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🍜 Creator/Host of Noodle Journey on YouTube and noodlejourney.net 🎥 In-depth reviews of instant noodles and adjacent products 📦 Happy to accept product samples for review 🚫 Not sponsored, not biased, just obsessed with noodles

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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 30/09/2026
New site review! I wanted to review one last "summertime" flavor and I chose this very unique Myojo Charumera Yuzu Shio Yakisoba. I've had yuzu shio broth before but never yakisoba. This one was super interesting! noodlejourney.net/myojo-charumera-y…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 21/09/2026
New unboxing video! The fine folks at BoxOfNoodles.com sent me a sample of their build-your-own instant noodle boxes. Watch as I unbox more than 30 packs of instant noodles and discuss who might get the most out of this service. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOr4Q-_PsWs
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 17/09/2026
New site review! Ramen Express by Chef Woo Beef Flavor Ramen Cup looked like it might be another basic beef cup. Did its generous mix of vegetables help it stand out? noodlejourney.net/ramen-express-by-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 14/09/2026
New video review! I checked out Pholicious's newly-released instant Bún Bò Huế Rice Noodle Soup made with real beef, shrimp, lemongrass & a spicy chili crisp. This recipe is packed with quality ingredients and is unlike anything I've ever reviewed before. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXdxtSRETtM
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 09/09/2026
The Buldak releases just never seem to stop! Samyang Buldak Truffle Spicy Ramen combines familiar Buldak heat with truffle oil and flat-style noodles. Watch the video review to see how this unusual combination comes together. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmWL3O1eKeI
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 05/09/2026
New video review! Maruchan takes on birria ramen with its Birria Beef Flavor Ramen Bowl. Does this Mexican-Japanese fusion bowl capture what makes birria work, or does the idea get lost along the way? www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hto8vA8xmM
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 24/08/2026
New video review! Samyang Buldak Rosé with Wide Glass Noodles uses a different recipe from the US pack version with wheat noodles, so I compared the sauces and put these extra-chewy noodles to the test. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEirIw74sew
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 10/08/2026
New video review! Nissin’s Chilled Cup Noodles skip the hot water entirely. I tried both the Chicken, Salt & Lemon and Spicy Kimchi flavors to see how cold-rehydrated Cup Noodles actually work. The results may surprise you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxOu2cj59b4
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 10/07/2026
New video review if you missed it! Samyang Buldak Rosé is finally easy to find outside of South Korea, but the export version to the USA is most certainly not the same recipe as the Korean version I reviewed 3 years ago. Watch the video to see me analyze the US version! youtu.be/ETzogEVbEdA
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 02/07/2026
New video review! Nissin’s latest limited-edition gimmick Cup Noodles flavors surprisingly take on Texas and Kansas City BBQ. This sounds like it should not work, which is exactly why I had to try them. noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 26/06/2026
New site review! I checked out Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro Korean Gochujang Beef, the final flavor I had left from this line, wondering how it compares to other similar Shin-like products. noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 24/06/2026
New video review: Samyang Buldak Jjajang Spicy Ramen from China. This darker green pack, which some are calling "Fried Jjajang" flavor, is a different recipe from the pale green Buldak Jjajang with less black bean flavor than expected but still a solid bowl. Watch here: youtu.be/YSGZEwfeHD4
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 22/06/2026
New site review! Next in Nissin's Cup Noodles Ramen Bistro line, Sichuan Garlic Chicken delivers plenty of garlic and an approachable Sichuan tingle. Is this one of Nissin’s best US-made cups yet? noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 16/06/2026
New site review! Nissin's Ramen Bistro Japanese Miso has chili-infused noodles, loads of toppings, and a spicy red miso broth, but one missing ingredient keeps it from reaching its full potential. noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 27/05/2026
New website review! Nongshim Neoguri goes brothless with this spicy seafood stir-fry version, and the result brings thick noodles, smoky seafood flavor, and a generous flake packet. Review here: noodlejourney.net/nongshim-neoguri-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 21/05/2026
New site review! I revisited Maggi for the first time in a while with their Classic Masala Noodles, and for such a cheap pack, this was a pleasant surprise. Savory masala gravy, decent noodles, and a mild kick of spice. noodlejourney.net/maggi-classic-mas…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 16/05/2026
New video review! Samyang turned Buldak into mac and cheese, and I honestly did not expect both of these to work as well as they do. Sweet Corn is the weirder flavor, Carbonara is the safer pick, and both are Walmart exclusives right now. Watch here: youtu.be/udB6sLBYPNo
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 29/04/2026
The final review is up: Nissin Top Ramen Beef with Bachan's Roasted Garlic Barbecue Sauce. I found it paradoxically tasty and disappointing at the same time. Review here: noodlejourney.net/nissin-top-ramen-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 24/04/2026
My second review of the Nissin/Bachan's collaboration is up on the website, the Sweet & Spicy flavor, and this one didn't go quite as well for me as the first one did. Review here: noodlejourney.net/nissin-top-ramen-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 18/04/2026
As promised, the first review of the Nissin x Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce Top Ramen Beef collaboration is up on the website, and turns out it's pretty good! Review here: noodlejourney.net/nissin-top-ramen-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 15/04/2026
