Paldo’s New Spicy Teumsae Bibimmyeon Cup Noodles: A Culinary Fusion

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Hello, fellow ramen enthusiasts! I’m Ji YoungJun, a ramen critic, cultural content creator, and self-proclaimed ramen conqueror with a mission to taste every ramen in the world. I hope you had a great start to your week. This week, I have a delicious ramen to introduce to you.

 

Reintroduction of a Spicy Favorite

Today, I am thrilled to present a re-released spicy bibim cup noodle. In my 1903rd ramen review, we will dive into the Paldo Teumsae Bibimmyun Cup.

In November 2021, Paldo launched the ‘Teumsae Bibimmyun,’ a collaboration between ‘Paldo Bibimmyun’ and the famous spicy ‘Teumsae Ramyun.’ Marketed as “The meeting of spicy pride and bibim pride!” this product promises an upgraded version of the sweet and spicy Paldo Bibimmyun with the added intensity of Teumsae Ramyun.

I recall enjoying this spicy bibim noodle when it first came out. Although it seemed to have been discontinued, its re-release has brought back many fond memories. Let’s see if it still holds up.

 

Product Overview

Product Name: Paldo Teumsae Bibimmyun Cup

– Rating: ★★★★★ Highly Recommended (4.4/5)

– Spiciness Level: High

– Price: 2,100 KRW per cup at GS25 convenience stores (previously 1,600 KRW)

– Ingredients: Thin fried noodles, liquid sauce, and powdered seasoning

 

Ingredients Breakdown

– Noodles: Wheat flour, palm oil, potato starch, modified starch, sweetening oil, refined salt, gluten, onion concentrate, alkaline additives, guar gum, mixed additives, propylene glycol alginate, green tea flavoring, Vitamin B2

– Seasoning: Sugar, chili powder, purified water, glucose, dextrin, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, refined salt, beef flavor powder, MSG, hot spice powder, hot base powder, spicy base, beef stew, garlic powder, broth base, beef extract powder, bulgogi flavor powder, flavor enhancers, soy sauce powder, beef seasoning powder, bone broth powder, spicy flavor powder, sesame oil, soybean oil, apple concentrate, garlic extract, black pepper powder, shiitake mushroom extract powder, spicy seasoning powder, clam extract powder, acidity regulators, paprika extract, red pepper extract, onion concentrate, mustard powder, yeast extract, seasoning base, mixed vegetable extract, sesame seeds, vinegar, dried seaweed, guar gum, savory seasoning powder

– Allergens: Milk, soy, wheat, pork, beef, shellfish (including oysters)

 

Nutritional Information

– Weight: 115g

– Calories: 510 kcal

– Sodium: 1,140mg (57% DV)

– Sugars: 9g

– Fats: 20g (37% DV)

– Saturated Fat: 9g (60% DV)

– Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV)

 

Cooking Instructions

1. Open the lid and remove the sauce and seasoning packets. Pour boiling water (100℃) into the cup up to the indicated line and wait for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
2. Poke holes in the lid to drain the water, add the sauce and seasoning, and mix well.
3. Optional: If you prefer, rinse the noodles with cold water, although they may clump.
4. Note: This product is not microwaveable.

 

Tasting and Rating

Upon tasting, the noodles were deliciously spicy and savory with an excellent umami balance. The tangy sweetness of Paldo Bibimmyun combined with the intense spiciness of Teumsae Ramyun created a memorable flavor experience. It is similar to Shin Ramyun Bokkeummyun but spicier. If you love spicy noodles, this is a must-try, although those who can’t handle heat should approach with caution.

– Overall Rating: ★★★★★ Highly Recommended (4.4/5)

– Spiciness Level: High

– Price: 2,100 KRW per cup

– Quick Review: A delicious and spicy bibim noodle with great umami and tangy flavor, perfect for spice lovers.

 

Ramen Conqueror’s Rating Criteria

– ★★★★★: Extremely delicious, want to buy repeatedly

– ★★★★☆: Tasty, would buy occasionally

– ★★★☆☆: Decent, but not a first choice

– ★★☆☆☆: Disappointing, hesitant to buy again

– ★☆☆☆☆: Very disappointing, would advise against purchasing

 

Spiciness Scale

– ★★★★★: Extreme (e.g., Buldak Bokkeummyun, Teumsae Extreme)

– ★★★★☆: Very Spicy (e.g., Shin Ramyun, Jin Ramyun Spicy)

– ★★★☆☆: Moderately Spicy (e.g., Samyang Ramyun, Sesame Ramyun)

– ★★☆☆☆: Mildly Spicy (e.g., Snack Ramyun, Jin Ramyun Mild)

– ★☆☆☆☆: Not Spicy (e.g., Sari Gomtang, Chapagetti)

Stay tuned for more ramen reviews, including the new Teumsae Bibimmyun product line. Happy ramen tasting!