Mishry Rating
SUPERB!
Summary
Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles deliver on their promise of spiciness with a non-sticky, bouncy texture. Highly recommended for spice lovers!
Instant noodles define comfort for most of us. What better than a piping hot bowl of your favorite noodles and a binge-worthy show on the telly.
Nissin, an old name in the instant noodle segment, offers Korean-flavored instant noodles. We tested the product on different parameters like taste, texture, aroma and appearance. Are these ‘hot and spicy’ enough for a chilli-lover to give a thumbs up?
Read our Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles review for more details.
Did you know?
Momofuku Ando, the owner and founder of the worldwide famous company Nissin in Japan, is the person who invented instant noodles.
Table of Contents
Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles – Quick Glance
Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles | Product Details |
Price | Rs. 49 |
Net Quantity | 80 gm |
Shelf Life | 10 months |
Buy Now | On Amazon |
Mishry Rating | 4.25 |
Our Review Factors
We have summarized the parameters for Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles in the following section:
1. Taste
The taste parameter analyzes the overall seasoning, balanced flavors, level of spiciness, and how well is the Korean flavor profile delivered.
Is the noodle-to-seasoning ratio appropriate?
2. Texture
Long, non-sticky, and bouncy noodles are what we are looking for. Squidgy noodles are a big put-off. How was our experience with these noodles?
3. Other Observations
We have also recorded the main ingredients, pricing, packaging, and shelf life.
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Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles – Detailed Review
What inspired the invention of quick noodles?
The food scarcity in Japan following World War II. In the midst of this scenario, Ando created the first ever instant Chicken (chikin) Ramen, in 1958. This became a smash hit, and then a decade later came cup noodles. The rest, as they say, is history.
Product Highlights
These noodles come in a black and green pouch pack. The price of an 80 gm pack is Rs. 49. The shelf life is 10 months.
What’s inside the pack? The block of noodles (yellow color), a small pack of seasoning mix powder, and a separate pouch of seasoning oil (red hue).
Main Ingredients
The main ingredients are divided as follows :
- Noodles (82.50) : (Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm oil), Tapioca Starch, Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulator (INS 451(i) & INS 500(i), Turmeric Powder, Thickener (INS 412) & Antioxidant (INS 319).
- Seasoning Mix (10.00%): Sugar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya), Soya Sauce Powder, Iodised salt, Flavor enhancers (INS 631, 627), Mixed Spices 1.43% (Ginger, Black Pepper, Cumin, Turmeric & Coriander), Onion Powder, Oleoresin Capsicum, Natural Flavour, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Tomato Powder & Anticaking Agent (INS 551).
- Seasoning Oil (7.50%): Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein, Soya Bean Oil & Chilli Seed Oil), Colour (INS 160c(i)) & Oleoresin Rosemary.
Decoding the not-so-common ingredients :
Oleoresin Capsicum: It is an oily extract released from pepper plants. It is commonly used as a culinary spice.
Oleoresin Rosemary: Rosemary Oleoresin is a natural substance derived from the solvent extraction of the ground leaves of Rosemarinus Officinalis.
How to make these noodles?
The following are the instructions on how to cook these noodles :
- Start by boiling 400 ml water, add noodles, cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain water
- Add seasoning mix and oil
- Mix well and serve.
![Nissin hot & spicy korean veg noodles packaging](https://www.mishry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nissin-hot-spicy-korean-veg-noodles-packaging.jpg)
![the noodle block, seasoning powder and the oil](https://www.mishry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/the-noodle-block-seasoning-powder-and-the-oil.jpg)
Mishry’s Observations
Aroma + Appearance
The noodles have a noticeable aroma of chilies. These have a fiery, red appearance.
Taste + Texture
These noodles have a fantastic texture. They’re long, non-sticky, and extremely bouncy. Double thumbs up!
Although not mentioned on the pack, we could see a lot of white sesame seeds that add a lovely toastiness to the noodles.
Coming to the taste, we expected spicy noodles and spicy noodles are what we got. The spiciness is intense which certainly means people with low to medium spice tolerance might not be able to handle the heat.
Even though our eyes were watering, we couldn’t stop going for another one. It had a superb umami flavor that made us want to return after each bite. Towards the end, it leaves behind a mild sweet finish on your palette.
![the finish look of Nissin hot & spicy korean veg noodles](https://www.mishry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/the-finish-look-of-Nissin-hot-spicy-korean-veg-noodles.jpg)
Pros
- True to its flavor.
- Noodles have an excellent bouncy texture.
- Convenient to cook.
- Spiciness is on point.
Best Suited For
If you are someone who loves spicy noodles, then you should not miss out on Nissin Hot & Spicy Korean Veg Noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the shelf life of these noodles?
These noodles have a shelf life of 10 months.
2. Are these noodles healthy?
The very essence of instant noodles is that they are processed. Further, the ingredients include maida, palm oil, and flavor enhancers. These aspects do not make it healthy and ideal for regular consumption.
3. Who is the founder of Nissin noodles?
Momofuku Ando is the founder of Nissin noodles.
4. Where to buy Nissin noodles?
You can buy Nissin noodles from online portals such as BigBasket, Amazon, Blinkit, and other relevant grocery shopping apps. These might also be available at your nearby grocery stores.
5. How spicy are these noodles?
These noodles have an intense spiciness. Therefore, people with low tolerance to spicy food might not like this.
Wrap Up
We loved Nissin’s Hot and Spicy Korean noodles. The desirable texture of the noodles and the fact that they 100% justify the flavor tag are both impressive aspects.
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