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Noodle Journey Episode 190: Pholicious Beef, Chicken, and Vegetarian Phở Bowls Mega Review

 

Original video description:

Here’s an instant noodle company that made it all the way to Shark Tank! Pholicious claims to offer “authentic” “restauarant quality” phở in instant form. Are they legit or is it all hype? Watch the review to find out!

Links to purchase:
https://www.pholicious.net
https://www.amazon.com/stores/PhoLicious/page/B69B2A9E-D854-4554-8EE5-B71811D1F29Ahttps://www.walmart.com/browse/0?facet=brand:PhoLicious

Or just go to Walmart.com or Amazon.com and search for “Pholicious” to see all of their individual packs and multipacks!

Scores:

Beef Pho:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10 (with the included sriracha packet)
  • Overall: 9/10

Chicken Pho:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10 (with the included sriracha packet)
  • Overall: 9/10

Vegetarian Pho:

  • Noodles: 8/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10 (with the included sriracha packet)
  • Overall: 7/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 189: A-Sha x Hot Ones Ramen Noodle Cups Mega-Review

Original video description:

I reviewed the A-Sha x Hot Ones bowls a couple months back, and so now it’s time to dive into the cups! These are completely different recipes from the ramen bowls, and they take an interesting approach in how the broth is created. Check out the video to learn all about these fascinating new products.

Links to purchase:
https://ashadrynoodle.com/collections/a-sha-x-hot-ones
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Sweet-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7334664273
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Garlic-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7329121954
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Ones-x-A-Sha-Smoky-Chili-Ramen-Noodle-Soup/7329321199

Scores:

Sweet Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10 (5.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 8.5/10

Garlic Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10 (6.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 8/10 (8.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)

Smoky Chili:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10
  • Spiciness: 6/10 (7.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
  • Overall: 7/10 (7.5/10 with the bonus heat pack)
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Noodle Journey Episode 181: Ramen Noodles by Chef Ramsay Shiitake Mushroom Chicken/Black Garlic Beef

Original video description:

Gordon Ramsay makes ramen cups now?! It’s true; Gordon Ramsay has partnered with the brand Chef Woo (Borealis Foods) in order to create this duo of plant-based ramen cups that pack a healthy amount of protein. Watch the review to see if these are worth a look or a pass!

Links to purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CHEF-WOO-Gordon-Ramsay-Shitake-Chicken-Ramen-Cup-Noodles/8519908022
https://www.walmart.com/ip/CHEF-WOO-Gordon-Ramsay-Black-Garlic-Beef-Ramen-Cup-Noodles/8548405596

Scores:

Shiitake Mushroom Chicken:

  • Noodles: 4.5/10 (Microwaved)
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 6/10

Black Garlic Beef:

  • Noodles: 4.5/10 (Microwaved)
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 178: A-Sha x Hot Ones Ramen Noodle Bowls Mega-Review

Notes after filming:

I cannot stress to you how the slow burn of the Fiery Hot Tonkotsu crept up on me after filming. It got hotter and hotter the further I got into the noodles, inching ever so close to the level of the Daebak Ghost Pepper noodles I reviewed back in Episode 145. Do not make the same mistake I made; if you’re going to add the chili packet, do it in small amounts very carefully.

Original video description:

Attention spice heads and Hot Ones fans! A-Sha Dry Noodle has partnered with Hot Ones to bring you three ramen noodle bowls exclusive to Target stores and A-Sha’s website (as well as three ramen cups exclusive to Walmart that I’ll review another time). These are pricy, but are they any good? Dive into this mega-review with me and learn which of these you should buy and which you should avoid!

Link to purchase:
https://ashadrynoodle.com/collections/a-sha-x-hot-ones
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-plant-based-ramen-mild-noodle-bowl-3-7oz/-/A-91370140
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-ramen-medium-noodle-bowl-3-91oz/-/A-91370141
https://www.target.com/p/hot-ones-x-a-sha-ramen-hot-noodle-bowl-3-7oz/-/A-91370168

Scores:

Taiwanese Tingly Pepper flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 3.5/10 (7/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 7/10

Sizzling Chili Garlic flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 3.5/10 (7/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 2/10

Fiery Hot Tonkotsu flavor:

  • Noodles: 8.5/10 (microwaved, otherwise 7/10 if steeped)
  • Spiciness: 6.5/10 (8.5/10 with entire chili packet added)
  • Overall: 7/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 175: Nissin Cup Noodle French-Inspired Flavors Mega-Review

Notes since filming:

Shortly after filming, Japanese Snacks Republic sold out of all three of these flavors completely. I would love to believe that was because of me!

Unfortunately, the best of these three, the Chicken Supreme Sauce flavor, seems to be in dwindling supply already if it’s not completely gone. Which really stinks because it is my favorite Cup Noodle flavor of all time at this point.

Original video description:

I couldn’t wait to get into these new Cup Noodles I got from Japan. This is a trio of French-inspired flavors in Cup Noodle form: Lobster Bisque, Sea Bream & Scallop Bouillabaisse, and Chicken Supreme Sauce Truffle flavors. Watch the video to learn all about these flavors and which ones are worth buying!

