Tag: nongshim

#5551: Nongshim x Jayfai Shin Ramyun Tom Yum – United States

#5551: Nongshim x Jayjai Shin Ramyun Tom Yum - United States

I’ve tried the local version from overseas previously, and here’s one version packaged for sale in the United States. I love tom yum and it so happens we have some shrimp – let’s get this one going! ...see full post

#5541: Nongshim Tteokbokki Style Noodles – United States

#5683: Nongshim Tteokbokki Style Noodles - United States

This came by way of the creator of Slurp Now, Crunch Later – a blog dedicated to Korean food! Thanks again! I’ve seen this on Amazon and been fascinated. Let’s see what’s within! ...see full post

Slurp First, Crunch Later Shares Nongshim Tteokbokki Noodles

I got an email from the creator of Slurp First, Crunch Later asking for my thoughts on tteokbokki. If course, I’m a big advocate; it’s one of the best things to ever exist. So, she mentioned these noodles from Nongshim and sent some over! New to tteokbokki? Watch the video and I’ll explain. Thanks!! FYI – you can find these on Amazon. ...see full post

#5523: Nongshim Taekyung x Pinkfong Baby Shark Sweet & Spicy Topokki – South Korea

#5523: Nongshim Taekyung x Pinkfong Baby Shark Sweet & Spicy Topokki - South Korea

You may have seen my review of this one’s creamy counterpart. That one was really good – curious how this will be. Nope – not ramen, but should be nice. Let’s give it a whirl! ...see full post

#5521: Nongshim Squid Champong Ramyun – United States

#5521: Nongshim Squid Champong Ramyun - United States

Haven’t seen this one in a long time. Looks like new packaging to some degree as well. A seafood ramyun sounds good – getting colder here. It’s the tail end of September 2025 as I type this. Lewt’s give it a try. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2026 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten Instant Noodles Of All Time 2026 Edition

Can’t believe it’s time for another global top ten. To be honest, I’ve been loathe to do top tens. Why? Well, it’s a lot of work—especially the videos. I like the process of doing reviews; the hunting for varieties, the image editing, and doing my Instant Noodle Recipe Time show when I cook and do my tasting. Taking a week or two to devote a lot of time to video editing, etcetera, is a lot. But I know many of you like these lists and in the end, there are some really fun aspects to them as well. ...see full post

#5516: Nongshim Taekyung x Pinkfong Baby Shark Creamy Topokki – South Korea

#5516: Nongshim Taekyung x Pinkfong Baby Shark Creamy Topokki - South Korea

Hey look! I sure remember my children losing their minds over Baby Shark, that song endlessly playing over and over, the hand gestures mimicking the chomping of sharks… I’m so relieved it’s over. Well, here we are. I must admit, shark shaped topokki sounds fascinating and this seems doable. Granted no, it’s not ramen. But it was at Boo Han Market in Edmonds, Washington next to ramen. Let’s cook it. ...see full post

#5505: Nongshim Pho Rice Noodle Mild – South Korea

#5505: Nongshim Pho Rice Noodle Mild - South Korea

Alright, so previously I reviewed the hot, so logically, we now have the mild. Well, as logically as pho from South Korea seems. The hot was a very worthy rice noodle. Let’s try the mild next. ...see full post

#5497: Nongshim Pho Rice Noodle Hot – South Korea

#5497: Nongshim Pho Rice Noodle Hot - South Korea

I think I had a different version of this at one point… From what I remember, Korean pho was pretty decent! Let’s give it a try. ...see full post

#5451: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba Stir Fry – United States

#5451: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba Stir Fry - United States

Having deja vu? Well, I made this wrong the first time. It clearly states to fill to the line, however it was a lower line than I saw – so I put in too much water. Prepared in that way, I really enjoyed it – 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. This time, I’m doing it right. Let’s give it a whirl. ...see full post

A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

A Couple Neat Varieties Sent By James From Lakeside, California

I really should try and wrangle a count of how many boxes James has sent over the years – it’d be a lot, that’s for sure. I’ve dubbed him ‘the noodle whisperer’ as he always tends to find stuff I don’t get here and 9 out of 10 are ones I’ve never reviewed! Amazing! Let’s crack this box open and look at what’s inside! ...see full post

#5410: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba Stir Fry (Soup) – United States

#5410: Nonfshim Shin Ramyun Toomba Stir Fry - United States

Note – I prepared this incorrectly, however in an upcoming review it is prepared correctly. ...see full post

