Harim Chicken Kalguksu Ramen White Broth Review [Korean Food]

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Hello. Today’s new ramen menu from Harim is Harim Chicken Kalguksu. Harim is surprisingly serious about ramen, so it feels like they release new items almost every month. This time, they launched another new ramen in February 2026. This one, in particular, fits Harim’s identity well with a chicken-based concept. First off, the clean, refreshing broth was genuinely good. Now, let’s take a closer look at what it’s like.

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📋 At a Glance

Product name: Harim Chicken Kalguksu
Brand: Harim
Price: 5,300 KRW for a 4-pack multipack (supermarket price)
Net weight: 117 g (per pack)
Calories: 515 kcal
Main components: White kalguksu-style noodles, chicken broth powder soup base (ivory), dried toppings (green onion, garlic, chili powder)
Cooking time: 4 minutes (500 ml water)
Overall: ★4.0 — A standout, clean and gently spicy chicken-broth soup. The most satisfying item in Harim’s chicken ramen lineup.

Harim Chicken Kalguksu Price and Key Features

This menu launched with the concept of “a bowl packed with rich chicken flavor.” The market already has a strong chicken-broth ramen called Kkokkomyeon, and there’s also anchovy kalguksu-style ramen. So the key question is how this one differentiates itself. Moreover, Harim has released several chicken-based items before. That means this product also needs to prove it can top their earlier efforts. I bought a 4-pack multipack at a supermarket for 5,300 KRW.

Chicken Ingredients and Nutrition Info

As you’d expect from Harim, you can really feel their commitment when it comes to anything chicken-related. However, it doesn’t seem like the premium approach used by The Mihik, where chicken broth is even added into the noodles. Still, it looks like they added every chicken-based seasoning and extract they could.

Simple explanation of ramen cooking instructions

Promotion price info at big-box supermarkets

The cooking method is simple. For one pack, boil 500 ml of water. Then add the noodles, soup base, and dried toppings, and cook for 4 minutes. The total content is 117 g, with 515 kcal. Sodium is about 82% of the daily recommended intake. Compared to many white-broth ramen, the sodium level doesn’t seem as high as you might expect.

Features of the clean chicken-broth soup

Thick noodles with a hearty, toasty texture

Harim Chicken Kalguksu Components

White Kalguksu-Style Noodles and Soup Base

Now, let’s quickly check what’s inside. As you saw in the cooking instructions, the setup is pretty straightforward. It uses white, kalguksu-style noodles. I feel like Harim had a ramen with a similar noodle type before. Still, nothing specific comes to mind.

Noodle dough characteristics with chicken broth

Next, I checked the soup base. Since it’s a white-broth ramen, the powder is clearly an ivory shade that’s close to white. Harim’s Baekjemyeon, which was released as an Emart PB product, seemed like this type too. Whether the broth tastes the same is something we’d need to confirm.

Dried Toppings: Green Onion, Garlic, Chili Powder

The dried toppings are put together quite neatly. First, note that what you see in the photo is enough for two packs. The main components are green onion, garlic, and chili powder. Overall, it’s quite different from typical ramen toppings. Once cooked, the garlic seems like it could give off a noticeable aroma, which makes me curious about the flavor.

Chicken Kalguksu scorched-rice fried rice recipe

Cooking Harim Chicken Kalguksu

Now, let’s start cooking. I made two packs, so I adjusted the water and soup base amounts slightly. As soon as the water boiled, I added the noodles, soup base, and toppings. Then I cooked it for a little over 4 minutes.

Introduction to Harim’s new Chicken Kalguksu

Features of Harim chicken broth made with domestic ingredients

Post-Cook Look and Broth Color

Since I cooked two packs and the noodles are slightly thick, it looks very generous in portion. On top of that, you can smell a fairly rich, refreshing chicken-broth aroma.

How kalguksu noodles are kneaded by hand

This is how it looks after cooking. The broth is a lightly clear, milky chicken stock. It gives a slightly cloudy chicken-gomtang vibe. Most of Harim’s earlier chicken ramen had a semi-transparent, yellow-toned broth, like chicken baeksuk. In contrast, this feels closer to chicken kalguksu.

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Harim Chicken Kalguksu Taste Test

Now, let’s taste it. As far as I know, among major ramen makers, this is one of the first releases built around a “chicken kalguksu” concept. There have been plenty of chicken-broth and chicken ramen products before. Still, I’m curious how it feels in a kalguksu-style format.

Clean, Refreshing Chicken Broth with a Gentle Kick

I took a big bite right away, and the broth has a subtle, gently sharp kick. On top of that, it carries the lightly salty taste you’d expect from chicken kalguksu, so it’s quite enjoyable. Overall, it isn’t very spicy or intense. Still, that mild kick cuts through any richness, so the noodles go down easily. It’s not fiery, but it tastes clean, which keeps you coming back for more.

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Explanation of what sets the new Chicken Kalguksu apart

Compared with Kkokkomyeon and Anchovy Kalguksu Ramen

I ended up eating the noodles faster than expected. Compared to Kkokkomyeon, the heat is a bit milder. Compared to anchovy kalguksu ramen, it feels less rich and heavy. It reminds me of adding noodles to dakhanmari kalguksu and mixing in just a tiny bit of Cheongyang chili. It’s not on the level of a proper chicken kalguksu, of course. That said, they captured a similar direction pretty well. Haha.

Convenience store availability information for Chicken Kalguksu

Adding Rice and Easy Variations

In particular, the broth tastes unique compared to typical ramen, so it seems perfect for adding rice at the end. After Kkokkomyeon, several chicken-broth white ramens came and went. More recently, there was Harim Samgyetang Ramen, but that one leaned very heavily into a true samgyetang vibe, which felt a bit limiting. In contrast, this one should really click with anyone who enjoys white-broth ramen.

Analysis of ramen consumer preference trends

Comparison showing the regular price feels expensive

Honestly, the broth is already quite salty. Still, if you sprinkle in a little black pepper to taste, the aroma gets even better. Later, you could cook just one pack and add rice. If you feel like it, you could even turn it into porridge. It’s “just ramen,” but there’s plenty of room for variations.

Features of an authentic-style Chicken Kalguksu ramen

Background behind the launch of Harim Chicken Kalguksu

Overall Verdict

A lot of ramen these days is subtly on the intense side. This one felt well-balanced, without being overly spicy or greasy, so I was satisfied. Personally, it was the most satisfying item in Harim’s chicken ramen lineup. It’s flavorful without being harsh, and it’s perfect for adding rice at the end. Plus, adding black pepper opens up more ways to enjoy it. Recommended for anyone who likes white-broth ramen, or who wants a ramen that isn’t overly intense.

Highlighting Chicken Kalguksu’s distinctive broth flavor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much does Harim Chicken Kalguksu cost?

You can buy a 4-pack multipack for 5,300 KRW at supermarkets. Each pack contains 117 g and has 515 kcal. Sodium is about 82% of the daily recommended intake.

Q. What does Harim Chicken Kalguksu taste like?

It features a clean, refreshing chicken-broth soup with a gentle kick, and it isn’t very spicy or intense, so it’s easy to keep eating. It’s less spicy than Kkokkomyeon and less rich than anchovy kalguksu ramen. Overall, it feels closer to dakhanmari kalguksu. It’s also great for adding rice at the end.

Q. How do you cook Harim Chicken Kalguksu?

Boil 500 ml of water, then add the noodles, powder soup base, and dried toppings, and cook for 4 minutes. If you add black pepper to taste, the flavor improves. It also works well with rice, or as a porridge-style variation.

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