The YouTube channel 'Chungcheong Oppa' posted a video titled How to Cook Ramen Deliciously that has topped 21 million views, setting off an online sensation. The clip shares four simple tweaks to everyday instant ramen that dramatically lift the flavor, and viewers keep posting rave results after trying them.
The video’s first secret is precise water measurement and timing for the seasoning. Measure 500 ml of water and pour it into the pot. Don’t wait for a full boil—add both the chunky seasoning packet and the powdered soup base right away.
The second tip is all about the green onion. Cut a green onion into big pieces—similar to how it’s prepared for gukbap (Korean soup with rice)—and add it before the water boils. This gives the broth time to soak up the onion’s aroma and flavor.
The third step is the egg technique. Crack one egg into a bowl and stir in a tablespoon of milk until smooth. When the broth starts to bubble, give it a quick stir and pour in the egg mixture. Add the noodles after the egg and cook until they’re done.
The final tip is vinegar. When the noodles are almost cooked, stir in half a tablespoon of vinegar. That splash brightens the ramen’s flavors and leaves a clean, refreshing finish.
The video has attracted over 4,000 comments and plenty of buzz. People who tried the method wrote things like, “I made it for my sibling and now they keep asking for it,” and “This tastes good enough to sell.”
Comments about the finishing vinegar were especially enthusiastic: “The vinegar is a stroke of genius,” and “It’s an unexpected ingredient, but it really makes it so much better.” Others shared playful reactions—“I was trying to avoid a late-night snack, but I watched the video and immediately started boiling water,” and “The vinegar might help prevent that post-carb sugar crash.” Those varied responses underline just how popular this riff on instant ramen has become.
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