Water for more than one pack
| Packs | Pack math | Nongshim’s figure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack | 550 mlabout 2⅓ US cups | as on the pack |
| 2 packs | 1,100 mlabout 4⅔ US cups | 880 mlabout 3¾ US cups |
| 3 packs | 1,650 mlabout 7 US cups | 1,400 mlabout 5⅞ US cups |
| 4 packs | 2,200 mlabout 9⅓ US cups | 1,800 mlabout 7⅝ US cups |
Nongshim’s own figures for Shin Ramyun (from its official blog in 2010, reported by The Fact in 2025). They are not printed on today’s pack.
Tips
- An egg is the classic add-in: crack it in for the last minute and don’t stir if you want the yolk to stay soft.
- Green onion, a slice of cheese or a spoon of kimchi are the usual extras.
Quick answers
How much water for Shin Ramyun?
550 ml per pack — about 2⅓ US cups.
How long do you cook Shin Ramyun?
4 min 30 s once the noodles are in the boiling water.
How much water for 2 packs of Shin Ramyun?
Nongshim’s own figures: 880 ml for 2 packs, 1,400 ml for 3 packs, 1,800 ml for 4 packs. That is less than double, because less water boils away per pack.
How spicy is Shin Ramyun?
Nongshim reported 3,400 Scoville heat units (SHU) for it. On MenuSum’s scale it is “spicy”.
How many calories are in Shin Ramyun?
500 kcal per 120 g pack, according to the Korean pack.
Vegetarian, halal and allergies
Ingredients can differ between the Korean pack and packs made for other countries, so check the list on yours. The noodles are made from wheat. On Korean packs, the ingredients follow 원재료명 and allergens follow 알레르기 유발물질 — see the label words. Vegan or vegetarian ramyeon is marked 비건 (vegan) or 채식 (vegetarian).
Sources
- Costco Korea product listing (reproduces the Korean pack): weight and energy
- The Fact (더팩트), 25 Jan 2025 — “How much water for two packs?”
- Morrisons (UK) listing of the export pack: 550 ml
- Asia Economy via Daum, 28 Jul 2024 — Scoville figures collected from Nongshim, Ottogi, Samyang and Paldo
- Business Watch, 25 Feb 2024
Checked against the pack instructions on 19 October 2026. Recipes change and packs made for other countries can differ — if yours disagrees, follow your pack.