Noodle Journey is an episodic YouTube channel dedicated to detailed and informative reviews of the instant noodle universe. This website provides a fully searchable index of every video, allowing you to find your next favorite instant noodle product. Some reviews have additional thoughts that I have added since the video was published.
Original video description:
Time to review our first gluten-free noodle variety! If you’ve got gluten sensitivity issues and are looking for some ramen, you’ve probably noticed this and other Lotus Foods noodles at your supermarket. But how does it taste? Let’s find out!
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Original video description:
Want to take your spicy noodle game to the next level? Want to jazz up your plain Momofuku + A-Sha noodles with something hot and flavorful? This hot sauce may be for you!
Links to purchase:
https://heatonist.com/collections/hot-hot-sauces/products/bravado-aka-miso?variant=29452298584162
https://bravadospice.com/collections/hot-sauce/products/aka-miso-ghost-reaper-hot-sauce
https://smile.amazon.com/Bravado-Spice-Sauce-Ghost-Reaper/dp/B0812H2SPJ?th=1
Original video description:
The Samyang Carbo noodles are currently a Noodle Journey favorite, so let’s see how good their original orange-packaged Ramen soup is. Contains a bonus rant about MSG free of charge!
This came in my jumbo combo pack from Cokoyam, but is available to purchase everywhere. Links to purchase:
https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Ramen-Korean-Noodle-Soup/dp/B006H08J2I/ref=sr_1_3?crid=185ROCC2LTAN2&keywords=samyang+ramen&qid=1651861784&sprefix=samyang+ramenaps89&sr=8-3 (Always be careful with third party Amazon sellers!)
https://www.cokoyam.com/products/samyang-ramen?_pos=1&_sid=b7ba52362&_ss=r
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
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Notes since filming: I really hated giving this one a medium overall score, but for me, it was largely an issue of the yeast extract used to approximate pork flavor in this. This is not the only time I’ve come across something like this that set my tastebuds off, but it was definitely the first. Since filming, I recommend this one with the caveat that I personally find the artificial flavor to be overwhelming, but that a lot of people who aren’t me don’t have any issue with it. Every once in a while, someone on Reddit asks, “Why does Raoh Tonkotsu have this weird stink to it?” and so I know I’m not the only one whose tastebuds are wired like this. But if you don’t have an issue with yeast, from a consistency and quality perspective, this is one of the best tonkotsus you can buy in the US. It’s just not for me.
Original video description:
Time to dive into the channel’s first tonkotsu product with the much-hyped Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu flavor. Does this variety of Raoh really stand tall as the “king” of ramen? Let’s find out!
Links to purchase (although it seems like ordering this online is a total crapshoot and these may be either the “Artificial” or “Umami” version of this product based on availability):
https://smile.amazon.com/Nissin-RAOH-Ramen-Noodle-Tonkotsu/dp/B015E9AEWK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=D62K7U0O7PIZ&keywords=nissin+raoh+tonkotsu&qid=1651258453&sprefix=nissin+raoh+tonkotsuaps63&sr=8-2 (Always be careful with third party Amazon sellers!)
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Notes since filming: When people complain that Momofuku sauces are boring, for me, this is the exception that proves the rule. Love it or hate it, the tingly chili sauce in this one is a more unique recipe than the others that were available at the time and it packs a lot of flavor. Some of you might not like that flavor, what with the various vegetable extracts and Sichuan peppercorn taking center stage, but this sauce is not something you could easily replicate at home like the others.
Original video description:
Following up on the Momofuku Spicy Soy Noodles review from episode 4, I take a look at Momofuku’s Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles.
Momofuku’s pricing and packaging options have changed since I recorded this video, so check out their website below for the latest options.
Also, as of mid-May 2022 it appears that these are now available at Whole Foods (thanks for the heads-up, Edmund Moore!), so this may be the cheapest way to get these if you have a local Whole Foods. The Amazon link below should work for that as well.
