Ottogi Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong Ramen Review [Korean Food]

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Today’s pick is Ottogi’s new cup ramyeon, the Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong, released on October 14, 2026. It adds the richness of cheese to Jin Jjambbong, Ottogi’s flagship jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup) ramyeon. After about a year of development, it keeps the spicy, smoky fire aroma that Jin Jjambbong is known for while turning into a thick, carbonara-style bowl. It is sold exclusively at GS25, the Korean convenience store chain, for 2,000 won, and it is finished entirely in the microwave, so it is easy to enjoy right at the store. Let’s find out what it’s all about.

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📋 At a Glance

Product: Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong
Brand: Ottogi (sold exclusively at GS25)
Price: 2,000 won (large cup size, no 1+1 or 2+1 deal when purchased)
Release date: October 14, 2026 (about a year in development)
Weight and calories: 110 g · 505 kcal · sodium at 73% of the daily recommended value
How to cook: Microwave only · add just the powder soup base, pour in hot water and microwave for 2 minutes in a 1,000W microwave, then stir in the oil-based soup packet and the side soup packet
Main components: Noodles, powder soup base, side soup packet (cheese flavor) and oil-based soup packet (fire aroma and spiciness)
Verdict: ★3.5 — a thick, savory cheese flavor with a mild kick that is easy to enjoy, but the fiery jjambbong character is weak and it gets a little rich toward the end.

Ottogi Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong: Price and Highlights

Ottogi loves mixing and matching its own ramyeon, and true to form, it reportedly combined Jin Jjambbong with a carbonara ramyeon this time. Earlier cream-style ramyeon put the cream flavor first, while Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong reportedly puts the cheese flavor front and center. It is said to stress an even richer, thicker taste. Since it is sold exclusively at GS25, it is hard to find at other convenience stores. The price at GS25 was 2,000 won. There was no 1+1 or 2+1 deal when I bought it, but even so, the price seems reasonable for a large cup ramyeon.

This one is unusual because it can only be cooked in the microwave. You don’t pour out the water, and the noodles finish cooking in the microwave, so it seems convenient to prepare right at the convenience store. The instructions say to add only the powder soup base, pour in hot water and microwave it for 2 minutes in a 1,000W microwave. Then you stir in the oil-based soup packet and the side soup packet.

The total weight is 110 g with 505 kcal, and sodium is about 73% of the daily recommended value. I actually expected the calories to be quite high, since it has a Jin Jjambbong base plus carbonara-style cheese, but they are about the same as ordinary ramyeon. The sodium doesn’t seem all that high either.

What’s in the Cup

Let’s take a quick look at what’s inside. When I opened the lid, I found the noodles along with three soup packets: a powder soup base, a side soup packet and an oil-based soup packet. The noodles are the thick, curly noodles that Jin Jjambbong is known for, so they have quite a bit of heft, don’t they?

The powder soup base provides the jjambbong foundation, and the side soup packet reportedly holds the cheese flavor that is the heart of this product. The oil-based soup packet brings out the smoky fire aroma and spiciness that Jin Jjambbong is known for.

How to Cook It

Following the instructions, I added the powder soup base and water and microwaved it for 2 minutes in a 1,000W microwave. At first glance it looks like a Jin Jjambbong with a bit less broth, doesn’t it? Ha. Then I added the side soup packet and the oil packet and mixed well.

Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong feature description

I thought there might be a lot of broth, but as I stirred, a shallow layer of broth stayed behind and it turned into a thick, rich style. As the name suggests, it looks closer to a carbonara-style ramyeon. While stirring, the savory aroma of cheese and the fire aroma of jjambbong rose together, and I’m quite curious how it tastes.

Highlighting the convenience of microwave cooking

Taste Test: Strong Cheddar, Mild Spice

Time to taste it. The first bite hits with a rich cheddar cheese flavor. The thick, savory cheese comes through more strongly than I expected, and I can see why the name has “Deep” in it. After that, the smoky fire aroma of Jin Jjambbong and a mild spiciness follow.

Introduction to the variety of seafood toppings

Mild Spiciness and Chewy Noodles

The spiciness was milder than I expected. The cheese softly wraps the heat, so the level was manageable even for people who don’t do well with spicy ramyeon. The seafood flavor was hidden behind the cheese and came through only faintly. The jjambbong feel was a bit weaker than I expected.

The noodles are the thick Jin Jjambbong kind, so the rich sauce clings well and every bite had a deep flavor. Perhaps because it is cooked in the microwave, the noodles were also chewy and well cooked, and I liked how the shallow broth soaked tightly into them. Ha.

Explanation of the heavy feeling toward the end

The savory cheese covers up the heat, so it doesn’t feel that spicy. With the faint jjambbong aroma rising, it has the kind of charm that makes you eat without even noticing. People who liked Buldak Carbo (a spicy carbonara-style instant noodle) but found the heat a bit much should be able to enjoy this one quite well.

Taming the Richness with Kimchi or Pickled Radish

Since this is still a cheese ramyeon, from the midpoint on the cheese flavor keeps going and a slightly heavy, rich feeling starts to creep in. At that point, kimchi or pickled radish (danmuji) seems like a perfect side. Ha. For those who like it, mixing a little rice into the leftover broth also seems like a good match.

Final Verdict: Cheesy Richness Over Jjambbong Heat

Personally, I would think of this as a ramyeon for enjoying the deep, savory richness of cheese rather than expecting the fiery broth of Jin Jjambbong. Conversely, those who love the fiery heat of the original Jin Jjambbong may find it a little unfamiliar.

Introducing the thick, rich noodle texture

Overall, the thick, rich cheese, a faint fire aroma and a mild kick come together into a taste that is easy to enjoy. However, the cheese flavor is strong, so if you expect the fiery broth of the original Jin Jjambbong you may be disappointed, and it can feel a little rich toward the end. I recommend it to people who like cheese ramyeon, those who want to enjoy a mild level of spice, and anyone curious about this new GS25 ramyeon.

Image explaining the composition details

News of the Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong, launched exclusively at GS25, is covered in this (Korean source) Financial News report on Ottogi’s Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is the Ottogi Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong?

It costs 2,000 won at GS25. It is a large cup ramyeon weighing 110 g with 505 kcal, and sodium is about 73% of the daily recommended value. There was no 1+1 or 2+1 deal when I bought it, but the price seemed reasonable for a large cup.

Q. How does Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong taste? Is it very spicy?

Personally, I found that a rich cheddar flavor hits first, followed by the smoky fire aroma of Jin Jjambbong and a mild spiciness. The heat was milder than expected, so the level was manageable even for people who don’t do well with spicy ramyeon. The seafood flavor and the jjambbong feel were faint behind the cheese, and it can get a little rich toward the end.

Q. How do you cook Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong?

Only the microwave is used. Add just the powder soup base, pour in hot water and microwave for 2 minutes in a 1,000W microwave, then stir in the oil-based soup packet and the side soup packet. Because you don’t pour out the water, a shallow layer of broth is left and turns thick as you stir.

Q. Where can you buy Deep Carbo Jin Jjambbong?

It is sold exclusively at GS25, so you can buy it there. It is hard to find at other convenience stores.

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