New website review! In preparation for reviewing the new Nissin x Bachan's collaboration bowls, I checked out the original Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Bowl first, which surprisingly I'd never had before. Check it out: noodlejourney.net/nissin-top-ramen-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 08/04/2026
Check out my review of A-Sha Meteor Noodles with Danzai Sauce! A-Sha invented a new noodle shape paired with an incredible surprise. This may be the most impressed I've ever been by one of their products. Review: noodlejourney.net/a-sha-meteor-nood…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 06/04/2026
I reviewed the full Nissin Top Ramen HotPot Fusions line: Korean Spicy Beef, Thai Coconut Curry Chicken, and Japanese Garlic Tonkotsu Pork. The sodium level for all of them is wild, but one flavor absolutely stole the show. Watch here: youtu.be/Asfdx88Bjh4
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 26/03/2026
The trilogy is complete! After reviewing the Shrimp and Chicken flavors a while ago, I finally got around to reviewing the last Twisted Noodles flavor, Beef, in both cup and pack form. Third time's the charm? 😅 noodlejourney.net/twisted-noodles-b…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 23/03/2026
Is the latest limited-edition Buldak bowl actually a new flavor or just a marketing gimmick? Check out my new video review of Samyang Buldak Hotter Than My Ex to see if it's worth a purchase! Review here: youtu.be/Si8WrPr50kw
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 19/03/2026
New site-exclusive review! I checked out 3 Mien Vietnamese Phở Beef Flavor, the first phở product I've ever seen at a Dollar Tree store. It... went about as well as you might expect. noodlejourney.net/3-mien-vietnamese…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 17/03/2026
New mega-review video is up! The hottest animated movie meets spicy noodles! Nongshim's KPop Demon Hunters Shin Ramyun cups are finally here, but with a couple major twists. Check out the review of Rumi Superstar, Zoey Burger Hero, and Mira Spicy Queen flavors. Review: youtu.be/1sG9w4oE-oQ
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 11/03/2026
New review is up on the site! I checked out a seasonal Nissin Cup Noodle flavor: Hokkaido Milk Seafood. This is an extra-creamy version of the classic Seafood flavor only available in the winter/spring. Review: noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 09/03/2026
It's sweet, it's spicy, it's Buldak Swicy! Check out my latest video review, where I'll walk you through this new flavor from Samyang, which includes one of the strangest flake packets you'll ever find in an instant noodle. Watch here: youtu.be/uvxrGHFnN1g
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 06/03/2026
I haven’t posted a site-exclusive review in a while because I’ve been overhauling noodlejourney.net behind the scenes. Review pages now include written summaries, key details, and scores at a glance instead of mostly just linking back to videos. Check it out and let me know what you think!
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 04/03/2026
The February 2026 Noodle News Roundup is live on the website! A quiet but very interesting month, all-told. noodlejourney.net/noodle-news-round…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 02/03/2026
New video review! I'm finally trying one of the most popular Chinese instant noodle flavors in the world, Kang Shi Fu Braised Artificial Beef Flavor, which some have called the instant noodle GOAT. Check out the review to see what I thought of this flavor. Full review: youtu.be/DN7qnrBvQaA
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 21/02/2026
Samyang is once again leaning hard into the Mexican-fusion trend with the release of Samyang Buldak Birria Spicy Ramen. I tracked down this new, elusive variety to see if the viral birria ramen hype actually translates to a Buldak stir-fry. Watch the full review here: youtu.be/OdfS_R3Q7oU
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 01/02/2026
The first instant noodle mega-review of 2026! I tried all four launch flavors of Nongshim Ramyun Chef, a product line focused on global recipes with Nongshim's great ramyun noodles: Beef Bulgogi, Braised Beef, Curry Chicken, and Creamy Garlic Chicken. Video review here: youtu.be/H0o09j2NDys
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 18/01/2026
Samyang Buldak Sweet Ramen tries to tone down the heat without losing the signature Buldak flavor. Is this the right entry point for Buldak newcomers? And what will diehard Buldak veterans think of this one? Full video review here: youtu.be/mc-MSq0fuzI
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 14/01/2026
A new curry noodle cup review is up on the website. This is Acecook Vietnam’s CoCo Ichibanya Curry Ramen! How well does it translate the famous Japanese curry house flavor into an instant cup? Check it out: noodlejourney.net/review-acecook-x-…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 10/01/2026
Nissin is back with another gimmick flavor, and this time it’s Cup Noodles Dill Pickle. I came out of this review with some very strong opinions. If you’re curious how pickle brine works with instant noodles, check out the video. youtu.be/6q3qv8vWVjg
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 07/01/2026
New web review is up! I took a look at last summer's limited-edition Nissin Cup Noodles Malatang flavor, featuring a 14-spice mala broth and some interesting toppings. Check it out here: noodlejourney.net/review-nissin-cup…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 01/01/2026
December's Noodle News Roundup is live! Check out all the news you may have missed from the past month. noodlejourney.net/noodle-news-round…
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 30/12/2025
New video review is live: Marutai Fukuoka Seafood & Pork Tsukemen. Ultra-thick noodles made with premium Japanese wheat and a concentrated pork-and-seafood dipping broth make this a very different ramen experience! Watch here: youtu.be/Kf09j7aoCXo
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 20/12/2025
New video review! I checked out Marutai's Yokohama Soy Sauce Tonkotsu Ramen. This was my first time reviewing an instant iekei-style ramen, and one special ingredient in this pack of ramen will likely surprise you as much as it surprised me. Watch the full review here: youtu.be/DcsiuV83xZ8
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 18/12/2025
As promised in my Marutai Chilled Chinese Noodles review, here's what I ended up doing to dress up the noodles: crab stick, Spam, cucumber, green onion, scrambled egg, and sesame seeds. This turned out fantastic!
