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How I Tested the Buldak Ramen Noodles
To test Buldak noodles, I spent solid time going through TikTok, YouTube and Reddit to see which flavors people talked about the most. From there, I picked up 11 of the most popular flavors and prepared them.
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My nine-year-old, who loves spicy foods, was excited to try these as well, so he recruited several neighborhood friends to try the noodles and do their own Fire Noodle Challenge. From there, word spread and other adults joined in the fun. Here's what we discovered.
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11 Popular Buldak Ramen Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best
If you don't like spicy foods, there's no flavor of Buldak that will do it for you. But if you're into some heavy spice or even just want to test the limits of your tongue, there are certain flavors that rise above the rest. Consider these.
11. Swicy
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Swicy is Buldak's sweet and spicy option. In fact, the package shows sprinkles over ramen to showcase how sweet this is. That's no exaggeration. This ramen tastes like spicy noodles with sugar mixed in. It's not bad, but it tastes more like something Buddy the Elf would love. This flavor got the thumbs up from some kids, but was consistently ranked as least favorite by adults.
10. Cheese
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Buldak's Cheese ramen is unique. There's a definite cheesy flavor, but it tastes artificial. (To be fair, the package even says that it's artificially flavored.) It's not quite as spicy as some of the others, but still has a very high level of heat. You're unlikely to get very far into this bowl before needing to cool off your tongue.
9. Original
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It's not entirely clear what Buldak Original is supposed to taste like. It has a strong noodles and hot sauce flavor that's unique, but not bad. This ramen hits you with spice, and then gets spicier with time. It tastes like it could use a little more salt and flavoring, though. The spiciness from these noodles stays with you over time, too.
8. 2x Spicy
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This is the ramen that keeps popping up in the viral Fire Noodle Challenges online. At first, it tastes like regular ramen, but slowly gets spicier in your mouth after that first bite before becoming an inferno in your mouth. Unless you have a tongue of steel, I'd have something ready to cool off with. This ramen is so spicy, it will hurt your lips. I'm sure it has a flavor, but it's hard to tell what it is over all that heat.
7. Yakisoba
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Yakisoba is a classic Japanese stir fry made with noodles, vegetables and pork in a sweet and savory sauce. Buldak's Yakisoba has a strong chicken flavor to start, followed by a slight savory-sweet taste. It has a tangy and slightly sweet flavor with a smoky aftertaste that's tasty. That's followed by a wave of heat. Related: I Tried the Viral 2-Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake Hack and the Internet Is 100% Correct
6. Quattro Cheese
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Buldak really shines with its creamier ramen, and the Quattro Cheese is a tasty place to start. This ramen forms a creamy, cheesy consistency that really draws you in. But you only get a little of the cheese flavor before you're hit with heat. Your lips will be left burning after this one.
5. Habanero Lime
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Many of the Buldak ramen flavors taste similar to each other, but the Habanero Lime option has a distinct taste that makes it stand out. There is a clear lime flavor with your first bite to give this a tangy taste to start. A few seconds later, it gets very, very spicy. But the flavor is unique and fun, making it something you'll crave again in the future (once your tongue recovers, of course).
4. Carbonara
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While Buldak has several cheesy ramen flavors, the Carbonara tastes the most like a spicy mac 'n cheese. It's creamy and slightly sweet, with an impressively cheesy flavor. It's not the spiciest option on this list, allowing you to taste more of the ramen itself before experiencing the heat.
3. Cream Carbonara
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While Buldak has a Carbonara flavor, the Cream Carbonara option is slightly different. This ramen is a littler creamier than the "regular" Carbonara, and it has a tasty flavor profile with a slight pork edge to balance out the cheesiness. It also looks creamy and pretty in a bowl. Don't be fooled by the creaminess, though. It's spicy and gets hotter every few seconds.
2. Taco
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It can be hard to know what some Buldak flavors are supposed to be, but Taco has a very clear taco spice flavor. It tastes like taco seasoning blended into noodles for a different ramen experience than I've ever had. It's fun, it's unique and, of course, it's really spicy.
1. Rosé
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