Buldak Ramen's advent calendar sets tongues on fire with spicy Christmas countdown
By Isabella Wilson
As more brands launch their own advent calendar, Buldak Ramen is one we didn’t know we needed – it’s perfect for a little heat this winter.
Last year saw the Chanel advent calendar go viral on social media, and despite its hefty $825 price tag, it was less than satisfactory with gifts such as temporary tattoos and stickers.
Buldak Ramen is truly giving what people want with its 2022 advent calendar and it’s the biggest one we’ve seen so far. Forget designer brands, it’s all about $2 instant noodles.
An influencer has gone viral with her daily ramen calendar openings, garnering over 16 million TikTok views and we’re slightly jealous – of the ramen, that is, not the view count.
Buldak Ramen’s advent calendar is heating things up this Christmas
Food blogger OhMyMisty is the only creator flaunting her ramen advent calendar online, with her first video reaching 5.4 million views.
The product comes in a large cardboard box decorated with a festive holiday theme with its usual cute cartoon characters. Unlike other companies who have shortened their unique calendars down to 12 days, Samyang Foods, the brand behind Buldak, is not being stingy.
The calendar includes 24 slots meaning 24, hopefully different, types of Buldak Ramen.
So far, OhMyMisty has conquered the first five days. Door number one kicked it off with the classic Artificial Spicey Chicken Flavor – the origin of the viral Fire Noodle Challenge.
The foodie made sure her stomach was prepped for the heat with a Tums Chewy Bite:
Day 2’s menu was the Chicken Tomato Pasta, which we’d never seen in stores before. If you’re a fan of spicy spaghetti, this is the option for you.
Cream carbonara followed on day 3, which provided a good break from the intense heat and a massive punch of flavor. OhMyMisty rated it nine out of 10 for flavor and seven out of 10 for spice.
Door four cranked things up with 2x Spicy Chicken, which had the blogger sobbing for her stomach even before devouring it.
Koreans love their cheese and ramen combo, so day 5 was none other than their cheesy Chicken. Don’t be fooled by it, though, it’s still hot!
For the remaining 19 days, follow OhMyMisty on TikTok.
Can you buy Buldak’s advent calendar?
Unfortunately, it’s not available for purchase because it’s a marketing gift for influencers. With OhMyMisty being the only person unboxing, we’re suspecting it’s exclusive to her only!
A-Sha’s 12 Days Of Noodles Mandarin Style Variety 12 Pack is an alternative, but it’s more of a multipack than a countdown.
The internet is still begging for the ramen collection, nevertheless, with one admitting they’d pay an “ungodly amount” for the mouthwatering countdown. How about $825?
“I’ve never wanted an advent calendar so bad…” another wrote to Buldak’s TikTok account.
A third similarly raved: “This is my favorite series ever, I’m so jealous that you got this. I would literally sell my soul for this advent calendar.”
You have one year to become a food influencer:
ever since i found out that buldak ramen has a special advent calendar for influencers i have regretted every decision since birth that did not lead to becoming an niche micro influencer
— ඞmong us (@sorakai28) December 5, 2022
It’s worth it, though:
"Buldak Spicy Ramen Advent Calendar"
— Boss (@YazaNico) December 4, 2022
My guts would die by day 3
