Noodle Journey is an episodic YouTube channel dedicated to detailed and informative reviews of the instant noodle universe. This website provides a fully searchable index of every video, allowing you to find your next favorite instant noodle product. Some reviews have additional thoughts that I have added since the video was published.
Original video description:
It’s time to check out another Indomie variety! I ate this one years ago before I started the channel, but I didn’t remember much about it. Join me in this video as we discover together what this tastes like and what sets it apart from the normal Mi Goreng flavor!
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Notes after filming:
I cannot stress to you how the slow burn of the Fiery Hot Tonkotsu crept up on me after filming. It got hotter and hotter the further I got into the noodles, inching ever so close to the level of the Daebak Ghost Pepper noodles I reviewed back in Episode 145. Do not make the same mistake I made; if you’re going to add the chili packet, do it in small amounts very carefully.
Original video description:
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
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Taiwanese Tingly Pepper flavor:
Sizzling Chili Garlic flavor:
Fiery Hot Tonkotsu flavor:
Original video description:
Yes indeed, another Buldak review! This one wasn’t planned, but I unexpectedly found this after being on the hunt for it for a long time and I wanted to make you all aware of what it is and where to find it. This Korean Fried Chicken Buldak flavor is a super spicy take on a yangnyeom sauce that is sure to appeal to all you sweet & hot flavor fans.
Link to purchase:
https://milkedandcookies.com/products/samyang-korean-fried-chicken-ramen-150g-china
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Original video description:
This was a complete surprise! Target stores all over the US just started carrying this Buldak Yakisoba flavor recently (and perhaps exclusively). If you’re a fan of Buldak and yakisoba, there’s a few things you need to know before you buy this variety, so make sure to check out the review!
Link to purchase:
https://www.target.com/p/buldak-samyang-yakisoba-5ct-22-95oz/-/A-91959820
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Notes since filming:
Shortly after filming, Japanese Snacks Republic sold out of all three of these flavors completely. I would love to believe that was because of me!
Unfortunately, the best of these three, the Chicken Supreme Sauce flavor, seems to be in dwindling supply already if it’s not completely gone. Which really stinks because it is my favorite Cup Noodle flavor of all time at this point.
Original video description:
I couldn’t wait to get into these new Cup Noodles I got from Japan. This is a trio of French-inspired flavors in Cup Noodle form: Lobster Bisque, Sea Bream & Scallop Bouillabaisse, and Chicken Supreme Sauce Truffle flavors. Watch the video to learn all about these flavors and which ones are worth buying!
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Sea Bream and Scallop Bouillabaisse flavor:
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Original video description:
Did you know that there’s a variety of Funyuns that tastes like ramen? In this review, I’ll do a deep dive into both the Maruchan Instant Lunch flavor that inspired the Funyuns and let you know if these products taste at all similar. Check it out!
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Maruchan Instant Lunch Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor:
Funyuns Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Flavor:
Original video description:
Following up on the review of the pack version of Buldak Mala in episode 164, here’s the other version of Samyang Buldak Mala that’s out there: a flat noodle variety in a bowl. This one is easier to find, but does it taste as good? Watch the review to learn how this compares!
Links to purchase:
https://mykmarket.com/products/943211
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Buldak-Flat-Noodle-Mara/2070538
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Original video description:
I spotted this Vegan Curry Noodles bowl from Nongshim in Walmart recently. There’s a lot to like about this one: low-ish sodium, vegan, lots of good vegetables listed in the ingredients. Check out the video for the full review!
Links to purchase:
https://www.samsclub.com/p/nongshim-vegan-curry-ramen-noodle-big-bowl-6-pk/P03016102
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Vegan-Curry-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Big-Bowl-3-56oz-x-1-Count-Shelf-Stable/5113283404
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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
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Jalapeno Chicken Noodle Soup:
Chipotle Beef Noodle Soup:
Cajun Shrimp Noodle Soup:
Original video description:
One look at the noodles on this packaging and I knew I had to try them. This is a hot and sour broad noodle from China made by Baijia, and it has been recommended to me a few times now. Check out the review for all the details about this flavor.
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