#986: Paldo Jong-gah-jip Kimchi Ramen

Here’s one that was sent by Sungmin over at Paldo America – thank you! This is a new variety that just came out in South Korea. The name ‘Jong-gah-jip’ is of a well-known kimchi producer. Let’s give this a try!

Here’s the back of the package (click image to enlarge).

The noodle block.

The seasoning packet.

The powder is nice – salty and spicy, but not spicy in the extreme. Has a nice richness to it.

The vegetable packet.

A nice little variety.

We went to KS Mart yesterday. KS Mart is in the Lynnwood, Washington area on 172nd and 99.

It’s been a while since I’ve had any kimchi on hand, so it was time to get a jar! I’ve samples store-made varieties around this area and I would say my favorite’s made at KS Mart. Gotta put kimchi in kimchi ramyun, right?

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added kimchi, sweet onion, an egg and processed cheese. The noodles are your typical Paldo fare – nice amount and really tasty and wide. The broth is nice and rich with a strong flavor of gochujang and other seasonings. The veggies are good too. Good stuff! 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 8809296881537.

Here’s the rad Namja TV commercial!

#967: Meet The Manufacturer: Annie Chun’s Soup Bowl Korean Kimchi

Here’s something interesting – a kimchi fresh udon bowl made in the US! Let’s give it a look!

Here’s detail from the cardboard outer (click image to enlarge).

Under the cardboard we find this little plastic box. Not at all flimsy either.

Inside, we find a few things. First, a pack or fresh udon.

Next, a packet of liquid soup base.

A thick liquid.

My favorite! I just love packets full of 1.2.8.6.D! I wonder what this number means…

Actually, I do love these! This is a seasoning block. Basically its freeze dried seasoning and veggies in a nice little square. They spring back to life and are really great from the ones I’ve had so far.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added sweet onion, odeng (Korean fish cake) and Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake. The noodles are very good – thick fresh udon. The broth delivers the kimchi flavor very nicely; spicy and tangy. The seasoning block gives some nice kimchi too. This is an awesome kimchi udon with great authentic flavor  – 4.5 out of 5.0 stars.UPC bar code 765667100400 – get it here.

Annie Chun’s TV spot.

For you gluten free folks, here’s something about a different Annie cCun’s product. Looks like these guys have done a series of these videos with the cellphone ringtone music!

Re-Review: Nongshim Kimchi Ramyun Noodles With Soup

 

My Aunt and her daughter went to an Asian store in San Francisco and picked up some noodles for me! Here’s one of them. Been wanting to re-review therm for a while! Thanks!!!

Here’s the back of the package.

The noodle block.

The seasoning packet. Kind of interesting; usually the seasonings are in a red packet and veggies in green, but this one’s backwards!

Lots of spicy red powder!

The veggie packet.

Looks like a nice mixture.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added kimchi, egg, onion, processed cheese and Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake. The noodles are really nice and buttery – wasn’t expecting that; they’re better than I remembered! The broth has a nice heat and a strong tang to it. The veggies are nice as well. Does it taste like kimchi? Yeah – it’s got a nice kimchi flavor to it – spicy and has that kimchi tanginess. Good stuff – 4.0 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 031146181018 – get it here.

Here’s a video I did a while back where I cook Nongshim Shin Ramyun Black.

Making kimchi with a K-Pop group.

Re-Review: Paldo Bowl Noodle Soup Kimchi Flavor

Been quite a while since I reviewed this one – it was #348. I thought some kimchi sounded really good and so here we go!

Here are the side panels (click to enlarge).

The noodles block.

The seasoning packet!

Seasoning powder! Red and tasty!

Here are a little bit of the veggies from the bottom.

Finished (click image to enlarge). Added processed cheese, an egg, sweet onion and kimchi. The noodles are good – thin and plentiful. The broth is great – spicy and tasty. The veggies are nice too! This is a nice kimchi noodle bowl! 3.5 out of 5.0 stars! UPC bar code 648436100040 – get it here.

How to make your own kimchi!

A kimchi factory! Wow!

The International Lunch

Here’s what I had for lunch today (click to enlarge) – not a new review or anything, but thought it was interesting how many international flavors came together on this one. First, FMF Chow Noodles Masala Flavor from Fiji. Added kimchi, a Korean dish, some Urashima Sesame & Salt furikake from Japan, Dua Belibis chili sauce from Indonesia, some ham, stirfry veggies and sweet onion, and a 2 egg omelet with 2 slices of processed cheese and some Tabasco Jalapeno hot sauce – which I presume is all from the United States but might not be. Was pretty good – quite an interesting combo!