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Noodle Journey Episode 185: Marutai Shijimi Clam Soy Sauce Ramen

Original video description:

The final Marutai review in this year’s marathon is this really interesting Shijimi Clam & Soy Sauce Ramen. Apparently, Shijimi clams are renowned for being packed with vitamins and nutrients, and so Marutai delivers all that healthy clam goodness to you in this pack of ramen. Is this finally a healthy ramen that tastes good? Watch the review to learn more!

Links to purchases:
https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_24752.html

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 184: Marutai Ganso Nagahama-ya Tonkotsu Ramen

Notes since filming:

This is it, folks: the best instant tonkotsu I’ve ever had. Ichiran can’t hold a candle to this. Real pork slices, a simple broth packed with flavor, and some great garnishes are all included in this pack. It’s expensive to import, but it’s still cheaper per serving than Ichiran (generally speaking) and it tastes amazing.

Original video description:

Here’s another premium instant ramen collaboration between Marutai and a famous ramen shop in Fukuoka called Ganso Nagahama-ya. This may be the coolest pack of instant tonkotsu I’ve come across to date! This one has a couple cool surprises hiding in the toppings packets, so you will definitely want to check this video out to learn more about this variety.

Links to purchases:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ganso-natahamaya-tonkotsu-ramen-4-16-oz/1021113441

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Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey: Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024)

Notes since filming:

I never deal in absolutes, which is why I won’t commit to saying any one noodle product is my number one of all time. I enjoy all of these for different reasons, and what awesome product I crave one day may not be what awesome product I crave another day. That’s why I filmed this list this way, and I will continue to do so with any future top lists.

Original video description:

Time for the channel’s first top 10 list! I’ve reviewed a lot of great products since the channel began. This list, in no particular order, highlights my 10 current favorites among the major noodle varieties, along with some honorable mentions for those of you with dietary preferences.

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Noodle Journey Episode 138: Marutai Original Ramen

This review of Marutai Original Ramen closes out my 2023 Marutai Marathon with the flavor that started it all. Released in 1959, this was Marutai’s very first stick ramen product and remains in production today. Unlike the regional or restaurant-supervised varieties I’ve reviewed so far, this one is from Marutai’s basic series and comes in simple packaging. It offers a light broth flavored with chicken, pork, soy, and sesame oil.

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Noodle Journey Episode 137: Marutai Nagasaki Shikairo Champon

Marutai Nagasaki Shikairo Champon is the third of Marutai’s restaurant-supervised products I’m reviewing in a row, and the first Japanese champon I’ve reviewed. Champon originated in Nagasaki in 1899, created by a Chinese restaurant called Shikairo, which still operates today and directly supervised this instant version. Unlike its spicy Korean counterpart, jjampong, this Japanese champon uses a mild, creamy meat and seafood broth and is typically topped with stir-fried pork, seafood, and vegetables.

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Noodle Journey Episode 136: Marutai Ikkosha Tonkotsu Ramen

Marutai Ikkosha Tonkotsu Ramen is the second of Marutai’s restaurant collaborations I’m reviewing this go-round, this time supervised by Ikkosha, a ramen shop based in Hakata with additional locations in Los Angeles, Torrance, and Costa Mesa. The recipe promises a concentrated tonkotsu broth meant to highlight the natural flavor of pork bones.

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Noodle Journey Episode 135: Marutai Seiyoken Tonkotsu Ramen

Marutai Seiyoken Tonkotsu Ramen is the first of three restaurant collaboration products I’m reviewing in a row from Marutai, supervised by Seiyoken in Kurume City, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen. Unlike the Local Series packs I’ve reviewed before, these are part of Marutai’s “Famous Store Ramen” line, meant to replicate specific restaurant recipes. This one promises a light yet rich tonkotsu broth made with a liquid soup packet instead of the usual powder for a more authentic experience.

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Noodle Journey Episode 134: Marutai Oita Chicken Paitan Ramen

Marutai Oita Chicken Paitan Ramen is the newest entry in Marutai’s “Local Series” of stick ramen, released for the 15th anniversary of the line. This product replaces the Miyazaki Chicken Shio and Oita Chicken Yuzu Shoyu flavors, both of which appear to have been discontinued since I reviewed them. Those were solid entries very typical of Marutai’s quality, but they were on the lower end of my rankings compared to the rest of the series, so I’m excited that Marutai introduced something that should be more interesting in their place. This recipe is from Oita and features a creamy chicken paitan broth, which marks a contrast with Marutai’s previous clear chintan-style chicken offerings.

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