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I was curious to see how these noodles differed from the original shin ramyun noodles. I often just stir-fry the original ones if I’m not in the mood for it to be soupy.
Produced in South Korea.
There’s a prominent mushroom flavor present and I’d say the spice level is on par with the Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef noodles. It smells spicier than it actually is. There’s a slight sweetness in the sauce that caramelized a bit while it’s cooking.
The noodles are bouncy and chewy and it’s perfect for a stir-fry style dish.
This instant ramen is like the original Shin Ramyun noodles, but saucy instead of soupy. And the spice is cranked up a bit.
I really liked the dark red color on these noodles. To level up these noodles, I would love to pair it with a fried egg. A medium-rare seared steak would complement the spice, and alternatively, some fatty shaved ribeye would help cut through the heat a bit too.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 3/5
- Broth Viscosity: 2/5
- Noodle Thickness: 1/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: Fried Egg, Medium-Rare Seared Steak, Shaved Ribeye
Order this instant ramen here: Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Beef Stir Fry Noodles
Have you tried these noodles? Rate them below!
Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
Community Ratings
The noodles are nicely chewy and the sauce holds onto it very well. A little bit sweet, which cuts the spiciness down compared to the stew version. I find it quite satisfying to eat and on occasion I find myself seeking it out because of that.
Like Shin Ramyun meets Buldak, except not as good as Buldak. I was so excited to try this and yet so let down. It is way too sweet and is missing the savory, salty and beefy flavor that makes the original so good. The packet of dried ingredients include some fake “beef” that tastes super weird. The noodle texture is very nice though. I would just get original Shin Ramyun and reduce the water for a stir fry version instead of getting this.
You can’t really taste the beef flavor, but it does have a good kick.
