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Noodle Journey Episode 88: Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Ramen Bowl (US Version)

Original video description:

This is the fourth of the current lineup of bowl products from Sapporo Ichiban that are available in the US. You might see some variations on the ingredients in this one depending on where you buy it. Check out the video to see if it’s worth a buy!

Links to purchase:
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-instant-tonkotsu-noodle-83g/1021069661
https://www.amazon.com/SAPPORO-ICHIBAN-Tonkotsu-Donburi-Japanese/dp/B0B2V5Q144
Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-japanese-tonkotsu-ramen-5-packs/1021004291
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01064071-SAPPORO-ICHIBAN-Japanese-Tonkotsu-Ramen-with-Chicken-Broth-104g*5Bags
https://ramenmall.com/products/sapporo-ichiban-tonkotsu-ramen-family-pack-18-5oz

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 87: Sapporo Ichiban Miso Ramen Bowl (US Version)

Original video description:

Thanks to a notorious TikTok hack, Sapporo Ichiban might have the most famous instant miso ramen of all time. Today we take a look at the bowl version of this product.

Links to purchase:
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-miso-ramen-84g/1021042981
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2VG42D1/ref=twister_B0B2X1XV1M
Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-instant-ramen-miso-flavor-100g/1021059881
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01064511-SAPPORO-ICHIBAN-Miso-Ramen-101g*5-Bags
https://ramenmall.com/products/sapporo-ichiban-miso-ramen-family-pack-17-75oz

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 86: Paldo Jang Ramyun (Soy Flavor Noodle)

Notes since filming:

This one is massively underrated. The soy umami flavor in this one is diabolically good, making it a perfect base for all kinds of ingredients.

Original video description:

Here’s one you don’t see everyday. Paldo gives us a Korean take on a slightly spicy soy-based noodle soup. Sounds good, right? Check out the review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010014
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Noodles-Flavored-Savory-Oriental/dp/B085WB9VVD
https://ramenmall.com/products/paldo-soy-flavor-noodle-single-pack-twins?_pos=27&_sid=412a44ff8&_ss=r

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 85: Nongshim Guksu Soba with Gochujang

Notes since filming:

This one, like its Beef Bone Extract counterpart in the previous video, seems to be discontinued. Fortunately, Nongshim repurposes this wonderful gochujang sauce in other products, so it’s not a complete loss.

Original video description:

This is a fun entry in Nongshim’s Guksu line. These are buckwheat soba noodles with a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. What’s cool is that this can be prepared in two different ways, and I’m here to show you both!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Guksu-Soba-Style-Spicy-Gochujang-Ramyun-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Pack-4-93oz-X-4-Count/422359421

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 84: Nongshim Guksu with Beef Bone Extract

Notes since filming:

Sadly, this one appears to have been discontinued by Nongshim, which is a damned shame. There’s nothing else out there that I can find that tastes like this. For the longest time, I still had a single bag left in my stash that I was afraid to eat because then it would truly be gone.

Original video description:

This one’s really interesting. This pack of Nongshim Guksu with Beef Bone Extract claims to be a hybrid of umami dashi broth and beefy goodness. How accurate is the packaging and how does it actually taste? Watch this review to find out!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Guksu-Beef-Bone-Extract-Savory-Umami-Dashi-Ramyun-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Pack-3-24oz-X-4-Count/742478536
https://ramenmall.com/products/nongshim-air-dried-guksu-with-beef-bone-extract-family-pack

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 83: Ramen Talk Pepper Crispy Pork Noodles

Notes since filming:

This is currently the only review where I’ve second-guessed myself after. Did I get a bad bag? Is what I tasted what it’s supposed to taste like? Either way, it’s the only Ramen Talk flavor that got a bad review, bad enough to end up on my first bottom list.

One of these days, I feel like I have to revisit this one, because my experience doesn’t appear to be typical for this flavor.

Original video description:

Here’s the last review in the Ramen Talk marathon! This Pepper Crispy Pork Noodle is currently their only sauced noodle product. Will the review marathon end on a high note? Watch and see.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 2/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 82: Ramen Talk Tomato Tonkotsu Ramen

Original video description:

The second-to-last review of Ramen Talk’s American product line brings us to this oddball: Tomato Tonkotsu Ramen. I admit I’ve never seen anything quite like this before, which promises a combination of porky bone broth and tomato paste to create a deep umami flavor. Check it out!

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 81: Ramen Talk Japanese Volcano Bolognese Ramen

Original video description:

This product from Ramen Talk is their newest addition as of March, 2023. This is their Spicy Volcano Bolognese Ramen, promising a spicy fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors. Watch the review to learn what it actually tastes like.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 8/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 80: Ramen Talk Taiwan Style Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Notes since filming:

I loved almost the entire Ramen Talk product line, but this is the one that gets repurchased most. There’s nothing else like it on shelves in the USA.

Original video description:

The fourth review of Ramen Talk’s noodles is an exciting Taiwan-style noodle soup with real chunks of braised beef. I love getting this kind of soup in restaurants, so check out this review to see if this bag of noodles is truly restaurant-quality.

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 79: Ramen Talk Tonkotsu Ramen

Original video description:

Next up from Ramen Talk, we have their Tonkotsu Ramen, complete with an actual slice of pork and some bamboo shoots. I’ve reviewed some amazing tonkotsu products on this channel before, so watch this review to see how this one stacks up!

Links to purchase:
(US) https://www.ramentalk.us
(UK) https://www.ramentalk.co.uk

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10