After crossing the San Ysidro port of entry, you'll find a Korean store where you can make your own ramen and enjoy South Korea's most iconic drinks. This experience is a must, as you will be taken on a true gastronomic and cultural journey.

"Seoul Street" is a shop located at Las Americas Premium Outlets that sells more than 50 ramen flavors and brands as well as drinks, snacks, and traditional desserts seldom seen in the United States.

This establishment went viral due to its huge assortment of products and because it offers the chance to make your own meals, which makes of this store a unique experience like no other! According to visitors, you can make your own soup and ask for some rolls and a drink in a can or Korean pouches with a glass full of ice.

This shop also sells hot sauces such as Samyang Buldak, world-renowned for being used in the spiciest ramen in the world. If you want to see the world burn in each of your meals, this is the condiment for you!

Seoul Street is open from Monday to Sunday from 11:30 AM to 8 PM and it is located at 4463 Camino De La Plaza # 117, San Ysidro, CA 92173.

Why is ramen so famous in South Korea?

Though the popularity of rice has dropped in South Korea, ramen’s has continued to increase. After the Korean War, the peninsula was divided into two and people were looking for a cheap and quick way of making food. Japanese ramen already existed and was adapted to Korean tastes, which resulted in the creation of a spicy dish that became one of the pillars of South Korean gastronomy.

For them, ramen is more than a noodle dish: it is a symbol of adaptation and a culture's tastes. With its wide variety of flavors, spicy touches, and how simple it is to make, ramen has traveled all around the world becoming many people's favorite dish.

VIDEO: Korean store located at Las Americas Premium Outlets

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