Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild

Ottogi Jin Ramen is one of Korea’s longest-running instant noodles, positioned as the everyday Korean ramyun alongside Nongshim’s Shin Ramyun. This is the Mild version, which is the gentler of the two Jin formulas and the one I’ve been curious about for a while.

Produced in South Korea.

What’s in the Package

Inside the yellow foil pouch you’ll find a square block of wavy wheat noodles, one silver and blue “Powder Soup” seasoning packet, and one smaller blue and white “Dehydrated Vegetable Mix” packet.

How to Cook Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild

1. Bring 550ml of water to a boil.
2. Add the noodle block, the powder soup packet, and the vegetable mix packet all at once.
3. Cook for 4 to 4.5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then serve.

How Does It Taste

This is a really solid bowl. The broth is rich with a clear beef and anchovy backbone and a mushroom note sitting on top that gives it more depth than I expected from a “mild” pack. It tastes like a mild Shin Ramyun with a more premium mushroom flavor underneath. James and I both went straight back in after the first sip.

The spice is gentle. It’s there, enough that you know chili is in the mix. If you’ve ever found Shin Ramyun too much, this is the Korean red-broth alternative you’ve been looking for. The sodium and umami are well-balanced, and nothing tastes artificial.

The noodles are the other highlight. Chewy, bouncy, with real bite. They come out at the 4-minute mark with perfect texture and hold up in the broth without going soft. The dehydrated veg rehydrates cleanly and adds decent color and texture to the bowl.

How Does It Compare

The obvious comparison is Nongshim Shin Ramyun, the Korean ramyun most people think of first. Jin Ramen Mild is the lower-spice sibling in the Korean red-broth category. The same-brand Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild with Beef Bone Broth leans more on the beef side and has a deeper broth.

If you want the classic Korean red-broth hit, Shin is the benchmark. If you want that profile but toned down with more mushroom depth, this Jin Mild is the pick.

How to Level Up Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild

An egg is the obvious add. Cracking one straight into the pot in the last minute and stirring gently creates ribbons through the broth. A soft-boiled egg halved on top works even better if you’ve got one ready.

For protein, thin-sliced beef or meatballs stirred into the broth as the noodles cook add some meatiness that matches the anchovy-beef base of the broth. I would also add some kimchi and green onions on top finish it.

Final Verdict

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild is a really well-executed Korean red-broth pack. James and I both said we’d buy this one again, and it’d be a regular rotation pick.

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

Related Instant Ramen

• Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild with Beef Bone Broth
• Ottogi Bulgogi Flavor Ramen Snack
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Noodle Soup
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Red Fiery Spicy Beef
• Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

Where to buy Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild

• Amazon
• Hmart
• Walmart
• Weee!
• Yami

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