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Samyang Buldak Original package
HalalExtra hot

SAMYANG · STIR-FRY · SINCE 2012

Samyang Buldak Original

불닭볶음면 · bul-dak bok-keum-myeon

Web sources checkedChecked Jul 22, 2026
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Spice level🔥 8/10 spicy4,404 SHU reference
Calories560 kcalper listed serving (140g)
Cook time5.5 minUS bag directions
TypeStir-frySauce-coated
#stir-fry#spicy
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Buldak Original facts for the checked US bag

140g per unit

Samyang Buldak Original has 560 calories per checked 140g serving. Its dietary, allergen, heat, and cooking answers below apply to this recorded package version, not every cup, bowl, or import.

Calories560 kcalper checked 140g servingSpice8/104,404 SHU referenceVeganUnknownfor the checked versionHalalYesKMF evidence in checked sourcesGluten-freeNofor the checked versionCooking5.5 minUS bag directions

Reviewed by the RamenDex editorial team · evidence updated Jul 25, 2026

About this ramen

The original hot chicken stir-fry noodle with a verified 4,404 SHU reference and a KMF Halal logo on the checked US multi-pack.

This page summarizes the available sources for Samyang Buldak Original. Product ingredients, nutrition, packaging, and cooking directions can vary by market and format, so check the source dates and package-version notes before relying on a specific value.

How spicy is Buldak Original?

Manufacturer SHU evidence and the RamenDex relative scale are kept separate.

RamenDex relative score8/10
Numeric SHU4,404 SHU reference

Samyang Foods reports 4,404 SHU as the Buldak launch/reference figure. It is not a measurement from the current US retail bag, so RamenDex shows it as a sourced reference rather than an exact package result.

Evidence checked Jun 9, 2026 · high confidence · Source 1

How to cook Buldak Original

Water and timing are shown only when they are tied to the checked package version.

US marketUS bag product pageChecked Jul 24, 2026
  1. Boil the noodles for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain while leaving about 1/2 cup of water.
  3. Add the sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the flakes, mix, and serve.

Package directions can change. Compare these steps with your package before cooking. View checked source

Dietary & allergens

Status is based on the checked package/version sources below.

VeganUnknown

The checked US ingredients do not list obvious meat, dairy, egg, fish, honey, or gelatin, but artificial and natural flavor sources are not vegan-certified.

medium confidence
VegetarianUnknown

The checked US ingredients do not list explicit meat or fish, but artificial and natural flavor sources are not vegetarian-certified.

medium confidence
HalalYes

Samyang America package imagery for the checked US multi-pack shows a KMF Halal logo.

high confidence · KMF
Gluten-freeNo

The checked US ingredients include wheat flour, wheat gluten, wheat starch, and soy sauce with wheat.

high confidence

Direct allergen signals

WheatYes
SoyYes
MilkUnknown
Fish/shellfishUnknown

Data is for the checked Samyang America US multi-pack. Domestic Korean or import packages may differ.

What remains unverified
  • Physical front and back package labels have not been checked.
  • GTIN has not been confirmed against a physical package label.
  • The Amazon ASIN has not been matched to a physical package.

Nutrition

Values reproduce the listed serving in the checked source record. Confirm the serving size and package version before relying on them.

Calories560 kcal
Protein14 g
Sodium1,630 mg
Carbs86 g
Fat18 g
Sugar7 g
Checked US 140g bag

Values reproduce the official Samyang America Nutrition Facts image for one 140g bag. Older or imported listings can show different values.

Checked Jun 9, 2026 · high confidence · Nutrition source 1

Frequently asked

Real questions shoppers tend to ask before buying.

Is Buldak Original vegan?

Unknown. The checked US ingredients do not list obvious meat, dairy, egg, fish, honey, or gelatin, but artificial and natural flavor sources are not vegan-certified.

Is Buldak Original halal?

Yes. Samyang America package imagery for the checked US multi-pack shows a KMF Halal logo.

Is Buldak Original gluten-free?

No. The checked US ingredients include wheat flour, wheat gluten, wheat starch, and soy sauce with wheat.

How many calories are in Buldak Original?

The checked source record lists 560 calories per 140g serving. Package versions can differ, so compare the serving size on your current label.

How spicy is Buldak Original?

Samyang Foods reports 4,404 SHU as the Buldak launch/reference figure. It is not a measurement from the current US retail bag, so RamenDex shows it as a sourced reference rather than an exact package result.

How do you cook Buldak Original?

Boil the noodles for 5 minutes. Drain while leaving about 1/2 cup of water. Add the sauce and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the flakes, mix, and serve. These directions were checked for the US bag product page; use the current package if it differs.

What package size is Buldak Original?

The checked US bag version is 140g per unit. Multi-pack counts vary by retailer.

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