Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Korean Ramen (Instant/Packet Noodles)

Anushka Gupta, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

What is better than a bowl of hot instant noodles? When in a hurry have some instant noodles, when craving something delicious hot and soupy, grab a cup of hot instant noodles.

Due to their deliciously flavoursome taste and easy cooking process, instant noodles are now irreplaceable on the kitchen shelves of many.  When it comes to instant noodles/ramen, South Korea is the king. When it comes to variety along with best-tasting ramen, no one can beat South Korea. Today we’ll dive into some popular and delicious Korean instant noodles/packet noodles/instant ramen. Read ahead to know more:

Nongshim Shin Ramen

The most popular ramen all over the world, which is available almost in all countries around the globe, Nongshim Shin Ramen/noodles are highly popular for their spicy yet distinctively unique and flavourful taste. We all have seen many Korean celebrities having these noodles in their shows and Korean dramas. The steaming hot noodles are all you need when it’s winter or any time of the year, they are perfect to eat anytime. These noodles come in both cups and packets.

Nongshim Red Super Spicy Ramen

You can easily guess it from the name itself, these noodles are super spicy. It comes in a black packet, which itself seems like a warning for all those spicy food lovers. It does not contain any animal products, therefore vegetarians can have it without any hesitation. If you are craving for something really spicy and steaming hot, these noodles are for you, just make sure to have a glass of cold milk with you or anything sweet, this will help you cut down the spiciness of these noodles to some extent. If you are brave you can definitely try it out.

Nongshim Kimchi Ramen

Korean people simply cannot leave without their kimchi, and are very proud of it. Numerous dishes can be made using kimchi and the list is endless. One such classic dish is kimchi ramen, and Nongshim kimchi ramen offers exactly that. Simply boil the noodles and add the seasoning, your kimchi noodles are ready. These noodles have the perfect balance of all spices and kimchi. If you expect it to taste like other common noodles, then wait, these noodles’ taste lies slightly on the sour side due to the kimchi flavour.  Kimchi cannot be taken everywhere when you travel, but this kimchi ramen definitely can be taken anywhere around the world without any hassle. These noodles are also vegetarian so you can have it as well without any hesitation.

Samyang Hot Chicken Ramen, Buldak Cheese Noodles

If you are looking for some non-vegetarian ramen, but also spicy and cheesy at the same time, Samyang hot chicken ramen buldak cheese noodles are just the perfect noodles for you. It has layers of flavours, as you go on eating you’ll discover them one by one. When you take the first bite you will taste the noodles with regular seasoning taste and then slowly you will feel the chicken taste a bit, and further moving you will taste the cheese and at last boom the spicy taste of the noodles, the spicy flavour hits you at last which makes it different from other ramen.

Samyang Hot Chicken Ramen Jjajang Noodles

If you are into Korean dramas you definitely know what is Jjajangmyeon. It is black bean paste/sauce noodles which are dark brown in colour having a deeply pungent earthy and bitter flavor tempered by a salty bite and a very light flash of spiciness, which is not very noticeable. Popular for its distinctively unique and addictive taste.  Samyang hot chicken ramen jjajang noodles are something similar to that. You will taste chicken and also the unique taste of jjajang will give your taste pallet a new kind of flavor.

If you enjoy eating ramen you can always get them from your closest store. If it is unavailable at your nearest store, you can always order them from Amazon. Nowadays we even have numerous stores on Instagram as well, you can buy from them as well. There are numerous types of instant ramen, which suit different moods and weathers but are versatile as well, so decide in advance which one you want to have in order to avoid any confusion at the last moment. You can always add in some extra ingredients (like, fishcakes, sausages, eggs, green vegetables, rice cake, cheese, literally anything) into your ramen and make it a complete meal of your choice.

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What’s your favourite instant ramen, let us know below in the comment section. 

73 Comments Add yours

  1. Anonymous says:

    But why isnt Ottogi Jin Ramen not present in the list. Me sad.. JinRamen is World Wide Tasty like our WWH Man.

