Per @vinouspleasure ‘s comment on the recent instant ramen ratings discussion ( Instant Ramen ratings - help find thread please? ), I decided to start a dedicated thread for our musings. I’ll get the party started with a new-to-me soup, Ohsung Hong Ramen Hot & Spicy https://www.hmart.com/hong-ramen-spicy-flavor-4-2oz-120g--5-packs/p.
Made according to package directions using all of both broth and vegetable packet with no add-ins for my first go. Good, not great. Definitely packs a spicy punch, I’d say a little hotter than Shin’s standard offering (which I use as a benchmark as it’s one of my favorites and a well-known spicy brand). Outside of spice, the broth is a little thin tasting. Saltiness level comparable to Shin. Noodles have a good springy texture but seem a bit bland in and of themselves. Very light on dried vegetables, which is a bummer as I do like a generous distribution of those bits throughout if I’m not doctoring it up in any way. I’d buy it again only if Shin were unavailable as it’s fairly similar but in no way better - I guess that’s a soft YAY?
