Best Creamy Onion Buldak Ramyun: Viral ‘Earth Arcade’ Buldak Noodles
Today, I’m introducing a Creamy Onion Buldak Ramyun recipe that’s gone viral in Korea for being incredibly delicious. With sautéed onions, cheese, egg yolk, and even mayonnaise, this recipe bursts with rich, savory flavor. It’s a Creamy Onion Buldak Bokkeum Myeon recipe featured on the Korean TV show Earth Arcade and is currently one of the hottest Buldak recipes.
What is Creamy Onion Buldak Ramyun?
This is a Buldak ramen recipe from the Korean variety TV show Earth Arcade (Jiraksil), created by producer Jae-young. By adding sautéed onions for natural sweetness, along with mayonnaise, egg yolk, and cheese, it becomes less spicy than regular Buldak but much creamier, richer, and incredibly delicious. Right now, it’s one of the trendiest Buldak recipes in Korea, with many people recreating it and raving about how good it is.
Simple Ingredients
The ingredients are truly simple. All you need is Buldak ramen noodles, onion, sliced cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and an egg yolk to make an unbelievably delicious Buldak noodles that’s on a whole different level.
Easy Buldak Ramen Recipe
- Sauté the onions in oil to bring out their sweetness.
- Cook the Buldak ramyun, then drain most of the water.
- Add the Buldak sauce, cheese, and sautéed onions. Simmer over high heat until the sauce thickens.
- Plate the noodles and generously drizzle mayonnaise over the top—forget about calories today!
- Top with an egg yolk and sprinkle with the seaweed flakes that come with the Buldak noodles.
- It’s incredibly simple yet the flavor is rich and savory. This highly recommended Buldak recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.
How Spicy is Buldak Ramyun?
Buldak Ramen has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 4,400. If you’ve tried Shin Ramyun—one of Korea’s spiciest popular instant noodles—its SHU is 2,700, so you can imagine just how much spicier Buldak is. For those who truly love extreme heat, there’s the Haek Buldak Bokkeum Myeon (“Nuclear” Buldak), which comes in at a fiery 8,706 SHU.
On the other hand, the Carbonara Buldak, which is hugely popular in Europe and the U.S., is only 2,755 SHU, making it a great choice for those who can’t handle intense heat but still want to enjoy the Buldak flavor.
How to Make Buldak Noodles Less Spicy
Buldak ramyun is loved all over the world, but outside of Korea, many people aren’t used to very spicy food. Still, there are plenty who want to enjoy Buldak without the overwhelming heat. If that’s you, here are some useful tips.
- Milk – Add a little milk when cooking the noodles to mellow out the heat.
- Cream – Even more effective than milk for reducing spiciness.
- Cheese – Top your cooked Buldak noodles with mozzarella or sliced cheddar for a creamy, salty flavor that also makes it less spicy.
- Fried Egg – Adding a fried egg on top helps soften the heat.
- Pickled Radish (Danmuji) – In Korea, spicy dishes are often served with pickled radish at restaurants. Its refreshing sweetness soothes the burning sensation, so you can go back for another bite of Buldak.
Different Buldak Series
- Buldak Ramyun
The Buldak ramen line has gained huge popularity, expanding beyond the original flavor into many variations. Among the most famous are Carbonara Buldak, Buldak rose ramen, Cheese Buldak, while spice lovers go for Haek Buldak (“Nuclear” Buldak). There are also country-specific limited editions, such as Yakisoba Buldak in Japan, Habanero Lime Buldak in Mexico and curry buldak ramen.
- Beyond Ramyun
Buldak isn’t just about noodles. The brand offers a variety of products, including Buldak Jjaltteok (spicy chewy rice snack), Buldak Dumplings filled with the fiery seasoning, and even Buldak Fried Rice. If you’re a Buldak fan, it’s worth trying the whole series.
Different Buldak Recipes
In Korea, there are many creative dishes made with Buldak, especially using its signature sauce in various recipes. People make Buldak Bibimbap or Buldak Fried Rice, and here are two of the most popular Buldak-inspired recipes.
- Buldak Omelette: A dish gaining popularity as Malaysian street food. It’s made by wrapping Buldak ramyun, cheese, and sausage inside a soft, fluffy omelette. It’s easy to recreate at home.
Buldak Omelet
- Buldak Cream Pasta: In Korea, Buldak sauce is used in fried rice and many other dishes, but Buldak cream pasta has become especially trendy among younger generations. There’s no need to cook the pasta separately—just add pasta, cheese, ham, and other ingredients directly to the pan with the sauce, simmer, and you’ll have a deliciously creamy Buldak pasta.
Buldak Cream Pasta
Ingredients Guide
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FAQs about Buldak Ramen
Can I put mayo in Buldak? / Can I add mayo to Buldak?
Yes! Many people add mayonnaise to Buldak to make it creamier, nuttier, and less spicy. In today’s Creamy Onion Buldak recipe, mayo is added to maximize the rich umami flavor.
What is Buldak mayo?
Samyang has released a Buldak mayo sauce that mixes their spicy Buldak sauce with mayonnaise. It’s perfect for dipping fried foods like Korean-style fried chicken.
Why is Buldak ramen trending?
Buldak is addictive because of its spicy, savory flavor. It started trending globally after the Buldak Challenge went viral. Watching influencers take the challenge inspired people to try it themselves—and once they tasted it, the flavor kept them hooked.
What to add to Buldak ramen?
Many people add toppings to make Buldak ramen even more delicious. Common additions include sliced cheese or shredded mozzarella to increase creaminess and reduce spiciness, or a fried egg on top. In today’s Creamy Onion Buldak recipe, sautéed onions, egg yolk, and mayonnaise add a sweet, nutty umami flavor that makes it irresistible.
Can you add raw eggs to Buldak?
Yes! In the Creamy Onion Buldak, a raw egg yolk is added to enhance the savory umami taste.
Which is the most popular Buldak flavor?
In Korea, the spicier flavors like Original Buldak or Nuclear Buldak are very popular. In Europe, the milder, creamier flavors such as Carbonara Buldak are preferred.
Viral Creamy Onion Buldak Ramyun: ‘Earth Arcade’ Buldak Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pack Buldak Ramyeon
- 350 ml water
- 1/2 onion
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan, sauté the onion until golden, then set aside.
- In a pot, bring 350 ml of water to a boil, add only the noodles, and cook for 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Add the liquid seasoning, sautéed onion, and cheddar cheese. Stir well and simmer over high heat until the sauce thickens.
- Once the sauce is almost gone, transfer to a plate.
- Drizzle with mayonnaise, sprinkle with the seaweed flakes from the Buldak pack, and top with an egg yolk.
Creamy Onion Buldak Ramyeon 크리미 어니언 불닭 볶음면
- The nuttiness is insane!! No wonder this went viral. It’s got every reason to be!
- Break the egg yolk and mix it well with the mayonnaise and noodles before eating.
