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by Noodle Journey - December 6, 2023August 5, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 131: Samyang Nagasaki Jjambbong Ramen Sou

Original video description:

Here’s something sure to tickle a lot of tastebuds: a milky, rich, spicy seafood broth. This spicy Korean take on a Japanese soup invented by a Chinese restaurant seems like it’s a fairly unique offering in the instant noodle world, so check out the review to see if it’s worth a purchase!

Links to purchase:
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/nagasaki-jjambbong-multi-5p/1021098391
https://ramenmall.com/products/samyang-nagasaki-jjambbong-famliy-pack
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935?category=instant01
https://www.sayweee.com/en/product/Samyang-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen–Rich—Spicy-5pks/102935
https://www.amazon.com/SAMYANG-Nagasaki-Jjambbong-Ramen-Soup/dp/B0CLJQ8NJF

Scores:

Noodles: 8/10
Spiciness: 6/10
Overall: 10/10

by Noodle Journey - October 25, 2023August 21, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 122: Samyang Tangle Bulgogi Alfredo Tangluccine

Today’s review is Samyang’s 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.

by Noodle Journey - October 14, 2023August 18, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 119: Samyang Bulgogi Ramen Soup

Today’s review is Samyang’s 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.

by Noodle Journey - June 28, 2023August 11, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 99: Samyang Buldak Jjamppong Ramen

I’m wrapping up my current stash of Buldak products with something you don’t often see in US supermarket aisles: Samyang’s Buldak Jjamppong. 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—one of only two Buldak varieties that are soups rather than stir-fries.

by Noodle Journey - June 24, 2023August 11, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 98: Samyang Buldak Cream Carbonara Ramen

I’m finally reviewing the second-to-last Buldak flavor in this marathon, Samyang’s Buldak Cream Carbonara, after months of hunting it down. This flavor, released in the US in 2022 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, 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.

by Noodle Journey - June 21, 2023August 11, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 97: Samyang Buldak Curry Ramen

Today I’m looking at Samyang’s 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.

by Noodle Journey - June 17, 2023August 11, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 96: Samyang Buldak Lovely Hot Ramen

Following on the Buldak Light review from the last episode, now I’m diving into Samyang’s elusive Buldak Lovely Hot 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.

by Noodle Journey - June 14, 2023August 8, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 95: Samyang Buldak Light Ramen

I’m looking at Samyang Buldak Light, 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.

by Noodle Journey - June 10, 2023August 8, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 94: Samyang Buldak Kimchi Ramen

When I first opened the massive variety pack of Korean noodles I bought ages ago (that essentially hallmarked that start of this whole site and channel), I was surprised by how many Buldak flavors Samyang had put out, some of them unexpected like Corn or Tomato Pasta. Today’s review focuses on a flavor that feels like a natural fit: Buldak Kimchi. The combination of Samyang’s signature heat with the sour fermented kick of kimchi seems like a no-brainer for fans of bold, punchy flavors. Unless you hate kimchi, of course, in which case this one’s probably not going to be your thing.

by Noodle Journey - June 7, 2023August 8, 2025

Noodle Journey Episode 93: Samyang Buldak Tomato Pasta Ramen

Continuing my deep dive into Samyang’s Buldak product line, I’m trying out one of the more unique flavors left in my review queue, the Tomato Pasta variety. Some online chatter, particularly on Reddit, claims this is basically a South Korean spicy take on Spaghetti-Os. That doesn’t sound too bad to me, though we’ll see how it plays out in practice.