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.
What’s your favourite instant ramen, let us know below in the comment section.
ate this today.. hehee
Cheese one is also so tasty…
Kimchi one is all time fav hehe..
I can die for a bowl of Buldak Carbonara!
I have tried nongshim kimchi ramen noodles and it is one of the best ramen I tasted so far and this guide has introduced me to other flavors of shin ramen which I can devour next. I would recommend this to everyone specially with extra cheese and spring onions.
Carbonara and with extra cheese is my favourite
Carbonara and with extra cheese is my favourite
All these Korean ramens look so tempting!
Korea is really versatile when it comes to its varities of food,instant noodles, veggies,side dishes etc. Rameyon is like a life saving food when you have nothing to eat or are in mood of something light to eat. Carbonara and buldak is just mouth watering 🤌
Ramen the most common instant noodles which always gets my attention as food lover I always want to try ramyeon but never did being born in hindu family most of time I think it doesn’t contain any animal product but what if it contains. Now I can try or have ramyeon without any hesitation because of this article I get to know there are some ramen noodles which are totally vegetarian so now I can order them and try ☺️
The Carbonara cheese ramen will always top my list — that creamy, spicy combo never disappoints. I liked how this article mentioned different ways to level up instant noodles. Now I’m tempted to experiment a bit instead of sticking to my usual!
Such a tempting guide for ramen lovers! I enjoyed reading about so many Korean instant noodles — from spicy Shin Ramen to kimchi-flavoured ones and even cheesy Samyang variants. The descriptions are vivid enough to make you taste the broth and noodles just by reading. I love Shin Ramen and it’s my favourite ramen — so this article hit home for me 😄 Definitely adding some of the others to my shopping list for cozy movie nights and rainy days.
Such an informative and fun read! It explained each ramen variety so clearly—from fiery Shin Red to comforting kimchi ramen and rich Buldak flavours. I loved how you compared the taste profiles and gave helpful tips for choosing the right one. Now I’m seriously craving a hot bowl of Korean ramen!
i have tried Nongshim Kimchi Ramen and it is is amazing, and I can’t wait to try other flavors with extra cheese and spring onions…
I have heard so much about these ramens in Kdramas and Korean variety shows. Always wanted to try it. i was just concerned about the veg options since a lot of these are non vegetarian. Glad to read a detailed review about it.
This was such a comprehensive and mouth-watering guide! As someone who often gets overwhelmed by the massive ramen aisle at the store, I really appreciate how you broke down the flavor profiles—especially the note about Nongshim Kimchi Ramen having a slightly sour profile. It’s also a huge relief to see the vegetarian options clearly labeled; I know many readers, like ‘treefreely51e48623ae’ and ‘Bhavya’ in the comments, were looking for exactly that!
I’m definitely a fan of the Samyang Jjajang noodles for that earthy flavor, but after reading the comments, I think I have to try the Buldak Carbonara with extra cheese and spring onions next. It seems to be a real crowd favorite! Thank you for the tip about adding fishcakes and rice cakes to make it a full meal—that’s exactly what I’m doing for my next K-drama marathon. Great read!”
Being a Kdrama fan. I’ve always wonder that how can one make delicious Ramen, but this article make me fine. A very easy recipe to make a delicious Ramen. Thank you