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Han River Ramyeon한강라면 · hangang ramyeon
What is it?
Convenience stores in Han River parks (and many city stores) have self-serve ramyeon cookers: buy a noodle pack and a disposable foil pot, put them under the machine, press start, and it boils the water and noodles for you. Eating it outdoors by the river is a K-drama staple.
How to eat it
- Buy noodles plus the paper/foil ramyeon bowl sold next to the machine.
- Add the soup powder and noodles, place under the nozzle, press the button (about 3–4 min).
- Grab disposable chopsticks and take your trash back.
- Typical price
- ₩3,000–6,000 incl. bowl
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Which Han River park is best?
Yeouido (Yeouinaru Station) and Banpo (for the rainbow fountain) are the most popular; both have convenience stores.
Do all convenience stores have the machine?
No — mainly stores in parks, near universities and tourist areas; others offer hot water only.
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