Paldo is a South Korean brand that produces a wide range of instant noodle products, including ramen, stir-fried noodles, and soup-based noodles. Their products are known for their unique flavors and high quality ingredients, making them popular not only in South Korea but also around the world.
Founded in 1983 in South Korea as Korea Yakult Co. Ltd.
Started production of instant noodles in 1984
Launched Paldo brand in 1985
Expanded to the US market in 1994
Introduced their famous Jjajangmyeon flavor in 1987
A South Korean food and beverage company that produces a variety of instant noodle products, including ramen, udon, and soba noodles.
A South Korean food company that produces instant noodles, snacks and sauce, known for their spicy flavor variations.
A Japanese company that produces instant noodles and cup noodles.
Black bean sauce noodle in a creamy, savory sauce.
Cold ramen noodles with a spicy, tangy sauce.
Ramen in black bean sauce.
Spicy seafood soup-based noodle with chewy noodles and real seafood bits.
Spicy chicken broth-based noodle with a chicken leg flavor.
Paldo noodles can be found at Korean supermarkets, Asian grocery stores, and online retailers such as Amazon.
Some Paldo noodles are vegan, but many contain meat or seafood flavorings. It is important to check the ingredients list before purchasing.
Boil water, add the noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, add the soup base, stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. The specific cooking instructions may vary by the product so it's best to check the packaging.
Some Paldo noodles are spicy, while others are not. It depends on the specific flavor. The packaging usually indicates the spiciness level.
Paldo Jjajang Ramen is thicker and shorter than Bul Jjajangmyeon, and has a chewier texture. Bul Jjajangmyeon noodles are thinner and longer, and the sauce is creamier and sweeter than the sauce in the Paldo Jjajang Ramen.