Korea's instant food game is on another level as a lot of you may know.
Because life here can be so busy, sometimes we rely on instant food for a quick and easy meal when we just don't have time to cook.
Today we're going to look at instant foods loved by idols!
Yeul Ramen - Key of SHINee
열라면
Price: 720 won
This is a very popular spicy ramen in Korea right now and is made even better if you add soft tofu (순두부), which is all the rage at the moment.
If you want the details on this recipe or want to read about other trending recipes in Korea, click here.
This recipe appeared on MBC in the show I live alone (나 혼자 산다).
When Key had to cook for his military colleagues, he prepared this dish.
If you're curious about spicy Korean ramen, give this one a try!
2. Paldo Bibimmyeon - BTS
팔도비빔면
Price: 1050 won
Paldo's Bibimmyeon was the first instant version of this dish to be sold, dating back to 1984.
For those who don't know, this is a cold noodle dish, served with a sweet, tangy sauce with a bit of kick to it.
The noodles are satisfyingly chewy and if you add grilled meat, it's even better!
BTS members are known to love Paldo Bibimmyeon, and I'm sure you've seen then eating it on various shows and lives.
Especially when abroad and missing the taste of Korean food, this is a dish that they have been seen enjoying since it is easy and fast to prepare on a busy schedule.
If you try this delicious instant noodle, don't forget to add some steak like BTS does!
Sesame Ramen - Chenle of NCT
참깨라면
Price: 1200 won
Ottogi Sesame Ramen is very popular in Korea because of its rich spicy and savory flavor.
After you finish your noodles, try adding rice to the broth for even more deliciousness.
Chenle's go to for ramen flavors as seen on various shows is sesame.
If you try these noodles, don't forget to make some rice too!
Sausage Skewer - Hwasa of Mamamoo
한입에 꼬치다
Price: 2000 won
Sausages at convenience stores common many varieties.
This one is on a stick and can easily be heated the microwave at the convenience store, then eaten on the go.
This sausage skewer called Hannibe Kkochida (meaning skewer in one bite) is oven baked and known for being juicy and delicious.
This "hot bar" (핫바) because especially famous after Hwasa was seen enjoying it with ramen at the Han River on MBC's I Live Alone.
Carbo Buldak Stir-Fried Noodles - Soobin of TXT
까르보 불닭볶음면
Price: 1500원
The next product is Samyang's carbonara flavored version of their hot chicken noodles.
The cheesiness helps to tame the spice of these insanely hot noodles.
It was originally a special edition, limited time release, but because it was so popular, it became a mainstay.
If you find the original fire noodles to be too spicy, but enjoy the flavor, give the Carbo version a try!
TXT did a convenience store mukbang on VLive and Soobin chose this ramen for his meal.
Carbo Buldak Stir-Fried Noodles
Fire Noodles Hot Pepper Jjajang - Mimi of Oh My Girl
불타는 고추짜장
Price: 1600 won
There are a lot of varieties of jjajang flavored instant noodles out there, but what makes this one special is the spice.
Red pepper flakes plus chili oil, make for a savory and spicy dish.
The noodles are also thinner than normal jjajangmyeon so that the sauce to noodle ratio is higher.
Oh My Girl's Mimi made this instant noodle in a Youtube video.
She says she can't eat spicy food, but the flavor of these noodles was too addictive.
While they do have a kick to them, they also have really good flavor, so I definitely recommend trying them, even if you don't usually eat spicy foods.
Fire Noodles Hot Pepper Jjajang
Sweet Potato Skewers - Junho & Minseo of Drippin
고구마 찰떡꼬치
Price: 2800 won
At convenience stores in Korea there are also many delicious, high quality desserts.
Last winter the sweet potato skewer was released and was instantly popular.
It's great for when you want a sweet treat on the go.
Drippin's Minseo and Junho tried these desserts on VLive after hearing a lot of hype about them.
There is sweet potato mousse inside of soft and chewy rice cake, so if you're a fan of sweet potato, you'll want to give these a try as well.
Chapagetti - Seolhyun of AOA
짜파게티
Price: 650
Chapagetti is the most well known and consumed jjajang instant noodle in Korea.
It's popularity over time speaks for itself.
AOA member Seolhyun appeared in a video making and eating two packages of Chapagetti.
If you haven't tried Korean jjajang flavored ramen before, this is a good place to start.
Jin Ramen Mild - Moon Bin of Astro
진라면 순한 맛
Price: 850 won
Jin Ramen Mild is a great option for those who cannot handle spicy food or even if you just aren't in the mood for spicy food.
It gets a Scoville score of just 640, putting it way below the Samyang hot chicken noodles.
Overall it is salty and light, a very enjoyable and easy to eat instant ramen.
The mild version of Jin Ramen is Astro member Moon Bin's favorite type.
A ramen lover, he praises the this ramen for its flavor and aroma.
If you're afraid to try the spicy ramens, give this one a go.
Today we learned about instant foods that idols enjoy.
It all looks so good, I think I might need a second lunch.
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