Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cup Noodles" in Korean
“Cup Noodles” in Korean is 컵라면 (pronounced "keop ramyeon").
컵라면
keop ramyeon
Usage & Context
Instant noodles served in a cup, a convenient Korean snack and meal option. They're popular among students and busy professionals. The noodles can be prepared quickly by adding hot water.
Example Sentence
컵라면은 편해요.
Cup noodles are convenient.
How to use 컵라면 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cup Noodles” is 컵라면, romanized as keop ramyeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '컵' (keop) like the English word 'cup'. '라' (ra) is a light 'r' sound, like 'ra' in 'rabbit'. '면' (myeon) sounds like 'myun' or 'mee-on', with the 'eo' like the 'u' in 'but'. Combine as 'Keop ra-myeon' with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a favorite late-night snack.
밤늦게 출출할 때 컵라면이 최고지.
When you're hungry late at night, cup noodles are the best.
Planning travel essentials.
여행 갈 때 컵라면 몇 개 챙겨가야겠다.
I should pack a few cup noodles when I go on a trip.
Describing a common activity in a specific setting (internet cafe).
PC방에서 게임하면서 컵라면 먹는 게 국룰이야.
Eating cup noodles while gaming at a PC bang is the unwritten rule.
Cultural Context
Cup noodles are a staple in Korean daily life, especially popular among students, office workers, and gamers. They are the ultimate quick meal, often enjoyed at convenience stores (which provide hot water dispensers), PC bangs (internet cafes), or while studying late. There's an immense variety of flavors, and people often customize them with extra ingredients like eggs or cheese.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
컵라면 하나 주세요.
Please give me one cup noodle.
뜨거운 물 좀 주세요.
Please give me some hot water.
컵라면 먹고 갈래?
Want to eat cup noodles before you go?
Related Expressions
라면
ramyeon
Instant noodles (general term)
봉지라면
bongji ramyeon
Bagged instant noodles (distinction from cup)
편의점
pyeonuijeom
Convenience store (where they are often bought/eaten)
야식
yasik
Late-night snack
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