Detailed instant noodle reviews and ratings – watch, read, and discover your next favorite.
Original video description:
Ever wanted to spruce up your instant noodles with some quality dried seafood and veggies but couldn’t find a quick and convenient way to do so? Ramen Bae to the rescue! In this video, I’ll do a thorough review of everything you need to know about this product and whether or not it’s worth a purchase.
Links to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/dried-ramen-toppings-classic-seafood-and-vegetables-mix
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Myojo has a pretty stellar reputation with their yakisoba products, and this one is so fancy that it comes with a packet of mustard mayonnaise to garnish. Check out this review to see if it lives up to the hype!
Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Myojo-Ippeichan-Yakisoba-Japanese-Style-Instant-Noodles-4-77-Ounce-Tubs-Pack-of-12/10452781
https://www.amazon.com/Myojo-Ippeichan-Yakisoba-Japanese-4-77-Ounce/dp/B0028PDFQG
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/myojo-ippei-chan-yakisoba-japanese-style-noodles-135-35g/1021000281
Also check your local Asian grocery store!
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Notes since filming:
In an unexpected twist, my kids ended up absolutely loving this variety after I filmed the review and I didn’t get to finish the cup myself. If you have kids, this might be a great way to introduce them to tteokbokki!
Original video description:
What’s this? Not an instant noodle, but an instant rice cake in a cream sauce? Check it out!
Links to purchase:
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/grunamu-pororo-cream-tteokbokki-1ea/1608710069/
https://hmartdelivery.com/products/mukko-pororo-rice-cake-with-cream-cup-cream-topokki-115g
https://coreelle.com/products/pororo-tteokbokki-cream-1ea
Also check your local Asian grocery store!
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One of the more interesting products from Nissin’s Hong Kong Cup Noodles lineup, this popular Black Pepper Crab flavor promises a hearty combination of seafood umami and tingly aromatics. Could this be one of the best Cup Noodles out there?
Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-cup-noodle-bowl-noodle-black-peeper-flavor-74g/1021006331
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01010941-NISSIN-Cup-Noodles-Black-Pepper-Crab-Flavor-74g
https://justasianfood.com/products/nissin-cup-noodles-black-pepper-crab-flavor-2-61oz-74g
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Nissin-Cup-Noodles–Black-Pepper-Crab-Flavor/24986
Also check your local Asian grocery store!
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Notes since filming:
I honestly regret not giving this a 9 as an overall score, but I really felt at the time that those fried tofu bits in this were pretty useless. I’ve come around on them a little bit the more I’ve eaten this one, and so for all intents and purposes, you can consider this flavor a 9/10 overall.
Original video description:
I was super excited to spot this one at my local Hmart. Like Shin Gold, this was a Kroger exclusive for a while. This is a spicy vegan mushroom tofu rendition of Shin Ramyun, and as a mushroom aficionado, I couldn’t wait to try this.
Links to purchase:
https://www.kroger.com/p/nongshim-shin-green-tofu-mushroom-premium-noodle-soup/0003114606356
https://www.hmart.com/10010166
https://umamicart.com/products/nongshim-shin-ramen-green-vegan-4-pack
Also check your local Asian grocery store! Third party prices for this are insane as of the time of publication so I don’t recommend buying from Amazon Marketplace or Walmart just yet.
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Notes since filming:
I find myself defending Shin Gold frequently on Reddit from people who find it underwhelming. “It doesn’t taste like Shin Black!” “It’s just a spicy chicken broth!” etc. Both of those things are true, but neither fact makes Shin Gold a bad product. It’s a spicy, salty, thick chicken broth, and that is exactly what it is supposed to be and nothing more. It is, in my opinion, executed damned well. If you buy this expecting it to taste like something other than spicy chicken broth, that’s on you, not on the product. Personally, I’ve found that the only spicy chicken product that rivals this is Paldo Kokomen. I stand by this review and I still buy Shin Gold when I want chicken flavor.
Original video description:
Here we are at episode 100! Since this channel began at episode 1 with me extolling the virtues of Nongshim Shin and Shin Black, I felt like episode 100 should be a review of a new variety in the Shin line. This Shin Gold is a spicy chicken ramyun that’s sure to pique your curiosity if you haven’t tried it yet!
Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Shin-Gold-Spicy-Chicken-Broth-Ramyun-Premium-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Pack-4-58oz-X-4-Count/2989777605
https://www.kroger.com/p/nongshim-shin-gold-chicken-bone-broth-noodle-soup/0003114606357
https://www.hmart.com/10010160
https://umamicart.com/products/nongshim-shin-ramen-gold-4-pack
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Episode 99 marks the end of the current Buldak varieties in my pantry, with a really interesting import version of a popular Asian soup. This one has a dynamite flake sachet and some real meat ingredients. Check out the review!
Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010133
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Are you ready for a less spicy, creamier, cheesier version of Buldak Carbonara? Check out my review of Samyang’s Buldak Cream Carbonara!
Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010136
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/buldak-cream-carbonara-hot-chicken-flavor-stir-fried-ramen-5-pack-x-4-93oz/1021096131
https://ramenmall.com/products/sangyang-buldak-cream-carbonara-family-pack
https://www.amazon.com/Samyang-Bulldark-Challenge-overseas-shipment/dp/B08HQ97CQN
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Notes since filming:
In late 2024, people have reported issues finding Buldak Curry in stores. As far as I know at the time of this writing, it has not been discontinued, so perhaps there is an ongoing supply issue with this flavor. I have not personally noticed any stock shortages in my area.
Original video description:
Today’s review is one of the more popular Buldak flavors, with a robust array of spices sure to please curry fans. Check it out!
Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010053
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-korean-stir-fried-hot-spicy-chicken-ramen-curry-flavor-5-bags-700g/1021023631
https://ramenmall.com/products/samyang-buldak-curry-hot-chicken-family-pack-24-69oz
https://www.amazon.com/Samyang-chicken-Curry-flavor-ramen/dp/B06XWJ2M1R
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An interesting alternative to Buldak Light! This Buldak Lovely Hot is an import-only product with plump, fried noodles and a much less spicy sauce. Check out the review for more info.
Links to purchase:
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/item.php?it_id=1646726499
This seems to have gone out of stock soon after filming, but keep checking and also take a look at eBay and even Google Shopping. Also check your local Asian grocery store!
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