Noodle Journey

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: https://youtu.be/uvxrGHFnN1g

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!

The February 2026 Noodle News Roundup is live on the website! A quiet but very interesting month, all-told.

https://noodlejourney.net/noodle-news-roundup-february-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: https://youtu.be/DN7qnrBvQaA

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: https://youtu.be/OdfS_R3Q7oU

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:

https://youtu.be/H0o09j2NDys

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: https://youtu.be/mc-MSq0fuzI

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: https://noodlejourney.net/review-acecook-x-curry-house-coco-ichibanya-curry-ramen/

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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.

https://youtu.be/6q3qv8vWVjg

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:

https://noodlejourney.net/review-nissin-cup-noodles-malatang/

December's Noodle News Roundup is live! Check out all the news you may have missed from the past month.

https://noodlejourney.net/noodle-news-roundup-december-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: https://youtu.be/Kf09j7aoCXo

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:

https://youtu.be/DcsiuV83xZ8

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!

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…

A new video review of the next super cool entry in this year's Marutai marathon: Chilled Chinese Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka). Check it out!

https://youtu.be/0F8c2RnEs0U

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.

https://youtu.be/_7zVFE7A7Gs

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/

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.

https://youtu.be/Z1DNwon4X9M

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.

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…

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…

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: https://youtu.be/m57dOZXMFho

Review: Maruchan Mennosuke Tategata Kamodashi Soba Maruchan Mennosuke Tategata Kamodashi Soba is a neat flavor that I got out of the final ZenPop box last year. Buckwheat soba noodles with a duck and bonito broth! That's not something you really see in the USA at all. Will it be gamey like duck? Smoky and fishy like bonito? Read on to see how this goes.

Review: Maruchan Mennosuke Tategata Kamodashi Soba

Maruchan Mennosuke Tategata Kamodashi Soba is a neat flavor that I got out of the final ZenPop box last year. Buckwheat soba noodles with a duck and bonito broth! That's not something you really see in the USA at all. Will it be gamey like duck?…

Noodle Journey Episode 201: Nissin Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner Flavor Visit for a complete searchable index of every single review, plus noodle news, site-exclusive product reviews, and more! BlueSky: Facebook: Instagram: Threads: 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. Just in time for Thanksgiving, we've got the latest gimmick flavor from Nissin: Nissin Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner Flavor. The ingredients are just crazy enough that this might work. Could this finally be a gimmick flavor worth recommending? Please like and subscribe! 0:00 - Introduction & Channel News 3:13 - Ingredients 3:55 - Review 7:37 - Final Thoughts #Noodles #InstantNoodles #InstantRamen #NoodleReviews #InstantNoodleReviews #RamenReview #FoodReview #Ramen #Ramyun #ChickenNoodles #CupNoodles

The YouTube channel is back from hiatus! Check out this brand new video review of Nissin's wild limited-time Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner flavor.
https://youtu.be/A8mYGJ_3lHA

Review: Chef Woo Baja Chili Flavor Ramen And now we come to Chef Woo Baja Chili Flavor Ramen, which is the last of these protein-added plant-based Chef Woo cups I have in my possession (aside from some Ramen Express by Chef Woo products, which I'll review another time). While I can't say I'm a huge fan of their noodles, they've certainly been passable, and I very much enjoyed the broth in the…

Review: Chef Woo Baja Chili Flavor Ramen

And now we come to Chef Woo Baja Chili Flavor Ramen, which is the last of these protein-added plant-based Chef Woo cups I have in my possession (aside from some Ramen Express by Chef Woo products, which I'll review another time). While I can't say I'm a…

Review: Chef Woo Spicy Tequila Lime Flavor Ramen I'm moving to the next item in my Chef Woo marathon queue, which is Chef Woo Spicy Tequila Lime Flavor Ramen. This one's pretty interesting to me, considering I can't recall ever seeing a tequila & lime flavored instant noodle before. Is this essentially going to be a margarita-flavored ramen? Because I'm not sure how to feel about that...

Review: Chef Woo Spicy Tequila Lime Flavor Ramen

I'm moving to the next item in my Chef Woo marathon queue, which is Chef Woo Spicy Tequila Lime Flavor Ramen. This one's pretty interesting to me, considering I can't recall ever seeing a tequila & lime flavored instant noodle before. Is this…

Review: Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen Here's the review for Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen, hot off the heels of their Roasted Chicken flavor review I just conducted. This is basically the same schtick: a plant-based cup of noodles with added protein, medium amount of sodium, no MSG - all of the "healthy" stuff newer American ramen companies like to advertise in their products. The Roasted Chicken flavor wasn't too bad, so hopefully this Braised Beef flavor is also successful.

Review: Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen

Here's the review for Chef Woo Braised Beef Flavor Ramen, hot off the heels of their Roasted Chicken flavor review I just conducted. This is basically the same schtick: a plant-based cup of noodles with added protein, medium amount of sodium, no MSG - all…

Review: Chef Woo Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen After getting into a brief analysis about this brand's potential financial issues in the October 2025 news post, I thought it was appropriate to do a little marathon of the handful of Chef Woo products I currently have in my stash, starting with Chef Woo Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen. (And just in case you didn't know, Chef Woo is a brand name, not a real person.) Like the…

Review: Chef Woo Roasted Chicken Flavor Ramen

After getting into a brief analysis about this brand's potential financial issues in the October 2025 news post, I thought it was appropriate to do a little marathon of the handful of Chef Woo products I currently have in my stash, starting with Chef…

Review: Yamadai Sugomen Green Onion Miso Ramen This Yamadai Sugomen Green Onion Miso Ramen is the last review in the series of products picked up for me in Guam, and I saved it until the end because it's the largest and, frankly, most exciting one to me that my coworker brought back. This is a gigantic noodle bowl from Yamadai, one of the most revered noodle manufacturers in Japan.

Review: Yamadai Sugomen Green Onion Miso Ramen

This Yamadai Sugomen Green Onion Miso Ramen is the last review in the series of products picked up for me in Guam, and I saved it until the end because it's the largest and, frankly, most exciting one to me that my coworker brought back. This is a…