Current Events > Why are all the good ramen so damn spicy?

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I wanted some tasty noodles and the buldak ones were too much for me last time so it bought the nongshim.

Im sweating like a beast and have snot running out of my nose trying to get through these.

Who likes stuff this spicy? Maybe Im just old

I love spicy stuff. My issue is most commercial stuff is never spicy enough for me and most of it I consider on the pretty mild end.

I have no idea where these fall though, but yeah I love stuff that makes me produce saliva uncontrollably to the point I can just open my mouth over the sink and it pours from my mouth while the entire outer edge of my mouth goes numb from the spice and it makes me break out in a sweat enough to soak my shirt and drip down my face.

Not an exaggeration. I legit like it like this and it isn't about just being hot, I can still actually taste the flavor. I don't want it to be hot just for being hot without flavor. Generally speaking I need stuff that is elevated with pure capsaicin because stuff like just ground up ghost peppers aren't enough for me though yes they do have a couple much hotter peppers now though in my area they are not common.

I finished them but my head is ringing. The second half was easier.

Theyre good as far as instant ramen goes. Better noodles and better flavor, theyre just so damn spicy,

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I had the one on the right.

The left one is so damn hot I have to put cheese in it to tolerate it but the black bean sauce is delicious.

The black noodles are not spicy
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Yeahh I love the flavor of buldak but most are spicy enough that it makes it less enjoyable for me

If you can get em, try mi goreng. Amazing garlicky/savory/sweet balance and the perfect amount of spice imo. Dont forget to put a fried egg on that bad boy
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Man makes me think of the nongshim seaweed ramen. It was so good and had green noodles. Too bad I cant seem to find it anywhere anymore.

I find the kimchi ones to be good imo.

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I like the carbonara buldak, it's pretty spicy but better balanced than some of the others I've had

TeaMilk posted...

Yeahh I love the flavor of buldak but most are spicy enough that it makes it less enjoyable for me

If you can get em, try mi goreng. Amazing garlicky/savory/sweet balance and the perfect amount of spice imo. Dont forget to put a fried egg on that bad boy
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These are what I was looking for but the store I was at didnt have them.

Youre not the first person to recommend those to me recently.

TeaMilk posted...

Yeahh I love the flavor of buldak but most are spicy enough that it makes it less enjoyable for me

If you can get em, try mi goreng. Amazing garlicky/savory/sweet balance and the perfect amount of spice imo. Dont forget to put a fried egg on that bad boy
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Walmart in Cicero (suburb bordering Chicago) has them in store.

JohnEtrav posted...

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I had the one on the right.

The left one is so damn hot I have to put cheese in it to tolerate it but the black bean sauce is delicious.

The right one is my fav ramen rn

There was this delicious shrimp ramen tapatio made but they changed it

JohnEtrav posted...

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I had the one on the right.

The left one is so damn hot I have to put cheese in it to tolerate it but the black bean sauce is delicious.

I love those Shin noodles

CobraGT posted...

The black noodles are not spicy
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I tried these but didn't like them at all

Spicy food is top tier.

I was just thinking about making a ramen topic. This was my go-to back in the day

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Pikachuchupika posted...

I was just thinking about making a ramen topic. This was my go-to back in the day

I was just about to edit my post to say this. I love Sapporo Ichiban

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I also get these in bulk. My wife loves them.

The rice noodles are a nice change when I dont want to get too full. They come with a little bit of a bang oil but its just the right amount of kick.

Like all my ramen, I toss in some cut up veggies and a protein and it elevates them to another level in no time.

My husband likes to add red chili flakes to his. He's gotten me to do it now, too.

You don't have to use the entire seasoning packet. I only use about 3/4 to lower the spiciness.

Rather than putting cheese on it to cool it down a bit, mix in a bit of either Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream. It takes a tiny bit of the edge off and makes it nice and creamy.

Those SHIN BLACK BONE BROTH cups are pretty flavorful without being too hot

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Shin "red" is much more spicy than Shin "black"....

It's also cheaper, by like a dollar. I like both, to be honest. Shin Black has a richer broth with more flavor. Shin Red hits you with more spice. I mostly only eat the "cup noodle" form, since it's so much easier to cook and eat on my lunch break at work.

TeaMilk posted...

Yeahh I love the flavor of buldak but most are spicy enough that it makes it less enjoyable for me

If you can get em, try mi goreng. Amazing garlicky/savory/sweet balance and the perfect amount of spice imo. Dont forget to put a fried egg on that bad boy
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a4d6c4e1.jpg

How spicy is this?

Chili ramen noodles gave me the unholy shits.

Shin ramyun and shin black are the best, never found them to be spicy though.

There's some really good Japanese miso ramen brands but I can't remember their names, probably been 12 years or so since I had one last.

sfcalimari posted...

