When I see Nongshim Chacharoni I picture the cha cha dance. The korean cha and jya are very similar and that may have contributed to the title as thee noodles are definitely jjajangmyeon. If you’ve never had them before they’re really strongly flavored black bean noodles. If you traveled around the world much you might have noticed that ethnic food is represented differently in many countries. Chinese food in the United States is vastly different from many countries and jjajangmyeon is the signature Chinese food of Korea.
Nongshim consistently makes quality noodles and this Korean powerhouse rarely disappoints even if the noodles aren’t my type of noodles. In Korean
dramas you often see the characters eating jjajangmyeon after drinking or when it’s cold. Often painted as a cheap meal they are a staple of Korean fast food. True to Nongshim’s reputation they didn’t disappoint as the package is the standard size that they generally deliver. I know I’ll be full after eating these. Continue reading “Nongshim Chacharoni”
