Difference between ramen and food in Korean
라면·음식
라면ramen
Ramen (라면) is a noodle dish that people cook and eat hot, usually with soup. In Korean, this word often means instant ramen, which is quick and easy to make. You can use it when talking about cooking, buying, or eating this food.
How to say ramen
음식food
Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cooking, restaurants, shopping, or what you like to eat.
How to say foodThe difference
음식 is a general word for all kinds of food. It does not mean one specific dish.
