 - Garlic Chili Introduction 10:57 - Garlic Chili Ingredients & Asssembly 13:06 - Garlic Chili Review 17:30 - Smoky Chili Introduction 19:07 - Smoky Chili Ingredients & Assembly 20:54 - Smoky Chili Review 25:35 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #SpicyNoodles #AsianCuisine #TaiwaneseFood #AsianFood #HotOnes
Noodle Journey is an episodic review series in which we learn all about instant noodle brands and products and then do a deep dive into the noodle quality, spice level, and overall flavor. All reviews are as thorough as possible. The noodles are cooked according to the manufacturer's instructions using only the contents of the product package unless otherwise indicated. This ensures that the review is as unbiased as possible and evaluates whether or not I think a product is worth a purchase either as a standalone meal or as a base that you could spruce up. Each review represents my personal opinions and is for informational/entertainment purposes only. I am not responsible for how the information is interpreted or used. 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. Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Ingredients 3:13 - Review 8:15 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #AsianCuisine #TaiwaneseFood #AsianFood #VeganNoodles #Vegan
Noodle Journey is an episodic review series in which we learn all about instant noodle brands and products and then do a deep dive into the noodle quality, spice level, and overall flavor. All reviews are as thorough as possible. The noodles are cooked according to the manufacturer's instructions using only the contents of the product package unless otherwise indicated. This ensures that the review is as unbiased as possible and evaluates whether or not I think a product is worth a purchase either as a standalone meal or as a base that you could spruce up. 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 Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:58 - Taiwanese Tingly Pepper Introduction 3:25 - Ingredients & Assembly 5:40 - Taiwanese Tingly Pepper Review 12:36 - Sizzling Chili Garlic Introduction 12:58 - Sizzling Chili Garlic Ingredients & Assembly 14:47 - Sizzling Chili Garlic Review 21:03 - Fiery Hot Tonkotsu Introduction 21:34 - Fiery Hot Tonkotsu Ingredients & Assembly 23:05 - Fiery Hot Tonkotsu Review 27:13 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #FoodVlogger #FoodiesOfYouTube #FoodBlogger #FoodTasting #FoodLover #FoodDiaries #FoodExploration #FoodAdventures #FoodReviewChannel #Ramen #Ramyun #SpicyNoodles #PorkNoodles #BeefNoodles #AsianCuisine #JapaneseFood #ChineseFood #AsianFood #VeganNoodles #Vegan #HotOnes
Here's the other currently-new product from Momofuku, their Momofuku Spicy Chili Noodles. Coming right after Sweet & Spicy, the obvious question is whether this feels distinct from that one or Tingly Chili or is more or less a spicier version of either. The packaging is certainly similar to Sweet & Spicy, but the ingredients list is certainly different, so I’m curious how it actually eats vs. the rest of the product line.
After an insanely long wait for new flavors, today's review is one of the two new flavors (as of August 2023) from Momofuku’s instant noodle lineup: Momofuku Sweet & Spicy Noodles. Unlike their earlier offerings, which mostly leaned on soy and sesame profiles, this one brings a gochujang-style sauce that promises a balanced kick with some sweetness. The noodles are still made by A-Sha, so I’m already expecting top-notch texture, but we're finally at a point where Momofuku is making their own sauce instead of repackaging an existing recipe from A-Sha. This feels like a smart pivot for Momofuku, moving into something with a different flavor profile and a fuller sauce compared to their original three flavors.
It’s time to round out the Momofuku noodle lineup, at least for now at the time of this review, with Momofuku Soy & Scallion flavor. This is the third variety I’ve reviewed after the Spicy Soy and Tingly Chili, and if you’ve seen those reviews, you know I’ve got a lot of love for the quality of the noodles. Credit goes to A-Sha for creating something with serious quality and texture. The Spicy Soy sauce packet was fine but a little underwhelming flavor-wise. The Tingly Chili kicked things up nicely and had a much broader array of flavors besides just soy. This one? It’s basically the Spicy Soy sauce minus the chili oil, with a pack of dried scallions added in. So today’s overall score is going to hinge almost entirely on whether those scallions pull their weight.
As promised back in Episode 4, I finally get my hands on Momofuku Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles. At the time of review, all three Momofuku noodle flavors had recently come back in stock after a long absence. This Tingly Chili variety is a different noodle recipe than the other Momofuku varieties, with a visibly wavier, flatter cut. And as I learned this time around, it comes with a serious pedigree: the noodles are co-developed with A-Sha (yes, the same A-Sha behind their own popular Taiwanese-style noodles), though it's unclear exactly who contributes what.
I originally planned to dig into one of the Korean or Japanese packs gathering dust in my pantry, but a bag of Momofuku Spicy Soy Noodles caught my eye at Target. Given the name attached to it (David Chang) and the fact that Momofuku started as a noodle bar, I have some reasonably high hopes going in.