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Cooking Instant Noodles This Way Infuriates Koreans... The Identity of the Foreign Chef

Go Hui-gyeong

Published : Nov 3, 2026 10:34 AM

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Were you aware that an unusual way of cooking instant noodles recently sparked a stir online?

Yes, it is a video titled "A Ramen Recipe That Would Infuriate Any Korean."

The video features a person introducing themselves as an Italian chef who intentionally cooks soup-based ramyeon, bibim-myeon (mixed noodles), and jjajang-myeon (black bean instant noodles) in absurd ways.

Claiming that Korean ramen is too spicy, they add only half of the seasoning packet while pouring in plenty of water.

When cooking Neoguri, they describe the kelp included in the package as "paper" used to flavor the broth, throw it away, and beat multiple eggs into the pot.

For bibim-myeon, they mix the sauce directly into the hot noodles without rinsing them in cold water, and for jjajang-myeon, they boil the noodles and seasoning together before pouring out all the broth and eating it with relish.

Netizens reacted with a mix of absurdity and amusement, leaving comments such as, "They really know what triggers Koreans," and "Now I finally understand how Italians feel."

It turns out that this video was a promotional clip created by the Gumi Ramyeon Festival to draw attention by intentionally showcasing bizarre cooking methods.

(Photo Source: YouTube channel "Gumi Ramyeon Festival")