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Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce Ramen (US Version) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 39

Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce Ramen (US Version) Review - Noodle Journey Episode 39

I’m trying the third variety (and currently final, at least in the US) in this product lineup: Nissin Raoh Soy Sauce Ramen. After loving the Miso and re-evaluating the noodles in the Tonkotsu version, I’m optimistic about this one. It's a chilly autumn day, which makes this a perfect time to dig into a shoyu broth. Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce is still my reigning favorite in this category, with Sapporo Ichiban’s original flavor as another reliable favorite, so this has stiff competition.

Nissin Raoh Miso Ramen (US Version) Review - Noodle Journey Episode 38
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Nissin Raoh Miso Ramen (US Version) Review | Noodle Journey Episode 38

I'm revisiting the Nissin Raoh product line with their Miso flavor, hoping for redemption after being underwhelmed by their American Artificial Tonkotsu version. That one had great noodles but an off-putting yeast-heavy broth. This time around, I’m looking for something more balanced. My current favorite miso is Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso, so this also serves as a natural comparison point.

Prima Taste Laksa LaMian Review - Noodle Journey Episode 37
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Prima Taste Laksa LaMian Review | Noodle Journey Episode 37

After giving Prima Taste’s Singapore Curry LaMian a perfect 10, I’m finally trying their Prima Taste Laksa LaMian variety. Laksa is a Southeast Asian curry noodle soup that typically includes coconut milk, shrimp paste, and milder chili pepper, with a rich flavor profile that leans slightly sweet and seafood-heavy. This version includes a few additional ingredients that distinguish it from the Singapore Curry, and I’m excited to see how it compares.

Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles Review - Noodle Journey Episode 36
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Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 36

To celebrate hitting the 200-subscriber milestone on the YouTube channel, I’m finally diving into something I’ve been saving for a special occasion: Hau Huan Luo (Happy Snail) Liuzhou Snail Rice Noodles. This dish is known as luosifen, a regional specialty from Liuzhou, China, made with a fermented snail-based broth, slippery rice noodles, and a huge assortment of intense, funky garnishes. It's notorious online for its divisive smell and flavor, with some calling it the “world’s stinkiest soup,” but I’ve eaten snails before and I’m not intimidated.

Mom's Dry Noodle Dandan Noodles Review - Noodle Journey Episode 35
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Mom’s Dry Noodle Dandan Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 35

I'm finally reviewing something from Mom’s Dry Noodle, also known as Lao Ma Noodles, a popular Taiwanese brand that’s made frequent appearances on the Ramen Rater’s top ten lists. This Mom's Dry Noodle Dandan Noodles is my first review of Dandan-style noodle, and I’m hoping it lives up to the hype. These are air-dried, sauce-based noodles without broth, and this particular variety is essentially a mildly spicy sesame noodle with some Sichuan flair.

Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 34
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Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 34

I'm following up on my review of Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso with the only other variety in the Gold line currently available in the US: Maruchan Gold Soy Sauce Ramen. I’m curious if this could become my new favorite shoyu-based noodle soup. The non-premium version of this would be the blue pillow packs - the ones that said "Oriental" flavor for an oddly long time before they changed it to "Soy Sauce" flavor. I've had that one a long, long time ago, never for a proper review, but I do remember not coming away super impressed.

Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 33
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Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 33

Today, I’m trying out Maruchan Gold Spicy Miso Ramen, which marks the first review of a Maruchan product if you can believe it. While the company is known for their budget-friendly options, this "Gold" line aims to be their premium entry, positioned as a counterpart to Nissin’s Raoh series. It’s labeled as "Craft Ramen" and sold in sleek, reflective packaging, priced around $2 per pack at some supermarkets, although it tends to be a bit harder to find than Nissin Raoh from my experience.

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Review - Noodle Journey Episode 32
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Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Review | Noodle Journey Episode 32

In this review, I'm checking out the counterpart to the last review, this time trying Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy. This is the counterpart to the Mild variant I reviewed in the previous episode, and while the core formula is nearly identical, the spice level promises a different experience. If you haven’t checked out the last review yet, go do so first, since there’s some overlap between the two reviews.

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Review - Noodle Journey Episode 31
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Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Review | Noodle Journey Episode 31

In this review, I'm taking a look at Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild, a red chili soup from Ottogi, a brand I haven’t featured before despite their long history in the instant noodle world. This is (obviously) the mild version of their famous ramyun, which offers a more approachable alternative in terms of spice compared to things like Nongshim Shin Ramyun or Paldo Namja, but still belongs to the same family of savory Korean red chili broths.

Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 30
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Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 30

Samyang returns to the spotlight in this review with their spicy twist on a Korean favorite: Samyang Buldak Jjajang Ramen. For those unfamiliar, jjajang is a Korean adaptation of Chinese black bean sauce, which is a thick, earthy, and slightly sweet sauce that I’ve only recently started exploring. My first exposure was through Nongshim’s Chapagetti, but this version promises a much more intense experience thanks to Samyang’s trademark Buldak heat.