  2. Moumita Mondal says:

    Nongshim Shin Ramen and Nongshim Kimchi Ramen both are my all time favourites 😋

  3. Nupur Gupta says:

    Ramen is my comfort food. 😋

  4. Nupur Gupta says:

    Buldak carabonara is my fave

    1. My mouth is already watering. I’ve tried Nongshim Shin Ramen and the Nongshim Kimchi Ramen. Loved the Kimchi version as well 😋

  5. goneshruti88 says:

    Shin ramyun🤤😋

  6. Anonymous says:

    The Nongshim Spicy Ramyeon shook me left and right when I first tried it xD But I surely love it as I began to handle it’s spice better

  7. DJ says:

    Ramen🤤😋 🍜 🍝

  8. aqsazea12 says:

    Wow this is so good

  9. Rahana says:

    Ramen is my fav😍

  10. Devanshi Bisht says:

    Nongshim Red Super Spicy Ramen🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻🤤❤️‍🔥

  11. Tahoora Charfare says:

    Nongshim Kimchi Ramen is my comfort food 🍜 Nothing beats it🥰

  12. asmapandey12 says:

    Amazing 😍

  13. TIRNA SARKAR says:

    Amazing article .

  14. sheetalkataria08 says:

    Shin Ramen ✨️

  15. ANUSHA MANCHERY AJAYAN says:

    ❤️

  16. singh160833 says:

    Amazing….❤

  17. singh160833 says:

    Amazing❤

    ____sonia

  18. Navya says:

    This made me crave some good buldak noodles🤭

  19. Pranjul Sharma says:

    Atleast finally having tears in my eyes being a vegetarian.. can have nongshim remen 😭😭

    1. mamonim161 says:

      I have tried the Nongshim Shin Ramyeon and love that🤤 I have to try the other ramyeons tho😍✨

  20. susmitasamantajwmarriott says:

    Love it

  21. love ramen and I’m excitedly trying all the different flavors

  22. aanchaltekriwal says:

    Korean Ramen are the best!!

  23. Nongshim Shin Ramen has all my heart. I have tried many ramens but I can’t move on from nongshim shin ramen

  24. Anonymous says:

    Shin Ramyeon has my heart

  25. Shin ramyeon and kimchi ramyeon is what i love

  26. happilyec87228698 says:

    Okayy but the super spicy shim ramen is the best no capp!

  27. Akansha Nagarwal says:

    I had Nongshim Shin Ramen and its amazing.

  28. Aanchal Pathak says:

    I already knew the names but this article give a lot of insides of these noodles ….Thank you 💜🫶🏻

  29. Sonali Pal says:

    I am really excited to try these delicious noodles!

  30. Sharvari Bawalekar says:

    I love all types of noddles 😋😋❤️

  31. hema13srini says:

    YUMMY READ !!

  32. mansuriayrin says:

    Lover of ramen

  33. Aishwarya Anant Khale says:

    I have tried all of them. Each of them carries it’s own taste and their own uniqueness.

  34. Mansi sharma says:

    Shin ramen and kimchi ramen is fab!! Well ramen is love ❤️

  35. Mansi sharma says:

    Ramen 🤤❤️

    1. Riya says:

      Shin ramen and samyang’s jjajang flavour is one of my fav out there🙂‍↕️🍜

  36. maonglemlaimsong3 says:

    Love all the noodles mentioned here

  37. Anonymous says:

    Shin ramen and samyang’s jjajang flavour is one of my fav out there🙂‍↕️🍜

  38. Riya says:

    Shin ramen and samyang’s jjajang flavour is one of my fav out there….they are my comfort food

  39. Mary Chipen says:

    I would to try samyang hot chicken ramen 😳🔥

  40. Palaksingh_17 says:

    Wow…love to try all of them❤️❤️

  41. meghna dhar says:

    Nongshim kimchi ramen all the way…

  42. Muniba Raja says:

    Carbonara ramen is my all time favourite food ❤️

  43. Samyang Hot Chicken Ramen, Buldak Cheese Noodles is my favorite ramen.

  44. bhartiratra44 says:

    Tasty

  45. Sneha Chhabra says:

    I had tried first two ramyun wow they are dopw

  46. Sneha Chhabra says:

    I love shin ramyun it’s very tasty

  47. Sneha Chhabra says:

    I wanna try more veg noodles
    Ramyun is love now

  48. Nishu NISHU says:

    all time craving food

  49. Instant noodles are a lifesaver! South Korean ramen varieties are unmatched in taste and variety. From the globally popular spicy Nongshim Shin Ramen to the fiery Nongshim Red Super Spicy Ramen, there’s something for everyone. Nongshim Kimchi Ramen brings a unique tangy twist, while Samyang Hot Chicken Ramen Buldak Cheese Noodles offer layers of flavor with a spicy kick. The Samyang Hot Chicken Ramen Jjajang Noodles combine chicken and the distinctive jjajang flavor for an unforgettable meal.

  50. Anonymous says:

    all are my go- to ramens with k-dramas. perfect combo.

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