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 18/12/2025
Noodle Journey Episode 205: Marutai Chilled Chinese Noodles Visit for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more! BlueSky: Facebook: Instagram: Email: mynoodlejourney@gmail.com Noodle Journey is an episodic review series in which…
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Noodle Journey Episode 205: Marutai Chilled Chinese Noodles
Visit for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more! BlueSky: Facebook: Instagram: Email: mynoodlejourney@gmail.com 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 I think a product is worth a purchase either as a standalone meal or as a base that you could spruce up. Each review represents my personal opinions and is for informational/entertainment purposes only. I am not responsible for how the information is interpreted or used. This one is a seasonal treat from Marutai, their Chilled Chinese Noodles aka Hiyashi Chuka. This simple cold noodle dish packs a surprising amount of flavor. Check out the review! Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - Ingredients 3:18 - Assembly 5:04 - Review 7:45 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #Ramyun #AsianCuisine #AsianFood #JapaneseFood #HiyashiChuka #ColdNoodles
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 17/12/2025
A new video review of the next super cool entry in this year's Marutai marathon: Chilled Chinese Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka). Check it out! youtu.be/0F8c2RnEs0U
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 13/12/2025
New mega-review video is up! Three Marutai x Sapporo Ichiban tonkotsu ramen collaboration packs, all plant-based. Hakata, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto styles, each with a distinct flavor profile. youtu.be/_7zVFE7A7Gs
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 10/12/2025
Just posted a new review on the site: Mama Artificial Chicken Flavor Noodles. It’s one of those budget-friendly classics you’ve probably seen a hundred times, but there’s some interesting stuff going on here. Check it out:https://noodlejourney.net/review-mama-artificial-chicken-flavor-noodles/
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 07/12/2025
The latest video review is up on YouTube, and it's Momofuku's brand-new Sesame Miso Noodles. These noodles coincide with a major product line overhaul from the company, and I get into all those details and more. youtu.be/Z1DNwon4X9M
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 04/12/2025
Review: Dongwon Spicy and Sweet Topokki It's honestly been a little while since I had Korean rice cakes, and even longer since I reviewed one, and so when I spotted Dongwon Spicy and Sweet Topokki at my local Wamart (of all places), I figured I'd give them a try. There's also a Cheese version of…
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Review: Dongwon Spicy and Sweet Topokki
It's honestly been a little while since I had Korean rice cakes, and even longer since I reviewed one, and so when I spotted Dongwon Spicy and Sweet Topokki at my local Wamart (of all places), I figured I'd give them a try. There's also a Cheese version of this that I'll be reviewing soon, if not in the next post.
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 01/12/2025
Noodle News Roundup: November 2025 Here's all the noteworthy noodle news you may have missed in November 2025! Like last month, this was a super light month for noodle news, but there's some new product announcements from a couple of my favorites, Myojo USA and Nongshim USA, as well as a name…
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Noodle News Roundup: November 2025
Here's all the noteworthy noodle news you may have missed in November 2025! Like last month, this was a super light month for noodle news, but there's some new product announcements from a couple of my favorites, Myojo USA and Nongshim USA, as well as a name change of a very recent Samyang product. Read on for more!
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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 29/11/2025
New video just dropped! Buldak goes into a bold, new Tex-Mex direction, but is it any good? Check out my review of Samyang's Buldak Taco Ramen: youtu.be/m57dOZXMFho
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