1. Yukgaejang

2. Yukgaejang Cup Noodles

'Yukgaejang Cup Noodles' is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of instant noodles. While the name is 'Yukgaejang', it doesn't really taste like the real Korean dish. While the original Yukgaejang is spicy and savory, this 'Yukgaejang Cup Noodles' is a little more oily and less spicy.

The red Yukgaejang in No. 1 and the Yukgaejang Cup Noodles in No. 2 are different products. The No. 1 product is from Ottogi, and the No. 2 product is from Nongshim. Comparing the two cup noodles, Ottogi's Yukgaejang has a 20% increase in content compared to 2021, so there is more. If you prefer more, I recommend Ottogi Yukgaejang, and if you just want a normal serving, I recommend Nongshim Yukgaejang.

Another difference is the taste. Ottogi Yukgaejang is spicier than Nongshim Yukgaejang. If we explain it based on Shin Ramyun, Ottogi Yukgaejang is about the same level of spiciness as Shin Ramyun, and Nongshim Yukgaejang is less spicy than Shin Ramyun.

Nongshim Yukgaejang Cup Noodles

• Total content 86g, 375kcal
• 1 piece 1,100 won
  
  

Ottogi Yukgaejang

• Total content 104g, 375kcal
• 1 piece 900 won
  
  

3. Lunch Box

'Lunch Box' is a cup noodle that features a square container, unlike the usual round cup noodles. It is shaped like this because it is modeled after an old lunch box. Usually, the noodles of cup noodles are thinner than those of bag noodles, but 'Lunch Box' has thinner noodles even among cup noodles.

It is said that this product was very popular in Russia. It was popular because it was suitable for eating while spending a long time on the Trans-Siberian Railway that stretched for a long time. Unlike other round cup noodles, its square and flat shape makes it perfect for carrying in a bag. It is not very spicy, so it seems to have suited the tastes of Russians.

• Total content 86g, 390kcal
• 1 piece 1,000 won

4. Cup Noodle

Cup Noodle is a diet ramen. There are many things that are enemies of diet, such as hamburgers, pizza, and chicken, but ramen is one of the easiest to access. That's why ramen is often mentioned as the food to avoid most when dieting. But it's human psychology to want to eat delicious things and lose weight. Ottogi has released a low-calorie ramen that targets this psychology.

Some people may think that it will taste bad because it is low-calorie, but it doesn't taste bad at all compared to regular ramen. You may think that ramen has more calories in the broth than the noodles, but in fact, the noodles account for a significant proportion of the calories. This is because ramen noodles are fried. That's why unfried dry noodles have significantly lower calories. Cup Noodle uses a glass noodle with a texture similar to konjac, so it has a very low calorie count of 120kcal to 170kcal.

There are also many different flavors. From spicy, udon, and rice noodle flavors to the popular spicy braised chicken, mala tang, and rose flavors. Especially the mala tang flavor tastes very similar to real mala tang. Considering the calories of real mala tang, it seems like a perfect substitute for Cup Noodle when you want to eat mala tang while dieting.

However, there is one drawback, the price. Compared to the small serving size, it is more expensive than ordinary cup noodles. Still, I think it's good to eat occasionally when you're controlling your weight or when you're craving ramen at night.

• Spicy 37.8g, 120kcal
• Udon 38.1g, 120kcal
• Spicy Braised Chicken 45.5g, 150kcal
• Rose 49.8g, 165kcal
• Mala Tang 44.7g, 150kcal
• Jjanchi Rice Noodle Soup 34.2g, 120kcal
• Spicy Rice Noodle Soup 37.8g, 130kcal
• Jajang 40.5g, 170kcal
• 1 piece 1,800 won