Paldo Jjajangmen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 66
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Paldo Jjajangmen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 66

After enjoying several spicy black bean noodles like Samyang Buldak Jjajang and Nongshim’s Angry Chapaguri, I’m shifting gears and reviewing Paldo Jjajangmen, a basic, non-spicy entry in the world of black bean sauce noodle products. This one seems to be the go-to option for folks who want a rich black bean sauce without the heat. It’s widely available in 4-packs for $6–$10 online or at local Asian grocery stores, but be careful of price gouging on Amazon. According to Reddit, this version is often considered superior to Chapagetti due to its rich sauce and substantial veggie content. And with a 7-ounce pack weight, this is one of the heaviest instant noodles I’ve ever reviewed, most of that coming from a seriously chunky liquid sauce packet.

Samyang Buldak Cheese Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 61
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Samyang Buldak Cheese Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 61

I'm diving back into the world's most popular spicy noodle product line to try Samyang Buldak Cheese Ramen, one of the more popular Korean instant noodle flavors around. This sets the stage for my review of the newer Quattro Cheese version in the next video/post, so I can directly compare the two. Cheese in Korean noodles remains a polarizing topic, but I'm firmly on the pro-cheese side.

Nongshim Angry Chapaguri Review - Noodle Journey Episode 42
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Nongshim Angry Chapaguri Review | Noodle Journey Episode 42

Today I'm trying out the Korean import of Nongshim Angry Chapaguri Bowl, a product that blends two existing Nongshim classics: Chapagetti, their mild black bean noodle, and Neoguri, their spicy seafood udon. This mashup has gained global popularity thanks to its appearance in Parasite and seems to be a staple in Korean instant noodle culture, often referred to Ram-don. While the original hack required mixing the two packs, this pre-packaged version offers a more convenient alternative, with an increased spice level (hence the "Angry").

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Review - Noodle Journey Episode 32
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Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Review | Noodle Journey Episode 32

In this review, I'm checking out the counterpart to the last review, this time trying Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy. This is the counterpart to the Mild variant I reviewed in the previous episode, and while the core formula is nearly identical, the spice level promises a different experience. If you haven’t checked out the last review yet, go do so first, since there’s some overlap between the two reviews.

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Review - Noodle Journey Episode 31
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Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Review | Noodle Journey Episode 31

In this review, I'm taking a look at Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild, a red chili soup from Ottogi, a brand I haven’t featured before despite their long history in the instant noodle world. This is (obviously) the mild version of their famous ramyun, which offers a more approachable alternative in terms of spice compared to things like Nongshim Shin Ramyun or Paldo Namja, but still belongs to the same family of savory Korean red chili broths.

Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 30
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Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 30

Samyang returns to the spotlight in this review with their spicy twist on a Korean favorite: Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen. For those unfamiliar, jjajang is a Korean adaptation of Chinese black bean sauce, which is a thick, earthy, and slightly sweet sauce that I’ve only recently started exploring. My first exposure was through Nongshim’s Chapagetti, but this version promises a much more intense experience thanks to Samyang’s trademark Buldak heat.

Paldo Bibimmen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 28
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Paldo Bibimmen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 28

It’s the middle of a brutal summer heat wave at the time of this review, so I’m turning to something refreshingly different: a cold noodle dish from an always-reliable company, Paldo Bibimmen. This is my first cold noodle review, and I’m diving into a variety called bibim naengmyeon, or bibimmen for short, which features chewy noodles paired with a sweet and spicy sauce. If cold noodles aren’t your thing, the packaging does include hot prep instructions, but I stuck with the cold version to keep things authentic.

Nongshim Neoguri Review - Noodle Journey Episode 25
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Nongshim Neoguri Review | Noodle Journey Episode 25

For this 25th review milestone, I wanted to do something a little special. I had originally planned to review the Korean import of Nongshim Neoguri, a spicy seafood ramyun with thick udon-style noodles. But while prepping for the shoot, I noticed a twist: my local Wegmans carried a version manufactured in the US, while the one I had bought online was manufactured in Korea for export to the US. That might sound like a small difference, but the ingredients told a very different story.