Korean ramen in Pakistan has gone from a niche import to a weekly craving, and Samyang Buldak is still the bar everything else gets measured against. This collection now carries more than 40 imported instant noodles: close to 20 Buldak variants, Korean soup ramen from Nongshim and Ottogi, Yopokki tteokbokki rice cakes, Japanese Nissin Gekikara, Malaysian Maggi, and Indonesian and Singaporean noodles from ABC, Indomie and Koka. All of it is genuine imported stock, listed flavour by flavour in PKR, and shipped nationwide from Islamabad.
Why buy Korean ramen online in Pakistan from Kicks.pk
Instant noodles look like the simplest product on the internet until you try to buy the right ones reliably. Grey market Buldak turns up with the expiry sticker peeled off, burst sauce sachets, or a flavour that does not match the wrapper. Our stock is built to avoid all three.
- Sealed packs with readable dates. Every pack keeps its original wrapper, batch code and printed expiry.
- Every flavour listed separately. Carbonara, Pink Carbonara, Rosé and Kimchi never get mixed up in an order.
- Multipacks for regulars. A 5 pack brings the cost per pack down noticeably if you eat these every week.
- Nationwide delivery. Same working day in the twin cities, next working day to most of Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
Korean ramen and instant noodle brands available in Pakistan
Samyang Buldak: the hot chicken range
Buldak means fire chicken in Korean, and Samyang built a global category on it. We stock close to 20 variants. The stir-fried packs cover Original, the 2X Spicy, Cream Carbonara, Carbonara, Pink Carbonara, Cheese, Extra Cheese, Quattro Cheese, Rosé, Kimchi and Habanero Lime. There is a Stew Type for people who want broth, an Extra Spicy soup pack, and a run of cup and bowl formats that need only hot water. Single packs start at PKR 429, and the 2X Spicy 5 pack is the best value per pack for regular eaters.
Ottogi: Jin Ramen and the cheese range
Ottogi is one of Korea's biggest noodle brands, and Jin Ramen is its everyday classic. We carry Jin Ramen in both Mild and Spicy, which makes it one of the easiest Korean ramen to recommend to a mixed family. The cheese range covers Cheesy Cheddar, Spicy Cheesy and a Stir Fry Cheesy, all far gentler than Buldak.
Nongshim: Shin Ramyun and Kimchi Ramyun
Shin Ramyun is the beef and mushroom soup ramen that most Koreans grew up on, with a cleaner, more savoury heat than Buldak. Kimchi Ramyun adds fermented cabbage sourness. Both are the natural starting point for anyone who finds Buldak overwhelming.
Yopokki: Korean tteokbokki rice cakes
Tteokbokki is the chewy rice cake street food you see in every Korean drama. Yopokki packs it into a cup that is ready in a few minutes, in the classic Spicy and a creamier Rosé. If you have only ever had noodles, this is the most interesting thing on the page.
Japanese: Nissin Gekikara
Gekikara means extremely spicy, and Nissin's Gekikara range is Japan's answer to Buldak, in Hot Chicken and a creamy Hot Carbo. At PKR 299 they are also one of the cheapest ways to try spicy imported ramen.
Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean noodles
This is the fastest growing corner of the shelf. Malaysian Maggi is a completely different product from the Maggi most Pakistanis know: Pedas Giler Ayam Bakar (grilled chicken), Syiok Tom Yam Kaw and Pedas Giler Tom Yummz bowls, and Hot Mealz Cili Kampung Goreng. From Indonesia, ABC covers Super Spicy, Mi Goreng fried noodles, Spicy Cheese and Selera Pedas, and Indomie comes in Chicken and Vegetable cups. Koka from Singapore rounds it out with Tomato, Black Pepper, Spicy Singapore Fried, Pepper Crab and Spicy Beef.
Korean ramen and instant noodle price in Pakistan
Single packs sit in a fairly tight band. The real saving comes from multipacks, and cups cost more per gram because you are paying for the container.
| Format | Brands | Typical size | Price range (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesian fried and spicy noodles | ABC | 70g to 85g | 230 to 259 |
| Japanese spicy ramen | Nissin Gekikara | 80g | 299 |
| Singaporean noodles | Koka | 85g | 399 to 490 |
| Korean soup ramen | Nongshim, Ottogi | 110g to 120g | 425 to 510 |
| Buldak stir-fried packs | Samyang | 130g to 145g | 429 to 649 |
| Malaysian Maggi packs and bowls | Maggi | 80g to 96g | 495 to 890 |
| Cup and bowl noodles | Indomie, Samyang | 60g to 105g | 495 to 890 |
| Tteokbokki rice cake cups | Yopokki | 120g | 699 |
| Multipack | Samyang Buldak 2X Spicy | 5 packs | 1,975 |
Prices last checked October 2026. Each product card always shows the live price.
Buldak heat levels: where to start
The flame graphics on the packets look almost identical across flavours that are genuinely far apart. Work up this list rather than starting at the top.
