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Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor Soup Noodle Review | Noodle Journey Episode 213

Today's review is from a brand that is the largest instant noodle manufacturer in China. And despite that pedigree, this is the first time I'm trying one of their products: Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor Soup Noodle. Kang Shi Fu is also called "Master Kong" according to most online retailers and the Wikipedia page for this company. But I do have a colleague in the noodle review world who says that Kang Shi Fu and Master Kong are actually separate companies and that there's some sort of stolen branding mascot thing going on between the two of them. I don't know which of those things is correct and I really don't have a dog in the fight of Chinese manufacturers stealing each other's trademarks. So I will just say that 99% of the time you can find this product and many other products under either name, Kang Shi Fu or Master Kong, if you're looking to buy any of their flavors online.

Nissin Jonetz Shrimp and Salt Flavour Ramen Bowl Review | Noodle Journey
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Nissin Jonetz Shrimp and Salt Flavour Ramen Bowl Review | Noodle Journey

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!

Nissin Cup Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor (Hong Kong) Review | Noodle Journey
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Nissin Cup Noodles Artificial Beef Flavor (Hong Kong) Review | Noodle Journey

It's been a while since I took a look at one of these Nissin Cup Noodles flavors from Nissin's Hong Kong facility, 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 version, read on!

JML Artificial Stew Pork Flavor Noodles Review | Noodle Journey
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JML Artificial Stew Pork Flavor Noodles Review | Noodle Journey

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Yumei Henan Noodle Original Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 166
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Yumei Henan Noodle Original Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 166

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.

Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024) | Noodle Journey
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Top 10 Instant Noodles (2024) | Noodle Journey

I recently hit the milestone of 1,000 subscribers, and to celebrate, I’m finally compiling the first-ever Noodle Journey Top 10 Instant Noodles list. Over the course of this channel, I’ve reviewed a massive variety of noodles, but these ten are the absolute best-in-class for their categories, in my humble opinion. These are the varieties that blew me away when I tried them and that I keep stocked regularly in my pantry for when I’m not filming reviews. This list is in no particular order. These are simply the major varieties that are easily obtainable and represent the pinnacle of my own instant noodle universe in 2024.