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Hungry now?😋 Whether you’re a spice addict, a soup lover, or just someone who love instant noodles🍲, you’re in the right place!
In 2025, Malaysia is still obsessed with Korean Ramen. We’ve rounded up the Top 5 Korean Ramen you must try this year.🍥
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1. Samyang Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen (Buldak Bokkeummyeon) 🍗
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| Flavor Type | Spicy Chicken |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Released Year | 2012 |
| Best For | Hardcore spice fans & stir-fry lovers |
| Price | RM6.20 – RM8.60 |
🍜 Why it’s popular:
This is a dry ramen with bold, sweet-and-spicy chicken-flavored sauce. The heat builds with every bite, thanks to the gochujang-based sauce and chili extract and the sesame seeds and seaweed give it a nice Korean BBQ touch.😍
🔥Fun Fact:
It ranks around 4,404 SHU on the Scoville scale which is hotter than a jalapeño!
2. Nongshim Shin Ramyeon 🍲
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Flavor Type | Spicy Beef Broth |
Origin | South Korea |
Released Year | 1986 |
Best For | Soup lovers who want bold, hearty flavor |
Price | RM5.22 – RM6.50 |
🍜 Why it’s popular:
Shin Ramyeon is known for its deep beefy base, boosted by garlic, chili, onion, and mushroom. The red broth is spicy but rich and comforting. Its springy noodles soak up with soup make the flavor beautifully.🤤
🧠 Fun Fact:
The word “Shin” (辛) means “spicy” and it’s also the founder’s family name!
3. Ottogi Jin Ramen 😌
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| Flavor Type | Beef & Vegetable Broth |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Released Year | 1988 |
| Best For | Comfort food fans & ramen beginners |
| Price | RM4.50 – RM5.50 |
🍜 Why it’s popular:
Jin Ramen offers in Mild and Spicy versions, mild version brings a light beef and vegetable, slightly sweet and soothing broth. The spicy version adds chili heat, but it’s still family-friendly as it comes with lots of dried veggies too!🤩
✨ Fun Fact:
Ottogi is known for homestyle comfort because they also make the beloved Korean curry and 3-minute meals.
4. Paldo Bibim Men❄️
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Flavor Type | Sweet & Spicy (gochujang-based) |
Origin | South Korea |
Released Year | 1984 |
Best For | Cold noodle lovers & spicy-sweet fans |
Price | RM4.80 – RM6.00 |
🍜 Why it’s popular:
A cold noodle dish with a punchy gochujang-based sauce which tastes sweet, tangy, spicy, and super refreshing. No meat flavor here, but the sauce gives a vibe like a spicy Korean BBQ marinade. It will become greater with a boiled egg and cucumber on top!😋
🧊 Fun Fact:
It was the first cold ramen ever sold in Korea and it’s still a summer staple today.
5. Samyang 2X Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen🔥🔥
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Flavor Type | Extra Spicy Chicken |
Origin | South Korea |
Released Year | 2017 |
Best For | Heat seekers who want max pain 😅 |
Price | RM8.00 – RM9.50 |
🍜 Why it’s popular:
Same chewy noodles as the original Buldak, but with double the spicy chicken flavor. The sauce is darker, more intense, and extra smoky. Tastes like spicy Korean fried chicken without the crunch.😆
✅ Fun Fact:
This version was released for Samyang’s 1-year anniversary of the original fire noodle and people still take the challenge for TikTok clout!
Let's Start Your Korean Ramen Adventure
And there you have it, Malaysia’s top 5 Korean ramen picks for 2025! 🎉From the iconic Samyang fire noodles to the comforting warmth of Shin and Jin Ramyeon 🍲, there’s a perfect bowl for every craving and spice tolerance.🔥
So the next time you’re standing in front of a noodle aisle or scrolling through a delivery app 📱, you’ll know exactly what to grab! 🛒
Happy slurping and don’t forget to stock up.😉 If you have these ramens, you can share with your friends too by shipping it through EasyParcel’s On-Demand Delivery.🍜❤️
