Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ramyeon" in Korean
“Ramyeon” in Korean is 라면 (pronounced "ramyeon").
라면
ramyeon
Usage & Context
Ramyeon is Korean instant noodles, a beloved comfort food and everyday staple. Korean ramyeon brands like Shin Ramyeon and Buldak Bokkeummyeon are popular worldwide.
Example Sentence
라면 하나로 간단하게 한 끼를 해결했다.
I solved a quick meal with just one pack of ramyeon.
How to use 라면 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ramyeon” is 라면, romanized as ramyeon.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 라면.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'rah-myun' — 'ra' rhymes with 'rah,' and 'myeon' is one syllable blending 'm' + 'yun' (like 'yun' in 'young' without the 'g'). Don't confuse with Japanese 'ramen,' which ends in an 'n' sound.
More Example Sentences
asking a roommate around midnight
야식으로 라면 먹을래?
Want some ramyeon as a late-night snack?
sharing a cooking tip with a friend
라면에 계란 풀어 먹으면 진짜 맛있어요.
Ramyeon is really good when you crack an egg into it.
reacting to Korea's famous fire noodles
불닭볶음면 너무 매워서 눈물 났어요.
Buldak ramyeon was so spicy I teared up.
Cultural Context
라면 is Korea's default comfort food — Koreans eat more instant noodles per capita than any other country on Earth, and everyone has strong opinions about how to cook a perfect pack. Classic 신라면 is the benchmark, while 불닭볶음면 (Buldak) became a global TikTok phenomenon. Hikers famously carry a 'ramyeon kit' up 한라산 and 설악산 because eating 라면 on a mountaintop is a national ritual. The phrase '라면 먹고 갈래요?' ('want to come in for ramyeon?') was immortalized by the 2001 film 봄날은 간다 and is now Korean shorthand for inviting someone up to your place — use with caution.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 라면 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
라면 끓여 먹을래요?
Want to cook some ramyeon?
라면에 계란 넣어 주세요.
Please add an egg to the ramyeon.
라면 하나 더 주세요.
One more pack of ramyeon, please.
Related Expressions
신라면
sin-ra-myeon
Shin Ramyeon (Korea's best-known brand)
불닭볶음면
bul-dak-bo-kkeum-myeon
Buldak fire noodles
컵라면
keom-na-myeon
cup noodles
국수
guk-su
noodles (general)
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