How to Eat Hangang Ramyeon Like a Local — Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul

 

πŸ’œ How to Eat Hangang Ramyeon Like a Local

Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul


μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”. I’m Hangeulia. ^-^πŸ’—


As promised in my last post, today we’re diving into the world of Hangang ramyeon 

— yes, the very one Mi-ji and Ho-su ate together in episode 2 of Our Unwritten Seoul.


In Korea, when you go to the Han River, there’s this unspoken rule

: You eat ramyeon. 

  We even call it Hangang ramyeon (ν•œκ°•λΌλ©΄) — it’s not just food, it’s part of the experience.


Electronic ramen cookers lined up at the Han River convenience store

These ramyeon cookers are ready to go
 — just press and watch your noodle dream come true! ^^



And no, it’s not just cup noodles. 

Thanks to a little machine called the electronic ramyeon cooker, 

you can enjoy hot, freshly boiled ramyeon outdoors — right by the river. (And yes... some people love it so much, they even buy one for their home. 2NE1’s Sandara has one! ^^γ…Žγ…Ž)


So last weekend, I visited the Han River 

— and here’s how I, as a Korean, enjoy Hangang ramyeon the real way. 

Follow along and you can too! ^^


πŸ’› K-Culture Tip! 

You’ve probably heard of ramen — but in Korea, we call our spicy instant noodles ramyeon (라면). Ramen usually means Japanese noodles, often served in restaurants, while ramyeon is our bold, comforting, late-night go-to. Sometimes you'll see it spelled ramyun, but ramyeon is the official romanization. Now you know πŸ˜‰





πŸ’œ How to Eat Hangang Ramyeon Like a Korean


1. Grab Your Ramyeon at the Convenience Store


Korean ramen aisle at a convenience store near Han River

My pick: Ojjam! Spicy seafood flavor is perfect for HangangπŸ˜‹



There are always 편의점 (convenience stores) nearby. 

Pick whatever ramyeon you’re craving. 

Personally? I’m usually a Shin Ramyeon person, but whenever I’m at the Han River, 

I crave Ojjam — 였짬, short for μ˜€μ§•μ–΄μ§¬λ½•. ^^ 

It’s got that seafood kick and a deep, savory broth. Trust me — give it a shot!


And don’t worry! When you buy ramyeon at the convenience store, 

they’ll give you the paper bowl and wooden chopsticks without you even asking. 

If the store has an electronic ramyeon cooker, they’ll make sure you get everything needed to use it — it’s all part of the experience. ^^



Assorted gimbap on display at a Korean convenience store near the Han River

My Favorite 
— Creamy Tuna Mayo Gimbap goes perfectly with spicy ramyeon! ^^



And of course, ramyeon isn't complete without a few sides! ^^

You can add κΉ€λ°₯ (gimbap), κΉ€μΉ˜(kimchi), a raw egg, dumplings, drinks — whatever you like. 

This time, I skipped the egg and went for μ°ΈμΉ˜λ§ˆμš”κΉ€λ°₯ (tuna mayo gimbap) and some kimchi. 

Simple and clean flavors. Just what I needed that day. πŸ˜‰



2. Put the Noodles and Soup Base into the Bowl


Unwrap everything, drop the noodles in, sprinkle the soup powder — you're ready for action!



3. Use the Ramyeon Cooker



Close-up of ramen machine control panel


Set the bowl on the machine 

and press the “Start” button.




Water being poured into the ramen bowl by the automatic ramen cooker


1) The machine will auto-detect your ramyeon and start pouring water.  

The timer usually sets itself to 4 minutes.




 

Boiling ramen being stirred with chopsticks


2) As the water boils, stir the noodles gently with your chopsticks. 

If you brought a raw egg, this is your cue: 
Just like Mi-ji, crack it in now for that cozy touch. 


 

 
3) Once the machine beeps, your ramyeon is ready! 
If you like your noodles firm (κΌ¬λ“€κΌ¬λ“€, al dente-style), 
take the bowl off the cooker 30–40 seconds early. 
That’s what I did — κΌ¬λ“€νŒŒ (Team Firm Noodles!) here! 
Nice and firm, not too soft^^




4. Enjoy by the River πŸ₯’


Find a spot by the water, or sit at one of the tables near the convenience store. 

Take a breath. 

Look at the city lights. And take that first bite. Heaven~πŸ’•

You can even add cheese if you grabbed some — melt it on top for a creamy twist.


Fully cooked Ojjam ramen with rich broth

A warm bowl of Hangang ramyeon with gimbap and kimchi — this is happiness. 😍



My combo this time? 였짬라면 + κΉ€μΉ˜ + μ°ΈμΉ˜κΉ€λ°₯ = about ₩10,000 

for a perfect riverside feast. πŸ’•

μ™„μ „κ°•μΆ”! (highly recommended)






πŸ’š Talk Like You Live Here

πŸ‘„ν•œκ°• 라면 λ•‘κΈ΄λ‹€


(Hangang ramyeon ddaeng-ginda = I’m seriously craving Han River ramyeon right now)

Try saying it aloud~ It hits different after you’ve had your first bite 🍜






πŸ’œ From the Drama... to Your Life


One of my favorite lines from Our Unwritten Seoul still lingers in my mind:

μ–΄μ œλŠ” 끝났고,
내일은 λ©€μ—ˆκ³ ,
μ˜€λŠ˜μ€ 아직 λͺ¨λ₯Έλ‹€.

 (Missed my previous post? Click here to catch up! ^^)


Wishing you a soft, beautiful day — even if today is still unknown..πŸ’•




πŸ’œ Final Words


Sunset over the Han River with golden skies and calm waters

A sunset by the Han River, with warm light and a quiet heart.
Sometimes, peace is just a bowl of ramyeon and a moment to breathe...πŸ’—



Next time you’re in Seoul, don’t just visit the Han River — live it like a local. 

Sit by the water, grab your ramyeon, and let the city wrap you up gently — one bite at a time.^^





With love,
Hangeulia😊

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