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Noodle Journey Episode 105: Rap Snacks Icon Ramen Noodles

Notes since filming:

Another product line I’ve defended on occasion since this review. The packaging choices and the rapper endorsements on these for some reason makes people make a lot of assumptions about the flavors. I’ve seen posters on Reddit clutch their pearls and yell that this is the worst thing they’ve ever eaten. Bullshit hyperbole. These aren’t great, but they’re not bad either. There’s far worse out there that costs more than these.

Original video description:

These dollar store staples have some pretty divisive reviews online, but they have some extremely interesting ingredients and flavors that you may not know about. Today I’m reviewing all three varieties of Rap Snacks Icon Ramen Noodle cups: Creamy Chicken Gumbo by Master P, Beef Prime Rib by E-40, and Louisiana Hot & Spicy Chicken by Boosie.

Links to purchase:
https://www.rapsnacks.net/collections/noodles
https://www.amazon.com/Rap-Snacks-Featuring-Hip-Hop-Noodles/dp/B08LQZ4VZ1
https://www.amazon.com/Rap-Snacks-Featuring-Hip-Hop-Noodles/dp/B08LR1LMCK?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Rap-Snacks-Featuring-Hip-Hop-Noodles/dp/B08LQYYGJ7?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Rap-Snacks-Featuring-Hip-Hop-Noodles/dp/B08LQZG6MJ

Also check your local dollar store and gas station mini-marts!

Scores:

Beef Prime Rib flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10

Creamy Chicken Gumbo flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10

Louisiana Hot & Spicy Chicken flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 4/10

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Noodle Journey Supplement Review: Ramen Bae Classic Seafood and Vegetables Mix

Original video description:

Ever wanted to spruce up your instant noodles with some quality dried seafood and veggies but couldn’t find a quick and convenient way to do so? Ramen Bae to the rescue! In this video, I’ll do a thorough review of everything you need to know about this product and whether or not it’s worth a purchase.

Links to purchase:
https://theramenbae.com/products/dried-ramen-toppings-classic-seafood-and-vegetables-mix

Scores:

  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 104: Myojo Ippei-chan Yakisoba

Original video description:

Myojo has a pretty stellar reputation with their yakisoba products, and this one is so fancy that it comes with a packet of mustard mayonnaise to garnish. Check out this review to see if it lives up to the hype!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Myojo-Ippeichan-Yakisoba-Japanese-Style-Instant-Noodles-4-77-Ounce-Tubs-Pack-of-12/10452781
https://www.amazon.com/Myojo-Ippeichan-Yakisoba-Japanese-4-77-Ounce/dp/B0028PDFQG
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/myojo-ippei-chan-yakisoba-japanese-style-noodles-135-35g/1021000281

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 103: Pororo Cream Tteokbokki

Notes since filming:

In an unexpected twist, my kids ended up absolutely loving this variety after I filmed the review and I didn’t get to finish the cup myself. If you have kids, this might be a great way to introduce them to tteokbokki!

Original video description:

What’s this? Not an instant noodle, but an instant rice cake in a cream sauce? Check it out!

Links to purchase:
https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/grunamu-pororo-cream-tteokbokki-1ea/1608710069/
https://hmartdelivery.com/products/mukko-pororo-rice-cake-with-cream-cup-cream-topokki-115g
https://coreelle.com/products/pororo-tteokbokki-cream-1ea

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Rice cakes: 10/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 102: Nissin Cup Noodles Black Pepper Crab

Original video description:

One of the more interesting products from Nissin’s Hong Kong Cup Noodles lineup, this popular Black Pepper Crab flavor promises a hearty combination of seafood umami and tingly aromatics. Could this be one of the best Cup Noodles out there?

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nissin-cup-noodle-bowl-noodle-black-peeper-flavor-74g/1021006331
https://asianfoodgrocer.com/productDetails/01010941-NISSIN-Cup-Noodles-Black-Pepper-Crab-Flavor-74g
https://justasianfood.com/products/nissin-cup-noodles-black-pepper-crab-flavor-2-61oz-74g
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Nissin-Cup-Noodles–Black-Pepper-Crab-Flavor/24986

Also check your local Asian grocery store!

Scores:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 9/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 101: Nongshim Shin Green

Notes since filming:

I honestly regret not giving this a 9 as an overall score, but I really felt at the time that those fried tofu bits in this were pretty useless. I’ve come around on them a little bit the more I’ve eaten this one, and so for all intents and purposes, you can consider this flavor a 9/10 overall.

Original video description:

I was super excited to spot this one at my local Hmart. Like Shin Gold, this was a Kroger exclusive for a while. This is a spicy vegan mushroom tofu rendition of Shin Ramyun, and as a mushroom aficionado, I couldn’t wait to try this.

Links to purchase:
https://www.kroger.com/p/nongshim-shin-green-tofu-mushroom-premium-noodle-soup/0003114606356
https://www.hmart.com/10010166
https://umamicart.com/products/nongshim-shin-ramen-green-vegan-4-pack

Also check your local Asian grocery store! Third party prices for this are insane as of the time of publication so I don’t recommend buying from Amazon Marketplace or Walmart just yet.

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 8.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 100: Nongshim Shin Gold

Notes since filming:

I find myself defending Shin Gold frequently on Reddit from people who find it underwhelming. “It doesn’t taste like Shin Black!” “It’s just a spicy chicken broth!” etc. Both of those things are true, but neither fact makes Shin Gold a bad product. It’s a spicy, salty, thick chicken broth, and that is exactly what it is supposed to be and nothing more. It is, in my opinion, executed damned well. If you buy this expecting it to taste like something other than spicy chicken broth, that’s on you, not on the product. Personally, I’ve found that the only spicy chicken product that rivals this is Paldo Kokomen. I stand by this review and I still buy Shin Gold when I want chicken flavor.

Original video description:

Here we are at episode 100! Since this channel began at episode 1 with me extolling the virtues of Nongshim Shin and Shin Black, I felt like episode 100 should be a review of a new variety in the Shin line. This Shin Gold is a spicy chicken ramyun that’s sure to pique your curiosity if you haven’t tried it yet!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nongshim-Shin-Gold-Spicy-Chicken-Broth-Ramyun-Premium-Ramen-Noodle-Soup-Pack-4-58oz-X-4-Count/2989777605
https://www.kroger.com/p/nongshim-shin-gold-chicken-bone-broth-noodle-soup/0003114606357
https://www.hmart.com/10010160
https://umamicart.com/products/nongshim-shin-ramen-gold-4-pack

Scores:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10
  • Overall: 9/10