- Mildest: Cream Carbonara, Carbonara and Pink Carbonara. The dairy in the sauce blunts the chilli noticeably.
- Moderate: Cheese, Extra Cheese, Quattro Cheese and Rosé. Still hot, but rounded.
- Hot: Original Hot Chicken, Kimchi and the Stew Type. This is the flavour the brand is famous for.
- Very hot: Habanero Lime and the Extra Spicy soup type.
- Hottest: 2X Spicy, which as the name says is built to be roughly twice as hot as the Original. Only for people who genuinely enjoy heat.
We ranked every flavour in detail, with tasting notes, in our guide to Buldak flavours ranked by spice.
Korean, Japanese and Malaysian noodles are not the same thing
The instant noodles most Pakistani households grew up on are a light chicken soup with a thin noodle, designed to be quick and mild. Imported noodles go in very different directions.
- Korean stir-fried ramen such as Buldak has a thick, chewy noodle and no soup at all, just a heavy gochujang based sauce coating every strand.
- Korean soup ramen such as Shin Ramyun and Jin Ramen keeps the broth, with a beef or vegetable base and a cleaner heat.
- Japanese ramen leans on depth of broth and texture rather than pure heat, although Gekikara is the exception.
- Malaysian and Indonesian noodles lean on tom yam, sambal, lemongrass and sweet soy, which taste closer to Pakistani spice than Korean chilli does.
How to cook Buldak properly
Most disappointing bowls are overcooked, not badly flavoured. The stir-fried packs are not soup.
- Boil the noodles in about 600ml of water for the time on the pack, usually five minutes. Set a timer.
- Drain almost all of the water, leaving roughly eight tablespoons in the pan.
- Take the pan off the heat before you add the sauce. Cooking the sauce hard makes it bitter and sharper.
- Stir until every strand is coated, then add the seaweed and sesame sachet last.
What to add to make it a meal
- A slice of cheese melted through the hot noodles, the standard Korean fix for heat.
- A fried or soft boiled egg for protein, with the yolk loosening the sauce.
- Milk instead of some of the water at the sauce stage for a creamier, milder bowl.
- Spring onion, sesame and seaweed so it looks like the photo on the pack.
- Grilled chicken or sausage to turn a snack into dinner.
Buying noodles in bulk for hostels, offices and shops
Anyone eating Korean ramen more than once a week should be buying multipacks. For hostels and office pantries, cup and bowl formats remove the need for a stove, which is usually the real constraint. Retailers and cafes building a Korean or Asian noodle shelf can order case quantities through our wholesale deals range.
A note on ingredients and certification
Imported noodle packs carry full ingredient and allergen information, usually with an English panel. Certification varies by production market and manufacturers do reformulate, so if you follow a specific dietary requirement, read the printed panel and certification mark on the pack you receive rather than relying on a general description. Store packs in a dry cupboard and keep sauce sachets flat so they do not split.
Korean ramen delivery across Pakistan
We dispatch from Islamabad, with same working day handling in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and next working day delivery to most other cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Multan, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Quetta. Noodles travel well in any season, and cash on delivery is available nationwide.
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Ramen anchors a good Asian snack haul. Cool the heat down with imported drinks such as Mogu Mogu or Ichitan Thai Milk Tea, add imported chips and crisps like Takis for more spice, and finish with imported chocolates in Pakistan or imported candy and gum. Tea time picks sit in imported biscuits and cookies, and ready-made bundles in snack boxes and gift boxes.
Frequently asked questions about Korean ramen in Pakistan
Which Buldak flavour is the least spicy?
Cream Carbonara, followed by Carbonara and Pink Carbonara. The creamy sauce blunts the chilli. Cheese and Quattro Cheese are the next step up.
Which Buldak is the spiciest?
The 2X Spicy, built to be roughly twice as hot as the Original. Habanero Lime and the Extra Spicy soup type sit just below it.
How much does Samyang Buldak cost in Pakistan?
Single stir-fried packs run roughly PKR 429 to 649 depending on flavour and weight, cups and bowls cost a little more, and the 2X Spicy 5 pack is PKR 1,975. Live prices are on each product card.
What is the best Korean ramen for beginners?
Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild or Nongshim Shin Ramyun for a familiar soup format, or Buldak Cream Carbonara if you want to try the famous stir-fried style at its mildest.
What is tteokbokki?
Tteokbokki is a Korean street food of chewy rice cakes in a spicy sauce. Yopokki sells it in ready-to-make cups, in Spicy and a creamier Rosé.
Is Malaysian Maggi the same as Pakistani Maggi?
No. The Malaysian range uses completely different flavours, such as tom yam and grilled chicken with chilli, and is noticeably spicier and more aromatic.
Are these genuine imported noodles?
Yes. Every pack is a licensed import in its original sealed wrapper with a readable batch code and printed expiry date.
Do you deliver ramen across Pakistan?
Yes. We dispatch nationwide from Islamabad, with same working day handling in the twin cities and next working day delivery to most other cities. Cash on delivery is available.