Another review of a pretty interesting flavor from Paldo. Kokomen is a chicken noodle soup with a twist! Links to purchase: Cup: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-kokomen-noodle-spicy-chicken-flavor-cup-65g/1021035461 https://www.hmart.com/10020016 Bowl: https://www.hmart.com/10020099 5-pack: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Paldo-Kokomen-Spicy-Chicken-Flavor-Ramen-21-15-Oz-5-Count/46535149 Currently the third party prices on Amazon are nuts and I won't link them here, but check for yourself if you want to buy from Amazon. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:03 - Package Contents 3:11 - Review 6:34 - Final Thoughts
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Noodle Journey Episode 72: Paldo Bul Nak
Here's a pretty neat one: combine a sweet and spicy buldak-style sauce with some powdered octopus, and you get Paldo's Bul Nak! Check out the review for all the details. Links to purchase: Cup: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-bul-nak-small-cup-70g/1021039191 4-pack: https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01063241-PALDO-Pan-Stir-Fried-Noodle-Spicy-Octopus-Flavor-130g*4Bags https://ramenmall.com/products/paldo-bulnak-ramen-with-octopus-flavoured-spicy-sauce-family-pack-18-32oz Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Package Contents 2:37 - Review 4:56 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 71: Nongshim Tonkotsu Ramen with Kuromayu (Black Garlic Oil)
What's this? A Japanese tonkotsu product from one of my favorite South Korean noodle companies? You bet I had to try this. This is Nongshim's Tonkotsu Ramen with Kuromayu (Black Garlic Oil)! Links to purchase: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Tonkotsu-Spicy-Pork-Black-Garlic-Ramyun-Premium-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Bowl-3-6oz-X-1-Count/726477109?athbdg=L1600 https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/tonkotsu-kuromayu-big-bowl-nongshim/1021087031 6-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Tonkotsu-Ramen-Kuromayu-Noodle/dp/B0939MRXDV Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 3:13 - Package Contents and Assembly 5:30 - Review 8:44 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 68: Ottogi Sesame Ramen
Ottogi makes some quality stuff, and here we have a variety from them that's currently a bit unlike anything else in the Korean instant noodle market. What makes this special? Watch and find out! Links to purchase: 5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-sesame-flavor-ramen-5pcs-575g https://www.hmart.com/10010031 https://smile.amazon.com/Ottogi-Sesame-Flavor-Noodle-Instant/dp/B00J2K0MRU Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Package Contents 3:05 - Review 6:37 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 66: Paldo Jjajangmen
Now that I know I'm a fan of black bean sauce, I thought I'd review what seems to be the most popular non-spicy variety currently on shelves. This heavy pack of noodles is Paldo's Jjajangmen. Links to purchase: 4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-instant-ramen-with-soybean-paste-4-packs-800g https://www.hmart.com/10010008 https://smile.amazon.com/Paldo-Jjajangmen-Chajang-Noodle-4-pack/dp/B0112KDP6M Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Package Contents 2:43 - Review 6:44 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 62: Samyang Buldak Quattro Cheese Ramen
After having a great experience with the super spicy Buldak Cheese, I wanted to know how one of Samyang's newest Buldak flavors from 2022, this Quattro Cheese flavor, compares to it. Check out this review for all the details, and please excuse the orange cheese sauce that stained my fingers towards the end! Links to purchase: 5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/buldak-quattro-cheese-hot-chicken-flavor-stir-fried-ramen-5-pack-x-4-76oz/1021096141 https://www.hmart.com/10010135 Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/buldak-quattro-cheese-hot-chicken-flavor-stir-fried-ramen-bowl-3-88oz/1021096151 Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:13 - Package Contents 3:03 - Review 6:19 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 61: Samyang Buldak Cheese Ramen
Time to get back to the spicy stuff to kick off 2023! This time we're going back to the omnipresent Buldak product line from Samyang to try their Cheese variety. There are endless debates about whether or not cheese belongs in instant noodles, so check out this review to see if this flavor works or is a flop. Links to purchase: 5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-stir-fried-noodle-hot-spicy-chicken-cheese-flavor-ramen-5-packs-700g https://www.hmart.com/10010046 https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Korean-Noodles-Buldak-Cheese-5Pack/dp/B07CL23WHH Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-stir-fried-noodle-hot-spicy-chicken-cheese-flavor-ramen-big-bowl-105g Check all sellers on Amazon and don't overpay. Also check your local Asian grocery store! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:07 - Package Contents 3:07 - Review 6:36 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 42: Nongshim Angry Chapaguri
We've reviewed and loved Nonghsim's Chapagetti and Neoguri flavors, but what happens when Nongshim combines them and makes it even spicier? You get Angry Chapaguri, of course! Links to purchase: Bowl: https://www.hmart.com/10020051 https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/jjajang-noodles-chapa-guri-spicy-seafood-noodles 4-Pack: https://www.hmart.com/10010137 https://justasianfood.com/products/nongshim-angry-chopaguri-jjiang-noodle-with-spicy-seafood-flavor-19-7oz-560g Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - Package Contents 4:02 - Review 10:02 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 40: Samyang Buldak Corn Ramen
Of all the Samyang Buldak products, I don't think any one has generated such extreme reactions as this one: Corn Flavor. I love the Buldak product line so far, but how will this review go? Links to purchase: 5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-flavored-ramen-corn-140g-5 https://www.hmart.com/10010099 https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Chicken-Buldak-Flavor-Korean/dp/B07YXFB4RT Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 2:40 - Package Contents 3:47 - Review 8:11 - Final Thoughts
Noodle Journey Episode 32: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Spicy)
Ottogi's Jin Ramen is a Korean red chili soup that comes in both mild and spicy versions. In the last episode, I reviewed the mild version, and so today we're taking a look at the spicy version, which has more dried chili flakes and chili powder than its mild counterpart. Links to purchase: Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-asian-style-instant-noodle-jin-ramen-spicy-120g/1021065541 4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-jin-ramen-spicy-5packs/1021002831 https://smile.amazon.com/OTTOGI-JIN-RAMEN-SPICY-PACK/dp/B089P3X44P https://www.hmart.com/10010102 Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-jin-ramen-hot-110g/1021019191 Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 1:05 - Package Contents 1:28 - Review 4:24 - Final Thoughts