This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
The packaging on this one doesn’t look like Nongshim at all. I didn’t realize it was them at first. It looks completely different from the rest of their noodles. It comes with a soup base powder and a separate chili oil packet.
Produced in the United States by Nongshim America, Inc.
Table of Contents
What’s in the Package
Inside the bowl, you’ll find a round block of fried wheat noodles with loose dehydrated garnishes including textured soy protein bits and green onions. There is a large silver Soup Base (B) powder sachet and a small transparent Chili Oil sachet.
How to Cook Nongshim Tantanmen Ramen with Chili Oil
- Open the lid halfway. Empty the Soup Base (B) powder sachet into the bowl.
- Pour boiling water up to the inside fill line.
- Close the lid and let sit for 4 minutes.
- Remove the lid, add the Chili Oil sachet, and stir thoroughly.
In the microwave (1,000W): take the lid off completely and set the chili oil packet aside. Add the soup base, pour room temperature water up to the inside line (about 330ml), and microwave for 4 minutes. Go 3½ minutes for firmer noodles or 4½ for softer. Stir in the chili oil and serve.
How Does It Taste
It’s creamy. It’s creamier than I expected. It’s also salty. In the back there’s a little seafood seasoning, almost like oyster powder, and there’s definitely a deep seaweed flavor. It doesn’t really taste like tantanmen, but I like it.
The spice comes from the chili oil packet. The noodles are standard wavy Nongshim noodles, a 2 out of 5 on thickness.
How Does It Compare
Nothing else from Nongshim is quite like this one. It’s not spicy beef like Shin Ramyun. It’s closer to the Nongshim Spicy Creamy Toomba, but this one is a soup and the Toomba is dry. If you want a creamy Japanese style broth, try the Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu.
How to Level Up Nongshim Tantanmen Ramen with Chili Oil
Soft-boiled eggs would be good with this. Add some green onions and a little bit of kimchi.
Final Verdict
It doesn’t really taste like tantanmen, but I like it. It’s creamier than I expected, salty, with a deep seaweed flavor. I would eat this again.
Tasting Notes
How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.
Related Instant Ramen
- Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Noodle Soup
- Nongshim Spicy & Creamy Toomba Stir Fry Noodles
- Nissin Black Garlic Oil Tonkotsu Flavor
- Samyang Buldak Rose Hot Chicken Ramen Noodles
- Snapdragon Tonkotsu Ramen Spicy Pork
Where to buy Nongshim Tantanmen Ramen with Chili Oil
Community Ratings
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.
Leave Your Rating
More to Try
- More from Nongshim: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup, Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Beef Stir Fry Noodles
- Topping pairing: Deli Turkey
- Recipe to try: Mira’s Spice Queen Ramen
