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Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs

Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs

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$6.88at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $6.88 at Walmart on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs

Samyang Buldak is a Korean instant ramen built around an extreme, sweet-and-fiery chicken sauce rather than a broth. The noodles are thick and chewy, and the heat is the point: it is far hotter than standard spicy ramen like Nissin or Maruchan. It suits people chasing a challenge or a serious chilli hit, not a mild weeknight bowl. Reviewers praise the chewy texture and the addictive sweet-savoury burn, but many find the heat overwhelming and the sauce salty and one-note.

Best forSpice-challenge eatersFans of Korean fire noodlesQuick late-night mealsPeople who like sweet-savoury heat
Pros
  • Thick, chewy noodles that hold up well
  • Bold sweet-and-spicy chicken flavour
  • Very hot, as advertised
  • Quick to cook in about 4 minutes
  • Halal and gluten-free labelling
Cons
  • Extremely hot for most palates
  • Sauce is salty and can taste one-note
  • Little depth beyond heat and sweetness
  • Not a brothy ramen; sauce-only style

Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs prices at every store

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    $6.88+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $7.99+ $5.99 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs price history

Lowest price we've seen: $6.88 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Reviewers treat Buldak as a heat benchmark and mostly enjoy the chewy noodles and punchy sauce, though many say the spice overwhelms the flavour and the salt level is high.

What people mention
  • Heat levelMixedMany say it is punishingly hot, while spice fans call that the main draw.
  • Noodle texturePraisedEaters like the thick, chewy noodles that stay firm after cooking.
  • Flavour depthCriticisedSome find the sauce sweet and salty but lacking complexity beyond the burn.
  • SaltinessCriticisedSeveral note the sauce tastes quite salty, especially when used in full.

Specifications

Calories/100g (kcal)
400.0Source
Protein/100g (g)
10.0Source
Weight/pack. (oz)
4.9Source
No. of Packs (pack)
1Source

Questions and answers

How hot is Samyang Buldak?
It is among the hottest mainstream instant ramen, well beyond standard spicy noodles. The full sauce packet delivers a serious burn; use less if you are unsure.
Is it gluten free and halal?
The pack is labelled gluten free and halal, so it suits those avoiding gluten or seeking halal-certified noodles. Check the packet for the specific certification mark.
How do you cook it?
Boil the noodles, drain most of the water, then stir in the sauce packet and the dried flakes. It is a sauce-style ramen, not a soup.
Is it suitable for children?
Generally no. The heat is intense and most children will find it too spicy; milder ramen is a better choice.
Does it come with cheese or other flavours?
This is the original hot chicken flavour. Samyang makes other Buldak variants such as cheese and carbonara if you want the heat softened.
Where is the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs cheapest?
At Walmart, for $6.88, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

Stores we've priced the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen 4.9 oz 5 pcs at

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Features
Halal, Gluten FreeSource
Fibers/100g (g)
1.4Source
Region of Origin
AsiaSource
Salt/100g (g)
3.0Source
Fat/100g (g)
12.9Source
Carbohydrates/100g (g)
61.4Source
Vitamins
Vitamin BSource