Limited-time Wong Fu Fu x Nongshim pop-up cooks up creative specials with ramyun

If the Mama pop-up at Hue or the prior Indomie collaboration weren’t clue enough, it seems instant noodle team-ups are the hottest new trend in town. 

This time, it’s a Wong Fu Fu and Nongshim collaboration — Taiwanese cafe Wong Fu Fu joining forces with Nongshim for an exciting pop-up pocha (street food) concept that runs for about two months, starting from Jan 25.

Located at North Bridge Road, Wong Fu Fu is a halal-certified restaurant that was opened early last year and has become known for its Taiwan-inspired sizzling hotplate dishes and free-flow bubble tea bar.

Having previously welcomed Indomie last August, the Wong Fu Fu and Nongshim collaboration is the second time the restaurant will be hosting an instant noodle brand. 

The partnership with Korea’s most popular ramyun brand will be focused on Nongshim’s latest Shin stir fry product range, which comprises its Shin stir fry ramyun and Shin stir fry cheese ramyun noodles.

To set the mood, the restaurant is now decked out in cushions, prints and hanging ornaments.

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The kitchen has come up with three limited-time pocha-style specials using Nongshim ramyun’s newest noodles as the base, but with a creative twist.

These items can be ordered a la carte during lunch, or if you’re there during dinner, as part of a package with access to Wong FuFu’s mini buffet and its bubble tea and drinks bar. 

Diners can also choose to top-up S$2.90 during lunch to get access to the bubble tea and drinks bar for all the BBT you can drink!

Ramyun galore

Those who have visited the restaurant’s previous pop-ups should know it doesn’t settle for standard recipes. 

That goes for the Wong Fu Fu x Nongshim dishes as well, which come in wildly different forms, beyond just standard stir-fried noodle dishes.

One such dish is the stir-fry Shin cheese ramyun sizzling cheesy omelette (S$16.90 for lunch, S$23.90 for dinner), which isn’t an “omelette” per se, despite the name.

Instead, Wong Fu Fu mixes eggs into ramyun before folding everything into an omelette shape and covering it in nacho cheese sauce — a cheesy indulgence made for cheese lovers.

Building on the brand’s Korean origins, the stir-fried Shin spicy ramyun kimchi pancakes with crab meat (S$16.90 for lunch, S$25.90 for dinner) sees Wong Fu Fu use Nongshim to recreate one of Korea’s most iconic dishes.

Eschewing the usual batter, the pancake is moulded out of Shin stir-fry ramyun and kimchi, giving it a uniquely starchy and chewy texture. It’s then finished with a flurry of crab meat to add a touch of sweetness.

Completing the Wong Fu Fu x Nongshim trifecta is the stir-fried Shin spicy ramyun seafood croquettes with crispy Korean chicken and fries (S$17.90 for lunch, S$26.90 for dinner).

This is a good option for those wanting more protein. It features three lightly crispy Korean fried chicken wings and two ramyun-crusted seafood croquettes resting atop a bed of thick-cut fries.

If the golden-fried goodies aren’t decadent enough, the dish is also delivered with a bowl of rich mala mayo if you decide you need a bit more kick.

For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on how to make pizza with steps from the chef-owner of the world’s 57th best pizza restaurant and our handy guide to exploring Artbox 2024.

Do explore the new GrabFood Dine-in service for awesome deals.

You can also book a ride to North Bridge Road to try out the Wong Fu Fu x Nongshim collab.