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Noodle Journey Episode 6: Paldo Premium Gomtang

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)

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Noodle Journey Episode 5: Samyang Buldak Carbonara

 

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

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-ramen-multi-pack-carbonara-5packs-650g/1021037711?scene=item_category.item&bu_type=category_tree&module_name=category_main&index=119&content=InstantNoodlesRamenCupNoodles

https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-chicken-fried-noodle-Ven-VND15-140/dp/B07CF49TMD?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

 

Scores:

Noodles: 9/10
Spiciness: 7/10
Overall: 9/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 4: Momofuku Spicy Soy Noodles

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

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 3A: Mike’s Mighty Good Chicken Ramen (Cup)

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.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 4/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 2/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 3: Mike’s Mighty Good Fried Garlic Chicken Ramen

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!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 4/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10 (due to garlic)
  • Overall: 4/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 2: Nongshim Shin Black Ramyun

Notes since filming: Still one of my absolute favorites. I miss the days when you could accidentally buy the Korean version from Amazon for the same prices as the one Nongshim manufactures in California, but I’m very happy buying the American version for my meals.

Original video description:

After a positive review of Nongshim Shin, it’s time to look at the more premium Nongshim Shin Black. Learn all about the regional differences and if this is worth the extra cost!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 1: Nongshim Shin Ramyun

Notes since filming: My first review! I still love this flavor, and you can’t beat how easy it is to find in supermarkets nowadays. Sadly, that 99-cent price point is long gone in most stores. I confess that I don’t buy this as regularly as I used to (my main Korean noodle purchases for myself are mostly Shin Black, Shin Green, and Samyang Vegetasty as I write this), but I will forever be grateful to Nongshim for showing me what a quality instant noodle product can be. This one is a great way to get your spice tolerance up to a medium-level, and Shin takes really well to almost any veggies or protein you want to throw into it.

Original video description:

For our first step into the world of instant noodles, we’re taking a look at Nongshim Shin, an extremely popular Korean instant noodle soup.

Scores: 

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey: Introduction

Notes since filming: Sadly, the massive variety pack that helped kickstart this channel can no longer be purchased. The website I bought it from, Cokoyam.com, shut down not long after I started the channel. They still have an Amazon storefront, but it’s a pale shadow of what it used to be.

Original video description: 

A brief introduction for new visitors to this channel. I talk about how I got here and how I will conduct my reviews.