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Samyang Ramen Original

Name: Samyang Ramen Original
Brand: Samyang
SKU: samyang_ramen_original

Korea's first instant ramen, featuring a mild, classic ham and beef broth.

General Information

BrandSamyang

NameSamyang Ramen Original

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Product Highlights

Mild Flavor Profile

The mild spice level offers a gentler ramen option.

Classic Ham and Beef Broth

Ham and beef broth gives this Original variety its classic flavor profile.

South Korean Ramen Heritage

Made by Samyang in South Korea, this product is described as Korea’s first instant ramen.

Samyang Ramen Original is a mild instant ramen from Samyang, made with a classic ham and beef broth and identified as Korea’s first instant ramen.

Media Reviews

The Ramen Rater5/5

#4646: Samyang Foods Samyang Ramen - United States - THE RAMEN RATER

The reviewer describes the noodles as having a thin, gummy outer layer with a chewy core, and praises the broth for its smoky, ham-like flavor and vegetable notes, ultimately calling it a favorite.

Noodle Journey9/10

The Original Korean Classic: Samyang Original Ramen (South Korean Import) Review | Noodle Journey

This review of the South Korean import version highlights the broth's savory, meaty, and smoky qualities, noting generous flake inclusions like fish cake discs. The reviewer finds it highly satisfying and versatile as a base for budae jigae.

Noodle Journey7.5/10

Samyang Ramen Review: The Spicy, Smoky Classic Ramyun | Noodle Journey Episode 9

The reviewer praises the broth for its unique, smoky chili flavor that is savory and balanced. While it does not replace their go-to ramen, they recommend it as an impressive, flavorful option.

Ramen Time

Ramen Review #0006 – Samyang Ramen Original Flavour

The reviewer perceives the soup base as having a curry flavor rather than a plain profile, finding it not particularly spicy and ultimately deciding to modify the product by draining the broth.

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Video Analysis