8 Best Spicy Instant Noodles

There’s no denying that spicy instant noodles are some of the tastiest – whether you just like a hint of chilli heat or are always trying to get your hands on the hottest flavours. Chilli is a key ingredient in many Asian cuisines and is great for bringing an extra kick to the humble instant noodle. 

Check out some of our favourite spicy noodles packets to start feeling the burn! When available, we’ve given the approximate Scoville Heat Unit for each of the noodles to give you an idea of how spicy ramen can get. 

1. Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen 

For some, the name Samyang is practically synonymous with hot and spicy; and if that’s what you’re after, these noodles are certainly the ones for you. Samyang buldak hot chicken noodles are touted as some of the spiciest and tastiest instant noodles around; they were made even more popular with a viral internet eating challenge. 

Around 8000 Scoville Heat Units. 

2. Samyang Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen (2x Spicy)

And if that isn’t spiciest enough for you, you can go for Samyang Hot Chicken Flavour Ramen (2x Spicy), which is even hotter. These Korean ramen noodles make a tasty, fiery snack but definitely aren’t for the faint of heart. 

Korea is renowned for producing some great spicy products, and these noodle packs are no exception, offering a classic yet extra-spicy ramen experience!

Around 10,000 Scoville Heat Units. 

We stock an extensive range of Samyang products, including plenty more spicy noodles flavours we haven't mentioned here. 

 3. Paldo Volcano Chicken Noodles

The ‘volcano’ moniker gives you a bit of an idea about how hot these Paldo noodles are going to be.

Paldo Volcano Chicken Noodles are paired with a rich chicken broth with plenty of spice and moreish savoury flavour. 

Around 9,000 Scoville Heat Units. 

Nong Shim Shin Ramyun

Nongshim is another renowned Korean brand, especially popular for their range of shin ramyun noodles. These have even wider appeal than the previously mentioned noodle packs, as they’re slightly milder but still offer a nice warming kick with a characteristic spicy Korean chilli sauce. 

Around 2,700 Scoville Heat Units. 

Ottogi Yeul Ramen (Extra Spicy)

Ottogi Yeul Ramen offers a beef-based broth seasoned with various savoury notes and plenty of spice. The noodles have a succulent, chewy texture, offering a hearty meal – and one that’ll definitely warm you up. Another Korean brand, Ottogi have plenty of hot and spicy noodle to explore. 

Around 5,000 Scoville Heat Units. 

Nissin Spicy Sesame Oil Flavour Noodles

Nissin are yet another iconic instant noodle brand, this time from Japan. The tasty Nissin Spicy Sesame Oil Flavour Noodles combine that classic sesame flavour with a new spicy twist. These are relatively low on the spicy scale but will certainly still curb your ramen cravings. 

Indomie Mi Goreng Stir-Fry Spicy Noodles

Another chilli lover's paradise, Indomie Mi Goreng Stir-Fry Spicy Noodles are the perfect combination of spices with a deliciously stir-fried texture. 

This flavour is a great base for any other ingredients you want to add, whether you’re partial to extra veg, tofu or a ramen egg. 

Bai Jia Chongqing Noodles (Spicy Hot Flavour)

Inspired by the flavours of the Sichuan province in China, Bai Jia Chongqing Noodles live up to their spicy hot name. These flat noodles have a slightly different texture than regular ramen, providing a smooth, succulent experience. The inclusion of Sichuan peppercorn gives a characteristic spicy numbness. 

The Scoville scale is what we use to measure a chilli’s level of ‘hotness’, which is related to their capsaicin content (i.e. what makes them spicy). Historically, the Scoville Heat Unit measurement indicated the dilutions needed to negate the sense of heat/spiciness from a chilli. 

To put the Scoville scale into context, a bell pepper is 0 SHU, a jalapeno can be around 2,500-8,000 SHU, and the Carolina Reaper is an intense 2.2 million SHU! 

While our ramen won’t quite be reaching these fiery heights, some of them will certainly have you breaking a sweat. For even more spicy, noodly goodness, why not try our easy recipe for sweet and spicy gochujang noodles? 

And if you're still not satisfied with all the spiciness these noodles can offer, you can check out our range of Asian chilli oils, pastes and sauces, including popular Korean gochujang paste and Flying Goose sriracha.