Buldak Flavors Ranked From Mild to Wild
Samyang Buldak is the instant ramen behind the viral spicy noodle challenge. "Buldak" means "fire chicken" in Korean, and the original lives up to the name. There are now dozens of Buldak flavors, from creamy carbonara to the extra hot 2x Spicy. This guide sorts the Buldak flavors we carry from mild to wild, so you can pick the right heat level.
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Milder and creamy Buldak (start here)
Cheese, cream and sweet flavors soften Buldak's heat. They're still spicy, but these are the best place to start if you're new to Buldak.
1. Buldak Carbonara
The most popular Buldak flavor, with a creamy, cheesy sauce that cools down the heat. Shop Buldak Carbonara or the Carbonara bowl.
2. Buldak Rose
A creamy tomato and cream (rosé) sauce with Buldak heat. Shop Buldak Rose or the Rose wide glass.
3. Buldak Quattro Cheese
Made with four cheeses for a rich, gooey bowl. Shop Buldak Quattro Cheese or the Quattro Cheese bowl.
4. Buldak Cheese Cup
Spicy chicken flavor with a cheesy finish in an easy cup. Shop the Buldak Cheese Cup.
5. Buldak Sweet & Spicy ("Swicy")
A sweeter sauce made with Korean chili pepper. Shop Buldak Sweet & Spicy or try the Swicy bowl.
Fusion Buldak flavors
6. Buldak Habanero Lime
Habanero heat with a bright splash of lime. Shop Buldak Habanero Lime.
7. Buldak Taco
Korean spicy noodles meet Mexican taco seasoning like cumin and chili. Shop Buldak Taco or the Taco cup.
8. Buldak Birria
Rich Mexican birria flavor with Buldak fire. Shop Buldak Birria.
9. Buldak Yakisoba
A spicy take on Japanese yakisoba that's savory, slightly sweet and tangy. Shop Buldak Yakisoba.
Original Buldak heat
10. Buldak Original Hot Chicken
The one that started it all, with chewy stir-fried noodles in a fiery, smoky chicken sauce. Shop Buldak Original, the Original bowl or the Original cup.
11. Buldak Tteokbokki
Chewy Korean rice cakes in the original Buldak sauce. Shop Buldak Tteokbokki.
Extreme heat
12. Buldak 2x Spicy
Twice the heat of the original. This is the one for the spicy noodle challenge, so have milk ready. Shop Buldak 2x Spicy.
Beyond ramen: more Buldak
- Buldak Hot Chicken Sauce to add Buldak heat to rice, eggs, wings and pizza.
- Buldak Mac n' Cheese Carbonara and Mac n' Cheese Sweet Corn.
- HBAF Carbo Buldak Popcorn and Pretz x Buldak Sticks for spicy snacking.
- Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo if you want a creamy Samyang noodle without the fire.
Buldak tips
- Control the heat: Use half the sauce packet the first time.
- Cool it down: Add cheese, a fried egg or a splash of milk.
- Drink milk, not water: Milk helps calm the burn better than water.
Buldak FAQ
What's the least spicy Buldak flavor?
Creamy flavors like Carbonara, Rose and Quattro Cheese are the easiest to start with.
What's the spiciest Buldak?
Of the flavors we carry, Buldak 2x Spicy is the hottest.
Where can I buy Buldak ramen?
Exotic Snack Guys stocks more than 20 Buldak and Samyang products. Order online or pick them up in one of our stores.
Want to try a mix of noodles? Check out our Ramen Box or read our guide to the best Korean snacks.