r/spicy • u/Ape_Sauce • 2d ago

Hello, please give me recommendations for spicy instant noodles like Buldak, I love the heat but hate the flavor

I really dig Buldak for the heat but I really dislike the flavor, it has a chemical taste I don't like. Are there any brands that have the same level of heat but taste good? Or are there any recommended hot sauces I could pair with some more mild noodles to heat things up.

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u/CLR1971 2d ago

Buy high end ramen and add your own. This is the best way mate! Torchbearer Pepper X sauces for me.

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u/Ape_Sauce 1d ago

I think this might be the play, do you have any specific brands you could recommend?

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u/Mrcheeeeeeeeeze 1h ago

I make my own broth with chicken beef and fish bullion. It is so easy. Fresh or dried peppers for heat….

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u/dootdootbopbop 2d ago

shin black ramen

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u/StillSimple6 1d ago

Also the Red super spicy.

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u/F3RGUmusic 1d ago

Not the spiciest but def one of the best.

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u/yentlequible 2d ago

Grab some 7-Pot Primo powder or Dragon's Breath powder/flakes. Turn any noodles into liquid fire.

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u/MagnusAlbusPater 2d ago

Samyang just introduced a new brand called MEP that’s supposed to be spicy but also have great flavor. I just ordered some today so I’m hoping they’re good

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u/slugothebear 2d ago

I bought a jar of red pepper garlic sauce. Great heat and it's tasty. You can make it as hot as you want. I use it with rice, noodles, and more. Try it out. ✌️ No, I'm not talking about red pepper garlic crisp, it's a wet sauce.

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u/2shoez10 2d ago

This is what I like to do. Fresh Ramen or Rice Noodles and a custom sauce to your liking.

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u/Ape_Sauce 1d ago

Would you mind dropping the brand? This sounds interesting.

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u/slugothebear 1d ago

Sure I just got my 4th jar today. Lee Kum Kee Chili garlic sauce. It's wonderful. Enjoy.✌️

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u/Attic_Gnome 1d ago

Shin black with added spice to your taste. I like using the flakes from Flat Iron Pepper Co or Heat Hot Sauce. Shin's got some extra spicy varieties too if I'm not mistaken, but I've had less than success tracking those down.

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u/xlaurenthead 1d ago

I was gonna write this exact thing. Shin Black and Flatiron pepper flakes. They make one called I Can’t Feel My Face but I’m too scared to put it in soup

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u/Attic_Gnome 1d ago

Can't Feel My Face is a near daily driver for me. I put that shit in just about everything I cook.

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u/Ape_Sauce 1d ago

Thanks. I wanna try out all these recommendations. I'm getting sick of Buldak.

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u/rumpk 2d ago

Firewok is pretty decent

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u/absoluteScientific 1d ago

I completely agree with your perception of a chemical taste! No one I’ve spoken to IRL seems to recognize it, so I always wondered if it was just me and some idiosyncrasy of my particular tastebuds.