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This cheesy instant ramen delivers the classic Buldak “addictive heat” but stays creamy thanks to a heavy hit of milk powder. There’s a hint of the taste of parmesan cheese, accompanied by a very noticeable sweetness.

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 Spicy Chicken liquid sauce, and the orange-and-white sachet contains the Cheese powder (a blend of mozzarella and cheddar flavors).

Powder packet, sauce packet, and square noodle brick.

How to Cook Samyang Buldak Cheese

  1. Bring 600ml (about 2.5 cups) of water to a boil.
  2. Add the noodle block and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and drain the water, leaving about 8 tablespoons (approx. 50ml) in the pot. This residual water is crucial for dissolving the cheese powder.
  4. Add the liquid sauce sachet and stir-fry over low heat for 30 seconds.
  5. Turn off the heat, add the Cheese powder sachet, and stir vigorously until the sauce becomes creamy and clings to the noodles.

How Does It Taste

The milk powder hits immediately and there’s a noticeable parmesan note alongside it. The sweetness is stronger than the original. What the cheese packet does not do is tame the heat. James and I both put the spice at a 4 out of 5. It’s still a fully realized Buldak heat level and the cheese is working alongside it rather than against it.

The combination is addictive in the same way the original is. The heat and the creaminess alternate rather than cancel each other out. The noodles are a 3 out of 5 on thickness, thicker than the original Buldak, which holds the cheese sauce well.

Cooked noodles in bowl

How Does It Compare

The most direct comparison is the Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken. It’s got the same base, same heat, cheese packet added. The Samyang Buldak Carbonara goes further in the creamy direction with a sweeter and more developed sauce. The Samyang Buldak Quattro Cheese is the most cheese-forward entry in the lineup. The Cheese sits between the original and the Carbonara. It’s more cheesy than the former, less sweet than the latter.

Noodle pull with chopsticks

How to Level Up Samyang Buldak Cheese Spicy Chicken Stir-Fried Ramen

Add more cheese, specifically real parmesan grated on top leans into what the powder is reaching for. Fresh basil adds a brightness that cuts through the richness. A pinch of sea salt sharpens everything.

Final Verdict

The original Buldak with cheese is a natural combination and it works. The heat isn’t going anywhere. Don’t buy this thinking the cheese will save you. Buy it because you want the original Buldak experience with a parmesan and milk powder layer on top.

Tasting Notes

  • Spice Level: 4/5 
  • Broth Viscosity: 0/5 
  • Noodle Thickness: 3/5 
  • Noodle Type: Wavy 
  • Topping Suggestions: Extra Cheese, Basil, Sea Salt

How do I rate my ramen? Check out the Ramen Rating Guide.

Where to buy Samyang Buldak Cheese Spicy Chicken Stir-Fried Ramen

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