immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 148
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immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 148

immi Black Garlic Chicken Ramen has been showing up constantly in my targeted social media ads, so I decided it was finally time to see what all the hype is about. immi is a California-based ramen company founded in 2019 whose motto is “instant ramen reinvented.” They market themselves as a healthier alternative to other instant noodles: lower carb, higher protein, medium sodium, and both vegan and keto-friendly. That’s great on paper, but it comes with a steep price tag: $6 for a single 2.4-ounce pack.

Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode
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Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode

Ramen Bae Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki is a stealth release that slipped out sometime between their Veggie Mix and Spicy Garlic Mix. I completely missed it until recently and decided it deserved a review. While the Spicy Garlic Mix disappointed me, this one looked promising. And yes, to be clear, the full name of the product is indeed "Dried Japanese Fish Cake aka Narutomaki" as printed on the bag, which is kind of a mouthful but I guess it covers all of their bases.

Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 145
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Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 145

Mike's Mighty Good Craft Ramen Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen Soup is my latest attempt at revisiting this brand, which I’ve often criticized for small portions, inconvenient cooking methods, and noodles that don’t live up to their marketing ploys. I did marginally enjoy their Fried Garlic Chicken and the Spicy Miso Soup they make for Trader Joe’s, so at a friend’s urging, I’m giving another flavor a fair shake. I love kimchi, and this one has gotten some mild buzz online. Mike’s products are widely available in grocery stores across the U.S., though they usually cost $3-4 per pack, which is terribly pricey considering the small size.

Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode
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Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode

Ramen Bae Spicy Garlic Mix launched on February 1, 2024, after months of teasing, and I grabbed a pack the second it became available on their site. I’ve recommended Ramen Bae countless times on Reddit whenever people ask how to spruce up their noodles, and I’ve reviewed both their Classic Seafood & Vegetables Mix and their Veggie Mix in past reviews. Both were solid products worth your attention if you like the ingredients.

Trader Joe's Thai Noodle Bowls (Garlic Sauce, Red Curry & Peanut Satay) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 130
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Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Bowls (Garlic Sauce, Red Curry & Peanut Satay) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 130

Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Bowls come in three flavors, Garlic Sauce, Red Curry, and Peanut Satay, and I’m diving into all of them in this review. I’ve tried other Trader Joe’s instant noodle products before, like their Squiggly Taiwanese noodles and ramen cups, but those weren’t particularly impressive. Trader Joe’s usually rebrands products from established manufacturers, but I’m not sure who made these bowls. Each is sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s for about $2.50, although third-party sellers on Amazon list them for a steep markup.

Lotus Foods Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with Red Miso Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 120
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Lotus Foods Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with Red Miso Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 120

Time to continue my gluten-free noodle run with Lotus Foods Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with Red Miso Soup. It has been a while since I touched this brand because the white miso variety landed in my bottom five and the turmeric curry was only okay. The ingredient choices in the noodles were never the problem with this brand like you might think - it was always the flavor of the soup. I picked this one to review now because I recently saw it on a “healthiest ramen” list and I want to know if red miso, which is usually the most bold, funky of the miso varieties, finally gives Lotus Foods a broth with real character. Here's a quick primer on miso if you're unfamiliar: white is mild and sweet, yellow leans earthier, and red is the strongest and most pungent, the kind you often find in ramen shop miso soups.

Ramen Toppers Chashu Pork and Vegetables Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode
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Ramen Toppers Chashu Pork and Vegetables Mix Review | Noodle Journey Supplemental Episode

Note: This product underwent a drastic overhaul several months after I reviewed it and earned a much better score! Check out the updated review for more info. I’m checking out another dried topping meant to dress up instant noodles, this time from a brand simply called Ramen Toppers. The thing that makes them unique among other dried topping manufacturers is clear: chashu pork and full-size narutomaki fish cake in the same jar, plus a pile of vegetables. It’s a neat idea if the proteins and textures hold up after rehydrating.