Here’s all the noteworthy noodle news for April 2025! This month we’ve got some new varieties from one of my favorite noodle companies, Marutai, plus a major product line update from Samyang, some great news about a popular Buldak flavor, and a reality check about tariffs.
Read more: Noodle News Roundup: April 2025
Review: A-Sha BT21 Street Style Variety Noodle Box (Dan Dan Noodle with Dream Team Scallion Sauce)
Today, I’m checking out a product from what is probably the most ubiquitous Taiwanese noodle brand on the planet, A-Sha, with this really eye-catching BT21 Street Style Variety Noodle Box. Buckle up, because this review has an unexpected twist!
Read more: Review: A-Sha BT21 Street Style Variety Noodle Box (Dan Dan Noodle with Dream Team Scallion Sauce)Noodle Journey Episode 200: Nongshim x Jay Fai Shin Ramyun Tom Yum
Original video description:
It’s time for episode 200! To celebrate this milestone, I thought it would be awesome to check out an actual Michelin-star chef’s collaboration with Nongshim! If you’re a fan of spicy Shin Ramyun and Thai tom yum soup, you are going to want to check out Nongshim’s collaboration with world-renowned chef Jay Fai and these two new Shin Ramyun Tom Yum varieties.
Scores:
Shin Ramyun Tom Yum:
- Noodles: 8/10
- Spiciness: 6/10
- Overall: 8.5/10
Shin Ramyun Tom Yum Stir Fry:
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 6.5/10
- Overall: 8.5/10
Review: Nissin Cup Noodle BIG Butter Chicken Curry
One of the benefits of doing reviews here on the site is I can churn out reviews of limited-time products much more quickly than if I had to schedule time to film and edit for the YouTube channel. So with that in mind, I’m checking out the first of many limited-time Cup Noodle products from Nissin right here for your reading pleasure, with this Nissin Cup Noodle BIG Butter Chicken Curry. Oh yes, and it comes in the “BIG” Cup Noodle size only.
Read more: Review: Nissin Cup Noodle BIG Butter Chicken CurryNoodle Journey Episode 199: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba
Original video description:
One last episode before I hit the 200 milestone! Here’s Nongshim’s spicy Korean take on a popular restaurant chain pasta dish. If you love cheesy, creamy noodles like Buldak Carbonara, you’ll definitely want to see this review.
Scores:
Cooking Method #1 (Sauce):
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 4/10
- Overall: 9/10
Cooking Method #2 (Dry):
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 5/10
- Overall: 9.5/10
Review: JML Artificial Stew Pork Flavor Noodles
It’s been a while since I reviewed something from Jin Mai Lang, also known as JML. I reviewed their Artificial Chicken Mushroom flavor way back when, and it did certainly deliver on both the chicken and the mushroom flavor, although the noodles weren’t really the best. Here with this variety, we’ve got a Chinese “stewed pork” flavor I’m not totally familiar with, but I do love trying new things, so this should be interesting.
Read more: Review: JML Artificial Stew Pork Flavor NoodlesNoodle Journey Episode 198: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry
Original video description:
Nongshim makes a few varieties of their massively popular Shin Ramyun in stir-fry form, and on today’s episode, I’ll break down the key differences between the newer American version and the South Korean version that’s been around for much longer.
Scores:
American Version:
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 6/10
- Overall: 5.5/10
South Korean Version:
- Noodles: 9/10
- Spiciness: 5.5/10
- Overall: 7.5/10
Review: Maruchan Yakisoba Cheddar Cheese Flavor
Hey everyone, it’s time to get into the very first site-exclusive Noodle Journey review, with Maruchan Yakisoba Cheddar Cheese Flavor! If you’re confused about why this is a bunch of text with no video, check out the recent blog post explaining my decision to split up my reviews between the channel and this site.
Anyway… cheesy instant noodles. I think cheese may be the most divisive ingredient I’ve ever encountered in instant noodles (aside from all the stuff in the gimmick flavors out there). Here we have Maruchan combining a cheese sauce with their yakisoba noodles into what I’m imagining is going to be a glorified mac and cheese with minimal-to-no Asian flavors.
Read more: Review: Maruchan Yakisoba Cheddar Cheese FlavorNoodle News Roundup: March 2025
Here’s all the noteworthy noodle news for March 2025! This month we’ve got more Buldak discontinuation news, a new product line from Samyang, a farewell to yet another ramen subscription service, and a detailed breakdown of a couple of new ramen subscription services.
Read more: Noodle News Roundup: March 2025Noodle Journey Episode 197: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red & Shin Ramyun “The Red”
Original video description:
Do you love Nongshim Shin Ramyun but wish it was spicier? Shin Red and Shin “The Red” are both here to help! Check out the review for all the details as I compare these two super spicy flavors.
Scores:
- Noodles: 8/10
- Spiciness: 8.5/10
- Overall: 7.5/10