Dollar Tree Is Selling Viral Buldak Ramen For $1.25—All about the Spicy Noodles All over Social Media
Find out about the viral ramen being sold at Dollar Tree for only $1.25 and why it's so popular on social media!
Buldak Ramen is all the rage on social media, beloved for its intense spice and savory flavor. The product has even sparked social media challenges, such as the Spicy Noodle Challenge. Now, the product is being sold for an extremely affordable price at Dollar Tree. Find out what everyone is saying about the tasty dish and learn more about the product.
Dollar Tree is selling Buldak Ramen
A fellow Dollar Tree shopper shared that Buldak Ramen was one of their latest finds at the discount dollar store and many were thrilled with the news. Stores such as Target and Walmart do sell the brand—a box with 5 bags of the noodles is sold between $7 and $8—but now Dollar Tree is another place you can find it. The best part? Buldak Ramen is being sold for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, making it extremely affordable.
The Reddit user who shared the news was very excited about the find, writing, “Can’t Believe it…” and others have weighed in. One user wrote, “Campus dining worker here. According to my kids, that pink one is worth its weight in gold. We sell it at the on campus shop and they absolutely lose their minds over it. I have to limit it to 1 per person or it wouldn’t last 5 minutes on the shelf.” Another Reddit user wrote, “A 5 pack is like 9.99 where I’m at. I would be going crazy if I found this deal here.”
What is Buldak Ramen?
Buldak Ramen is an extremely spicy version of the famous ramen dish. With a variety of flavors and spice levels, Buldak Ramen always starts with its signature spicy chicken base.
Flavors of Buldak Ramen include Original (the classic spicy hot chicken flavor), 2X Spicy, Carbonara, Quattro Cheese (a blend of four cheeses with spicy chicken), Cheese, Habanero Lime, Jjajang (Black bean sauce with a spicy kick), Kimchi (Spicy flavor with fermented cabbage notes), Curry, Creamy (rose, cream carbonara), Yakisoba (A Japanese stir-fried noodle style), Taco (Cumin and chili blend) and Stew Type (A broth-based version).
As for the spice levels, there is a range to choose from. You can find Buldak Ramen in mild, medium, hot and extreme spicy.
Why is Buldak Ramen so popular?
Buldak Ramen is often praised for its extreme and addictive heat, as compared to other versions of ramen. But the brand is also a staple in many households thanks to its affordability and convenience. As an easy, instant meal, Buldak Ramen is popular with students and busy individuals who appreciate the dish’s convenient cup format.
What is the spicy noodle challenge?
While Buldak Ramen is already a popular brand of the noodle dish, social media has only added to that. A viral trend, known as the Spicy Noodle Challenge, popularized the ramen brand when it launched in 2014. Participants of the trend film themselves trying to eat and finish a bowl of the spicy noodles without drinking any water in between. The Spicy Noodle Challenge is still going on today, with influencers taking part and adding to its popularity.
The video that brought the trend to light was posted in February 2014 by British YouTuber “Korean Englishman, and it showed him and his friends attempting to eat the noodles. The video quickly gained millions of views and launched the challenge. Soon after, dozens of creators began posting their own versions.
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