#5407: Nongshim Premium Yukgaejang Spicy Beef Ramyun Noodle Soup – United States

#5407: Nongshim Premium Yukgaejang Spicy Beef Ramyun Noodle Soup - United States

Another find at GMart in Lynnwood, WA. Out of Rancho Cucamonga comes an old standard in the Korean ramyun world. I believe  the classic bowl noodle hot they made was a yukgaejang but this one seems more premium at the outset. Sounds good – let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5402: Nongshim Udon Premium – United States

#5402: Nongshim Udon Premium - United States

Found this at HMart during my big early summer noodle drought of 2025… I don’t see a lot of boxed varieties, let along ones for the US. This used to be in a bowl – although maybe it still is. Anyways, sounds like a good one to try out – let’s give it a whirl! ...see full post

#5385: Nongshim Vegan Shin Noodles – United States

#5385: Nongshim Vegan Shin Noodles - United States

This is interesting to me as it’s gone through multiple changes. This one is Shin but green in color to distinguish it from Shin Green which is another product altogether. This used to be in red with a Vegan logo on it, but I think they decided more green would be less confusing. That being said, and as logical as that might be, I’ve encountered people wondering if this is Shin Green and not Shin Ramyun Vegan. Anyways, let’s try it out. ...see full post

#5370: Nongshim Hot & Sour – United States

#6370: Nongshim Hot & Sour - United States

This looks interesting to me. I’m curious how hot and how sour it’ll be. It’s got that tofu block too – let’s cook. ...see full post

#5369: Nongshim Budae Ramyun Noodles With Soup Mix – United States

#5576: Nongshim Budae Ramyun Noodles With Soup Mix - United States

If you’re wondering, this is budae jjigae – also known as troop stew. It’s what happens when army foods like beanie weenie and macaroni meet Korean flavors. I decided on this one today as I’ve got something neat to try with it – fish skin! I’ve never tried the snack before, but I did last night and it’s really quite good! This particular variety of fish skin is made from pollock. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#5365: Nongshin Shin Ramyun K-Pop Demon Hunters Edition – United States

#5573: Nongshin Shin Ramyun K-Pop Demon Hunter Edition - United States

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. ...see full post

#5312: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry With Cheese – South Korea

#5312: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry With Cheese - South Korea

Big thanks to Pher Engi for this one! So too warm in the bedroom at night so open the window. Writing this during allergy season so pollen invades room. Misery. That’s how I start my day. Let’s cook. ...see full post

#5293: Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles – United States

#5293: Nongshim Soon Tofu Noodles - United States

This sounds interesting; I donn’t see what flavor it is as ‘tofu flavor’ wouldn’t make much sense. Spicy? Sweet? I suppose I’d better cook it up and find out! ...see full post

#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry – Thailand

#5288: Nongshim Shin X Jayfai Tom Yum Flavor Stir Fry - Thailand

Big thanks to Pher Engi for sending this one! A lot of the packaging is in Thai as well as English so I’m guessing it’s for sale in Thailand? Tricky, this one. I’m really curious about this – she also sent a soup version as well. After a little research, it turns out this is available at 7 Eleven in Thailand, so I was on the right track. Also, Jay Fai is a Michelin starred chef. Let’s give this a try! ...see full post

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5284: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

A busy week so only got a couple done. Found this at Fred Meyer and though I ought to review it, so here I am. This will mean I’ve tried the pack, the tray, and the bowl. Okay let’s hit it. ...see full post

#5273: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Miso Vinaigrette – United States

#5273: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Miso Vinaigrette - United States

Big thanks to Noodle Journey for sending this along! This is a cold noodle variety – the third from the Noodle Salad range by Nongshim – let’s give it a go. ...see full post

#5261: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5261: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

Thanks again to Noodle Jourmey for sending this along! I’ve seen this around quite a bit and I’ve tried the tray version, but here’s the pack. I’ve curious and ready to give it a go, so let’s do it. ...see full post

#5249: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5249: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Stir Fry Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

This little square tray caught my attention at a local grocery store recently. I though it looked interesting, so we shall see. I must say the microwaved noodle usually is quite good in Nongshim stuff. ...see full post

#5239: Nongshim Toomba Stir Fry – United States

#5239: Nongshim Toomba Stir Fry - United States

Big thanks to Noodle Journey for this one! So it turns out this is based on a dish served at Outback Steakhouse called Toowooba pasta. I asked my friend Paul who lives in Australia what Toowoomba was and its a place. Anyways, let’s give this a try. ...see full post

#5226: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor – United States

#5226: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef Flavor - United States

This came by way of my friend over at Noodle Journey – thanks! The Shin people should be stoked – I’m definitely curious. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5206: Nongshim Bae Hong Dong XXX-Picy Ramyun Noodles With Spicy Sauce – United States

#5206: Nongshim Bae Hong Dong XXX-Picy Ramyun Noodles With Spicy Sauce - United States

