All Korean Ramen
🌶️ Spice guide
Mild
2,000 SHU or less
Medium
2,000–4,000 SHU (Shin Ramyun: 3,400 SHU)
Hot
4,000–6,000 SHU
Extreme
6,000+ SHU (Buldak line)
💡 Ramen with an SHU number are based on published sources. The 🌶️ scale on other items is an editorial estimate.
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Shin Ramyun Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Spicy and rich beef broth, Korea's most iconic ramen in a convenient cup
Tastes like
Similar heat to Sriracha but deeper and richer in flavor
Popular in
Exported to 100+ countries — Korea's top-selling ramen since 1991(Source)
Texture
Chewy and springy noodles
Yukgaejang Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 4 min· Hot water only
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Spicy beef broth with fernbrake and green onion, in a traditional hangover-soup style
Tastes like
Similar to spicy tomato beef soup but richer and more Korean in flavor
Popular in
A national hangover-cure ramen loved by locals and popular in Southeast Asia
Texture
Soft glass noodles with generous toppings
Neoguri Cup
🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 4 min· Hot water only
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Chewy udon-style noodles in a spicy seafood broth with a deep kelp flavor
Tastes like
Tastes like a mix of Japanese udon and Korean seafood stew
Popular in
Known abroad as Korea's signature ramen, especially in Japan and Southeast Asia
Texture
Thick, chewy and springy noodles
Chapagetti Cup
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Korean-style black bean noodles combining jjajang sauce and spaghetti
Tastes like
Korea's own take on black bean noodles, inspired by Chinese jjajangmyeon
Popular in
Steadily popular in Korea, China, and Southeast Asia
Texture
Soft and chewy noodles coated in rich black bean sauce
Squid Jjamppong Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,300 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Spicy seafood jjamppong broth loaded with squid
Tastes like
A Korean-style spicy seafood noodle inspired by Chinese jjamppong
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Popular with Southeast Asian travelers who enjoy seafood
Texture
Plump squid pieces and chewy noodles
Shrimp Soup Cup
🌶️Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Light, clean shrimp broth with dried noodles for a lower-calorie option
Tastes like
Similar to a light Japanese-style shrimp ramen
Popular in
Popular with health-conscious travelers from Japan and China
Texture
Thin, light dried noodles with an easy-to-eat texture
Jin Ramen Spicy Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,000 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Rich, spicy red broth — milder heat than Shin Ramyun
Tastes like
A great starter ramen — less spicy and more savory than Shin Ramyun
Popular in
One of Korea's best-selling ramen, alongside Shin Ramyun
Texture
Chewy, springy noodles
Jin Ramen Mild Cup
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Soft, mild golden broth — recommended for those new to spicy food
Tastes like
Similar to a chicken noodle soup but with a Korean savory twist
Popular in
Especially recommended for foreign travelers who cannot handle spicy food
Texture
Soft and smooth noodles
Yeol Ramen Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5,013 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Intense, fiery heat with a rich chili-based broth
Tastes like
As intense as a hot-sauce-loaded spicy noodle soup
Popular in
Popular with foreign travelers who enjoy a spicy food challenge
Texture
Chewy noodles in a fiery broth
Buldak Bokkeum Myeon Big Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4,404 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Extremely spicy stir-fried chicken sauce noodles, globally famous from social media
Tastes like
3-4 times spicier than Sriracha, more intense than hot wing sauce
Popular in
Exported to 100+ countries — accounts for over half of Korea's total ramen exports(Source)
Texture
Chewy noodles coated in sweet and spicy chicken sauce
Carbo Buldak Bokkeum Myeon Big Cup
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3,000 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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A milder version of Buldak sauce with creamy carbonara added
Tastes like
A fusion of carbonara pasta and Korean spicy sauce
Popular in
Recommended as a starter for those who find original Buldak too spicy
Texture
Creamy and chewy noodles
Nagasaki Jjamppong Big Cup
🌶️Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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A clean, rich seafood broth inspired by Japanese Nagasaki champon
Tastes like
Tastes very close to Japanese Nagasaki champon
Popular in
Especially familiar and popular with Japanese travelers
Texture
Generous toppings with soft noodles
Wangdukeong
🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 4 min· Hot water only
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A uniquely large cup ramen where the wide lid doubles as a plate, with a spicy broth
Tastes like
A distinctly Korean cup ramen — the lid-as-plate idea is unique
Popular in
The largest convenience store cup ramen, popular with locals
Texture
Thick, chewy noodles
Paldo Dosirak
🌶️Recommended prep time: 3 min· Hot water only
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Small and portable, with a light, clean broth
Tastes like
As light as Japanese soba or a mild ramen
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Holds 50%+ share of Russia's instant noodle market — the word became synonymous with instant ramen there(Source)
Texture
Thin, soft noodles
Shin Ramyun
🌶️🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Spicy, rich beef broth — Korea's most iconic national ramen
Tastes like
Similar heat to Sriracha but deeper and richer
Popular in
Exported to 100+ countries — Korea's top-selling ramen since 1991(Source)
Texture
Chewy, springy noodles
Olive Chapagetti
