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This is the first mega-review of 2026 and it covers the full launch lineup of Nongshim Ramyun Chef, a brand-new product line positioned as restaurant-quality instant noodles. The four launch flavors are Beef Bulgogi, Braised Beef, Curry Chicken, and Creamy Garlic Chicken. Nongshim is framing this line as globally-inspired dishes executed using Korean ramyun, with three of the four of the flavors leaning hard into fusion territory.
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
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
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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.
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.
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0:00 - Introduction & Channel News
3:43 - Tom Yum Introduction
4:17 - Tom Yum Ingredients
5:23 - Tom Yum Assembly
7:36 - Tom Yum Review
12:07 - Tom Yum Stir Fry Introduction
12:55 - Tom Yum Stir Fry Ingredients
14:08 - Shin Ramyun Tom Yum Stir Fry Assembly
15:12 - Shin Ramyun Tom Yum Stir Fry Review
18:52 - Final Thoughts
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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.
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0:00 - Introduction
3:21 - Ingredients
4:44 - Cooking Method #1 Assembly
7:11 - Cooking Method #1 Review
10:28 - Cooking Method #2 Introduction
10:55 - Cooking Method #2 Assembly
12:14 - Cooking Method #2 Review
15:01 - Final Thoughts
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.
#Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #Ramyun #SpicyNoodles #BeefNoodles #AsianCuisine #AsianFood #KoreanFood
Visit https://www.noodlejourney.net for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more! 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. 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. Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:08 - American Version Ingredients 3:28 - American Version Assembly 4:22 - American Version Review 7:32 - South Korean Version Introduction 7:58 - South Korean Version Ingredients 9:06 - South Korean Version Assembly 10:57 - South Korean Version Review 14:18 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #Ramyun #SpicyNoodles #BeefNoodles #AsianCuisine #AsianFood #KoreanFood
Visit https://www.noodlejourney.net for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more!
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.
Do you love Nongshim Shin Ramyun but wish it was spicier? Shin Red and Shin "The Red" are both here to help! Check out the review for all the details as I compare these two super spicy flavors.
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0:00 - Introduction
2:55 - Shin Red Ingredients
4:23 - Shin Red Review
11:37 - Shin "The Red" Introduction
12:05 - Shin "The Red" Ingredients
13:01 - Shin "The Red" Review
16:21 - Final Thoughts
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Visit https://www.noodlejourney.net for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more!
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.
Today's review starts my countdown to episode 200 featuring all Nongshim Shin products I have in my review queue! This first entry is a vegan version of the popular Shin Ramyun flavor.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Big Announcement!
1:09 - Introduction Continued
3:36 - Ingredients
4:52 - Review
9:48 - Final Thoughts
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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.
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.