6 Korean Ramen (Ramyeon, Ramyun) Brands And Flavors Non-Koreans Should Try

By now you’ve watched your handful of K-Dramas. Maybe even more than a handful for those who were initiated into the club much earlier. Undoubtedly, you must have noticed something reoccurring with every new season and amongst every new cast set. That’s right; the slurping sounds from a character’s mouth as they drink in the brothy goodness of Ramen (Ramyun).

Originally of Chinese origin, noodle dishes were adopted and adapted by the Japanese as Ramen. Later, Ramyun and its more traditional version called Guksu are the South Korean noodle takes that promise exciting flavors and a delightful slurping experience. We know how much you might crave ramyun every time a character is sitting at a convenience store eating it—we know because we drool at it, too. So, we’ve done our extensive research to find out which brands and flavors of Ramyun are the most promising for your non-Korean taste buds.

 

1. Nongshim Shin Ramyun

The ‘numero uno’ ramyun noodles, its place as a cult favorite has been undisputed for years. Even more so when the richer and spicier variant of it, Shin Ramyun Black, was released into the consumer market. Shin Ramyun is enjoyed by a nu