Recommended prep time: 5 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Korean-style black bean stir-fried noodles combining jjajang sauce and spaghetti, made famous by the movie Parasite
Tastes like
A Korean fusion of Chinese jjajangmyeon and Italian pasta
Popular in
Overseas sales jumped 120%+ after the film Parasite won Oscars in 2020(Source)
Texture
Soft and chewy noodles coated in rich black bean sauce
Ansung Tangmyun
🌶️Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A savory, mild soybean-paste-based clean broth
Tastes like
Similar to Japanese miso ramen but with a more Korean savoriness
Popular in
Recommended for foreigners and children who cannot eat spicy food
Texture
Soft, thin noodles
Spicy Neoguri
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,300 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 5 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Thick udon-style noodles in a spicy seafood broth, with kelp as the key flavor
Tastes like
A unique blend of Japanese udon and Korean seafood stew
Popular in
Also famous as 'Chapaguri' when mixed with Chapagetti (as seen in Parasite)
Texture
Thick, chewy and springy noodles with a satisfying bite
Shin Ramyun Black
🌶️🌶️🌶️Recommended prep time: 5 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A premium version of Shin Ramyun with a deep, rich beef bone broth, seolleongtang-style
Tastes like
A deep flavor like a mix of rich French onion soup and beef broth
Popular in
Named the world's best instant noodle by The New York Times (Wirecutter) in 2020(Source)
Texture
Thicker, chewier premium noodles compared to regular Shin Ramyun
Jjawang
Recommended prep time: 5 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A premium jjajang ramen with thick noodles and rich black bean sauce
Tastes like
On par with a premium Chinese jjajangmyeon
Popular in
Recognized as the most premium product in the jjajang ramen category
Texture
Thick noodles that absorb the sauce well for a rich flavor
Jin Ramen Spicy
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,000 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Korea's second best-selling ramen, with a rich, spicy red broth
Tastes like
A great starter ramen — less spicy and milder than Shin Ramyun
Popular in
Ranked #2 in domestic sales, alongside Shin Ramyun as Korea's top two ramen
Texture
Chewy, smooth noodles
Jin Ramen Mild
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A clean golden broth — one of Korea's mildest ramen options
Tastes like
Similar to Japanese shio ramen or a mild chicken noodle soup
Popular in
Recommended for all travelers worldwide who cannot handle spicy food
Texture
Soft, thin noodles
Sesame Ramen
🌶️Recommended prep time: 3 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A soft, clean broth full of nutty sesame aroma
Tastes like
Very similar to Japanese sesame ramen but lighter
Popular in
Especially popular with Japanese and Chinese travelers who enjoy sesame flavors
Texture
Soft, thin noodles in a nutty broth
Yeol Ramen
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 5,013 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A red broth ramen with an intense, fiery heat
Tastes like
An intensely spicy soup based on hot sauce
Popular in
A popular challenge ramen for foreign spicy food enthusiasts
Texture
Chewy noodles in a fiery broth
Buldak Bokkeum Myeon
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4,404 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Extremely spicy stir-fried chicken sauce noodles, made globally famous by SNS challenges
Tastes like
3-4 times spicier than Sriracha
Popular in
Exported to 100+ countries — accounts for over half of Korea's total ramen exports(Source)
Texture
Chewy noodles coated in sweet and spicy chicken sauce
Carbo Buldak Bokkeum Myeon
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3,000 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A milder version of Buldak sauce with creamy carbonara added
Tastes like
A unique combination of creamy pasta and Korean spicy sauce
Popular in
The world's top recommendation as a beginner-friendly Buldak
Texture
Creamy and chewy noodles
Hek Buldak Bokkeum Myeon
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 10,000 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
Flavor
Twice as spicy as original Buldak — a challenge ramen with an extreme Scoville rating
Tastes like
More intense than even the spiciest hot sauces
Popular in
Hugely popular on YouTube through spicy challenge videos
Texture
Chewy noodles with an extremely spicy sauce
Rosé Buldak Bokkeum Myeon
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,100 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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A smooth rosé sauce noodle combining Buldak sauce with tomato cream
Tastes like
A fusion of arrabbiata pasta sauce and Korean spice
Popular in
Especially popular with Western travelers who enjoy creamy dishes
Texture
Soft, creamy noodles
Paldo Bibim Myeon
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 2,652 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 3 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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Korea's classic summer cold noodles with a sweet and tangy gochujang sauce, best eaten chilled
Tastes like
A sweet and spicy Korean cold noodle, similar to Thai cold noodles
Popular in
The top-selling convenience store cold noodle in summer — a Korean summer essential
Texture
Thin, chewy noodles that soak up the sauce well
Teumsae Ramen Ppalgyetteok
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 9,413 SHU(Source)
Recommended prep time: 4 min· Stovetop required
⚠️ Convenience stores have no stovetop — cook this at your accommodation
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An extremely spicy red broth recreating a famous Seoul snack shop's tteokbokki-style ramen
Tastes like
An intense mix of Korean tteokbokki broth and spicy ramen
Popular in
Popular with foreign travelers who love spicy Korean food
Texture
Chewy noodles in a rich, spicy broth