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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.

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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.

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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 one 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Momofuku Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles Review – Noodle Journey Episode 7

As promised back in Episode 4, I finally get my hands on Momofuku Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles. At the time of review, all three Momofuku noodle flavors had recently come back in stock after a long absence. This Tingly Chili variety is a different noodle recipe than the other Momofuku varieties, with a visibly wavier, flatter cut. And as I learned this time around, it comes with a serious pedigree: the noodles are co-developed with A-Sha (yes, the same A-Sha behind their own popular Taiwanese-style noodles), though it's unclear exactly who contributes what.

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Paldo Premium Gomtang Review – Noodle Journey Episode 6

There are actually two versions of Paldo’s Gomtang on the market: a standard variety in more gold-colored packaging and a “Premium” version. This review focuses on the premium one, which is supposedly a step up in richness and depth. Gomtang itself is a traditional Korean soup made by simmering beef bones, brisket, and other cuts for hours to create a rich, milky broth. It’s not spicy, but it’s comforting, the kind of soup you reach for when you're sick or need something mellow and warm. It leans heavily on garlic and beef flavor, and it’s usually served with rice, noodles, or both.