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Review: Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles

Like a lot of my recent noodle purchases, I found this bowl of Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles at my local Grocery Outlet and grabbed it right away. I’ve tried Nongshim Soon before and found it to be a very good vegan option, delivering some light spice and solid vegetable-forward umami flavor, kind of like a toned-down version of the classic Nongshim Shin. While I’ve found better vegan options from both Nongshim and Samyang, Soon is certainly easy to find and scratches a certain kind of itch. This one, by all appearances, appears to be the standard Soon formula with an added block of tofu in the bowl. Let’s see how it all comes together!

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Review: Nongshim Gamjatangmyun

This is an interesting-sounding product that Nongshim stealthily discontinued selling in the USA recently during their big website/product line refresh: Nongshim Gamjatangmyun. That’s a shame, because at least on paper, this isn’t something I’ve really seen from any other Korean noodle manufacturers. I just so happen to still have one of these I picked up a while back, so this review is here in case Nongshim ever brings this flavor back to the US or if any of you would like to buy it from South Korea. I believe this may also still be available in other markets under the name “Kamjatangmyun.”

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Noodle Journey Episode 200: Nongshim x Jay Fai Shin Ramyun Tom Yum

Original video description:

It’s time for episode 200! To celebrate this milestone, I thought it would be awesome to check out an actual Michelin-star chef’s collaboration with Nongshim! If you’re a fan of spicy Shin Ramyun and Thai tom yum soup, you are going to want to check out Nongshim’s collaboration with world-renowned chef Jay Fai and these two new Shin Ramyun Tom Yum varieties.

Scores:

Shin Ramyun Tom Yum:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10

Shin Ramyun Tom Yum Stir Fry:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 6.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 199: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba

Original video description:

One last episode before I hit the 200 milestone! Here’s Nongshim’s spicy Korean take on a popular restaurant chain pasta dish. If you love cheesy, creamy noodles like Buldak Carbonara, you’ll definitely want to see this review.

Scores:

Cooking Method #1 (Sauce):

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 9/10

Cooking Method #2 (Dry):

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 198: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry

 

Original video description:

Nongshim makes a few varieties of their massively popular Shin Ramyun in stir-fry form, and on today’s episode, I’ll break down the key differences between the newer American version and the South Korean version that’s been around for much longer.

Scores:

American Version:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 5.5/10

South Korean Version:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 5.5/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 165: Nongshim Noodle Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

After my last cold noodle review fell flat, I wanted to give the category one more shot before summer ended. That’s when I came across Nongshim Noodle Salad with Miso Vinaigrette, one of three cold noodle “Noodle Salad” varieties Nongshim currently makes for the US market. The others feature gochujang and sesame vinaigrettes, but this one caught my eye immediately because I love miso and had never tried a cold noodle dish built around it. I picked up a four-pack at my local Asian grocery for $8.99, hoping it would redeem the cold noodle genre.

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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.

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Noodle Journey: Shin Zha Wang – A Nongshim Noodle Hack

I’m reviewing something a little different today: a recipe straight from Nongshim’s own website. This one combines two of their most popular products, Shin Ramyun and Zha Wang, into a single hybrid dish called “Shin Zha Wang.” It’s meant to merge the spice of Shin with the rich black bean sauce of Zha Wang, creating a beefy, umami-forward fusion. Since both of these noodles rank among Nongshim’s best, it’s hard not to be curious.

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