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Noodle Journey Episode 29: Myojo Shio Tonkotsu Ramen

Notes since filming: One of my good friends thinks that reviewing frozen ramen is cheating. What do you think? I think this was absolutely amazing.

Original video description:

I found this in the refrigerated section of my nearest H Mart and knew I had to review it. Myojo has a stellar reputation among instant noodle lovers. How will Noodle Journey’s first foray into refrigerated instant noodles go? Watch and find out!

Check out your local Asian market to purchase this. I imagine it will be difficult to find a place online that ships a fresh product without steep shipping costs.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 28: Paldo Bibimmen

Original video description:

We’ve had some crazy heatwaves this summer, so what a perfect time to take a look at a cold noodle product from the always-reliable Paldo!

Links to purchase:

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-korean-instant-cold-noodles-5-packs-650g/1021001891
https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Brothless-Seasoning-Oriental-Soupless/dp/B084YYCF3M

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 27: Snapdragon Miso Ramen

Notes since filming: It boggles my mind that there are people online who defend this brand. My experience was that this was one of the most offensively flavorless cups of ramen I’ve ever eaten, and I’m still mad about it. Of special note is that this is the first “1” I ever gave as an overall score.

Original video description:

Following up on the last video, here is Snapdragon’s Miso Ramen flavor. Will this one turn out to be a dud just like its predecessor?

Links to purchase:

https://smile.amazon.com/Snapdragon-Sapporo-Style-Miso-Ramen-2-2oz/dp/B08BW7Z3NN

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 1/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 26: Snapdragon Spicy Tonkotsu

Notes since filming: One of the commenters on my video said he found a way to make this taste good:

Honestly, I love the product. You’re completely right talking about the water level. I usually cook the noodles and veg pack in plain water first. Once noodles and veggies are done. I dump half the water out, then add in oil and pork packet. This helps intensify the flavor of the broth. Once you get the true flavor of the broth. You can kind of justify the price point.

So there you go. It seems there’s an unconventional way to make this taste better at the cost of some broth volume, but I’m not giving Snapdragon anymore money for this cup to experiment with it.

Original video description:

Found this one in one my local supermarket chains and thought I’d give it a try. Can Snapdragon hold its own against other cup products out there? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Snapdragon-Tonkotsu-Authentic-Noodles-Kyushu-Style/dp/B08MV43NCZ

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 2/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 25: Nongshim Neoguri

Notes since filming: What’s really interesting about this review is that I haven’t seen any other reviewers notice the recipe differences between the American Neoguri and Korean Neoguri. What I have noticed, however, is that very frequently someone on Reddit will complain about Neoguri not tasting like they remember it tasting, and my suspicion is that it has to do with the domestic vs. export recipe changes.

Original video description: A 25th episode special review! I was going to review the Korean import of Nongshim Neoguri until I spied a really drastic difference between it and the U.S. version. Check out the video to learn what I found and hear the verdict on which one is the better product!

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-noodle-soup-spicy-seafood-flavor-120g/1021024991
Cup Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-cup-spicy-seafood-flavor-75g/1021024941
Bowl Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/neoguri-udon-big-bowl-113g/1021087191
4-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-noodle-soup-spicy-seafood-flavor-4packs/1021000771
https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Korean-Variety-Selection-Neoguri/dp/B07FYPFG18
Mild Version 4-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-neoguri-mild-120g/1021067091

Cokoyam is apparently undergoing maintenance and a possible rebranding, so here’s the link I mentioned in the review, but be aware that it might not work right now: https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756

There are plenty of options from various sellers on Amazon depending on how many you want to buy at a time. Also check your local Asian supermarket!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 24: Indomie Mi Goreng

Notes since filming: Indomie Mi Goreng is still one of the first things I recommend when someone asks for instant noodle suggestions. These show up in Walmart and other grocery stores now and are still dirt cheap with amazing flavor. There’s no excuse not to try them unless you just don’t like stir-fried noodles at all.

Original video description:

Today’s review is one of the most popular instant noodles in the world: Indomie Mi Goreng. We’ll talk about why it’s so popular and what you’re missing out on if you haven’t tried these noodles yet!

Links to purchase:

Single Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-85g/1021003821
5-Pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-5pc-425g/1021004301

There are plenty of options from various sellers on Amazon depending on how many you want to buy at a time. Also check your local Asian supermarket!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 23: Mama Pa-Lo Duck

Original video description:

This is Noodle Journey’s first review of a Mama instant noodle product, and we’re starting with the ever-popular Pa-Lo Duck flavor. This is a super cheap pack of noodles and it has the bonus of being vegan. But is it any good? We’ll find out!

Links to purchase:

30-pack: https://www.amazon.com/MAMA-Oriental-Instant-Noodles-Artificial/dp/B00C8XYYNG

Check your local Walmart or Asian grocery store before you commit to ordering in bulk online!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 22: Nongshim Chapagetti

Notes since filming: I had no idea Chapagetti was such a divisive flavor when I reviewed it, but there are a lot of people out there who hate this. But there are also a lot of people who love it, and I’m one of them. I’ve since discovered that way better jjajang noodles are out there, but if I hadn’t tried Chapagetti first, I wouldn’t have known that I even liked jjajang sauce at all. Make sure you understand what kind of flavor Chapagetti is before you commit to buying it, because that sweet and earthy black bean flavor is not for everyone.

Original video description:

Time to review something completely different! You might be passingly familiar with Nongshim’s Chapagetti flavor because of the movie Parasite, but how does this black bean sauce actually taste, and more importantly, is it worth buying? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:

Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-chapagetti-127g/1021002341

Big Bowl version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/chapagetti-noodles-big-bowl-114g/1021087181

4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-chapagetti-family-pack-4packs/1021002351
https://smile.amazon.com/Nongshim-Chapagetti-Noodle-Pasta-Chajang/dp/B0170PR9D8

(Other third party sellers on Amazon may have the 4-pack cheaper, so do a little price comparison before you buy!)

Link to Cokoyam Korean Ramen Jumbo Combo: https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 21: Paldo Namja Ramyun

Notes since filming: Some people have said that the recipe for this one has changed since I filmed it (for the worse), which makes me think an eventual re-review might be in order. This is hands-down my favorite shin-style soup that I’ve had on this channel despite the beef flavoring being artificial compared to real beef in Nongshim USA’s Shin, and while I kept up with buying Namja for a while after this review, it just made more sense to eventually go back to buying Shin since it was so much cheaper and easier to find in grocery stores.

Original video description:

Checking out another Paldo product today, we’re looking at Namja ramyun. This is a red chili and garlic soup that’s supposed to pack quite a punch. How does it rate? Check it out!

Here’s Paldo’s official commercial for this product as promised in the video: v=4kIlYK5lIOk @ youtube

Links to purchase:

Bowl version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-namja-ramyun-hot-garlic-flavor-105g/1021050941

5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-instant-ramen-garlic-flavor-5-packs/1021001921
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRY0MMO

Other third party sellers on Amazon may have it cheaper, so do a little price comparison before you buy!

Link to Cokoyam Korean Ramen Jumbo Combo (where I got this originally): https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7.5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 20: Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavor Bowl (US Version)

Original video description:

Today’s review is Noodle Journey’s first taste of a Sapporo Ichiban product, with their original Soy Sauce flavor that started it all back in the 60s. This is Sapporo Ichiban’s Soy Sauce noodles.

Links to purchase:

Bowl version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/sapporo-ichiban-japanese-style-noodles-original-flavor-82g/1021042991

Pack version is available in various bulk options on Amazon. Check your local grocery stores before committing to a bulk purchase!

Scores:

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