It’s made by a Korean brand called Pulmuone which is a big food wholesaler and plant-based goods supplier. They also produce kimchi and other yummy Korean foods so it’s one to look out for next time you’re at your local Asian supermarket.
The black bean flavour
In case you’ve not come across it before, jjajangmyeon is a really popular noodle dish in Korea. It’s a mash up of Chinese and Korean flavours, built around a thick black bean sauce, and it’s a great option if you don’t like spice. I personally love it and was excited to try this version.
I really enjoyed the flavour but I did find it very slightly too sweet. It’s traditionally served with pickled yellow radish, and we did have some luckily as that definitely helped balance the flavours. My only other gripe is that the dried peas turned a bit mushy so the second time we ate it, I left them out. Much better and perhaps even helped with the sweetness. Still, a little too much sweetness clearly didn’t put me off because I’ve bought more since!
The noodles were great, with a good chewy texture that the sauce stuck to well. The thick and gooey feeling which I found lacking in this Paldo jjajangmen review.
Preparing the noodles:
These are really easy to make, which is exactly what you want from a quick meal. Zap the noodles for 1 minute in the microwave to soften them and then basically pour the sauce and heat in a pan. Easy!
And, at about £2 a portion, it’s a quick, tasty meal I’m more than happy to keep in the fridge.
Scores on the doors
- Flavour – 8/10
- Texture – 8/10
- Ease of making – 9/10
Total: 25/30
Buy again? Yes, and I already have!
If you like the sound of these, you might also like another Costco find, Tokyo Kitchen frozen chicken ramen. For a wider selection of instant noodle reviews, head to my ever growing guide here.
