Samyang Buldak 2x Spicy Hot Chicken Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 17

Samyang Buldak 2x Spicy Hot Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 17

Time to up my spicy street cred. This episode covers Samyang’s 2x Spicy Buldak Hot Chicken, the viral challenge noodle that gained a reputation for destroying people at double the intensity of the original Hot Chicken flavor. I'm not eating this to prove anything, I just want to see whether the hype is deserved, and more importantly, whether it's still actually edible. I’ve already covered the original Buldak and the Carbonara, both of which I enjoyed, so I'm going into this one with a decent idea of what to expect from a flavor perspective, but not from a spice perspective.

Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 16

Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 16

Time to dive into the one that started it all: Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen, the pack that kicked off a thousand spicy noodle challenges and an entire subculture of people shoving noodles into their tear-stained faces for the enjoyment of others. I’m not here for the Internet clout, just a proper review of a famously spicy stir-fried noodle. I’ve already tried the Carbonara version and loved it, so it was time to see how the base flavor holds up without the creamy powdered cheese to tone it down.

Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian Review - Noodle Journey Episode 15

Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian Review | Noodle Journey Episode 15

This was a big one for me. Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian comes highly recommended across the internet, especially by Hans The Ramen Rater, and I’ve been looking forward to trying it ever since I started this channel. This is also my first time reviewing a lamian-style noodle, which is traditionally a hand-stretched Chinese wheat noodle known for its thickness and chew. Between the packaging, reputation, and size of the noodle block, expectations were pretty high going in.

Lotus Foods Purple Potato Rice Ramen with Turmeric Curry Soup Review - Noodle Journey Episode 13

Lotus Foods Purple Potato Rice Ramen with Turmeric Curry Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 13

Welcome back to another purple noodle review as I continue my quest to find something gluten-free that doesn’t taste like punishment. This is another Lotus Foods variety, their Purple Potato Rice Ramen with Turmeric Curry Soup. If you caught my review of their Forbidden Rice Ramen with White Miso Soup, you’ll recall I wasn’t exactly kind to the broth in that one. The noodles were fine, but the flavor was a total debacle. This one, at least on paper, looks more promising thanks to the addition of actual spices and the novelty of potato-based noodles.

Unif Artificial Beef and Sauerkraut Noodles Review - Noodle Journey Episode 12

Unif Artificial Beef and Sauerkraut Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 12

This one definitely falls under the category of “I didn't know this existed.” My wife challenged me to review something more exotic, and while I’m not sure this qualifies, I couldn’t resist the product description. Unif Artificial Beef with Sauerkraut wasn’t on my radar until it popped up as a new item for me on Yami, and the flavor combo was just strange enough to justify an impulse purchase. I love sauerkraut. I love beef broth. I love noodles. All three together? No idea. But that’s what the channel is for.

Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood Review - Noodle Journey Episode 11

Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood Review | Noodle Journey Episode 11

It was only a matter of time before Cup Noodles made an appearance on the channel, and this Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood flavor brings a bit of a twist. Rather than reviewing the familiar American grocery store staple, this is one of Nissin’s Japanese-inspired varieties sold in the USA, "Cup Noodle" Seafood, singular, without the "s" at the end of "Noodle," just as it's branded in Japan. If you’ve ever wondered what sets these apart from the basic domestic offerings, you're not alone.

Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice Ramen White Miso Soup Review - Noodle Journey Episode 10

Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice Ramen White Miso Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 10

By viewer request, this episode dives into the gluten-free aisle with Lotus Foods’ Forbidden Rice Ramen White Miso Soup. I don’t have any gluten sensitivity myself, but I picked up one of every rice-based variety Lotus Foods makes so I can include everyone in this noodle journey, starting with this one. It was available at Wegman’s for $1.89 at the time of this review, which is fairly reasonable for a 2.8 oz. package, especially considering it’s vegan and gluten-free.

Samyang Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 9

Samyang Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 9

Today we're diving into Samyang’s original orange-packaged ramen, simply called "Samyang Ramen," a product that’s been around since 1963 and is often regarded as the blueprint for red chili Korean instant soups. Given how much I enjoyed their Buldak Carbonara, I’m curious to see how this more traditional offering stacks up. This is the company’s flagship noodle product, and it seems like every major Korean instant noodle brand has their own take on this style, including Nongshim Shin, which I referenced heavily in this episode as a benchmark.

Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 8

Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 8

Time to take our first step into Japanese territory with the much-hyped Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen, the self-proclaimed “king of ramen.” While most people know Nissin for their bargain-basement Cup Noodle and Top Ramen, the Raoh line is their premium noodle line here in the US. At $2.69 a pack from Wegman’s at the time I bought this (and about the same online), this one positions itself above your average grocery store find.