Detailed instant noodle reviews and ratings – watch, read, and discover your next favorite.
Original video description:
This is the first of three products I’ll be reviewing in which Marutai has collaborated with a famous Japanese restaurant. This one was supervised by Seiyoken in Kurume City, and it promises a light and rich tonkotsu experience. Is this worth the premium price tag? Watch the review to find out!
Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/japanese-kurume-ramen-180g/1021066881
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Notes since filming:
I haven’t found any chicken ramen better than this one. If you like chicken soup, I urge you to do whatever it takes to buy this.
Original video description:
With this review, I’m kicking off another short Marutai marathon similar to last year’s. This is a newer product made for the 15th anniversary of their “Local Series” of ramen products, and it is a super creamy chicken broth from Oita. If you’re a fan of chicken ramen, you’re going to want to watch this review!
Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/daibunji-white-soup-ramen-2-servings-6-56-oz/1021103641 (No, I have no idea why they call it “Daibunji” but this is the correct product!)
https://www.amazon.com/Marutai-Chicken-Broth-Ramen-2meals/dp/B0CTPWRB2L
If you want the seemingly discontinued Marutai chicken flavors before they go away:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/saga-instant-noodle-212g/1021032401
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ooita-instant-noodle-214g/1021032411
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Today we’ve got another spicy seafood soup from Samyang. This one is the Korean style of jjambbong, meaning a chili-forward red broth with savory meat and seafood flavors. Check out the review!
Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010207
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Hot-Pepper-Jjambbong-Ramen-5pks/103720
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/extremely-hot-pepper-jjambbong-ramen-noodle-5-pack-4-13oz/1021082271
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Pepper-Jjambbong-Ramen-Soup/dp/B0CLJ6V582
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Notes since filming:
I often recommend this one over Buldak Jjajang because of how much more nuanced the flavor is. If you like spicy jjajangmen, please try this one!
Original video description:
Your eyes do not deceive you: This is a spicy Samyang product line that’s not Buldak, even though some people have mistaken it for Buldak. This Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen has a ton of interesting ingredients that set it apart from Buldak Jjajang. If you’ve tried other black bean sauce noodles before but weren’t keen on the flavor, this one might surprise you!
Links to purchase:
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Hot-Pepper-Jjajang-Ramen-5pks/103721
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/extremely-spicy-hot-pepper-jjajang-ramen-5-pack-4-8oz/1021082261
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Hot-Pepper-Jjajang-Ramen/dp/B0CKHW1MZM
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Original video description:
Here’s something sure to tickle a lot of tastebuds: a milky, rich, spicy seafood broth. This spicy Korean take on a Japanese soup invented by a Chinese restaurant seems like it’s a fairly unique offering in the instant noodle world, so check out the review to see if it’s worth a purchase!
Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nagasaki-jjambbong-multi-5p/1021098391
https://ramenmall.com/products/samyang-nagasaki-jjambbong-famliy-pack
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935?category=instant01
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen-Soup/dp/B0CLJQ8NJF
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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.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 130: Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Bowls (Garlic Sauce, Red Curry & Peanut Satay)Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Momosan Ramen is the second flavor in the Sapporo Ichiban x Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto collaboration, following the Tokyo Chicken variety. While that one impressed me, this tonkotsu faces tougher competition. I’ve reviewed many premium tonkotsu ramen before – from Marutai’s lineup to Itsuki’s vegan version to even Sapporo Ichiban’s own bowl tonkotsu – and they’ve all set a high bar. With Morimoto’s name attached, this one has a lot to prove.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 129: Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Momosan RamenSapporo Ichiban Tokyo Chicken Momosan Ramen is one of two collaborative flavors developed in collaboration between Sapporo Ichiban and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, promising a unique take on chicken ramen. I just reviewed Sapporo Ichiban’s standard chicken flavor as a baseline to compare this one against, and I’m expecting something much more complex here. I’ve actually been to Morimoto’s Philadelphia restaurant (still the most expensive and best meal I’ve ever had) so I’m holding this to a high standard. Momosan, Morimoto’s more noodle-centric venture, is behind these packaged offerings, and this Tokyo Chicken flavor claims to be an exclusive Morimoto recipe.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 128: Sapporo Ichiban Tokyo Chicken Momosan RamenIn the bowl today: Sapporo Ichiban Chicken Ramen. I’m reviewing one of the most common ramen varieties you’re likely to see in the supermarket, and I’m doing it while I’m not feeling 100%, so a savory chicken soup sounds perfect right now. I had never tried Sapporo Ichiban noodles before launching the channel, but now that I have, I’m always happy with how good these noodles are for the price. I’d walked by them in grocery stores for years and never knew they were better than similarly priced noodles until I had my first bite of their original soy sauce flavor.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 127: Sapporo Ichiban Chicken RamenToday I’m trying Trader Joe’s Mee Krob Snackers, a crispy noodle snack that takes its inspiration from the Thai dish mee krob for its sweet-and-sour profile. I do not get to Trader Joe’s often, so when I spotted these, I immediately grabbed a bag to see how well a cluster of crispy noodles works as a snack.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 126: Trader Joe’s Mee Krob Snackers