BROOKLYN COLLEGE–Ever wondered how much spice you could handle? On April 1, the Korean Culture Club brought their spicy food challenge back to SUBO, but with a twist this time: how spicy the ramyeon the attendees pick out was left completely up to chance. Participants had a chance at five different instant noodle bowls of varying heat levels, all hidden within small gift bags. There were mild options for those attending who did not want to participate, and vegan and seafood options for those who may have preferred them.
Ramyeon is a noodle dish not too dissimilar to the Japanese ramen, with ramyeon tending to be much spicier in comparison, while Japanese ramen uses more savory or umami flavors. Instant meal versions are widely available for both.
This event is just one of many KCC has hosted with the goal of bringing aspects of Korean culture forth within Brooklyn College’s campus. Despite there not being much East Asian representation at the helm of the club, it does extremely well to create a space where students of all backgrounds can celebrate Korean culture.
KCC aims to be a place where anybody interested in engaging in and sharing Korean culture can do so. Leslie Hunter, one of KCC’s event coordinators, also spoke to The Vanguard. Hunter is studying business administration and finance.
