To celebrate hitting the 200-subscriber milestone on the YouTube channel, I’m finally diving into something I’ve been saving for a special occasion: Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles. This dish is known as luosifen, a regional specialty from Liuzhou, China, made with a fermented snail-based broth, slippery rice noodles, and a huge assortment of intense, funky garnishes. It's notorious online for its divisive smell and flavor, with some calling it the “world’s stinkiest soup,” but I’ve eaten snails before and I’m not intimidated.
Origin: China
Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 14
This one brings back memories. I first tried Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen 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).
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.



