by Noodle Journey -

Noodle Journey Episode 30: Samyang Buldak Jjajang

Notes since filming: If you’re looking for a spicy jjajang noodle and found this one to be lacking in flavor, check out Samyang’s Hot Pepper Jjajang instead. I really enjoyed this one at the time, but the Hot Pepper one beats it by a mile.

Original video description:

Time to dive back into the Samyang Buldak product line with their spicy black bean sauce: this is Buldak Jjajang!

Links to purchase:

5-pack: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-flavor-ramen-multi-black-bean-5packs-700g/1021042381
https://smile.amazon.com/Samyang-Buldak-Chicken-Korean-Jjajang/dp/B07DMPSK24
https://www.hmart.com/10010085
Bowl: https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/samyang-hot-chicken-big-bowl-jjajang-105g/1021070121

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 7.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10
by Noodle Journey -

Noodle Journey Episode 29: Myojo Shio Tonkotsu Ramen

Notes since filming: One of my good friends thinks that reviewing frozen ramen is cheating. What do you think? I think this was absolutely amazing.

Original video description:

I found this in the refrigerated section of my nearest H Mart and knew I had to review it. Myojo has a stellar reputation among instant noodle lovers. How will Noodle Journey’s first foray into refrigerated instant noodles go? Watch and find out!

Check out your local Asian market to purchase this. I imagine it will be difficult to find a place online that ships a fresh product without steep shipping costs.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9.5/10
by Noodle Journey -

Noodle Journey Episode 28: Paldo Bibimmen

Original video description:

We’ve had some crazy heatwaves this summer, so what a perfect time to take a look at a cold noodle product from the always-reliable Paldo!

Links to purchase:

https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/paldo-korean-instant-cold-noodles-5-packs-650g/1021001891
https://smile.amazon.com/Instant-Brothless-Seasoning-Oriental-Soupless/dp/B084YYCF3M

Scores:

  • Noodles: 9/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 9/10
by Noodle Journey -

Noodle Journey Episode 27: Snapdragon Miso Ramen

Notes since filming: It boggles my mind that there are people online who defend this brand. My experience was that this was one of the most offensively flavorless cups of ramen I’ve ever eaten, and I’m still mad about it. Of special note is that this is the first “1” I ever gave as an overall score.

Original video description:

Following up on the last video, here is Snapdragon’s Miso Ramen flavor. Will this one turn out to be a dud just like its predecessor?

Links to purchase:

https://smile.amazon.com/Snapdragon-Sapporo-Style-Miso-Ramen-2-2oz/dp/B08BW7Z3NN

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 1/10
by Noodle Journey -

Noodle Journey Episode 26: Snapdragon Spicy Tonkotsu

Notes since filming: One of the commenters on my video said he found a way to make this taste good:

Honestly, I love the product. You’re completely right talking about the water level. I usually cook the noodles and veg pack in plain water first. Once noodles and veggies are done. I dump half the water out, then add in oil and pork packet. This helps intensify the flavor of the broth. Once you get the true flavor of the broth. You can kind of justify the price point.

So there you go. It seems there’s an unconventional way to make this taste better at the cost of some broth volume, but I’m not giving Snapdragon anymore money for this cup to experiment with it.

Original video description:

Found this one in one my local supermarket chains and thought I’d give it a try. Can Snapdragon hold its own against other cup products out there? Watch and find out!

Links to purchase:

https://www.amazon.com/Snapdragon-Tonkotsu-Authentic-Noodles-Kyushu-Style/dp/B08MV43NCZ

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 2/10