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Noodle Journey Episode 157: Paldo Volcano Chicken Noodle

Original video description:

Time to review Paldo’s Volcano Chicken Noodle! Yes, this appears to be a shameless ripoff of Buldak and was probably the first of many shameless ripoffs. Many people have asked how these compare to Buldak, both in heat level and flavor, so watch this review for all you need to know about this product.

Links to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Volcano-Spicy-Chicken-Noodle-Pack/dp/B075ZRJDK4
https://www.hmart.com/paldo-volcano-chicken-ramen-multi-4-93oz-140g-/p
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-korean-volcano-spicy-chicken-noodle-4pcs-560g/1021034821
https://ramenmall.com/products/paldo-volcano-chicken-noodle-family-pack-19-72oz

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 6/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 156: Mama Tom Yum Noodles

Original video description:

Are you ready for a trio of Tom Yum flavors from Mama? These super-popular noodles can be found in just about every Asian market and even some supermarket chains, and they are some of the most popular renditions of instant noodle tom yum soup in the world. Want to know which one is for you? Watch the video for all you’ll ever need to know about these three Mama Tom Yum varieties!

Links to purchase:
Shrimp Tom Yum:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/mama-instant-noodle-shrimp-tom-yum-flavor-90g/1021000331
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/value-pack-shrimp-tom-yum-instant-noodles-90g-6/1021097981
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Mama-Shrimp-Tom-Yum-Noodles/35683
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MAMA-Oriental-Style-Instant-Noodles-Shrimp-Flavor-Tom-Yum-2-12-oz/23591198
https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS

Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/mama-tom-yum-shrimp-flavor-instant-noodle-90g/1021001261
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/value-pack-oriental-style-instant-noodles-shrimp-creamy-tom-yum-flavor-90g-6pcs/1021095481
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Noodle-Creamy-Spicy-Flavor/dp/B00JSVPY26

Pork Tom Yum:
https://www.amazon.com/MAMA-Flavor-Instant-Ramen-Noodles/dp/B0821VV7HN

Scores:

Shrimp Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 7/10

Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Pork Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Bae Dried Enoki Mushroom

Notes since filming:

These have really grown on me since filming; I actually use them a lot! But holy shit are they difficult to work with.

Original video description:

I’m back with Ramen Bae’s other new April 2024 product. This is a 3-ounce bag of dried enoki mushrooms. Never had enoki mushrooms before? Check out the review to see if these are worth buying!

Link to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/enoki-mushroom

Scores:

  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 155: Nissin Chikin Ramen

Original video description:

If you’re any kind of fan of instant ramen, you’ll want to know all about this flavor. This unassuming package of chicken ramen from Nissin, officially called “Chikin Ramen,” changed the world in 1958, and it’s still around today!

Nissin’s official biography of Momofuku Ando: https://www.nissin.com/en_jp/about/founder/
Everything you’d ever want to know about Chikin Ramen, including the “egg pocket”: https://www.chickenramen.jp/

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/chicken-noodles-instant-ramen-5bags/1021100441
https://www.amazon.com/Nissin-Chicken-Ramen-Noodle-85gx5pcs/dp/B000YOSPPO
https://instantramenshop.com/products/nissin-chicken-ramen-6-packs-30-servings
https://japanese-snacks-republic.com/product/product_page_9480.html

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Bae Kimchi Mix

Notes since filming:

If you held a gun to my head and asked me to pick my favorite Ramen Bae mix, it’s this one. It pairs perfectly with 99% of the Korean noodles that are out there, it’s not crazy spicy, and the ingredient quality is top-notch. I’ve personally used this Kimchi Mix more than any of their other flavors.

Original video description:

Here’s a product Ramen Bae has been teasing for a while, and it’s finally out! Check out my in-depth review for everything you’ll ever want to know about Ramen Bae Kimchi Mix.

Link to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/kimchi-mix

Scores:

  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 154: Fu Chung Village Dry Noodles Basil and Clam Flavor

Notes since filming:

As is just my luck, the store I bought this from stopped carrying Fu Chung products almost immediately after I filmed this review. If anyone from Fu Chung sees this and would like to get in touch to send me some more review samples, email me! I loved this product so much more than I expected to.

Original video description:

Here’s an impulse buy I found at my local Asian market: a Taiwanese company I had never heard of before doing a basil and clam dry noodle. But wait, there’s a big twist to this product! If you’re a fan of Taiwanese noodles and/or crazy food chemistry, you’re going to want to check out this review.

Link to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/village-dry-noodles-with-sauce-basil-and-clam-flavor-440g-4pcs/3021104991
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Fu-Chung-Dried-Basil-and-Clam-Noodles-4pk/6165
https://taiwango.us/products/fu-chung-village-dry-noodles-with-sauce-basil-and-clam-flavor-440g-4pcs

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10 (6/10 with the chili flake packet added)
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 153: Indomie Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy

Original video description:

I’m back with another Indomie review! This time, I’ll be taking a look at their Hot & Spicy Mi Goreng. You might think that this tastes the same as the normal Mi Goreng pack but with added spice, but it’s a bit more complex than that. Check out the review for more info.

Link to purchase:
5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-migoreng-fied-noodles-hot-spicy-flavor-400g/1021036051
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Indomie-Migoreng-Instant-Noodles–Hot-and-Spicy-Flavor-5pk/13524
https://www.hmart.com/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-hot-and-spicy-2-8oz-80g–5-packs/p
Single pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/indomie-mi-goreng-fried-noodles-pedas-hot-spicy-flavor-80g/1021004321
30-pack: https://www.amazon.com/Indomie-Goreng-Instant-Noodles-Certified/dp/B00HXIXW8O

Scores:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey: Shin Zha Wang – A Nongshim Noodle Hack

Notes since filming:

As I mentioned in my Momofuku video, there’s nothing wrong with calling something like this a “hack,” and I say that as someone who’s literally been “hacking” away at software for my entire professional career.

Original video description:

Recipe time! This noodle hack comes straight from Nongshim’s website. Today we’re going to find out what happens when you mix the tasty black bean Zha Wang flavor with the always-reliable Shin Ramyun.

Follow along with the recipe here: https://nongshimusa.com/homev2/shin-zha-wang/

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Noodle Journey Episode 152: Nissin Cup Noodles Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese

Notes since filming:

A lot of people have mentioned how much they hate the “sauce” in this since I filmed the review. I didn’t find the sauce to be the weak point here, but maybe that’s just me. Honestly, if Nissin just retooled this variety a little bit, it would be pretty good.

Original video description:

Here’s another crazy flavor from Nissin! In the same vein as their Pumpkin Spice and Breakfast flavors, here is their brand-new limited-edition Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese flavor. If you are at all intrigued, you’ll want to check out my review.

Link to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nissin-Cup-Noodles-Everything-Bagel-with-Cream-Cheese-Limited-Edition-2-96-oz-Cup/5318328375

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 5.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 151: Nongshim Zha Wang

Original video description:

Here’s another spin on black bean sauce from Nongshim. With Zha Wang, you get some really interesting unique noodles paired with a rich sauce made from black bean paste, beef, shrimp, and oyster sauce. Check out the review to see how this all comes together.

Link to purchase (It goes out of stock frequently but is still being manufactured):
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nongshim-zha-wang-instant-noodles-4-packs-536g/1021024881
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Nongshim-Zha-Wang-Noodle–Oyster-Flavor-134g-4/36575
https://ramenmall.com/products/nongshim-zhawang-family-pack?_pos=47&_sid=0269046e2&_ss=r

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 1/10
  • Overall: 9/10