A new culinary creation, the 'Buldak Omelette,' is making waves!
Combining Korea's iconic spicy 'Buldak Ramen' with the Malaysian local dish 'Murtabak (Spicy Folded Omelette Pancake),' A YouTube video showcasing this fusion dish has surpassed 30 million views, drawing widespread attention and praise. Korean netizens shared their excitement in the video’s comments: “I’m a Korean passing by—this can’t taste bad! I’ll definitely try this at home!,” “This could be a hit if reverse-imported to Korean street food markets or bars! Such a brilliant idea,” “It looks so good. With eggs and cheese, the spiciness will be perfectly balanced. I have to try this!,” “Wow, they’ve perfected a delicious recipe—more Korean than Koreans themselves!”
‘Murtabak’ is a traditional Malaysian dish made with thin dough filled with meat, onions, and eggs. By combining it with the beloved spicy Buldak Ramen, the 'Buldak Omelette' adds a twist with eggs, cheese, and sausages for a unique blend of spicy and savory flavors. Creating the dish at home is simple: Boil Buldak Ramen and a sausage, then stir-fry them in a pan with the spicy sauce. Pour eggs over the noodles and add cheese and sliced sausage. Fold the omelette in half, cook it to perfection, and enjoy!
The ingredients include one pack of ramen, 300ml of water, 4–5 eggs, one slice of cheese, and one sausage. For a foolproof omelette, melt butter in a frying pan, pour in the eggs, and place the ramen on top before folding. The popularity of Buldak Ramen is fueling creative recipes worldwide. In Vietnam, it’s wrapped in rice paper with cheese for a chewy snack, while in Japan, it’s transformed into a ramen-style dish with mayonnaise and oil for extra richness.
Buldak Ramen’s rise has been nothing short of phenomenal, now sold in over 100 countries, including the U.S., China, Japan, and emerging markets like Belarus, Tajikistan, and Morocco. This success has significantly boosted Samyang Foods’ export performance. From 93 billion KRW (Approximately $69 million) in 2016 to 809.3 billion KRW (Approximately $606 million) in 2023, the brand has become a global K-food phenomenon. The Buldak series has exceeded 4 trillion KRW (Approximately $3 billion) in cumulative sales, with over 7 billion packs sold since its launch in 2012.
Whether it’s through unique recipes like the 'Buldak Omelette' or its global reach, Buldak Ramen continues to redefine instant noodle culture worldwide.