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Noodle Journey Episode 121: Nongshim Potato Noodle Soup

Original video description:

Time for something different from Nongshim! Chewy potato noodles and a mystery broth. Is it spicy? What does the broth taste like? Are the potato noodles better than Nongshim’s regular noodles? All these questions are answered in this review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-potato-noodle-soup-4pcs-400g/1021028681
https://ramenmall.com/products/nongshim-potato-noodle-soup-family-pack-14-1oz
https://www.hmart.com/10010083
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/1629247712 (The South Korean import contains meat extract)

Also check your local Asian grocery store and eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 119: Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup

Notes since filming:

It amazes me how well this video continues to do (compared to many of my others) despite this not being a Buldak product. I had no idea this flavor was so popular!

Original video description:

Something new from Samyang! This Bulgogi Ramen Soup promises to give you all the flavors of sweet and savory Korean BBQ without any of the meat. Check out the review to see if it’s successful!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/bulgogi-noodle-ramen-big-bowl-120g/1021103391

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 118: Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon Noodle Soup

Original video description:

Sort of a companion review to the last one, but a unique product in its own right, today I’m reviewing Maruchan’s Akai Kitsune Udon Noodle Soup. This combines thick wheat noodles with an umami-heavy broth and a thick piece of fried tofu, along with a hefty dose of sodium. Check out this video for all the details!

Links to purchase:
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-instant-oriental-noodles-akai-kitsune-udon-bowl-large-113g/1021000141
https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Akai-Kitsune-Instant-Udon/dp/B008JUEDYW
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/maruchan-udon-akai-o-kitsune-113g/
Cup: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-fried-oiled-instant-udon-94g/1021000231
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/udon-akai-ktsune-instant-noodle-bowl-114g/

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0.5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 117: Maruchan Midori no Tanuki Soba Noodle Soup

Notes since filming:

It’s funny that no one has called me on the fact that, when I filmed this, I didn’t realize that a tanuki and a raccoon were two different animals. Whoops!

Original video description:

Here’s a cool one: A Maruchan product sold at American Hmarts that I had assumed was only available in Japan! Maruchan’s Midori no Tanuki is a soy-and-dashi broth with soba noodles and a huge cake of fried tempura batter. I you love tempura, you’re going to want to check this one out.

Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Midori-Tanuki-Instant-Soba/dp/B0002Z18SQ
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-tempura-instant-udon-99g/1021000151
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/maruchan-soba-midori-no-tanuki-99g/

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 116: Acecook Hao Hao Saté Onion

Original video description:

Here we’ve got an interesting flavor from Acecook’s Hao Hao line of budget-friendly Vietnamese noodles. If you’re a big fan of onions, you’re going to want to check out this review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/hao-hao-sate-onion-flavour-bag-77g/1021087331
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Acecook-HAO-HAO-SATE-ONION-NOODLE/22467

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 5.5/10
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Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Toppers Chashu Pork and Vegetables Mix

Note: This product underwent a drastic overhaul several months after I reviewed it and earned a much better score! Check out the updated review here.

Original video description:

Today’s review is another supplement similar to Ramen Bae. Ramen Toppers is a dried mix of vegetables with chashu pork and full-sized narutomaki fish cake. Pretty cool, right? Watch the review to see how it actually turns out when added to a simple instant tonkotsu.

Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Ramen-Toppers-Ingredientes-deshidratados-fideos/dp/B0BZCKH9S8
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1422655094/ramen-toppers-dried-chashu-pork-and

Scores:

  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 4/10 (Before they changed their recipe, which is now a 10/10!)
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Noodle Journey Episode 115: Paldo Gompaghetti

Notes since filming:

Another review where I seem to be in the minority opinion. Lots of people really love this one. I do not, but it’s solely because sometimes artificial meat flavor rubs me the wrong way due to excessive yeast flavor, and that was abundant here. If that doesn’t bother you, buy this and see if you like it more than I did.

Original video description:

Paldo’s Gompaghetti promises a blend of Korean and Italian flavors in an artificial beef-and-black-pepper sauce. Check out this review to see if this interesting concept actually works as a recipe!

Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010170
https://justasianfood.com/products/paldo-gompaghetti-korean-beef-flavored-noodles-family-pack-15-52oz-440g
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Paldo-Gompaghetti-Noodles-4pks/103266

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10
  • Overall: 3.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 114: Ottogi Real Cheese Ramen

Notes since filming:

If you want cheese soup, this is the one to get. I haven’t come across any other cheesy variety that can touch this one.

Original video description:

Could this be the ultimate cheesy noodle lover’s dream? This South Korean import from Ottogi contains a liquid cheese packet in addition to a powdered cheese soup base. Check out the review for all the details!

Links to purchase:
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/ottogi-real-cheese-ramen-1ea/1629247633/
https://holiholic.com/products/ottogi-real-cheese-ramen
https://memart.kr/en/collections/no-pork/products/ottogi-real-cheese-ramen
https://mykmarket.com/products/397981
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-real-cheese-noodle-135g-x-4p/3021106571

Also check your local Asian grocery store or eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 113: Ottogi Cheese Ramen

Original video description:

More cheesy soup! This time, we’re looking at a much more mild cheesy Korean recipe from Ottogi.

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-cheese-ramen-4pcs/1021004191
https://www.amazon.com/OTTOGI-Cheese-KOREAN-INSTANT-NOODLE/dp/B091X2QB7H/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2VJZHZHXIJHOP
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01012301-OTTOGI-Cheese-Ramen-111g*4Bags
https://www.hmart.com/10010079

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10