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Top 10 Best-Selling Korean Ramyeon (Ramen) in South Korea

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top ten best-selling Korean ramyeon

Koreans love ramyeon (라면). There is no argument about it. According to World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) – yes, there is an international association for instant noodles – Koreans consume instant noodles the most in the world: one person eats 73 ramyeon a year! No doubt that you would see at least one ramyeon scene in Korean dramas.

So, what I can do to help with your choice is to show a list of the most sold Korean ramyeon in South Korea. These are the ten best-selling Korean Ramyeon in South Korea according to Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. Although sales number doesn’t always guarantee better taste, sometimes the consensus of a group can help to choose.

Try any of these (or all of them) and share your reviews in the comment.


No. 10. Paldo Jumbo Bowl Noodle (Paldo Wangttukkeong / 왕뚜껑)

Korean Instant Noodle Jumbo Bowl Noodle
Paldo Wangttukkeong with two noodle soup seasoning
Paldo Jumbo Bowl Noodle Soup is ready

No. 9 Samyang Ramen (Samyang Ramyeon / 삼양라면)

Korean Instant Noodle Samyang Ramen
Samyang ramen has two seasoning packs

This is the first Korean instant ramyeon. It has been on the market for 59 years.


No. 8 Paldo Bibim Men (Paldo Bibimmyeon / 팔도 비빔면)

Paldo Bibimmyeon
(image credit: Paldo Food)

No. 7 Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup (Nongshim Yukgaejang / 농심 육개장)

Korean cup noodle (cup ramen) Nongshim Bowl Noodle Soup
Korean cup noodle, Spicy Bowl Noodle Soup, opened with powder condiment
Cooked Korean cup noodle, Nongshim Yukgaejang

The best-selling Korean cup noodle in South Korea.


No. 6 Samyang Buldak Ramen (Samyang Buldakbokkeummyeon / 삼양 불닭볶음면)

Samyang Buldak Noodles

Be aware. Most Korean instant noodles are spicy, but this one has got a reputation for being “spicy” among Korean ramyeon.


No. 5 Nongshim Ansungtangmyun (안성탕면)

Korean Instant Noodle Ansungtangmyun
Nongshim Ansungtangmyun has only one seasoning

No.4 Nonghsim Noeguri (농심 너구리)

Nongshim Neoguri
(image credit: Nongshim)

Neoguri has got famous thanks to the Oscar-winning movie, “Parasite.” In the movie, it was called “Ramdon,” which means a mixture of ramyeon and udon. The original name is “Jjapaguri,” which comes from Jjapagetti and Neoguri.

Nongshim pursued an Udon-style ramyeon. Thus, this one has a bit thicker noodles and a piece of dried kelp in it.


No. 3 Nongshim Chapagetti (or Jjapagetti) (농심 짜파게티)

Chapagetti Korean noodle
Jjapagetti Korean noodle
Chapagetti Korean ramyeon

The other part of Parasite’s Jjapaguri (Ramdon). It is technically the Korean instant Jjajangmyeon (black noodle). Since its introduction in 1984, it has been consistently popular.


No. 2 Ottogi Jin Ramen (Ottugi Jin Ramyeon / 오뚜기 진라면)

Ottogi Jin Ramen
(image credit: Ottogi)

No. 1 Nongshim Shin Noodle Soup (Nongshim Shin Ramyeon / 농심 신라면)

Most sold Korean Instant Noodle Shin Noodle Soup
Nongshim Shin Ramyun has two seasonings

It wouldn’t be too much exaggeration that Shin Ramyun (or Shin Ramen) is a kinda symbol of Korean instant noodles. Since its introduction, it has rarely lost its top-selling spot. Once it took a 25% market share of Korean instant noodle markets. Nongshim says it sells 3 million Shin Ramyeon a day globally.


5 Best Korean Cup Ramen

5 Best Korean Cup noodles

If you consider making ramen “(too much) cooking,” cup noodles are an even better choice for you. Here is a list of the 5 Best Korean Cup Ramen. Read the full list.


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  1. CinemaHDV2 says

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    Wow, this list of the top 10 best-selling Korean ramyeon is absolutely mouthwatering! As a ramyeon lover, I truly appreciate the effort that has gone into compiling this informative and enticing article. It’s always exciting to see the variety of flavors and brands available, making it difficult to choose a favorite. The descriptions and recommendations provided here are extremely helpful in narrowing down my next ramyeon adventure. Thank you for putting this fantastic list together, it’s a true gem for ramyeon enthusiasts like myself! Keep up the great work! 😊 – CinemaHDV2

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      Thank you for your kind words, and I am so glad that this list could help your next choice of Korean ramyeon. Do you have your favorite?

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