The five spiciest ramen you can buy at the store

We in the editorial office, as the main fans of everything spicy, salty and pickled, do not resist the crazy Asiancore that taught Russians to love Asian cuisine many years ago. So now everyone knows what ramen, pho, kuksi and lagman are and why these special dishes should be your best friends in the morning after the party. But let’s move on to more important matters than the author’s life hacks.

Finding delicious ramen outside the house is not a problem. Now there are Asian cafes and izakayas in every district of Moscow and St. Petersburg and in the centers of all major cities in Russia. But finding delicious Korean noodles in instant format is a task with an asterisk.

In this article, we will talk about the five most delicious and spicy ramen that you can buy in stores or markets.

Ottogi Yeul Ramen

Spicy: 1/5

Ottogi is a great option for runners who want to know how far they want to go with the spiciness of their ramen. The Yeul Ramen with beef and ground red pepper tastes like a twin to our red Doshirak. So, rest assured that this is just the beginning when you start down the path of spicy food. The end result is a slight thirst quencher and a warming sensation in your mouth. Think you’ll get away with nothing.

How much does it cost: from 97 rubles.

Samyang Buldak Cheese

Spicy: 2/5

Buldak is the most popular instant noodles among all fans of Asian food. By the way, thanks to TikTok, because there are videos where Americans share their feelings after trying the ramen of this company. In general, buldak is a spicy Korean sauce that is present in every ramen. Thanks to this, you can check how the noodles will taste. The peculiarity of this brand is its bright packaging and variety of flavors. For example, some of the most popular are carbonara and four-cheese pizza flavors. To prepare buldak correctly, you need to boil the noodles in a small amount of water, add spices, hot sauce (we advise you not to overdo it here), melted cheese and grated mozzarella. These are all the necessary ingredients, the rest can be added to your taste.

How much does it cost: from 90 rubles.

Nongshim Shin Red Super Spicy

Spicy: 3/5

Another favorite of fans of spicy ramen is Nongshim Shin Red Super Spicy. Usually, a phrase like “very hot” means that there is nothing here except a lot of pepper and sauce. And these noodles were no exception. The Internet is full of reviews that these ramen have no taste, but they clearly went too far with spiciness. Therefore, in order to save the situation at least a little, they recommend adding low-fat cream to the broth – the pepper will be felt less, and the ramen itself will have at least some taste.

How much does it cost: from 145 rubles.

Mamee Ghost Pepper

Spicy: 4/5

There is a dish called Ghost Pepper in the ramen series of the Mamee brand. Since it is translated as chili pepper in Russian, you roughly understand what kind of flavor adventure awaits you during the tasting. Since the noodles themselves are black, it is immediately clear that there will be no happy ending. However, those who try the noodles say that it is perceived differently every time. One day it leaves only a slight fire on the lips, and the other day it makes itself felt for at least another day. By the way, since the Mamee brand is the rarest brand in this selection, do not be surprised by its high price.

How much does it cost: from 455 rubles.

Samyang Buldak 2x Spicy

Spicy: 5/5

If you can’t always get enough of everything, including the spicy taste of ramen, then this option is for you. Samyang Buldak 2x Spicy is the hottest instant noodles in the world. Not everyone can handle it, and all because of the sauce in it. If you decide to try it, we advise you not to read reviews on the Internet. There are a lot of messages like “Steam is coming out of my nose, ears”. But keep hacking life – as we have already said, the secret is in the buldak. The less sauce, the more likely you are to finish the ramen to the end. But we still recommend taking milk to neutralize the fire in your mouth. By the way, the noodles of this company also have their own cooking secrets. For those who are afraid of unexpected food sensations, it is better to boil the noodles separately and only then add all the spices and sauce. But if you decide to go all the way, then immediately add all the ingredients to boiling water. This ramen is real.

How much does it cost: from 120 rubles.