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Koreans' favourite instant ramyeon

The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Shin Ramyun (Nongshim) · Buldak Bokkeum Myeon (Samyang) · Chapagetti (Nongshim). (Updated Aug 15, 2026.)

Popular Korean instant noodles based on the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute's 2025 ramyeon brand reputation rankings and market share data. Shin Ramyun is number one, with Buldak close behind.

bakeaholic93 · · 14 items · 0 votes · 5 comments · updated Aug 15, 2026

Automatically translated (original in 한국어). See the original

Top 10

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    Shin Ramyun (Nongshim)

    Spicy beef broth ramyeon launched in 1986; first in the December 2025 brand reputation index, with 34.2% penetration.

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    Buldak Bokkeum Myeon (Samyang)

    Fiery stir-fried noodles from 2012; the global 'fire noodle challenge' drove exports and it hit number one in September 2025.

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    Chapagetti (Nongshim)

    The jjajang ramyeon par excellence, famous for 'on Sundays I'm the Chapagetti chef'.

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    Samyang Ramyun (Samyang)

    Korea's first instant ramyeon, from 1963.

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    Jin Ramen (Ottogi)

    Spicy and mild versions, the nation's value favourite.

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    Neoguri (Nongshim)

    Thick noodles with a piece of kelp in a spicy seafood udon broth.

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    Ansungtangmyun (Nongshim)

    Steady seller with a nutty doenjang-based broth.

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    Yukgaejang Sabalmyeon (Nongshim)

    One of the original cup noodles, a convenience store must.

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    Jinjjambbong (Ottogi)

    Smoky seafood jjambbong ramyeon.

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    Yeul Ramen (Ottogi)

    Extra-spicy ramyeon made with Cheongyang chillies.

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    Paldo Bibimmyeon (Paldo)

    Sweet and sour cold mixed noodles for summer.

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  2. 12

    Cup Noodle (Ottogi)

    Low-calorie glass noodle cup.

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  3. 13

    Sesame Ramen (Ottogi)

    Ottogi's spicy ramen with sesame garnish and freeze-dried egg block.

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    Jjawang (Nongshim)

    Nongshim's Jjajang Ramen, featuring thick noodles and rich Jjajang sauce, launched in 2015.

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Minjun Choi · 한국어

짜왕도 넣어주세요

Seoyeon Jung · 한국어

불닭 너무 매워서 우유랑 같이 먹어야 해요 🔥

Jiho Cho · 한국어

참깨라면이 없다니... 계란 블록 들어간 거 진짜 맛있는데

hongdaesarcasm · 한국어

짜파게티 일요일엔 내가 요리사!

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