This one brings back memories. I first tried Nissin’s Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu early in the pandemic, and it’s one of the noodles that kickstarted this entire channel (and ultimately website). I really liked it at the time, but I’ve had a lot more tonkotsu since then, including some that were pretty underwhelming (I’m looking at you, Nissin Raoh).
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Noodle Journey Episode 12: Unif Artificial Beef and Sauerkraut Noodles
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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