Buy directly from Momofuku: https://shop.momofuku.com/collections/noodles
Buy from Momofuku on Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/Momofuku-Tingly-Noodles-Servings-Snacks/dp/B09PZVRTD3/ref=sr_1_5?m=AHA38DSG8H9UX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1650669323&s=merchant-items&sr=1-5
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Notes since filming: While I still stand by my score of 6/7 for these (the flavor is great, but it is completely one-note), I underestimated the versatility of this broth at the time of filming. You can throw just about anything into this and transform it into something magical. When someone asks for a completely mild noodle recommendation from Korea, this is the one I tell them.
Original video description:
This time, I’m taking a break from spicy soups to look at Paldo’s Premium Gomtang variety, and I’ll be spicing it up anyway as I review it both with and without the suggested add-in of kimchi.
Korean Ramen Jumbo Combo: https://www.cokoyam.com/collections/sale/products/cokoyam-amazing-k-ramen-jumbo-sets-over-50-ramens?variant=31324060614756
Or purchase as a 4-pack: https://www.cokoyam.com/products/paldo-premium-gomtang-ramen-pack-125g-4pack-500g?variant=36743796293798
Scores:
Noodles: 5/10
Spiciness: 1/10 (only due to garlic)
Overall: 6/10 (7/10 with kimchi added)
Notes since filming: The very first Buldak review I ever did, and I was hooked. I had just started getting up my heat tolerance thanks to Nongshim Shin and various orders from Heatonist. As with most things that have as meteoric a rise as Buldak, there’s been a lot of naysayers popping up to say they don’t find Buldak even remotely compelling, but I fell in love with the flavor and the noodles right here on camera and I haven’t looked back.
Original video description:
Time for a review of the wildly popular Samyang Buldak Carbonara! Does this package of noodles live up to the hype? Let’s check it out!
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
Links to purchase these:
https://www.cokoyam.com/products/samyang-carbo-hot-chicken-ramen?variant=28832987283509
Scores:
Noodles: 9/10
Spiciness: 7/10
Overall: 9/10
Notes since filming: And thus begins my love/hate relationship with Momofuku and David Chang. My Momofuku reviews get thousands of hits and have netted me tons of subscribers, and so I feel obligated to review them when something new comes out even though the luster has worn off since I filmed this.
I was a little starstruck when filming this video. It was so early on and I was so happy to review something that was made by a “celebrity chef.” Unfortunately, David Chang didn’t really “make” these so much as just slap his branding on it and double the price. And since we now know what a total asshole David Chang can be, I feel bad that I gushed over these as much as I did in my introduction.
Still, I have to credit Momofuku for getting me to try Taiwanese-style noodles for the very first time, because while the sauce on this one was unimpressive, I still absolutely love A-Sha’s noodles.
Full credit to A-Sha for the noodles since I didn’t say it in the video.
Original video description:
Time to take a look at some noodles with an impressive pedigree and an interesting story! Let’s review Momofuku’s Spicy Soy noodles today!
As mentioned in the video, at the time of recording these were sold out everywhere, but they are finally trickling back in stock online and in stores if you would like to purchase them.
Buy directly from Momofuku: https://shop.momofuku.com/collections/noodles
Buy online or in-store at Target:
https://www.target.com/p/momofuku-x-a-sha-spicy-soy-noodles-5ct-16-75oz/-/A-82296984
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Notes since filming: Still one of the blandest things I’ve ever eaten. Every time someone recommends Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen on Reddit, I have to swallow the urge to correct them with profanity.
I also regret labeling this episode as “3A” because I’ve never used that type of relational episode numbering since this was published.
Original video description:
We’re taking a super quick look at Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen Chicken Cup! Since I had to open this cup for a comparison in the previous Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen review, I figured I’d record a short review to see how different the cup product is from the pillow pack.
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Notes since filming: I’ve eaten this once since filming this review (I was desperate), and I regretted it. I’ve had so much better since this review that I feel like the overall 4 may have been too generous.
Original video description:
By popular demand, we’ll be taking a look at the very divisive Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Ramen Fried Garlic Chicken flavor. How does this package of noodles stand up to an in-depth review? Find out in this video!
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