Samyang Buldak Ramen Pack vs Samyang Buldak Ramen Cup Noodles

If you have never tasted the spicy goodness of the Samyang Buldak ramen, then you are living a life devoid of joy. This South Korean ramen brand has become controversial for its extra spicy chicken noodles, also known as Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen.

Buldak hot chicken ramen is made in two types: pack and cup. They both have similar dishes of spicy noodles and spicy soup broth but differ in ease of use, flexibility, and spiciness. Now, discover how Samyang’s pack and cup innovations have shaped up.

Samyang’s Buldak noodles are marketed to signify buldak, the Korean word for ‘fire chicken,’ it is no surprise that these noodles are some of the spiciest available. The heat they provide is very high due to the combination of pepper, garlic, and ginger that burns the tongue.

From people who enjoy spiced food to YouTubers who feel attracted to the spicy noodle challenge, most have tasted Buldak’s flaming fowl in the past. 

While they share the same sauce and noodle base, Buldak packs and cups have some key variances:

• Convenience: Packs are more versatile than cups because they have more spots to add ingredients to make the noodles unique.

• Broth:  Packs allow for better broth as you prepare the noodles with water separately. The broth in the already prepared cups is less rich.

• Spice level: Packs traditionally have a slightly higher Scoville level, but that depends on how you apply it.

• Price: Packs are cheaper when measured per ounce. Since you can prepare more noodles at once, they are more cost-effective than using single-serving cups.

When using packs such as Samyang buldak ramen carbonara , you have control over the spiciness level and other ingredients you want to include. However, cups such as Samyang cheese ramen cups are quicker to flavor your coffee than cups. Read on for a more detailed discussion of each format.

However, if you do not have time to cook a packet of ramen or do not have equipment to prepare a pack of ramen and still want that sweet chicken kick, Samyang Buldak cups are specifically designed for microwave usage. These are disposable containers that accommodate the pre-boiled noodles together with Buldak sauce.

In @seoultastesoul, a blogger named Miyoung tried Samyang’s Carbo line with additional chicken and vegetables; she stated that the buldak ramen carbonara cup was better in this version than the previous ones, the larger cup size with deeper noodles provided for better heat distribution throughout the cup. 

Although the sauce provides enough taste to Samyang hot chicken cup ramen , some put cheese on top or fry an egg in the soup to make it more filling. The Ramen Rater noted that cheese aids in reducing spiciness, while an egg makes it more filling.

Other popular mix-in options for Buldak cups include:

• Lean meat (beef, pork, chicken)

• Kimchi

• It is low in fat content as it contains fresh or frozen vegetables.

• Green onions

• Tteokbokki rice cakes

Oh, the options for personalization regarding cups are nearly infinite!

Of course, real spice enthusiasts may point out that the broth in Buldak cups does not have the same level of heat as packs that allow you to manage the sauce quantity. But do not fret—they still wield quite a punch, you know?

Even the YouTuber who has dedicated an entire channel to testing spicy foods couldn’t handle the heat of Carbo cups. As for Buldak, she freely shared her opinion, ‘Buldak is absolutely one of the spiciest ramens in the world.

As they say, for the complete Buldak experience, you better grab the package. Samyang Buldak ramen comes in a pack containing a block of dried noodles, a small bag of chicken soup seasoning, and spicy caramel sauce.

To prepare it, cook the noodles until al dente and add the sauce. Simplicity is the key, and more sauce is used as an extra ingredient to spice it up a notch. Last, add the soup base to create a warm and healthy soup.

Food blogger JinJoo also tested the new pho-flavored packs and emphasized the role of the soup packet. She said, “The sauce is spicy, but to balance it with the soup is just out of this world tasty. 

Packers allow more options than cups in terms of flexibility and adjustability in spiciness. The amount of sauce you mix with it determines the level of spiciness.

Once mixed, popular DIY add-ins to make your Buldak packs a full meal include: Once mixed, popular DIY add-ins to make your Buldak packs a full meal include:

• Meat products (spam, pork belly)

• Dumplings/mandu

• Kimchi

• Sliced cheese

• Green onion

• Soft-boiled egg

• -Rice cakes

YouTube mukbang personality Sasuke Ramen was pleasantly surprised when he added a melted cheese slice to his first taste of Buldak packs: “The cheese complements the spiciness!

The difference between packs and cups is that the packs allow you to choose the type of ramen you prefer, while the cup ramen is already packaged and ready for use. For convenience and with portion control in mind, take a hot cup of Buldak from the microwave oven. However, to get the best feel for spice regulation and the add-ins, it is recommended that the pack be mixed with spices.

At Matches Food , we offer both, so you just have to Pick up a pack or cup and start slurping! Gwa-so-met! In Korean, that means “delicious eating. ” Try your favorite now, as we add spice to both.