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by Noodle Journey - September 13, 2024August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 171: Samyang Picantia Mega-Review

Original video description:

We’ve got a three-part mega-review today with this brand-new product line from Samyang! If you love the idea of Hispanic flavors in your instant noodles, you’re going to want to check out this review of Samyang Picantia Jalapeno Chicken, Chipotle Beef, and Cajun Shrimp ramen noodle soups.

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-jalapeno-chicken-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127411
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-chipotle-beef-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127421
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-cajun-shrimp-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127431

Scores:

Jalapeno Chicken Noodle Soup:

Noodles: 7/10
Spiciness: 3/10
Overall: 7.5/10

Chipotle Beef Noodle Soup:

Noodles: 7/10
Spiciness: 7/10
Overall: 6/10

Cajun Shrimp Noodle Soup:

Noodles: 7/10
Spiciness: 5/10
Overall: 8/10

by Noodle Journey - August 13, 2024November 12, 2025

Noodle Journey Dumpling Review: Samyang Buldak Dumplings

When I first saw Samyang Buldak Dumplings in the frozen section, I bought them purely out of curiosity without any intention to review them. I mean, after all, these aren’t exactly noodle. My wife and I had tried them a couple months ago and quickly forgot about them until I found the bag buried in the freezer while cleaning. But since people on Reddit frequently ask about these or are surprised to learn they exist, and because they are technically noodle-adjacent as a product, I decided it was worth making an official Noodle Journey review to settle the question once and for all.

by Noodle Journey - July 19, 2024November 10, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 164: Samyang Buldak Mala Ramen

Today’s review is something special: Samyang Buldak Mala Ramen, a flavor that many fans thought had vanished forever. Several years ago, this variety disappeared without warning all across the globe, leaving fans (and there were many) wondering if it would ever return. It was one of the most beloved Buldak flavors, blending the familiar heat of Samyang’s Hot Chicken with the numbing, herbal punch of Sichuan peppercorn. For years, social media threads and Reddit posts kept asking the same question – “What happened to Buldak Mala?” After years of speculation, I can finally answer that question: it’s back, just not where you’d expect.

by Noodle Journey - July 12, 2024November 10, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 163: Samyang Vegetasty Noodle Soup

It’s time for something vegan-friendly from Korea, so today I’m checking out Samyang Vegetasty Noodle Soup, a product that’s been around for years under different names but is finally becoming easier to find in the US. It’s Samyang’s answer to Nongshim Soon, a mildly spicy vegetable ramen made for those who want a full-bodied Korean chili broth without animal products.

by Noodle Journey - March 23, 2024October 15, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 149: Samyang Sutah Ramen

Samyang Sutah Ramen is another product from Samyang that isn’t part of their Buldak line but still aims to satisfy fans of spicy Korean noodle soups. Before trying it, I tried to find out what “Sutah” means and couldn’t locate much official information beyond an old 2011 review on The Ramen Rater’s website. In that review’s comments, a reader explained that Sutah comes from Chinese characters meaning “hit by hands,” implying a handmade noodle style, though the noodles here are machine-made like most others. It seems Samyang is using the name to emphasize noodle quality rather than literal production methodology.

by Noodle Journey - March 6, 2024October 15, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 147: Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine

Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine is the second entry in Samyang’s “Tangle” fusion line, following the excellent Bulgogi Alfredo from Episode 122. I’ve been looking for this one for months, and it’s been a hot item since release, so I was excited to finally track it down. This series reimagines Korean flavors through Italian-style pasta using wide, air-dried noodles that resemble fettuccine.

by Noodle Journey - February 17, 2024August 5, 2025

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.

by Noodle Journey - January 31, 2024September 18, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 143: Samyang Buldak Tom Yum Ramen

Samyang Buldak Tom Yum is hot off the presses, launching in the U.S. in January 2024. I may even be the first to do a full review of it on YouTube, since I couldn’t find any others when I filmed. While Buldak varieties pop up constantly in other countries, like Basil Cream Udon in Korea or Yakisoba in Australia, this Tom Yum flavor is, at least for now, exclusive to the U.S. market. I picked mine up from RamenMall for $1.99 a pack, though stock has been fluctuating quickly. At the time of this review, it hasn’t hit stores near me yet, but it should roll out to Asian groceries and other online sellers soon.

by Noodle Journey - December 13, 2023August 27, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 133: Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen

Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen is the second product in the company’s hot pepper line, following the Jjajang variety I reviewed last time. Like that one, it’s easy to mistake this for a Buldak product, but it’s from a separate lineup with this “Hot Pepper” branding. And indeed, Samyang has made more than a few spicy takes on this flavor already: Buldak Jjamppong is its own thing, and an excellent one, while Samyang also recently released a Nagasaki Jjambbong that was outstanding. Both of those were perfect 10s for me, so I am eager to see how this compares.

by Noodle Journey - December 9, 2023August 27, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 132: Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen

Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen is part of a smaller Hot Pepper product line from Samyang, separate from their famous Buldak products even though it’s often mistaken for them. There’s also a Hot Pepper Jjambbong companion product in this line, which I’ll be reviewing next. This one has been available in foreign markets for a few years but only recently hit export packaging for English-speaking markets, so you’ll start seeing it in Asian grocery stores and online. You should be able to find this online for around $10 for a five-pack.