How long does a Korean ramen multipack last? 20, 18, 5 and 4 packs by how often you eat it

Published Nov 2, 2026 · Gatgooun

Written with AI assistance and reviewed by the Gatgooun editor. We have not tasted these products; pack sizes and directions are the brands' and listings' own. For information only.

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At two bowls a week, a 20-pack of Shin Ramyun lasts ten weeks and an 18-pack of Jin Ramen Spicy nine, while a 5-pack of Buldak Carbonara or a 4-pack of Shin Ramyun Toomba runs out in two to three weeks; buy the big packs only for a noodle you already know you like.

Quick picks

Eat spicy soup ramyun once or twice a week and want months of it → Nongshim Shin Ramyun Noodles (4.23 oz, pack of 20)
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Want a big pack but slightly fewer bags than 20 → Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy (4.23 oz, pack of 18)
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Want to try Buldak for a week or two before buying more → Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Ramen (5-pack)
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Want the smallest pack: four bags to try Toomba → Nongshim Shin Ramyun Toomba Stir Fry Noodles (4.83 oz, pack of 4)
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None of these Amazon listings is a mixed sampler. Each is one flavor in a fixed count, so the useful question is how long that count lasts at your pace. The counts below come from the Amazon listing titles, and the short notes on each noodle come from Nongshim's, Ottogi's and Samyang's own pages, read on November 1, 2026. The weeks are simple division, not a recommendation for how much ramen to eat. We don't list prices or rank flavors.

How many weeks each pack lasts

Weeks are rounded down to the nearest half week. "Under 1" means the pack is gone within the first week.

Pack (count)	1 a week	2 a week	3 a week	5 a week
Shin Ramyun (20)	20 weeks	10 weeks	6.5 weeks	4 weeks
Jin Ramen Spicy (18)	18 weeks	9 weeks	6 weeks	3.5 weeks
Buldak Carbonara (5)	5 weeks	2.5 weeks	1.5 weeks	1 week
Shin Ramyun Toomba (4)	4 weeks	2 weeks	1 week	Under 1

Who each count is for

20 or 18 bags: for someone who already eats that noodle regularly. At one bowl a week, either pack lasts more than four months, so be sure you won't tire of the flavor.
5 or 4 bags: for trying something new. At two a week, either is gone in two to three weeks, which is a short way to find out whether you'd want a bigger pack later.
Sharing a kitchen: count everyone who'll eat from the pack. Two people at two bowls a week each go through a 20-pack in five weeks.

What's in each pack, briefly

Shin Ramyun (Nongshim): a spicy soup ramyun; Nongshim describes a beef broth with beef bone extract, mushrooms and vegetables. 20 x 4.23 oz.
Jin Ramen Spicy (Ottogi): a soup ramen. Ottogi's page gives stovetop and microwave directions and lists room-temperature storage. 18 x 4.23 oz.
Buldak Carbonara (Samyang): noodles you drain, then mix with sauce and cheese powder. Samyang lists wheat, soy and milk as allergens. 5 packs.
Shin Ramyun Toomba (Nongshim): Nongshim describes Shin spice with a creamy base, garlic, mushrooms and parsley. 4 x 4.83 oz.
For water amounts and cooking times, follow the bag you receive, or see our soup or stir-fry guide.

Before you order

Pick your pace: how many bowls a week, and for how many people.
Read the table row for that pace. If a big pack would last more than a couple of months, ask whether you want one flavor for that long.
Check your space: see how much room you have for 18 or 20 bags. Ottogi lists room-temperature storage for Jin Ramen; check each bag for its own storage note.
Read the allergens on each bag. These are different noodles from different brands.