Nongshim Shin Ramyun Kimchi is a variant of Korea's iconic instant noodle brand Shin Ramyun, enhanced with the bold flavour of Kimchi — Korea's traditional naturally fermented vegetable. While the original Shin Ramyun is known for its beef-broth-based spicy soup, this product captures the tangy, deep flavour of Kimchi through its seasoning powder and vegetable flakes. It consists of noodles (87%), seasoning powder (10%) and vegetable flakes (3%), with the flakes containing fermented napa cabbage Kimchi flakes, bok choy, carrot and spring onion. It can be prepared in approximately 4–5 minutes with boiling water alone.

Yes, this product contains allergens that must be declared under EU Regulation 1169/2011. Please check carefully:

• Gluten: Contains Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch and Hydrolysed Wheat Protein.
• Soy: Contains Emulsifier E322 and Hydrolysed Soy Protein.
• Mustard: Contains Mustard Oil in the seasoning powder.

This product is manufactured in a facility that also handles barley, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, celery, sesame and molluscs, so trace cross-contamination (May Contain) cannot be excluded. If you have a food allergy, please check the ingredient list on the product packaging before consumption.

Suitability for vegans and vegetarians has not been confirmed. The flavour enhancers E627 (Disodium Guanylate) and E631 (Disodium Inosinate) present in the seasoning powder are frequently derived from animal or fish sources. As official confirmation from the manufacturer Nongshim has not been obtained, this product cannot be recommended for those following a strict vegan or vegetarian diet.

Regarding Halal certification, the original Shin Ramyun is known to hold Halal certification; however, independently verified Halal certification for this Kimchi variant has not been confirmed. Those following a Halal diet are advised to contact the manufacturer directly before purchasing.

Kimchi is a traditional Korean food made by salting vegetables such as napa cabbage and radish, then mixing them with seasonings including chilli powder, garlic and ginger, and allowing them to naturally ferment. Just as European cheeses and wines develop complex, rich flavours through fermentation and ageing, Kimchi forms its distinctive tangy, umami-rich taste through natural fermentation. It is one of Korea's most representative traditional fermented foods with thousands of years of history, and is central to Kimjang — the culture of preparing Kimchi — which was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013.

Please note, however, that this product (Shin Ramyun Kimchi) is an instant noodle. While the vegetable flakes contain naturally fermented Kimchi cabbage, the product as a whole is not classified as a fermented food or probiotic food. Under EU food labelling standards, this product is classified as an instant noodle.

Shin Ramyun Kimchi is based on the Shin Ramyun brand, already well known for its bold spiciness among Korean instant noodles, with the added tangy and punchy flavour of Kimchi. European consumers who are not accustomed to spicy food may find the heat level quite intense. To reduce the spiciness, we recommend using slightly more water, or adding an egg or tofu to mellow the broth. Conversely, if you enjoy spicy food, adding fresh chilli or chilli oil will give you an even more intense, authentic Korean spice experience. If you are trying Korean instant noodles for the first time, start with a smaller amount of the seasoning powder to find your preferred heat level.