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by Noodle Journey - October 23, 2025October 22, 2025

Review: Nissin Jonetz Shrimp and Salt Flavour Ramen Bowl

This Nissin Jonetz Shrimp and Salt Flavour Ramen Bowl is the fourth item from Guam in my review pile, and like the Acecook product that preceded it, it is another Don Don Donki store-exclusive product under the Jonetz brand (check out the previous review for a little info on the Jonetz branding). Now on its own, the name of this bowl doesn’t exactly scream “appetizing” to me – who cares about salty shrimp, right? Well, it turns out the ingredients are a little more complex and interesting than just salty shrimp. Will this turn out to be a good bowl of noodles? Read on to find out!

by Noodle Journey - August 15, 2025August 25, 2025

Review: Nissin U.F.O. Super Hot Chilli Flavor

A while back I had my first taste of Nissin’s U.F.O. noodles in the form of the Hong Kong export version, which I was lucky enough to find at a local Asian convenience store. The other variety I picked up from that store around the same time is this Nissin U.F.O. Super Hot Chilli Flavor, which is another Hong Kong export variety that claims to be a “super hot” yakisoba flavor.

by Noodle Journey - June 13, 2025August 25, 2025

Review: Nissin Cup Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor (Hong Kong)

It’s been a while since I took a look at one of these Nissin Cup Noodles flavors from Hong Kong, but back when I reviewed the Black Pepper Crab flavor, it ended up being one of my favorites ever. I’m very curious to see how this one goes. If you want to know how this Nissin Cup Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor differs from the American Cup Noodles, read on!

by Noodle Journey - April 10, 2025August 25, 2025

Review: JML Artificial Stew Pork Flavor Noodles

It’s been a while since I reviewed something from Jin Mai Lang, also known as JML. I reviewed their Artificial Chicken Mushroom flavor way back when, and it did certainly deliver on both the chicken and the mushroom flavor, although the noodles weren’t really the best. Here with this variety, we’ve got a Chinese “stewed pork” flavor I’m not totally familiar with, but I do love trying new things, so this should be interesting.

by Noodle Journey - September 6, 2024November 13, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 170: Baijia Hi A’Kuan Broad Noodle Chili Oil Flavor (Hot and Sour)

This Baijia Hi A’Kuan Broad Noodle Chili Oil Flavor is one of those products that caught my attention the instant I saw the packaging. The massive ribbon-like noodles pictured on the front were calling out to me, practically daring me to try them. This variety from China has been recommended to me more than once, and based on what I’ve seen from others online, this flavor in particular seems to be one of Baijia’s most popular offerings. Baijia is a Chinese company that’s been around for nearly two decades, specializing in non-fried noodles of all shapes and thicknesses. Their Hi A’Kuan series leans into premium noodle quality, and this particular flavor promises a balance of chili oil spice and vinegary tang. Between the reputation, the presentation, and my own curiosity about how broad noodles handle this type of sauce, I went into this one with high expectations.

by Noodle Journey - August 16, 2024November 12, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 167: Nissin U.F.O. Japanese Sauce Yakisoba

It’s yakisoba time! For this review, I’m finally diving into the U.F.O. product line with Nissin U.F.O. Japanese Sauce Flavor, a Hong Kong export version of one of Japan’s most famous instant noodle brands. I found this at a local Asian market for $2.99, and while the original Japanese U.F.O. is hard to come by in the U.S., this version is somewhat easier to find. The name “U.F.O.” actually stands for umai, futoi, and ookii, meaning “delicious sauce, thick noodles, and large cabbage.” This export version omits pork to meet import regulations, explaining why it’s easier to find in the USA.

by Noodle Journey - August 9, 2024November 12, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 166: Yumei Henan Noodle Original Soup

Original video description:

A viewer recommendation led me to try Yumei Henan Noodle Original Soup, a Chinese instant noodle that immediately stood out to me for its wide, air-dried noodles and interesting-sounding broth ingredients. The product photos looked amazing: flat, broad noodles unlike anything I’ve had on the channel before. Henan noodle soup (Huī miàn) dates back to the Tang Dynasty, and its traditional version uses lamb bones and herbs for a light but rich broth. This export version skips the lamb but advertises an herb-forward, savory base. Yumei makes a range of foods beyond noodles, including snacks, sauces, and self-heating hot pots, though this was my first review of any of their products. There’s also a spicy version with a different vegetable mix, which I plan to track down later if this one performs well.

by Noodle Journey - February 24, 2024August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey: Bottom 5 Instant Noodles (2024)

Original video description:

Want to know what to avoid next time you go shopping for noodles? Check out the channel’s very first bottom 5 list. These are the 5 worst products I’ve reviewed since the channel started, current as of February 2024.

by Noodle Journey - February 17, 2024August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey: Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024)

Notes since filming:

I never deal in absolutes, which is why I won’t commit to saying any one noodle product is my number one of all time. I enjoy all of these for different reasons, and what awesome product I crave one day may not be what awesome product I crave another day. That’s why I filmed this list this way, and I will continue to do so with any future top lists.

Original video description:

Time for the channel’s first top 10 list! I’ve reviewed a lot of great products since the channel began. This list, in no particular order, highlights my 10 current favorites among the major noodle varieties, along with some honorable mentions for those of you with dietary preferences.

by Noodle Journey - February 3, 2024September 18, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 144: Ramen Talk Tomato Meatball Noodles

Ramen Talk Tomato Meatball Noodles is a brand-new variety that hasn’t even made it to Ramen Talk’s own website yet. Ramen Talk is one of my favorite noodle companies, and I’ve covered them extensively before in Episodes 77 through 83. Six of those seven noodles were terrific, with a couple that I’d consider top-10 material. Ramen Talk doesn’t like being called “instant” noodles, since their products come with real meat and toppings packaged inside. You can usually order directly from their U.S. and U.K. sites, but this one popped up first at my local Asian convenience store. I paid $5.49, which is in line with their other premium releases.