Nongshim Shin Ramyun Kimchi Big Bowl is a large-format cup noodle (112g) made by Nongshim, one of Korea's most iconic food companies. The key difference from ordinary instant noodles is the inclusion of Kimchi flakes in the vegetable sachet. Kimchi is Korea's signature fermented food, made by naturally fermenting napa cabbage with garlic, chilli and other seasonings — sharing the same fermentation principle as European Sauerkraut. When these naturally fermented Kimchi flakes dissolve into the hot broth, they create a complex, deep umami that goes far beyond simple spiciness. The bowl also contains fish cake, bok choy, dried spring onion and carrot, making it a generous and satisfying single serving.

This product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. The vegetable flakes sachet contains dried fish cake, an animal-derived ingredient.

【Mandatory Allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011】
This product contains the following allergens:
• Gluten (including wheat) — present in noodles and seasoning
• Fish — present in fish cake
• Soybeans — present in soy sauce powder, emulsifier, etc.
• Mustard — present as mustard oil in the seasoning powder
• Sesame — present in sesame oil powder

Cross-contamination with barley (gluten), crustaceans, molluscs, milk, eggs and peanuts may also occur during manufacturing. If you have any allergies, please check the physical product label carefully before purchase.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun is well known in Korea as a spicy ramyeon. This Kimchi version adds the tangy, complex depth of fermented Kimchi on top of the base Shin Ramyun heat, creating a layered spiciness. By Korean standards it sits in the medium-to-strong range. By European standards it can be quite hot, but those who enjoy spicy food will find it well worth trying. To reduce the heat, we suggest: ① adding slightly more water than the fill line indicates; ② adding a slice of cheese or a spoonful of cream; ③ adding an egg to mellow the broth. Please note that this product is high in sodium; those on a low-sodium diet should moderate their intake accordingly.

Kimchi is Korea's representative naturally fermented vegetable food, made by salting napa cabbage and then fermenting it traditionally with garlic, chilli and other ingredients. Just like German Sauerkraut, British pickles, or aged cheese and wine, Kimchi develops a complex, deep flavour and umami through the fermentation process that cannot be achieved with raw ingredients alone. The flakes sachet in this product contains dried Kimchi flakes made from napa cabbage, garlic and chilli; when rehydrated in boiling water, the characteristic tangy, spicy flavour of fermented Kimchi infuses the entire broth. Kimchi is at the heart of thousands of years of Korean fermentation culture and was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2013.

【Storage】
Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. Once opened, consume immediately. Check the base or side of the product for the exact best-before date.

【Basic Preparation (Cup Method)】
① Open the lid halfway and place both the seasoning powder and flakes on top of the noodles.
② Pour boiling water up to the inner fill line (approx. 500ml).
③ Close the lid and wait 4–5 minutes.
④ Open the lid, stir well, and serve immediately.

【Recommended Pot Method】
For a richer flavour, bring 500ml of water to the boil in a saucepan, add the noodles and sachets, and cook for 3–4 minutes. Adding an egg, spring onion or cheese makes it an even more satisfying meal. Please note this product is not gluten-free and does not carry halal certification.