Noodle Journey is an episodic YouTube channel dedicated to detailed and informative reviews of the instant noodle universe. This website provides a fully searchable index of every video, allowing you to find your next favorite instant noodle product. Some reviews have additional thoughts that I have added since the video was published.
As I mentioned in my Momofuku video, there’s nothing wrong with calling something like this a “hack,” and I say that as someone who’s literally been “hacking” away at software for my entire professional career.
Original video description:
Recipe time! This noodle hack comes straight from Nongshim’s website. Today we’re going to find out what happens when you mix the tasty black bean Zha Wang flavor with the always-reliable Shin Ramyun.
Notes since filming: I had titled this “The Basic Hack” with the intention of filming a more elaborate “hack” down the road that never materialized. Maybe someday if I get struck with inspiration. The truth is I’m very much over Momofuku’s noodles as a result of David Chang’s shenanigans and so I don’t have a big desire to revisit this.
Also, I can say as a professional software developer (my day job) that it is perfectly acceptable to use the term “hack” when elevating your instant noodles. One entry in Merriam-Webster defines a computer hack as “to write computer programs for enjoyment.” Wouldn’t the equivalent action of customizing your noodles for enjoyment fall into the same category? As someone who quite literally does both things, the answer is yes.
Also worth noting, the furikake I featured in this video goes great with yakisoba and Samyang Buldak.
Original video description: The first Noodle Journey hack video! This is a super fast and simple hack idea for Momofuku’s noodles that gives you some protein and a blast of flavor without breaking the bank. Want some more elaborate hack videos? Let me know, and keep those likes and subscribes coming!
