This post is trending because it's an honest, relatable review of a highly anticipated new instant noodle product from a major brand, highlighting unexpected issues like a messy sauce packet and a polarizing taste.
A new instant noodle product, Nongshim's Baehongdong Makguksu, has been making waves in Korea, but not always for the reasons you'd expect. While many are eager to try the latest release from a major brand, some early adopters are sharing a crucial warning: prepare for a saucy explosion!
According to one viral post, the sauce packet for this Makguksu is a guaranteed splatter-fest. The reviewer explains that the sauce is already emulsified with oil, making it extremely thin and prone to flying everywhere the moment you try to tear it open by hand. They even admitted to getting splattered a second time, despite knowing the risk! The consensus? Grab a pair of sharp scissors if you want to avoid a red, oily mess on your clothes and kitchen counter. It seems like the product testing might have missed this crucial, messy detail.
Beyond the splatter, the taste has also sparked debate. While the dried noodles offer a satisfying chewiness, the reviewer found the sauce itself to be excessively oily and greasy. Despite the packaging hinting at perilla oil, they felt it tasted more like generic cooking oil, used perhaps just for 'show.' And here's the kicker: amidst the greasiness, the aftertaste packs a surprisingly powerful spicy punch. The original poster even warned that kids might struggle with the 'spicy oil coating' left in their mouths. So, while the wife brought home a packet, it seems a repeat purchase isn't on the cards for this household.
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Yeah, it was pretty oily, I agree.
Personally, I'm not a fan of perilla oil, so I guess I'll skip this one.