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Noodle Journey Episode 195: Myojo Ippei-Chan Yakisoba Strawberry Shortcake Flavor

Original video description:

Myojo’s doing some sort of 30th anniversary celebration this year, and as part of that celebration, they’ve brought back one of the most divisive yakisoba flavors ever made. Yes, this is a real product: Myojo Ippei-Chan Yakisoba Strawberry Shortcake flavor. If you want to know what this unholy combination of noodles and dessert tastes like, check out the video.

Scores:

  • Noodles: Ungraded. They’re really good on their own but absolutely terrible in this context.
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 1/10
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Noodle Journey Supplemental Review: Ramen Toppers Black Garlic Chicken for Noodles

Notes since filming:

A little anecdote about the weekend I first published this video: There was a semi-regular viewer of mine who had left a few comments on my other videos here and there, and he decided to leave a comment on this video explaining why he would never sully his diet with dried toppings like this one. And of course that’s fine; everyone can choose what they want to eat even though there’s nothing inherently unnutritious about dried toppings such as these. But then he started attacking other people in the comments who are a fan of Ramen Toppers, and when they rightfully called him out for being a self-righteous asshole, he insisted that I was somehow manipulating the video comments so that everyone would gang up on him because he dared to insult this product. Folks, it was the strangest interaction I’ve ever seen on my channel, and it was one of the few times I had to immediately ban someone. I don’t care if someone insults me, my tastebuds, my opinions, or the subject of the review, but the second you start being an asshole to other members of my community, you’re gone.

Original video description:

I don’t think anything else like this exists on the market! This is a new variety from Ramen Toppers, Black Garlic Chicken for Noodles, containing actual dried pieces of marinated, grilled chicken meat with quality narutomaki fish cake and a hearty blend of vegetables. If you’re looking for something substantial to add to your instant ramen, you do not want to miss this review.

Link to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJZN6LYS

Score:

  • Overall: 9.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 194: Tapatio Ramen Mega-Review

Original video description:

This is the biggest mega-review on this channel to date, and it is all eight ramen products made (as of the time of filming) by the hot sauce company Tapatio! If you’re a fan of hot sauce and spicy ramen, you will want to watch this review for a complete breakdown of the entire product line.

Check out your local supermarkets, Walmarts, Amazon, or TapatioRamen.com to buy these.

Scores:

Original Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 7/10

Beef Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Birria Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Carne Asada with Lime Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 2.5/10

Chicken Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Shrimp Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Chili Lime with Shrimp Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 6/10

Extra Spicy Flavor:

  • Noodles: 6.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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The Big List of Buldak

Buldak is such a popular brand that its fans try to seek out every single flavor that has ever existed to make sure they can try them all. On Reddit, I’ve been maintaining an active list of all known flavors and their status. You can find that list below, along with links to my reviews of each one I’ve tried. This list does not include offshoot products like tteokbokki, dumplings, or hot sauce, but rather only focuses on noodle products.

(Updated July 31, 2025)

Read more: The Big List of Buldak
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Noodle Journey Episode 193: Twisted Noodles Shrimp Ramen

Original video description:

At long last, I finally found what some people consider to be the worst instant noodles ever made! I shouldn’t be excited about that, but I’ve been morbidly curious if the negative reputation is deserved or not. So if you’re really interested in knowing more about Twisted Noodles Shrimp Ramen, check out this video.

Scores:

Cup Version:

  • Noodles: 2/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 1.5/10

Pack Version:

  • Noodles: 2.5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 1/10
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Noodle Journey: Big Lots Budget Instant Noodle Haul

Notes since filming:

I found out shortly after filming that Dragon Express is indeed an instant ramen intended for sale in prison, hence the clear packaging which makes it difficult to hide contraband inside. How the hell did prison ramen end up in Big Lots? I’m even more curious about that one now than I was originally.

Original video description:

Did you know that the American retail chain Big Lots is closing its stores? And did you know that they are an unexpected source of a lot of budget-friendly instant noodle products? Check out what I found at my local Big Lots!

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Noodle Journey Episode 192: Samyang Samgyetang Ramen Soup

Original video description:

This is a flavor profile I’ve never experienced before. Samyang’s Samgyetang Ramen Soup is a combination of savory artificial chicken flavor, garlic, onion, black pepper, and a really unusual green tea & ginseng oil. I’ve never had ginseng in my life, so check this video out to see how my first taste of it went!

Links to purchase:
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/SAMYANG-Samgyetang-Ramen–Big-Bowl/104653
https://www.hmart.com/samgyetang-ramen-noodle-soup-3-70oz
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/korea-boiled-chicken-soup-ramen-105g/1021103401

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 0.5/10 (contains black pepper)
  • Overall: 9.5/10