Okay, so I don’t live under a rock so I know about these things. In fact, I saw an advert for this awhile back and thought ‘oh – the kids might like this.’ So, I let them check it out and I watched a bit of the movie. I hated it. More than I hate slicing a bagel incorrectly. Well, maybe not that much, but I’m really annoyed by this film. I know that a lot of people really like it and that’s fine. However, I do not. It’s K-Pop’s version of Frozen. I went through that Frozen crap when the kids were really little, so another take on it really isn’t something I can embrace. Plus, the animation is awful. The music is catchy, but not the catchy K-Pop I really like; this is so… Commercial. But I do enjoy a tie-in product and this one’s pretty cool. I should mention that the Korean local version of this (yes, this is made in the United States in a great factory in Rancho Cucamonga, California) came with stickers, and I did hear chatter that people over there were buying tons of Shin, taking out the stickers, then selling sets of those stickers on eBay or their equivalent.
Speaking of chatter, I want to completely change the subject here. So I use a mechanical keyboard and it ran out of warranty about 4 months ago – and I started to find that the letter r and the letter i just started to double – something called ‘keyboard chatter’ – a term I learned in the last week or so. Well, I want to let you know if you end up with the same issue, there’s a rad little piece of software called Keyboard Chatter Blocker. Long story short, it detects when a key is doubled insanely fast. You can also set customize the milliseconds – it is kind of a go betweeen your PC and keyboard and blocks those extra r’s and i’s (or whatever other letters you have issues with). This is an open source project, provided entirely freely, for everyone to use and contribute to, but I am stoked to let you know about it and want to formally thank the creator of this software – saved me from having to get a new $200 keyboard.
Also want to mention there’s a new shop where I live that’s really cool and want to give them props. Music Non-Stop. If you’re into vinyl and synthesizers, it’s pretty freaking rad. We went there last night and got a few records on the cheap and checked the place out. A cool dude runs the place – I think we will be regulars. It’s the kind of shop you would never expect to exist, let alone within a short walking distance. If you’re around the Kenmore, Washinton area, go there – support this place!
Back to the Shin – I should mention that over the years I’ve gotten a bit of a misconception going on in my audience. I like Shin Ramyun. What gets me is that many people try it, say t’s the best they’ve ever had, and stop right there. They quit trying more things. That’s what I don’t like. So sit back, relax a slight amount, and check out this special Shin version with a tie-in to a movie I do dislike but know many of you enjoy. By the way – just noticed there are cups now as well so those may be coming soon…
With that, I just want to take a moment to thank all of those who have helped support The Ramen Rater through donations of noodles as well as money. These donations allow me to continue to do what I do and share the world of instant noodles with you through my particular lens. If you would like to donate, please consider Patreon or GoFundMe – here’s a link and thank you for your support. Now, on with the review.
Nongshin Shin Ramyun K-Pop Demon Hunter Edition – United States
Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains beef extract. To prepare, boil noodle and sachet contents in 550ml water for 4 1/2 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!
Here’s the first of three characters, Rumi.
Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge).
The second, Mira.
Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge).
The third character, Zoey, rounding out ‘Huntrix.’
Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge).
An instant noodle block.
A sachet of soup base powder seasoning.
A sachet of vegetables.
Finished (click to enlarge). Added fish cake, chashu, pepper thread, egg, scallion, and sesame seed. Noodle was exemplary – gauge and chew were on point and was better than I remembered. The broth had mushroom and beef notes and a bit of spiciness. Included veg was sporadic but pleasing. It’s been quite awhile since I’d had Shin Ramyun, and I remember that I disliked the bitterness of the pepper in the broth – that was gone. This is excellent. 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 031146022861.
Amazon – Shin – 40 packs on the cheap
Watch me cook on Instant Noodle Recipe Time!
