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I picked up this Ktown Hula Ramyun at an HMart in Las Vegas. The packaging has waves on it which immediately hints at seafood and the product feels like a close cousin to the Samyang lineup.
Produced in South Korea.
What’s in the Package
Inside, you’ll find a thick, round block of deep-fried noodles. It also includes a blue sachet of dried vegetable flakes and a red sachet of powdered soup base. We thought that there was a surprisingly large amount of dried ingredients in there with the bok choy, carrots, green onions, and shiitake mushroom flakes.
How to cook Ktown Hula Ramyun
Cooking directions per package instructions:
- Boil 550ml of water in a pot, then add noodles, powdered soup, and dried flakes to the boiling water.
- Cook for 4 minutes and 30 seconds before eating.
How Does It Taste
The broth is a solid savory blend with a clear seafood profile. We tasted clam and shrimp backed by a beef bone concentrate underneath. The heat builds as you eat and lingers at a 2 out of 5. It’s more manageable than some of the more extreme Korean varieties but definitely present.
The noodles are the highlight. Thick, chewy, and almost identical to Samyang’s texture. The broth isn’t quite as thick as a Samyang stew-type but it’s not watery either. It hits a nice middle ground at a 1.5 out of 5 on viscosity.
How Does It Compare
The Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken has bolder heat and a more aggressive sauce. The Ktown Hula is more accessible with it being seafood-forward with a broth format rather than dry sauce. The Po Po Cha Cha Spicy Clam Ramen is the other Korean seafood ramen reviewed on the site. That one has a more intense clam flavor and better spice integration. They have similar noodle thickness and chew.
How to Level Up Ktown Hula Ramyun
Fresh shrimp or any cooked seafood to lean into the coastal profile the broth is already going for. If the lingering spice is too much, James suggested a small sprinkle of sugar since it rounds out the heat in a way that surprised both of us when we tried it.
Final Verdict
The Ktown Hula Ramyun is a solid Korean seafood ramen with noodles that impressed both James and me. The dried ingredient situation is generous and the broth has good depth. Make sure to fully incorporate everything, add some fresh shrimp, and this is a bowl worth picking up next time you’re at HMart.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 2/5
- Broth Viscosity: 1.5/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Chewy Samyang-Style
- Topping Suggestions: Shrimp, Sprinkle Of Sugar
How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.
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Community Ratings
I think the noodle quality is the best part of this ramen! It holds up well & stays fairly springy, even after soaking in the hot broth for 10 minutes. The flavor is decent (fairly standard spicy korean style ramen, remniscent of shin ramen). The topping packet has standard green onions and slivers of shiitake mushrooms. I’d consider it slightly less spicy than shin ramen.
