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These noodles are notorious for their heat, which is why they’ve become a staple for online spicy food challenges. Even the original flavor is a struggle for many, but this 2x version really pushes the limit.
Produced in South Korea.
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What’s in the Package
Inside the packaging, you’ll find a square block of fried wheat noodles and two sachets. The red sachet contains the infamous 2x Spicy liquid sauce, and the black-and-white sachet contains the Flake garnish (toasted sesame seeds and dried seaweed).
How to Cook Samyang Buldak 2x Spicy
- Bring 600ml (about 2.5 cups) of water to a boil.
- Add the noodle block and boil for 5 minutes. These noodles are thick, so they need the full time to become chewy.
- Remove from heat and drain the water, leaving about 8 tablespoons (approx. 50ml) in the pot.
- Add the liquid sauce sachet and stir-fry over medium heat for 30 seconds to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the noodles.
- Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle the Flake garnish on top.
How Does It Taste
The first thing you notice is the sweet smell, it’s almost inviting. That’s the deception. The heat comes fast and it builds. James put it at a 4 out of 5 and said it was the upper limit of what he’d eat for enjoyment rather than endurance. I agreed. It’s the kind of spice that makes it hard to taste anything else in the bowl. The chicken flavor is technically there but good luck finding it past the heat.
The noodles are the same thick chewy Buldak format. They hold the sauce well and the sesame and nori topping packet adds something to the bowl that the heat alone can’t provide.
How Does It Compare
This sits directly above the Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken on the heat scale. The original has a sweet spicy balance where other flavors still come through. The 2x is mostly heat. The Snapdragon Spicy AF Super Spicy Noodle Soup is the other bowl on the site that goes for a similar extreme heat level but in a broth format. If the 2x is something you’re building up to try the original first and see where you land.
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American cheese melted directly onto the noodles cuts through the heat more effectively than anything else we’ve tried with this. A soft boiled egg with the yolk broken into the sauce adds creaminess. Salty deli meat on the side helps reset the palate between bites.
Final Verdict
This is the challenge bowl. The heat is real and it doesn’t let up. If that’s what you’re looking for this delivers completely. If you want to taste the noodles and sauce beneath the spice the original Buldak is the better call. Add American cheese either way.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 4/5
- Broth Viscosity: 0/5
- Noodle Thickness: 2/5
- Noodle Type: Wavy
- Topping Suggestions: American cheese, Sliced Deli Meat, Soft-Boiled Egg
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Community Ratings
Mum bought the 2x spicy, unaware that the brand in the first place is known for their spicy noodles.
I have a decent spice tolerance, and I can choke things down fairly well but holy crap. These things are no joke.
Supposedly chicken flavoured but you definitely can’t tell over the spice. Overall great flavour but I hate wasting food and yet I couldn’t bring myself to finish the rest even after adding a splash of milk and a handful of cheese. Had to take a break twice to contemplate my life choices.
The sesame seeds and seaweed sachet is amazing and I truly wish every instant ramen did it. The noodles are also thick and chewy, and very filling. It actually felt like a full serving, while other instant noodles leave me hungry after if I don’t add a protein. I did add a fried egg which was absolutely delectable w/ the noodles and sauce.
Enjoyable, but ultimately the appeal is in the gimmick & challenge. Wouldn’t buy 2x spicy again.
i bought it for the experience my spice tolerance is p good so i skipped to the 2x version directly. IT. WAS. SPICYYY. my eyes were twitching my head was feeling so light my eyes were watering and i was continually blowing my nose yikes lol. still think i have more in me so ill try the 3x one too. oh and it had a good flavour too w some nori toppings
I like this noodle a lot as it’s very spicy and I like suffering. Although you can’t taste the chicken due to the spice, it still tastes good, if you’re into that.
