Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 34
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Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 34

I'm following up on my review of Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso with the only other variety in the Gold line currently available in the US: Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen. I’m curious if this could become my new favorite shoyu-based noodle soup. The non-premium version of this would be the blue pillow packs - the ones that said "Oriental" flavor for an oddly long time before they changed it to "Soy Sauce" flavor. I've had that one a long, long time ago, never for a proper review, but I do remember not coming away super impressed.

Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 33
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Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 33

Today, I’m trying out Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen, which marks the first review of a Maruchan product if you can believe it. While the company is known for their budget-friendly options, this "Gold" line aims to be their premium entry, positioned as a counterpart to Nissin’s Raoh series. It’s labeled as "Craft Ramen" and sold in sleek, reflective packaging, priced around $2 per pack at some supermarkets, although it tends to be a bit harder to find than Nissin Raoh from my experience.

Myojo Shio Tonkotsu Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 29
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Myojo Shio Tonkotsu Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 29

This review marks a first for me: a review of a frozen instant noodle product. Everything prior has been shelf-stable, but this one, Myojo Shio Tonkotsu Ramen, comes straight from the chilled section of my local H Mart. With two servings per pack and a price of $5.99, it's a $3 bowl of fresh ramen, which is remarkably affordable compared to premium instant varieties like Ichiran. This is a Japanese product from Myojo, a brand known among noodle enthusiasts and often praised on Reddit for its quality.

Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Bowl (US Version) Review - Noodle Journey Episode 20
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Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Bowl (US Version) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 20

This Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavor Ramen Bowl is my first time reviewing a Sapporo Ichiban product, despite the brand being one of the most recommended and widely available ramen options in the US. These are made by a company called Sanyo. and this flagship soy sauce flavor dates back to 1966 and is often compared to the old “Oriental” (their word, not mine) flavor from Top Ramen or Maruchan, though I never really loved either of those, so hopefully this has more going on than those do. I’ve been aware of Sapporo Ichiban for a long time but never actually tried any of their products until now.

Ichiran Tonkotsu Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 19
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Ichiran Tonkotsu Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 19

In this review, I’m finally checking one of the most hyped (and most expensive) instant ramen products out there: Ichiran Tonkotsu Ramen. Ichiran is a famous chain of Japanese ramen shops with many locations around the globe. Some call it the McDonalds of the ramen world because of its ubiquity, but by all accounts (I've never been to one in person), it sounds like it's still a damn fine meal. This noodle kit comes as a five-pack of straight noodles with a concentrated liquid tonkotsu broth and an optional spice packet, designed to replicate the flavor of their famous shops. I’ve already gone through two servings before this review, which should tell you something right away. But the big question is whether this lives up to its reputation and its price.

Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood Review - Noodle Journey Episode 11
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Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood Review | Noodle Journey Episode 11

It was only a matter of time before Cup Noodles made an appearance on the channel, and this Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood flavor brings a bit of a twist. Rather than reviewing the familiar American grocery store staple, this is one of Nissin’s Japanese-inspired varieties sold in the USA, "Cup Noodle" Seafood, singular, without the "s" at the end of "Noodle," just as it's branded in Japan. If you’ve ever wondered what sets these apart from the basic domestic offerings, you're not alone.

Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 8
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Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 8

Time to take our first step into Japanese territory with the much-hyped Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu Ramen, the self-proclaimed “king of ramen.” While most people know Nissin for their bargain-basement Cup Noodle and Top Ramen, the Raoh line is their premium noodle line here in the US. At $2.69 a pack from Wegman’s at the time I bought this (and about the same online), this one positions itself above your average grocery store find.