Paldo Bul Jjamppong

This broth is certainly striking to the eye, and does little to reassure you that the aftermath will be a pleasant one. However, after overcoming the apprehension, I was pleasantly surprised by the beefy broth, with undertones of squiddy goodness imparted by the freeze-dried squid ...

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black

I was excited to review these; Nongshims regular Shin Ramyun is a staple in my household so the Black was definitely on my Radar. This is another broth-based ramen; unlike our previous reviews (where the broth was a deep red semi-translucent color that seemed to signify the colour that your stool is ...

Paldo Namja Ramyun Fiery Garlic Taste

The pack said chilli garlic and oh boy was there garlic. I’m a pretty big fan of chilli (why else would I do this) but I am equally as big a fan of Garlic. The heat was tolerable I don’t think any of us really had to sit back and re-evaluate but it had a nice little after burn just to remind you that chilli was on ...

Samyang Buldak Bokkeummyeon (Hot Chicken Flavour)

Dredged from the depths of hell, my current theory is that this sauce is made from the blended bodies of demons. This is one hot, yet delicious puppy. The taste is only improved by the seaweed and sesame sprinkles, leaving a delicious savoury taste before the heat kicks you in the head. What a glorious mess. This looks pretty safe... But ...

Paldo Teumsae Ramyun

Because this was a broth noodle; eating this wasn't so bad. The heat being in the broth means that you really don't sustain much damage to your mouth while eating; after a few mouthfuls there's a bit of a tingle in your lips but you can work through it with relative ease. As you near completion of the ...