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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 13/10/2026

New video review! Nongshim Shin Rosé Spicy & Creamy Tomato Ramyun puts a different spin on the Shin lineup. There are a couple of surprises here, and I ended up testing both cooking methods. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL0iK7-VwrM

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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 07/10/2026

New site review! Nissin Cup Noodle Red Seafood is a seasonal Japanese variation that adds red chili and black pepper to the familiar seafood recipe. How much does the added heat change the experience? noodlejourney.net/nissin-cup-noodle…

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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 06/10/2026

New video review! Samyang Buldak Thai Crab Curry (pu pad pong karee) combines coconut, yellow curry, seafood, and Buldak heat in a hard-to-find bowl made for the Korean market. If you're a fan of spicy curry, you'll definitely want to check out this video! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsDthXJdvZk

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 26/06/2025

🎬 New to Noodle Journey? Check out one of my older videos: Noodle Journey Episode 78: Ramen Talk Tom Yum youtu.be/8Gsux7r01mM #Ramen #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #Noodles #FoodReview #RamenReview #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews

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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 24/06/2025

🎬 New to Noodle Journey? Check out one of my older videos: Noodle Journey Episode 132: Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen youtu.be/cpdmPcEGbPU #Ramen #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #Noodles #FoodReview #RamenReview #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews

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Noodle Journey @noodlejourney.net · 22/06/2025

🎬 New to Noodle Journey? Check out one of my older videos: Noodle Journey Episode 31: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Mild) youtu.be/5-PWbVbWRXs #Ramen #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #Noodles #FoodReview #RamenReview #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews

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