Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 133
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Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 133

Samyang Hot Pepper Jjambbong Ramen is the second product in the company’s hot pepper line, following the Jjajang variety I reviewed last time. Like that one, it’s easy to mistake this for a Buldak product, but it’s from a separate lineup with this "Hot Pepper" branding. And indeed, Samyang has made more than a few spicy takes on this flavor already: Buldak Jjamppong is its own thing, and an excellent one, while Samyang also recently released a Nagasaki Jjambbong that was outstanding. Both of those were perfect 10s for me, so I am eager to see how this compares.

Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 132
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Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 132

Samyang Hot Pepper Jjajang Ramen is part of a smaller Hot Pepper product line from Samyang, separate from their famous Buldak products even though it’s often mistaken for them. There’s also a Hot Pepper Jjambbong companion product in this line, which I’ll be reviewing next. This one has been available in foreign markets for a few years but only recently hit export packaging for English-speaking markets, so you’ll start seeing it in Asian grocery stores and online. You should be able to find this online for around $10 for a five-pack.

Samyang Nagasaki Jjambbong Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 131
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Samyang Nagasaki Jjambbong Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 131

Samyang Nagasaki Jjambbong is a new find I picked up at H Mart for $9.99 a five-pack, and it immediately caught my eye with the promise of a creamy, spicy seafood broth. This style of soup traces back to Nagasaki, Japan, where champon was first created in 1899 by a Chinese restaurant. The Nagasaki version stands apart with its mild, milky broth made from chicken and pork bones combined with seafood, pork fat, and vegetables. With this pack of noodles, Samyang is adapting that style into a Korean jjambbong with a spicier kick, while still keeping the creamy broth profile intact.

Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 122
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Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine Review | Noodle Journey Episode 122

Today's review is Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine, the first product I’ve found from their new Tangle line. Samyang is marketing Tangle as Korean-inspired pasta (“K-pasta”) that marries premium, air-dried noodles with Korean-flavored sauces in a twist on Italian pasta. The name “Tangle” comes from a Korean term for firm, elastic texture; the noodles here mimic fettuccine in width and bite, and the format aims to be a hearty one-pot fusion meal by pairing those noodles with a substantial plant-based flake packet. There’s also a Kimchi Rosé flavor in the line that I still haven’t been able to track down, so this bowl sets my baseline for what Tangle is supposed to be.

Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 119
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Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup Review | Noodle Journey Episode 119

Today's review is Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup, and I’m happy to finally cover a new Samyang product that isn’t another Buldak flavor. Bulgogi is something you'll find in Korean barbecue: thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and onion, sometimes with Asian pear for sweetness, then grilled or stir-fried. As a noodle bowl, that translates to those marinade flavors adapted into a soup, since bulgogi itself isn’t served as a soup.

Samyang Buldak Jjamppong Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 99
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Samyang Buldak Jjamppong Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 99

I’m wrapping up my current stash of Buldak products with something you don’t often see in US supermarket aisles: Samyang Buldak Jjamppong Ramen. Jjamppong is a spicy seafood soup that originated in Nagasaki, Japan, before being adapted into various regional styles. The Korean take leans toward a red chili broth similar to Nongshim’s Neoguri, which I loved back in Episode 25. This is Samyang’s super-spicy version of that style, and one of only a handful of Buldak varieties that are soups rather than stir-fries.

Samyang Buldak Cream Carbonara Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 98
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Samyang Buldak Cream Carbonara Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 98

I’m finally reviewing the second-to-last Buldak flavor in this marathon, Samyang Buldak Cream Carbonara Ramen, after months of hunting it down. This flavor, released in the US in 2023 alongside Quattro Cheese and Habanero Lime, proved far harder for me to find than its siblings. While the others were easy to spot online and in local Asian markets, Cream Carbonara was elusive for me, selling out quickly at YamiBuy and not restocking in what I would consider a reasonable amount of time. My local store even had an empty shelf tag for weeks before replacing it with regular Carbonara. The breakthrough came when I spotted a random case of it sitting on the floor at H Mart, hidden under other boxes.

Samyang Buldak Curry Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 97
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Samyang Buldak Curry Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 97

Today I’m looking at Samyang Buldak Curry Ramen, one of the most recommended Buldak flavors I’ve seen on Facebook and Reddit. From the first time I tried Buldak, I noticed hints of sweet, earthy curry powder in the base sauce, alongside umami smokiness and spice. This curry version promises to turn up that profile with extra curry seasoning. As someone who enjoys a well-balanced curry, I’m curious to see if this hits the mark or if it leans too far in any one direction.

Samyang Buldak Lovely Hot Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 96
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Samyang Buldak Lovely Hot Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 96

Following on the Buldak Light review from the last episode, now I’m diving into the elusive Samyang Buldak Lovely Hot Ramen flavor, a variation that tones down the trademark fire but keeps the indulgence of fully fried noodles. While Buldak Light offers an air-dried, lower-fat approach with a milder sauce, Lovely Hot is designed for those who want the same reduced heat without sacrificing the fried finish of normal Buldak noodles. It’s marked with a “fire level 1” indicator, which is something you won’t see on English-export packaging but would be pretty welcome here, and it comes with a small but notable twist in the ingredients.

Samyang Buldak Light Ramen Review - Noodle Journey Episode 95
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Samyang Buldak Light Ramen Review | Noodle Journey Episode 95

Today I’m looking at Samyang Buldak Light Ramen, an alternative to the brand’s iconic Hot Chicken Ramen that promises 28% fewer calories and 40% less spice. The noodles are air-dried rather than fried, meaning there’s no oil in the ingredients, which makes them lower in fat. This could appeal to anyone who enjoys Buldak’s flavor but finds the full spice level overwhelming, or maybe wants a less fatty rendition. The trade-off is a noticeably smaller block of noodles, about an ounce less than the standard version, which makes the package feel slimmer.