Harim Hullamyeon has the umami hit everyone's chasing

New ramen season just dropped, and Harim's Hullamyeon is the one people are actually restocking for — not just trying once. The hook is the broth: it uses both beef and chicken stock together, which sounds simple until you taste how the umami builds from the first sip and doesn't quit. The beef gives depth, the chicken adds a savory richness, and together they create a broth that tastes layered in a way most instant ramen doesn't bother with.

The noodles are where Harim showed real care. They're kneaded with chicken broth instead of plain water, then tapioca starch is added for chew — so when you bite down, there's actual texture and a subtle savory note that matches the broth instead of fighting it. This is the detail that separates "good instant ramen" from "I'm buying this again." The noodles don't get mushy or separate from the broth; they move together.

Inside the packet: noodles, powdered broth, and a vegetable seasoning packet with green onion, red chili, bok choy, shiitake, and carrot. Nothing fancy, but it's all there and it works. The spice level is moderate — even if you don't love heat, this won't turn you away.

How to cook it:

• 1 serving: 500ml water, boil, add noodles + both seasoning packets at once
• 2 servings: 850–900ml water (not 1000ml — the evaporation stays proportional), same add-all-at-once approach
• Cook time: exactly 4 minutes 30 seconds. Don't stretch it; the noodles are designed for that window and will soften if you go longer

The broth color is noticeably darker than standard ramen — that's the double stock doing work. First taste, the umami is immediate. By the end of the bowl, you're drinking broth, not just eating noodles. Multiple reviewers reported the same thing: they meant to pace themselves and ended up with more broth than noodles left because the taste kept pulling them back in.

One note: Harim is also launching a cup-ramen version on April 8 if you want the convenience factor. But if you have 5 minutes and a pot, the packet version is worth the minimal effort.

Who this is for: anyone tired of ramen that tastes thin or one-note. If you've been buying the same brand on repeat because you know what you're getting, this is the refresh. It's not a gimmick ramen — it's a ramen that tastes like someone thought about the broth for longer than usual.

Find it at most Korean convenience stores and supermarkets now. It's becoming a regular stock item, not a limited drop, so you can grab it without the hunt.