I used to have one buldak everyday with my middle school friend as an afterschool snack… we had to stop because one of us got diagnosed with a stomach ulcer….

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But, really, it’s how I learned that “cartoon character breathing fire on the packaging” meant they’re not fucking around. It’s good, but I gotta be in the mood for it.

However, there’s a Szechuan restaurant near me and I’d rather go there if I’m trying to punish my body with spice.

yeah they're pretty good. On the verge of being too spicy for me, but easily adulterated with other ingredients to help cut the perceived spice level a bit if I'm not feeling it. I also stan Shin Black but I haven't had it in a while so not sure how I'd compare it to buldak

I'm too white for them, they will kill me. I do like the carbonara flavor though, probably my favorite buldak. buldak is good!

As always, nothing in the Buldak line beats Carbo Buldak, but most Buldak are good.

How do you make them? I'm mainly concerned with the amount of water used. I like to make them dry. So about 200 mL for one packet. I find that when they are dry the flavour and the spiciness are more pronounced.

I know that there are some noodles like some ramens that are served with a soup or gravy. So it got me wondering what the "proper" way of making them is.

Haven't had it since 2020 but it was too hot. Had to scarf and swallow without letting the sauce linger on my tongue

Regular buldak is right on the edge of being yummy but maybe too spicy. I'll usually dilute the sauce with some other sauces to cut the heat a bit. I'm afraid to try the others.

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perfect for when you're stressed out and want to feel something.

1x with fried tofu and some frozen veggies have become my safe/comfort food these last few years. I'm to a point where I almost always have everything on hand so I can just make it. But I make it as an actual soup by adding the sauce pouch to 2.5 cups of water and then boil the noodles along with veggies for 5 mins. Pour it all in a bowl and throw the tofu on top and good to go. It's really filling even with 1/4 block of tofu. Add some nooch for an extra bump of protein.

I like the 2x and love all things insanely spicy but the 1x is just a bit more of an everyday heat. You get a ton of heat but you aren't writhing in pain at 3am from your guts being on fire.

The stew type is probably still the best in the bunch imo. Partner likes the quatro cheese a ton.

I'd like to try the 3x but don't wanna spend the dumb price on them when I can just add my own ghost, reaper, or pepper x sauce if I wanna hurt myself over noodles lol.

Well the 5x one made my teeth hurt, but the cheese one is good if you like building on your instant ramen with extra vegetables and cheese. I can only assume 2x tows the line, but I've often found the flavors don't connect enough with me enough to justify the heat.

I've only had it a couple times, I spend like an hour eating it ramen style with a broth. Not a staple, I do wanna try the other flavors though. I still just love my shin ramen