Samyang Buldak Korean Fried Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 177
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Samyang Buldak Korean Fried Chicken Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 177

I wasn't planning on doing another Buldak review so soon, but something pretty cool happened, and I was just able to get my hands on Samyang Buldak Korean Fried Chicken Flavor after months of searching. This is a flavor that came out earlier this year and is sold by Samyang in China and possibly other spots in Asia; I can't confirm for sure either way. I have been looking for this since I learned it existed because I love most Buldak flavors, and I want to review everything I can that is Buldak-related.

Samyang Buldak Yakisoba Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 176
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Samyang Buldak Yakisoba Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 176

The American export version of Samyang Buldak Yakisoba Ramen recently made its way to the USA in one of the most unlikely of retailers, having been available in other countries like South Korea and Australia for over a year. Out of the blue, it started showing up at Target stores in the USA just a couple of weeks ago. That's right everyone, at the time of this filming, I couldn't find a single other American store that stocks this flavor in packs, not even my local Asian markets.

Samyang Buldak Mala with Flat Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 173
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Samyang Buldak Mala with Flat Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 173

Today I’m checking out Samyang Buldak Mala with Flat Noodles, a bowl version of the mala flavor that I previously reviewed in its Indonesian pack form in Episode 164. That earlier review covered a lot of the background behind this particular variation of Buldak, so for today’s review I’m mainly focusing on how this bowl compares in flavor, texture, and overall execution. I already know the noodles are very different, and the recipe itself isn’t exactly identical, so I’m curious to see how closely this aligns with that hard-to-find pack version.

Nongshim Vegan Curry Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 172
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Nongshim Vegan Curry Noodles Review | Noodle Journey Episode 172

I’m checking out Nongshim Vegan Curry Noodles, a new bowl that has been showing up in Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the US. I’m always interested when Nongshim America releases a new flavor, because that’s how we ended up getting Shin Gold, Shin Green, and the tonkotsu bowls, all of which turned out really well. This vegan curry flavor is a new addition to that lineup, and the packaging doesn’t specify what kind of curry it’s trying to emulate. Since the ingredient list doesn’t offer many clues, the only sensible path forward is to cook it and find out.

Samyang Picantia Noodle Soup Mega-Review | Noodle Journey Episode 171
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Samyang Picantia Noodle Soup Mega-Review | Noodle Journey Episode 171

I’m taking a look at the Samyang Picantia Noodle Soup line in this mega-review, a trio of fusion flavors clearly designed with a Hispanic theme in mind. This is a pretty big shift compared to their usual Buldak lineup, so I'm very curious to see what a Korean company does with a Hispanic-inspired product line. The Jalapeno Chicken and Chipotle Beef flavors feel like a natural fit for the new branding, although the Cajun Shrimp option left me scratching my head at first because it doesn't quite seem to match the rest of the theme. But as I learned right before filming, Cajun cuisine actually does have Spanish roots even if some of us don’t normally associate those cultures together, and that does help explain why Samyang included it in this particular product line.

Samyang Buldak Dumplings Review | Noodle Journey
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Samyang Buldak Dumplings Review | Noodle Journey

When I first saw Samyang Buldak Dumplings in the frozen section, I bought them purely out of curiosity without any intention to review them. I mean, after all, these aren't exactly noodle. My wife and I had tried them a couple months ago and quickly forgot about them until I found the bag buried in the freezer while cleaning. But since people on Reddit frequently ask about these or are surprised to learn they exist, and because they are technically noodle-adjacent as a product, I decided it was worth making an official Noodle Journey review to settle the question once and for all.

Samyang Buldak Mala Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 164
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Samyang Buldak Mala Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 164

Today’s review is something special: Samyang Buldak Mala Ramen, a flavor that many fans thought had vanished forever. Several years ago, this variety disappeared without warning all across the globe, leaving fans (and there were many) wondering if it would ever return. It was one of the most beloved Buldak flavors, blending the familiar heat of Samyang’s Hot Chicken with the numbing, herbal punch of Sichuan peppercorn. For years, social media threads and Reddit posts kept asking the same question - "What happened to Buldak Mala?" After years of speculation, I can finally answer that question: it’s back, just not where you’d expect.

Samyang Sutah Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 149
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Samyang Sutah Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 149

Samyang Sutah Ramen is another product from Samyang that isn’t part of their Buldak line but still aims to satisfy fans of spicy Korean noodle soups. Before trying it, I tried to find out what “Sutah” means and couldn’t locate much official information beyond an old 2011 review on The Ramen Rater's website. In that review’s comments, a reader explained that Sutah comes from Chinese characters meaning “hit by hands,” implying a handmade noodle style, though the noodles here are machine-made like most others. It seems Samyang is using the name to emphasize noodle quality rather than literal production methodology.

Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 147
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Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 147

Samyang Tangle Kimchi Rosé Tangluccine is the second entry in Samyang’s “Tangle” fusion line, following the excellent Bulgogi Alfredo from Episode 122. I’ve been looking for this one for months, and it’s been a hot item since release, so I was excited to finally track it down. This series reimagines Korean flavors through Italian-style pasta using wide, air-dried noodles that resemble fettuccine.