Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef

The Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef looks like the regular Shin Ramyun with one key difference, the flames on the packaging and the word RED in big letters. That’s the whole warning you get and it’s accurate.

Produced in South Korea by Nongshim Co., Ltd.

What’s in the Package

Inside the packaging, you’ll find a round block of fried wheat noodles and three sachets. The orange sachet is Soup Base (1), the red sachet is Soup Base (2), and the green sachet contains the Flakes containing dried mushroom and soy protein bits.

How to Cook Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef

1. Bring 550ml (about 2.3 cups) of water to a boil.
2. Add the noodle block, Soup Base (1), Soup Base (2), and the Flakes sachet all at once.
3. Boil for 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
4. Stir well and serve. (Nongshim recommends boiling the soup base with the noodles to allow the “fiery” heat to penetrate the dough).

Note: It’s on the salty side. I add an extra 50 to 100ml of water.

How Does It Taste

Everything you know and love about the original Shin Ramyun is here. It’s got the umami richness, the mushroom depth, the beef base. The Red version takes that foundation and nearly doubles the spice. James put it at a 3 out of 5. For me it’s the sweet spot. Enough to clear your sinuses without shutting down the other flavors. The salty and spicy balance is well-handled throughout the bowl.

It comes with dried imitation beef, carrots, and mushrooms. The broth is a 1 out of 5 on viscosity, about the same as the original. If the saltiness is coming on strong add a bit more water during preparation. It’ll help without diluting the flavor too much.

How Does It Compare

This sits directly above the Nongshim Shin Ramyun on the heat scale. The original is the everyday bowl. The Red is the version you reach for when you want more. The Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Chicken is a separate elevated heat version with a chicken rather than beef base. If you’re working up the Shin Ramyun heat ladder the order is original, Red, then Spicy Chicken.

How to Level Up Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef

An egg cracked into the broth while it cooks adds richness that balances the heat. Sliced beef and onions go with the beef broth. Add some fresh mushrooms toward the end. Kimchi on the side for extra tang. Vietnamese beef meatballs if you want more in the bowl.

Final Verdict

The original Shin Ramyun is a classic. This is what you reach for when the classic isn’t hitting hard enough. Same great umami foundation, meaningfully more heat. A worthy upgrade.

How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.

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Where to buy Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef

• Kroger
• Walmart