Detailed instant noodle reviews and ratings – watch, read, and discover your next favorite.
Welcome to the Noodle Journey master archive. Browse every instant noodle review both from the Noodle Journey YouTube channel and exclusive to this site, where you’ll find deep-dives into the big world of instant noodles. I’ve covered hundreds of different flavors and styles, from the fiery heat of Samyang Buldak and the classic comfort of Nongshim Shin Ramyun to worldwide favorites like Indomie Mi Goreng, Nissin Cup Noodles, and A-Sha air-dried noodles.
Whether you’re looking for the best spicy broth, a creamy tonkotsu, or a vegetarian-friendly snack, this index is designed to help you find your next favorite bowl. Each review includes a detailed breakdown of Noodle quality, Spiciness levels, and an Overall score to give you the most honest look at what’s actually inside the package. New reviews are added regularly as the journey through the world’s best (and worst) instant noodles continues.
Since I already cracked open this Mike's Mighty Good Chicken Ramen Cup for comparison during my review of Mike’s Fried Garlic Chicken, I figured I might as well eat it too. This one’s just labeled “Chicken Ramen Soup Flavor,” so while there’s some ingredient overlap, it’s a different recipe with no fried garlic this time.
By popular demand, it’s time to take a look at an American instant ramen: Mike’s Mighty Good Fried Garlic Chicken Ramen. I've actually tried this one before. This one has its defenders and its critics, and after trying it again for this review, I still find myself torn.
After opening the series with Nongshim Shin Ramyun, it only felt right to follow it up with the so-called “premium” version, Nongshim Shin Black Ramyun. This one has a bit of a reputation online as the Rolls Royce of Korean instant noodles, but there are a few things to be aware of, especially when it comes to the version you're actually buying.
Welcome to the first review here on Noodle Journey! I am a total noodle novice, and I recently purchased a shitload of instant noodles from the Internet and I decided to document my experiences trying them and let you know which ones are worth a purchase. Nongshim Shin Ramyun is colloquially referred to on the Internet as Nongshim Red, Shin Red, or some variation thereof. I’ve always had instant noodles in my pantry, but it wasn’t until the Covid pandemic began that I started to explore more high-end offerings. And while most of what I’ll be reviewing will be the first time I’m having it, this is not the case here, and I’m starting with this one for a good reason because it is probably the standard to which I hold all other spicy Korean instant ramyun soups. This is one of the noodles I ordered completely blind one fateful day last year that started me on this path to instant noodle heaven.