Detailed instant noodle reviews and ratings – watch, read, and discover your next favorite.
Original video description:
Following up on my review of Maruchan Gold Spicy miso, I’m taking a quick look at the only other Maruchan Gold product currently available on US shelves, their Soy Sauce flavor. Will this be my new favorite soy sauce noodle soup?
Links to purchase:
5-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B081DB5DDH/ref=twister_B0821ZL6ZR
Check your local Asian grocery store or supermarket as well!
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Original video description:
Noodle Journey’s first foray into Maruchan’s products is with their Gold Spicy Miso ramen. I’ve been burned by lousy miso soup twice before. Third time’s the charm?
Links to purchase:
5-pack: https://smile.amazon.com/Maruchan-GOLD-992025-Spicy-Noodles/dp/B081D9KTQH
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Ottogi’s Jin Ramen is a Korean red chili soup that comes in both mild and spicy versions. In the last episode, I reviewed the mild version, and so today we’re taking a look at the spicy version, which has more dried chili flakes and chili powder than its mild counterpart.
Links to purchase:
Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-asian-style-instant-noodle-jin-ramen-spicy-120g/1021065541
4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-jin-ramen-spicy-5packs/1021002831
https://smile.amazon.com/OTTOGI-JIN-RAMEN-SPICY-PACK/dp/B089P3X44P
https://www.hmart.com/10010102
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-jin-ramen-hot-110g/1021019191
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Original video description:
Ottogi’s Jin Ramen is a Korean red chili soup that comes in both mild and spicy versions. Today we’re taking a look at the mild version, which has a slight entry-level spice that will appeal to people who want this flavor without all the heat.
Links to purchase:
Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-asian-style-instant-noodle-jin-ramen-mild-120g/1021065531
4-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-jin-ramen-mild-5packs/1021002821
https://smile.amazon.com/Ottogi-Jin-Ramen/dp/B089P2FFWQ
https://smile.amazon.com/OTTOGI-Jin-Ramen-Mild-Flavor/dp/B005RU9JHI
https://www.hmart.com/10010103
Cup: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-asian-style-instant-noodle-jin-ramen-mild-65g/1021006021
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-asian-style-instant-noodle-jin-ramen-mild-110g/1021025191
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Notes since filming: If you’re looking for a spicy jjajang noodle and found this one to be lacking in flavor, check out Samyang’s Hot Pepper Jjajang instead. I really enjoyed this one at the time, but the Hot Pepper one beats it by a mile.
Original video description:
Time to dive back into the Samyang Buldak product line with their spicy black bean sauce: this is Buldak Jjajang!
Links to purchase:
5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-flavor-ramen-multi-black-bean-5packs-700g/1021042381
https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Buldak-Chicken-Korean-Jjajang/dp/B07DMPSK24
https://www.hmart.com/10010085
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-big-bowl-jjajang-105g/1021070121
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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