Another common side entry with the noodles is gyoza dumplings or wontons. These sides are usually stuffed with juicy minced meat, mushrooms, and green onions. The homemade version is actually the best way to enjoy this dish and it is better than getting an instant one from the store. This is because you can opt for less processed and real ingredients such as real cheese. We all know instant noodles and sliced cheese are two HIGHLY processed foods so why not make it a tad bit healthier?

These are short tubes with a crunchy texture. They have a sweet and spicy character to them much like a very light Buldak Bokkeummyun seasoning. They resemble macaroni or penne pasta. Full review The above applies to large supermarkets which procure a global range of ingredients. But if you do not want to take any chances, pop by a specialised Asian supermarket and we are certain there will be kimchi sold there! What is Kimchi Ramen?Before we get into our favorites, we need to be upfront about something — the very best Korean ramen brand is Samyang. We won’t even argue with anyone on this. Hands down, no contest. Samyang, which became the first ramen company in South Korea in 1961, makes so many types of instant noodles, and the quality is always great. You just can’t go wrong with Samyang (even though we do like other brands, too)! Korean Ramen vs Japanese Ramen

The toppings of vegetables and side protein like tofu or egg create a full flavour that would definitely satisfy your gastronomic expectations. Some popular brands have also come up with a variety of these cheesy instant noodles. Maruchan and Ottogi cheese ramen are among the popular ones out there.The variety and balance in taste between meat, vegetable and toppings are key to a great noodle soup. Curry Buldak : In curry Bulkdak, taste of curry and original Buldak have been well balanced. However, it is only for foreign consumers, not be sold in Korea yet. With both components, the gaining popularity of Korean and Japanese dishes, this delicious noodle meal has garnered a lot of attention from Asian food lovers all over the world. Below, we’ve rounded up our favourite Korean instant noodles from brands such as Samyang, Nong Shim, and Mamee.