Noodle Journey is an episodic YouTube channel dedicated to detailed and informative reviews of the instant noodle universe. This website provides a fully searchable index of every video, allowing you to find your next favorite instant noodle product. Some reviews have additional thoughts that I have added since the video was published.
Notes since filming:
I see people speak very highly of Sutah and wonder what I’m missing. Yeah, it’s alright, but it didn’t knock my socks off. Maybe a re-review is in order someday down the line.
Original video description:
Here’s an older product from Samyang that I’ve never tried before, their Sutah Ramen. What does Sutah mean? How is this different from other spicy artificial beef soups? Watch the review to find out!
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Notes since filming:
The first 0 score for both noodles and flavor in the channel’s history, and I can’t think of anything I’d rather eat less than this. I think it’s fair to say I’ve never hated a product more than I hate this one. Healthy food already gets a bad reputation, and immi isn’t helping with their absolutely terrible-tasting noodles (in my opinion). Don’t believe the “customer” reviews on Facebook.
Since filming this video, this variety and their Spicy “Beef” flavor have started to appear in Target stores at a $3.99 price point. At that price point, I am happy to increase my score to a 0.5/10 because, if you absolutely have to eat these noodles, it’s slightly less of a price gouge than $5.99 at Wegman’s.
Original video description:
I’ve seen these advertised everywhere and decided it was time to see what all the hype was about. immi is a brand of very expensive, nutritionally-superior ramen that has some very interesting noodles. If you’ve wondered about how good immi tastes in relation to its price and health benefits, you’re going to want to check out this review. Be sure to watch til the end!
Link to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/immi-Chicken-pumpkin-Friendly-Packaged/dp/B09Q7KR639
https://shop.immieats.com/products/black-garlic-chicken-ramen
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Notes since filming:
Ramen Bae sells a full-sized version of this now! Assuming the quality is as good as this bag of mini-narutomaki, I would also give it a strong recommendation.
Original video description:
Did you know that you can buy shelf stable Japanese fish cake from Ramen Bae? This product flew in under my radar sometime in the last few months, and so I bought a bag for a review. I also dive a little bit into what fish cake is and compare Ramen Bae’s product to the frozen narutomaki you may find at your local Asian grocery store.
Link to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/narutomaki
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Notes since filming:
Having made this a few times since filming, I think it’s worth mentioning that this smells a lot funkier while it’s cooking than it tastes when it’s all done. The kimchi mellows out surprisingly well, and I maintain that even people who hate kimchi might actually like this one.
Original video description:
Samyang’s Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo flavor is one of my current favorites, so I was super excited to finally get my hands on their Tangle Kimchi Rosé flavor after searching for it for months. Check out this review to see if it was worth the wait.
Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/tangle-kimchi-rose-tangluccine-3-88-oz-x-4pc/1021110051
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Original video description:
Here’s a flavor from Nongshim that I’m surprised I hadn’t gotten to review yet: Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup. Sounds awesome if you’re a fan of kimchi! Check out the review to see how this one tastes.
Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/NongShim-Noodle-Soup-Kimchi-Ounce/dp/B017IRZLIS
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Kimchi-Spicy-Red-Chili-Ramyun-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Pack-4-2oz-X-4-Count/153497236
https://umamicart.com/products/nongshim-kimchi-noodle-soup-4-pack
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-kimchi-instant-noodle-soup-4packs-480g/1021001801
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It’s a low bar, but I think this is the best flavor Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen has to offer.
Original video description:
Yes, you read the title correctly: it’s another Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen review! I have not been the biggest fan of Mike’s since the channel started, but maybe something in this Vegetarian Kimchi variety will finally make me a fan. Check out the review!
Links to purchase:
https://mikesmightygood.com/products/vegetarian-kimchi-ramen-noodle-pillow-pack?selling_plan=515866773
https://www.amazon.com/Mikes-Mighty-Good-Vegetarian-Optional/dp/B07F8JWRFJ
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Want to know what to avoid next time you go shopping for noodles? Check out the channel’s very first bottom 5 list. These are the 5 worst products I’ve reviewed since the channel started, current as of February 2024.
Notes since filming:
I never deal in absolutes, which is why I won’t commit to saying any one noodle product is my number one of all time. I enjoy all of these for different reasons, and what awesome product I crave one day may not be what awesome product I crave another day. That’s why I filmed this list this way, and I will continue to do so with any future top lists.
Original video description:
Time for the channel’s first top 10 list! I’ve reviewed a lot of great products since the channel began. This list, in no particular order, highlights my 10 current favorites among the major noodle varieties, along with some honorable mentions for those of you with dietary preferences.
Notes since filming:
I felt horrible giving this a 5/10 score, but I absolutely got a bad batch of those dehydrated eggs and I don’t compromise on my opinions on any review, even on a company I love as much as Ramen Bae. I never want to sour a potential relationship with any company, but I pride myself on honesty and integrity in my reviews, so that’s why this product was scored the way it was.
From everything I’ve seen on Facebook reviews, The Ramen Rater’s review, etc., my egg incident was largely isolated, so go ahead and buy this if it appeals to you.
Since filming this review, Ramen Bae has cut the amount of eggs per bag in half and has also removed the narutomaki (fish cakes). Assuming the egg issues are all ironed out, that would put this at a 9/10 for me as an overall score.
Original video description:
Today’s review is the brand-new, long-awaited Spicy Garlic Mix from Ramen Bae! This product contains an assortment of dried toppings that you can add to your instant noodles while they cook. This one seems to have some pretty strange ingredient choices this time around, so you are going to want to check out this review before you buy this.
Link to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/spicy-garlic-mix
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Notes since filming:
As I write this, the Tomato Meatball flavor still hasn’t found its way to Ramen Talk’s website, yet I can still find it in S Mart stores where I live. So weird. I can’t imagine this flavor wouldn’t sell well online.
Original video description:
One of the absolute best noodle companies on the planet, Ramen Talk, stealth-released a new variety in the US, and Noodle Journey has the scoop on it! This is a tomato pork broth with a generous portion of meatballs, tomato chunks, and corn. Will this Asian/Italian fusion make your tastebuds sing? Check out the review to find out.
When Ramen Talk starts selling this online, you’ll find it on http://ramentalk.us and http://ramentalk.co.uk.
Also check your local Asian markets and Asian convenience stores!
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