How to Eat Hangang Ramen Like a Local — Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul

 

💜 How to Eat Hangang Ramen Like a Local

Inspired by Our Unwritten Seoul

안녕하세요. I’m Hangeulia. ^-^💗

As promised in my last post, today we’re diving into the world of Hangang ramen 

— yes, the very one Mi-ji and Ho-soo ate together in episode 2 of Our Unwritten Seoul.

In Korea, when you go to the Han River, there’s this unspoken rule

: You eat ramen. 

  We even call it Hangang ramen (한강라면) — it’s not just food, it’s part of the experience.

These ramen cookers are ready to go
 — just press and watch your noodle dream come true! ^^

And no, it’s not just cup noodles. 

Thanks to a little machine called the electronic ramen cooker, 

you can enjoy hot, freshly boiled ramen outdoors — right by the river. (And yes... some people love it so much, they even buy one for their home. 2NE1’s Sandara Park has one! ^^ㅎㅎ)

So last weekend, I visited the Han River 

— and here’s how I, as a Korean, enjoy Hangang ramen the real way. 

Follow along and you can too! ^^

💜 How to Eat Hangang Ramen Like a Korean

1. Grab Your Ramen at the Convenience Store

My pick: Ojjam! Spicy seafood flavor is perfect for Hangang😋

There are always 편의점 (convenience stores) nearby. 

Pick whatever ramen you’re craving. 

Personally? I’m usually a Shin Ramyeon person, but whenever I’m at the Han River, 

I crave Ojjam — 오짬, short for 오징어짬뽕. ^^ 

It’s got that seafood kick and a deep, savory broth. Trust me — give it a shot!

And don’t worry! When you buy ramen at the convenience store, 

they’ll give you the paper bowl and wooden chopsticks without you even asking. 

If the store has an electronic ramen cooker, they’ll make sure you get everything needed to use it — it’s all part of the experience. ^^

My Favorite 
— Creamy Tuna Mayo Gimbap goes perfectly with spicy ramen! ^^

And of course, ramen isn't complete without a few sides! ^^

You can add 김밥 (gimbap), 김치(kimchi), a raw egg, dumplings, drinks — whatever you like. 

This time, I skipped the egg and went for 참치마요김밥 (tuna mayo gimbap) and some kimchi. 

Simple and clean flavors. Just what I needed that day. 😉

2. Put the Noodles and Soup Base into the Bowl

Unwrap everything, drop the noodles in, sprinkle the soup powder — you're ready for action!

3. Use the Ramen Cooker

Set the bowl on the machine 

and press the “Start” button.

1) The machine will auto-detect your ramen and start pouring water.  

The timer usually sets itself to 4 minutes.

 

2) As the water boils, stir the noodles gently with your chopsticks. 

If you brought a raw egg, this is your cue: 

Just like Mi-ji, crack it in now for that cozy touch. 

 

 

3) Once the machine beeps, your ramen is ready! 

If you like your noodles firm (꼬들꼬들, al dente-style), 

take the bowl off the cooker 30–40 seconds early. 

That’s what I did — 꼬들파 (Team Firm Noodles!) here! 

Nice and firm, not too soft^^

4. Enjoy by the River 🥢

Find a spot by the water, or sit at one of the tables near the convenience store. 

Take a breath. 

Look at the city lights. And take that first bite. Heaven~💕

You can even add cheese if you grabbed some — melt it on top for a creamy twist.

A warm bowl of Hangang ramen with gimbap and kimchi — this is happiness. 😍

My combo this time? 오짬라면 + 김치 + 참치김밥 = about ₩10,000 

for a perfect riverside feast. 💕

완전강추! (highly recommended)

💚 Talk Like You Live Here

👄한강 라면 땡긴다

(Hangang ramen ddaeng-ginda = I’m seriously craving Han River ramen right now)

Try saying it aloud~ It hits different after you’ve had your first bite 🍜

💜 From the Drama... to Your Life

One of my favorite lines from Our Unwritten Seoul still lingers in my mind:

어제는 끝났고,
내일은 멀었고,
오늘은 아직 모른다.

 (Missed my previous post? Click here to catch up! ^^)

Wishing you a soft, beautiful day — even if today is still unknown..💕

💜 Final Words

A sunset by the Han River, with warm light and a quiet heart.
Sometimes, peace is just a bowl of ramen and a moment to breathe...💗

Next time you’re in Seoul, don’t just visit the Han River — live it like a local. 

Sit by the water, grab your ramen, and let the city wrap you up gently — one bite at a time.^^

With love,
Hangeulia😊