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Noodle Journey Episode 83: Ramen Talk Pepper Crispy Pork Noodles

Notes since filming:

This is currently the only review where I’ve second-guessed myself after. Did I get a bad bag? Is what I tasted what it’s supposed to taste like? Either way, it’s the only Ramen Talk flavor that got a bad review, bad enough to end up on my first bottom list.

One of these days, I feel like I have to revisit this one, because my experience doesn’t appear to be typical for this flavor.

Original video description:

Here’s the last review in the Ramen Talk marathon! This Pepper Crispy Pork Noodle is currently their only sauced noodle product. Will the review marathon end on a high note? Watch and see.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 2/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 82: Ramen Talk Tomato Tonkotsu Ramen

Original video description:

The second-to-last review of Ramen Talk’s American product line brings us to this oddball: Tomato Tonkotsu Ramen. I admit I’ve never seen anything quite like this before, which promises a combination of porky bone broth and tomato paste to create a deep umami flavor. Check it out!

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 81: Ramen Talk Japanese Volcano Bolognese Ramen

Original video description:

This product from Ramen Talk is their newest addition as of March, 2023. This is their Spicy Volcano Bolognese Ramen, promising a spicy fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors. Watch the review to learn what it actually tastes like.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 8/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 80: Ramen Talk Taiwan Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Notes since filming:

I loved almost the entire Ramen Talk product line, but this is the one that gets repurchased most. There’s nothing else like it on shelves in the USA.

Original video description:

The fourth review of Ramen Talk’s noodles is an exciting Taiwan-style noodle soup with real chunks of braised beef. I love getting this kind of soup in restaurants, so check out this review to see if this bag of noodles is truly restaurant-quality.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 79: Ramen Talk Tonkotsu Ramen

Original video description:

Next up from Ramen Talk, we have their Tonkotsu Ramen, complete with an actual slice of pork and some bamboo shoots. I’ve reviewed some amazing tonkotsu products on this channel before, so watch this review to see how this one stacks up!

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 77: Ramen Talk Golden Sour Beef Soup

Original video description:

This episode begins a special series of episodes focusing on a little-known company called Ramen Talk and their seven currently-available varieties in the USA. These noodles are pricy but come loaded with fresh toppings, including meat!

Kicking things off is this review of their Golden Soup Beef Noodle Soup.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 36: Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles

Notes since filming: I fully admit that I only reviewed these as a subscriber milestone gimmick, but holy shit do I love luosifen after tasting it here for the first time. I try to limit it to only a few times a year because it is astoundingly bad for you nutritionally, but it is so damn tasty. If you are at all adventurous with food, I urge you to give this or any other luosifen you might find a try.

Original video description:

I was saving this bag of noodles for a special occasion, and since I just hit the 200 subscriber mark recently, now seems like a great time. This bag of noodles contains an actual broth made from snails. Intrigued? I sure was. Watch this episode to learn all about this dish, luosifen, and what you can expect from this product. This is Happy Snail’s Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles.

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/haohuanluo-instant-spicy-rice-noodle-300g/1021023071
5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/river-snail-noodle-5-bags/1021081211
https://hungvuongmarkets.com/LiuzhouSpicyRiceNoodle
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01053381-HAPPY-SNAIL-Liuzhou-Snail-Rice-Noodles-Purple-Bag-300g

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 14: Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu

Notes since filming: More than two years after filming, and I still think this is the best bang for the buck as far as instant tonkotsu goes. I have no idea why Nissin Raoh’s artificial pork flavor sets off my tastebuds so badly while this one doesn’t, but I still happily buy this one regularly.

Original video description:

Today’s review focuses on a different Nissin tonkotsu product after the disappointing flavor of Nissin’s Raoh tonkotsu. This variety was the very first instant tonkotsu I ever tried back at the beginning of the pandemic, and I was curious to see how it held up. This is Nissin’s Demae with Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen!

Links to purchase:

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-black-garlic-oil-tonkotsu-pork-flavor-100g/1021002211 (individual pack)

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-black-garlic-pork-noodle-soup-500g/1021039271 (5-pack)

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-noodle-with-black-garlic-oil-tonkotsu-pork-flavor-106g/1021040651 (individual cup version; contains fish!)

Amazon prices will vary by seller, so order at your discretion. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10 (due to garlic)
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 12: Unif Artificial Beef and Sauerkraut

Notes since filming: I eventually learned a while after filming this that lots of Chinese brands produce this flavor, but it’s known more commonly as “pickled vegetables” rather than “sauerkraut.” I ended up loving the flavor in this and I still occasionally crave it, but those soft noodles really brought the score down.

Original video description:

This was an interesting and unexpected flavor I found for purchase online! Sauerkraut and instant noodles together… okay? This review is a little longer than usual, but I promise it takes some surprising turns.

Buy from Yami: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/unif-bowl-instant-noodles-chinese-sauerkraut-flavor-125g/1021000861

Scores:

  • Noodles: 3.5/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10