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Noodle Journey Episode 124: JML Instant Noodle Artificial Mushroom Chicken Flavour

Original video description:

Today’s review hails from a reasonably popular Chinese noodle company called JML (short for JinMaiLang). This mushroom chicken flavor seemed pretty interesting to me and so I grabbed it from my Asian market. Check out the review for all the details!

Links to purchase:
Cup Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/jinmailang-instant-noodle-artificial-mushroom-chicken-flavor-109g/1021061191
https://hmartdelivery.com/products/jinmailang-instant-noodle-mushroom-chicken-flavor-3-85oz-109g
Pillow Pack Version: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/jinmailang-mushroom-chicken-flavor-instant-noodle-5packs-545g/1021001651
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Noodle-Chicken-Mushroom-Flavor-5/dp/B00IR5CW0Q
https://www.sayweee.com/en/social/review/1752345?id=1752345

Also check your local Asian grocery store and eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 4.5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 123: Ottogi Snack Ramen

Original video description:

Sometimes you want a snack-sized instant noodle for a quick meal. And here, we have a variety from Ottogi simply called “Snack Ramen.” Is this a satisfying snack? And what exactly does it taste like? Watch the review to find out!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/ottogi-korean-style-instant-noodle-snack-ramen-62g/1021006071
https://www.hmart.com/ramen-collection/10010010
https://www.amazon.com/OTTOGI-KOREAN-INSTANT-Traditional-Instant/dp/B00JMMS324
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01063941-OTTOGI-Korean-Style-Instant-Noodle-Snack-Ramen-108g*5Bags

Also check your local Asian grocery store and eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 122: Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine

Notes since filming:

This is tied with Indomie Mi Goreng as my wife’s favorite instant noodle product of all time. I personally liked the Rosé a bit more, but this is a hell of a good product.

Original video description:

Noodle Journey is an episodic review series in which we learn all about instant noodle brands and products and then do a deep dive into the noodle quality, spice level, and overall flavor. All reviews are as thorough as possible. The noodles are cooked according to the manufacturer’s instructions using only the contents of the product package unless otherwise indicated. This ensures that the review is as unbiased as possible and evaluates whether or not a product is worth a purchase either as a standalone meal or as a base that you could spruce up.

Here we’ve got a new product line from Samyang with Tangle, which promises to combine premium air-dried noodles with a hearty sauce to create a Korean/Italian fusion pasta dish. Sounds delicious, but does it deliver on its promises? Check out the review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.hmart.com/10010209
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/SAMYANG-Tangle-Bulgogi-Afredo-Tangluccine-4pks/104278

Also check your local Asian grocery store and eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 121: Nongshim Potato Noodle Soup

Original video description:

Time for something different from Nongshim! Chewy potato noodles and a mystery broth. Is it spicy? What does the broth taste like? Are the potato noodles better than Nongshim’s regular noodles? All these questions are answered in this review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-potato-noodle-soup-4pcs-400g/1021028681
https://ramenmall.com/products/nongshim-potato-noodle-soup-family-pack-14-1oz
https://www.hmart.com/10010083
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/1629247712 (The South Korean import contains meat extract)

Also check your local Asian grocery store and eBay!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 119: Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup

Notes since filming:

It amazes me how well this video continues to do (compared to many of my others) despite this not being a Buldak product. I had no idea this flavor was so popular!

Original video description:

Something new from Samyang! This Bulgogi Ramen Soup promises to give you all the flavors of sweet and savory Korean BBQ without any of the meat. Check out the review to see if it’s successful!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/bulgogi-noodle-ramen-big-bowl-120g/1021103391

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 118: Maruchan Akai Kitsune Udon Noodle Soup

Original video description:

Sort of a companion review to the last one, but a unique product in its own right, today I’m reviewing Maruchan’s Akai Kitsune Udon Noodle Soup. This combines thick wheat noodles with an umami-heavy broth and a thick piece of fried tofu, along with a hefty dose of sodium. Check out this video for all the details!

Links to purchase:
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-instant-oriental-noodles-akai-kitsune-udon-bowl-large-113g/1021000141
https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Akai-Kitsune-Instant-Udon/dp/B008JUEDYW
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/maruchan-udon-akai-o-kitsune-113g/
Cup: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-fried-oiled-instant-udon-94g/1021000231
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/udon-akai-ktsune-instant-noodle-bowl-114g/

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0.5/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 117: Maruchan Midori no Tanuki Soba Noodle Soup

Notes since filming:

It’s funny that no one has called me on the fact that, when I filmed this, I didn’t realize that a tanuki and a raccoon were two different animals. Whoops!

Original video description:

Here’s a cool one: A Maruchan product sold at American Hmarts that I had assumed was only available in Japan! Maruchan’s Midori no Tanuki is a soy-and-dashi broth with soba noodles and a huge cake of fried tempura batter. I you love tempura, you’re going to want to check this one out.

Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Midori-Tanuki-Instant-Soba/dp/B0002Z18SQ
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/maruchan-tempura-instant-udon-99g/1021000151
https://www.marinamarket.com/groceries/dry-goods/quick-meals/maruchan-soba-midori-no-tanuki-99g/

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 116: Acecook Hao Hao Saté Onion

Original video description:

Here we’ve got an interesting flavor from Acecook’s Hao Hao line of budget-friendly Vietnamese noodles. If you’re a big fan of onions, you’re going to want to check out this review!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/hao-hao-sate-onion-flavour-bag-77g/1021087331
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Acecook-HAO-HAO-SATE-ONION-NOODLE/22467

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 5.5/10
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Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Toppers Chashu Pork and Vegetables Mix

Note: This product underwent a drastic overhaul several months after I reviewed it and earned a much better score! Check out the updated review here.

Original video description:

Today’s review is another supplement similar to Ramen Bae. Ramen Toppers is a dried mix of vegetables with chashu pork and full-sized narutomaki fish cake. Pretty cool, right? Watch the review to see how it actually turns out when added to a simple instant tonkotsu.

Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Ramen-Toppers-Ingredientes-deshidratados-fideos/dp/B0BZCKH9S8
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1422655094/ramen-toppers-dried-chashu-pork-and

Scores:

  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 4/10 (Before they changed their recipe, which is now a 10/10!)