Well this in the third in a series of bargain store finds – this was purchased for $299 at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Kenmore, WA for $2.99. That’s cheap! I reviewed it’s non-export version a little while back, which I found at HMart. I like this – I am guessing its the same but the imagery is very different – and the ‘XXX-Picy’ is really neat/weird! It’s a cold noodle. Let’s prepare it! ...see full post

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor – United States

#5115: Nongshim White Jjamppong Seafood Flavor - United States

Big thanks to James from Lakeside for this one! Jjamppong is a favorite of mine and this sounds like a Nagasaki jjamppong. Let’s cook it up! ...see full post

#5106: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sweet Spicy Gochujang Vinaigrette – United States

#5106: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sweet Spicy Gochujang Vinaigrette - United States

My last review was a Japanese cold noodle, and now we have a Korean style cold noodle from the United States. The sweet spicy gochujang sounds kind of like bibimmyeon. Let’s give it a try – it’s summer right now as I type this, by the way. ...see full post

James Sends One More Pack!

#4923: Nongshim Baehongdong Jjoljjolmyeon – South Korea

#4923: Nongshim Baehongdong Jjoljjolmyeon - South Korea

This one was found at HMart. So let’s delve into jjolmyeon – here’s Wikipedia’s info – ...see full post

#4912: Nongshim Ramyun Wang Kim Tong KKae – South Korea

#4912: Nongshim Ramyun Wang Kim Tong KKae - South Korea

Here’s another one from my recent visit to HMart. In English, this is Instant Noodle with Seaweed-Sesame Flavor. Makes sense now, eh? This is part of a new range I saw at the store. Let’s check it out! ...see full post

#4908: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette – United States

#4908: Nongshim Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette - United States

Hooray for cold noodles! Nongshim has flirted with a few cold noodle varieties – they had a buckwheat zaru soba a few years ago. I think their Doong Ji is really good as well. This one’s new and I am guessing somewhat akin to a hiyashi chuka soba. Let’s give it a whirl. ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodle Bowls Of All Time 2024 Edition

This is a list I come out with every year – what’s different this year is now there’s a new rule: only one product per company. Seems fair to me – and also a way for more things to be seen. I don’t think it’s a bad idea and honestly, I think insofar as this list goes, it won’t be very hard to pull off. Anyways, here we go with The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten Instant Noodle Bowls Of All Time 2024 Edition! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten South Korean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten South Korean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition

This one usually comes out in January, but a little late this year on edits. However, this one’s ready to go! This is my list of favorite South Korean varieties from my reviews up to number 4,650. Definitely want to try more South Korean varieties – especially those only found in South Korea – not export versions if at all possible. Anyways, let’s boil some water and check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten South Korean Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition! ...see full post

#4722: Nongshim Premium TanTanMen Ramen With Chili Oil – United States

#4721: Nongshim Premium TanTanMen Ramen With Chili Oil - United States

Here’s one I’ve wanted to get my hands on for quite a while. I like tantanmen – usually thick and spicy stuff – a denser, sloppier ramen. Let’s give it a go! ...see full post

#4716: Nongshim Premium Udon Style Noodles With Shrimp Tempura – United States

#4716: Nongshim Premium Udon Style Noodles With Shrimp Tempura - United States

Well, dang. I really would have loved to been able to review this sooner but tough to get samples from companies in the United States for some reason. Ah well. I found this at S*Mart – yup – shop smart, shop S Mart. Not sure if they just did a repackaging of the old version or not, but I’m guessing it’s a bit more than that. Let’s give it a try! ...see full post

The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition

The Ramen Rater's Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition

This list is coming a bit late this year, but I figure late is definitely better than never. This one’s comprised of varieties made in, and specifically for the US market. Some really tasty stuff here is your backyard if you didn’t know! These are my favorite US varieties out of reviews up to review 4,650 that are currently on the market. Got something I’ve not tried? Hit me up! Anyways, let’s check out The Ramen Rater’s Top Ten American Instant Noodles Of All Time 2024 Edition! ...see full post

#4628: Nongshim Bowl Noodles Savory Chicken Flavor – United States

#4628: Nongshim Bowl Noodles Savory Chicken Flavor - United States

Our local store sells these for $4 each. I thought this was a little high and then I went to a different store and they were $2 which seemed a bit more reasonable. These are the popular bowls Nongshim has been producing and selling for years – I have seen them be made! It’s a very impressive process, with lots of little interesting things. One is a machine that checks each and every bowl to see if say a screw from the machinery fell into a bowl – they don’t. It’s pretty neat stuff. Most people are really into the whole deal with making noodles, but I find it fascinating. Let’s cook one of these up. ...see full post