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Myojo Charumera Yuzu Shio Yakisoba Review | Noodle Journey

Myojo Charumera Yuzu Shio Yakisoba is a refreshing new flavor originally released back in October of 2025. With my recent review of Nissin's Chilled Cup Noodles done, I wanted to do at least one more summertime-friendly flavor, and I think a citrus shio sounds perfect. There is a cup ramen version of this flavor with a broth as well, but this version of the recipe I find far more interesting (hence why I bought it), as it is a yakisoba noodle with a yuzu salt sauce. Myojo says that the yuzu in this is sourced from Kochi Prefecture in Japan, which is the largest producer of yuzu in Japan.

Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup Review | Noodle Journey
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Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup Review | Noodle Journey

I wanted to get back into some Chef Woo reviews, starting with this Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup, and the main reason I'm doing these right now is because, from all appearances, the company's not doing so great financially, and whatever help I can provide by showcasing their products (as long as they're decent), I'll do. I like most of what I've reviewed from them, and I would really hate to see the most affordable of the high-protein "healthy" ramen companies go out of business. So here we go.

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Samyang Buldak Truffle Spicy Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 226

The Buldak releases just never seem to stop! Samyang Buldak Truffle Spicy Ramen is a brand-new US release that started rolling out to Walmart stores shortly before I filmed this review. It sells for $7.48 per five-pack, although it may not have reached every local Walmart yet. Samyang has been dropping new Buldak flavors without much fanfare lately, which feels a little strange for one of the biggest instant noodle product lines in the world. I have no idea whether this will eventually show up in other supermarket chains or Asian grocery stores, so check around if it interests you.

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Nissin Chilled Cup Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 223

These are two hot, well, not exactly hot, new products from Japan that take the basic Cup Noodles preparation method and change the most fundamental part of it. Nissin Chilled Cup Noodles come in Chicken, Salt, and Lemon and Spicy Kimchi flavors, and you prepare both with cold water. Not hot water followed by a trip to the refrigerator. Not hot water with some ice cubes thrown in afterward. These are made with refrigerated water poured directly into the cup, and they’re ready to eat in five minutes. I know, it’s wild, right?

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Samyang Buldak Rosé Spicy Ramen (US Version) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 222

Today’s review is kind of an update to the review all the way back in episode 90 where I reviewed the version of Samyang Buldak Rosé sold in South Korea. It’s no longer necessary to jump through hoops to import Buldak Rosé, but is it the same recipe? Today I’m reviewing this pack of Samyang Buldak Rosé, the version specifically exported to the US from South Korea.

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Nissin Cup Noodles BBQ Flavors Review | Noodle Journey Episode 221

Nissin is back with more limited edition gimmick noodles again, which means I have to review them again so that I don’t miss out. Today’s review is Nissin Cup Noodles BBQ flavors: Texas BBQ and Kansas City BBQ. I really have a love-hate relationship with Nissin’s gimmick Cup Noodles at this point. I love when they try new, thinking-out-of-the-box noodle recipes, but I hate that most of them have been, let’s say, subpar. And quite frankly, I don’t expect soft Cup Noodles covered in Nissin’s interpretation of barbecue sauce to be very good, but I just have to know. Another thing I hate is that when these limited-time Cup Noodles come out, my review schedule has to get adjusted, and I’ve got to review these while they’re still on store shelves. I had a completely different product review planned for this episode, so thank you for screwing up my plans, Nissin.