Shin ramyun and shin black are the best, never found them to be spicy though.

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theyre spicy to me but its a good amount of spicy

sfcalimari posted...

Shin ramyun and shin black are the best, never found them to be spicy though.

There's some really good Japanese miso ramen brands but I can't remember their names, probably been 12 years or so since I had one last.

AbstraktProfSC2 posted...

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theyre spicy to me but its a good amount of spicy

Everyone has different heat tolerance. The shin ramyun is about as spicy as Im comfortable with and they still had me sweating and snotty.

I understand the appeal of some spice when it enhances the taste but when my lips start going numb and I cant think straight, thats too much for me.

I get the 2x spicy Buldak ramen. Others that I've tried are too mild for me. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice, though. I love the burning sensation that a very spicy food gives.

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BlueFalcon posted...

I get the 2x spicy Buldak ramen. Others that I've tried are too mild for me. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice, though. I love the burning sensation that a very spicy food gives.

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The chicken looks too angry, like it wants to hurt somebody

JohnEtrav posted...

The chicken looks too angry, like it wants to hurt somebody

Literally Spout amaterasu from his mouth

The first and only time I tried spicy noodles was this one here. It was so spicy that was all I could taste and my mouth felt like it was on fire. Are the other one's shown here better?
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BlueFalcon posted...

I get the 2x spicy Buldak ramen. Others that I've tried are too mild for me. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice, though. I love the burning sensation that a very spicy food gives.

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I want to try buldak but its very expensive for something I may not like

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This Chili Lime Tapatio Shrimp Ramen is about as far as I'll go, heat wise. There's a point where you stop tasting anything and it just burns... at least for me

_Valigarmanda_ posted...

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This Chili Lime Tapatio Shrimp Ramen is about as far as I'll go, heat wise. There's a point where you stop tasting anything and it just burns... at least for me

The previous shrimp one they had was the best ramen Ive had in years Im so upset they changed it

btw. i watched this vid a few days ago. first one seems the easiest to make at home but the ramen gnocchi sounds uuughgughuhguhg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCLf1xhdiWQ

DB_Insider posted...

How spicy is this?

probably like.... a little less that hot cheetos or something? idk how to answer lol

Nongshim (Shin Ramyun) and Samyang (Buldak) are Korean ramen brands, which tend to be spicier than other countries. Samyang especially has some blisteringly hot flavors, up to their 3x spicy flavor. Samyang has some milder Buldak flavors that are less spicy than Shin, namely the carbonara and cheese flavors. The carbonara is particularly excellent, but still has a kick to it. Nongshim's Chapagetti is a black bean stew ramen with no spice, and is one of the best of the Korean ramen flavors.

Still, if you're looking for mild, it's probably best to avoid Korean ramen. Indonesia's Mi Goreng flavors tend to be really good, and there's some assorted udon bowls that are worth your while. If there's no Asian market nearby and you don't have much of a selection to go with aside from the major brands, I'd say get the premium ones (Maruchan Gold or Nissin Raoh) over the bottom shelf stuff.

JohnEtrav posted...

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I had the one on the right.

The left one is so damn hot I have to put cheese in it to tolerate it but the black bean sauce is delicious.

lol I have those in my pantry

I never understood the appeal of eating something that causes lingering pain and overpowers the flavors. A little zing is fine.

I know you build up a tolerance to it after a while, but why even do that?

BlueFalcon posted...

I get the 2x spicy Buldak ramen. Others that I've tried are too mild for me. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice, though. I love the burning sensation that a very spicy food gives.

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I like spicy food but this one kicked my ass.

Nongshim and Buldak have at least 2 flavor packets. No one is forcing you to add all of the heat packet. Just add to taste. You can always add plain sesame oil ( oil of your choice ) if it needs more oil.

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Trying mi goreng now.

Just don't use the full spice package

I used to kinda be into spicy food but stopped eating it. I tried those Buldak 2x spicy earlier this year and they were pretty good. I've never seen the 3x in stores.

The Buldak is great for clearing my respiratory tract. Mold, pollen, whatever: 3 minutes of agony and I can breath freely. It also tastes good. Worth it.

VeggetaX posted...

Just don't use the full spice package

I made some last night with miso and ramen flavoring and about half the spice packet and it was just enough to get my sinuses going.

BlueFalcon posted...

I get the 2x spicy Buldak ramen. Others that I've tried are too mild for me. I have a fairly high tolerance for spice, though. I love the burning sensation that a very spicy food gives.

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The angry bird, the black flame and I just noticed it's holding a bomb. Is the bomb an allegory for something once it hits the intestines?

I like Nissin Raoh Tonkotsu which isnt spicy. The best actual noodles do tend to come from Korean brands though imo which do trend towards spicy. Could try some of the mild flavors like from Jin and see if thats low enough for you.