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Noodle Journey Episode 15: Prima Taste Singapore Curry LaMian

Notes since filming: My first perfect score! Yeah, I know that long diatribe in the video about being a supertaster was probably boring to 98% of you. For the 2% that did stick around and listen to the whole thing, thank you. I credit this flavor with getting me to love curry 24/7, because I was still a little iffy on it before this review. This one is still a regular favorite in my household.

Fun sidenote – I had a commenter (since deleted) at one point tell me that they acknowledged that supertasters were real but that I sounded like an pretentious asshole by bringing it up. Quite a flex.

Original video description: Today’s review is a popular product from Singapore with some eye-catching packaging and some hefty noodles. This is Prima Taste’s Singapore Curry Lamian. Could this be the perfect bowl of noodles? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/prima-taste-singapore-curry-la-mian-4packs-712g/1021001251

https://smile.amazon.com/Prima-Taste-Singapore-Noodles-Packets/dp/B00JJOVDD6/ref=sr_1_3

Amazon prices will vary by seller, so order at your discretion. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 14: Nissin Demae Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu

Notes since filming: More than two years after filming, and I still think this is the best bang for the buck as far as instant tonkotsu goes. I have no idea why Nissin Raoh’s artificial pork flavor sets off my tastebuds so badly while this one doesn’t, but I still happily buy this one regularly.

Original video description:

Today’s review focuses on a different Nissin tonkotsu product after the disappointing flavor of Nissin’s Raoh tonkotsu. This variety was the very first instant tonkotsu I ever tried back at the beginning of the pandemic, and I was curious to see how it held up. This is Nissin’s Demae with Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Ramen!

Links to purchase:

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-black-garlic-oil-tonkotsu-pork-flavor-100g/1021002211 (individual pack)

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-black-garlic-pork-noodle-soup-500g/1021039271 (5-pack)

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-demae-ramen-noodle-with-black-garlic-oil-tonkotsu-pork-flavor-106g/1021040651 (individual cup version; contains fish!)

Amazon prices will vary by seller, so order at your discretion. Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10 (due to garlic)
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 12: Unif Artificial Beef and Sauerkraut

Notes since filming: I eventually learned a while after filming this that lots of Chinese brands produce this flavor, but it’s known more commonly as “pickled vegetables” rather than “sauerkraut.” I ended up loving the flavor in this and I still occasionally crave it, but those soft noodles really brought the score down.

Original video description:

This was an interesting and unexpected flavor I found for purchase online! Sauerkraut and instant noodles together… okay? This review is a little longer than usual, but I promise it takes some surprising turns.

Buy from Yami: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/unif-bowl-instant-noodles-chinese-sauerkraut-flavor-125g/1021000861

Scores:

  • Noodles: 3.5/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 11: Nissin Cup Noodle Seafood

Notes since filming: Credit where credit is due: if it wasn’t for this flavor, I’d probably never have bothered with any other Cup Noodles. I assumed this would have the same cheap salty taste as the other ones sold in America, but I was glad to be wrong. I keep this one stocked in my pantry.

Original video description:

Everyone’s had Nissin Cup Noodles before, but have you ever tried Cup Noodle Seafood? We take a look at our very first cup review, and it is absolutely PACKED with real seafood!

Buy from Yami: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-cup-noodle-seafood-flavor-76g/1021038831
Buy from Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Nissin-Ramen-Noodle-Seafood-Ounce/dp/B076N7Z34C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2JSGB89WLH3PF&keywords=cup+noodle+seafood&qid=1653088236&sprefix=cup+noodle+seafoodaps85&sr=8-2

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Supplement: Bravado Aka Miso Hot Sauce

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

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Noodle Journey Episode 9: Samyang Ramen

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://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-ramen-original-5-pack-120g-5/1021063961?scene=item_search.result&bu_type=search&module_name=input&index=16&content=samyang

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

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 8: Nissin Raoh Artificial Tonkotsu

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://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-raoh-ramen-noodle-soup-umami-tonkotsu-flavor-100g/1021006201?scene=user_order&bu_type=user_order&module_name=user_order&index=8&content=1021006201

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!)

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10 (due to garlic)
  • Overall: 5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 7: Momofuku Tingly Chili Wavy Noodles

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

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10