🩵 Chewy noodles, rich sauce, and a tiny twist turned this from “just okay” to “absolutely worth it.”
The first bite hit differently this time.
Because this wasn’t just a retry — it was a full-on upgrade.
🏪 Intro
The first round? Good — but it left room for more.
The broth was salty, the glass noodles got soggy, and the texture didn’t quite hold up after microwaving.
So I gave it another shot. This time, I played by my own rules:
- Added more water
- Rearranged the noodle layers
- Tossed in a few secret toppings
And boom — it worked. The flavors mellowed, the noodles had chew, and somehow the whole thing just… clicked.
Instead of “just eat and move on,” this turned into a moment.
A warm bowl, upgraded by instinct, and topped off with a soft-boiled egg and tender octopus.
That little tweak made all the difference.
🍛 What’s in the Bowl?
✅ Apple House Tteokbokki Tray (340g)
✅ Mini Ramen Block – Otoki (55g)
✅ Chewy Noodles (100g)
✅ Tteokbokki Rice Cakes (100g)
✅ Sauce Packet (85g)
✅ Toppings: Frozen scallion, red chili, sliced octopus, half-boiled egg
⏱️ Ready in Minutes
1️⃣ Add the rice cakes and sauce into the black bowl
· Mix thoroughly so the rice cakes are well coated
2️⃣ Layer the chewy noodles and mini ramen block on top
· Do not pre-soak the noodles
· Make sure the ramen is pushed slightly into the sauce
3️⃣ Add hot water to the fill line + 150ml extra
4️⃣ Microwave uncovered
· 1000W: 5 minutes
· 700W: 5 minutes 30 seconds
5️⃣ Add frozen scallion, red chili, and octopus slices
· Microwave 1 more minute
· Total cook time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
📌 Pro tip
The extra water not only mellowed the saltiness, but gave the noodles room to cook just right.
Glass noodles didn’t overcook, and the ramen had the perfect bite.
📝 What It Tastes Like
🔹 Chewy noodles stayed bouncy — no mush this time
🔹 Ramen was firm, fully cooked, not soggy
🔹 Sauce mellowed and balanced — spicy but not overpowering
🔹 Octopus gave a sweet, savory seafood twist
🔹 Egg yolk added a silky finish that rounded it all out
💭 Overall Thoughts
I wasn’t expecting much from a second try.
But honestly? This was a game-changer.
With just a bit of rethinking, I took a decent meal and made it feel special.
Sometimes convenience food just needs a little nudge — a topping here, a tweak there — to shine.
A bowl of chewy, spicy comfort.
This time, done right.
📸 Moments Before the First Bite