Scores: Lobster Bisque flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Sea Bream and Scallop Bouillabaisse flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Chicken with Supreme Sauce flavor:

  • Noodles: 5/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 10/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 171: Samyang Picantia Mega-Review

 

Original video description:

We’ve got a three-part mega-review today with this brand-new product line from Samyang! If you love the idea of Hispanic flavors in your instant noodles, you’re going to want to check out this review of Samyang Picantia Jalapeno Chicken, Chipotle Beef, and Cajun Shrimp ramen noodle soups.

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-jalapeno-chicken-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127411
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-chipotle-beef-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127421
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/picantia-cajun-shrimp-bowl-3-7-oz/1021127431

Scores:

Jalapeno Chicken Noodle Soup:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10

Chipotle Beef Noodle Soup:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 6/10

Cajun Shrimp Noodle Soup:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 8/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 168: Dollar Store Instant Noodle Mega-Review

 

Notes since filming:

I had someone who works for Thai Authentic/Norita (I think the owners) leave me a comment on this video asking me to email them. I did so and got no response. If you’re reading this and would still like to get in touch, please email me! I really enjoyed your products and would love the chance to review anything you may be coming out with in the future!

Original video description:

This mega-review takes an in-depth look at some noodle products that have started showing up in Dollar Tree stores across the USA! I’ll go through all four of the current products from Thai Authentic and Norita (which actually appear to be the same company): Sriracha Shrimp Ramen, Tonkotso Ramen with Miso, Chicken Curry Ramen, and Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce flavor.

Scores:

Thai Authentic Sriracha Shrimp Ramen:

  • Noodles: 4/10
  • Spiciness: 3.5/10 (2.5 without the sriracha sauce added)
  • Overall: 7/10

Norita Tonkotsu Ramen with Miso:

  • Noodles: 4/10
  • Spiciness: 4.5/10 (1/10 without the spicy sauce added)
  • Overall: 8.5/10

Thai Authentic Chicken Curry Ramen:

  • Noodles: 4/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 7/10

Norita Tempura Udon Shrimp Soy Sauce:

  • Noodles: 7/10
  • Spiciness: 0/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10

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Noodle Journey Episode 159: Nissin Hot & Spicy Fire Wok Bowls

Notes since filming:

I’ve learned since I filmed this video that the overwhelming chemical taste that I experienced with the Molten Chili Chicken flavor is something that other people have found in the Volcanic Mongolian Beef flavor instead. Wild. I thought the Mongolian Beef was really good, and I’m usually pretty sensitive to such things.

Either way, the Sizzlin’ Rich Pork flavor has become a staple in my pantry since this video. What an unexpectedly great product.

Original Video Description:

Time for a new mega-review! By popular demand, I’m checking out all four of the current Hot & Spicy Fire Wok bowl flavors available from Nissin USA.

Scores:

Sizzlin’ Rich Pork flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 4/10
  • Overall: 9/10

Scorchin’ Sesame Shrimp flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 5/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10

Molten Chili Chicken flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 3/10

Volcanic Mongolian Beef flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 7/10
  • Overall: 8/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 156: Mama Tom Yum

Original video description:

Are you ready for a trio of Tom Yum flavors from Mama? These super-popular noodles can be found in just about every Asian market and even some supermarket chains, and they are some of the most popular renditions of instant noodle tom yum soup in the world. Want to know which one is for you? Watch the video for all you’ll ever need to know about these three Mama Tom Yum varieties!

Links to purchase:
Shrimp Tom Yum:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/mama-instant-noodle-shrimp-tom-yum-flavor-90g/1021000331
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/value-pack-shrimp-tom-yum-instant-noodles-90g-6/1021097981
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Mama-Shrimp-Tom-Yum-Noodles/35683
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MAMA-Oriental-Style-Instant-Noodles-Shrimp-Flavor-Tom-Yum-2-12-oz/23591198
https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Tom-Yum-Flavour-Noodles/dp/B000QFOXTS

Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/mama-tom-yum-shrimp-flavor-instant-noodle-90g/1021001261
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/value-pack-oriental-style-instant-noodles-shrimp-creamy-tom-yum-flavor-90g-6pcs/1021095481
https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Noodle-Creamy-Spicy-Flavor/dp/B00JSVPY26

Pork Tom Yum:
https://www.amazon.com/MAMA-Flavor-Instant-Ramen-Noodles/dp/B0821VV7HN

Scores:

Shrimp Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 7/10

Creamy Shrimp Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2.5/10
  • Overall: 8/10

Pork Tom Yum flavor:

  • Noodles: 7.5/10
  • Spiciness: 2/10
  • Overall: 7.5/10
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Noodle Journey Episode 130: Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle Bowls (Garlic Sauce, Red Curry & Peanut Satay)

Notes since filming:

The garlic sauce was the first 0 score I’d ever given on the channel in 130 episodes. That’s how absolutely vile I found it.

Original video description:

Time for a mega-review of all three of Trader Joe’s Thai Noodle bowls: Garlic Sauce, Red Curry, and Peanut Satay. Which of these, if any, is worth your time and money?

Scores:

Garlic Sauce flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 1.5/10
  • Overall: 0/10

Peanut Satay flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 6/10

Red Curry flavor:

  • Noodles: 6/10
  • Spiciness: 3/10
  • Overall: 6.5/10