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Jin or Shin? One vote could end our family war


Hey r/koreanfood,
I need your help settling a very serious matter.

My family has been split into two camps for as long as I can remember: Team Jin Ramen and Team Shin Ramen. Every grocery trip turns into a negotiation… sometimes even a silent standoff in the noodle aisle.

Me? I’m 100% on the Shin Ramen Black side rich broth, deep flavor, pure happiness in a bowl.
The Jin fans in my family keep saying it’s “clean and smooth” (still not sure what that’s supposed to mean… am I missing something?).

So here’s my plea:
Which one truly reigns supreme Jin or Shin?
Cast your vote in the comments (bonus points if you explain why).

Let’s settle this once and for all so I can either bask in victory… or admit defeat at the next family dinner.
Upvotes = more ramen lovers join the battle. Let’s make this the most democratic noodle decision in history. 🍜

by EnvironmentalYou3254

50 Comments

  2. Ducklinggggg1

    my best is jin. shins’ spiciness sometimes not combined with its savour.

  3. tiredasusual

    Jin. Jin Mild is underrated in this sea of spicy instant ramen era.

  5. False3quivalency

    Jin spicy.

    Does anyone remember Jin Hot and Spicy? With the teeny tiny meatballs that would reconstitute in the hot water? Gosh I still wish I knew what happened to it. It was discontinued maybe a year into the pandemic if I remember correctly? I moved to Korea for a few years some time after that and it was gone from there too, so it isn’t a regional supply issue… 💔 I miss it, THAT was the best ramyeon

  8. FarPomegranate7437

    Jin! The noodles are also better!

  9. Ok-Cantaloupe-9648

    I vote…that our store carry either one of these or both in addition to the U.S. standards of cheap Maruchan and Top Ramen.

  12. Any-Delay-7188

    Shin because that was my wife’s name

  14. bad_goblin

    Shin, but the Korean version. The western ones are too toned down

  16. GiChCh

    Shin is overrated but it’s still the best.

    Real answer is whatever is on clearance at h mart. That’s my favorite.

  17. salt-moth

    Shin is the only answer! It’s smooth! It’s got the right amount of chew! It’s perfect!

  18. brytck

    team neoguri. for balance I like mixing neoguri and jin

  20. hog_ridaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Shin Gold > Shin > Jin Spicy > Shin Black > Jin Mild

  21. SWY1975

    Shin black. That broth is rich and creamy, as it should be since it’s a bone broth.

  23. a920116

    Shin.

    Although I worked for them so kind of biased.

  25. SophiePuffs

    My household is split. My fav is Shin black, my husband’s fav is mild Jin.

  26. ooOJuicyOoo

    I like shin black. Mom can’t stand shin and prefers Jin for its ….wait for it… “clean and smooth taste.” No lie.

  27. Ok-Ask8593

    I have a friend who’ll only eat Jin because she’s a huge Jin fan from BTS. But Shin all day.

  29. CaramelRibbons

    Jin Spicy.

    The shitakke mushroom flavor from Shin always nauseated me while pregnant and it stayed. Jin always comforted me with its bouncy noodles and soothing spice. I keep trying shin but Jin will always reign as king in my home.

  32. stridergold27

    Shin. Shin+Japanese Curry+a slice of American cheese is dope.

  33. megasilva

    Shin better, but Jin noodles themselves have a better texture imo

  34. Adept-Watercress-378

    Whichever is on sale. 

    But 1 for 1: Shin 

  35. PhilosopherMoonie

    Jin always. I wonder if its the same though? In Canada it looks like this. I find shin too spicy to really enjoy the flavors of and if I want spicy im going buldak.

  40. orange101102

    just buy both of them. thats the only way

  41. Potatocrips423

    Shin all day. Perfect amount of spice and lovely noodle. I eat at least four a week.

  48. noodletropin

    Shin Black > Jin Mild > Shin > Jin Spicy.

  49. CurryLamb

    How is the Shin Black different from the regular Shin? I tired it and couldn’t really tell the difference. The Black is much much more expensive.