✓ Updated April 2026

Bonchon Buldak
Price & Calories 2026

Spicy chicken, rice cakes, and onions stir-fried in Korean hot pepper sauce — topped with scallions, sesame seeds, and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with white rice. The highest-calorie and highest-heat dish on the entire Bonchon menu.

✓ Spiciest Item on Menu ✓ Korean Hot Pepper Sauce ✓ Melted Mozzarella ✓ Served with White Rice

Quick Answer — Bonchon Buldak 2026

$18.99Price

2,610Calories

99gProtein

🌶🌶🌶Highest Heat

What Is Bonchon Buldak?

“Fire Chicken” — The Hottest, Highest-Calorie Dish at Bonchon

Buldak (불닫) literally translates to “fire chicken” in Korean — and the name is not an exaggeration. It is a dish built around maximum heat: spicy chicken stir-fried with rice cakes and onions in a Korean hot pepper sauce so intense it became the inspiration for the globally viral Buldak ramen brand. At Bonchon, it is the spiciest item on the menu by a significant margin, and also the highest in calories.

The Bonchon version combines spicy chicken with chewy tteok (rice cakes), onions, and a hot pepper sauce base, then stir-fries everything together until the sauce reduces and clings to every piece. It is finished with scallions, sesame seeds, and a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese — the cheese is essential, as it is the only effective moderator of the extreme heat. The dish is served with white rice included.

At $18.99 with 2,610 calories and 99g protein, Buldak is in a category of its own on the Bonchon menu. It delivers the most protein of any dish on the menu and the most calories. It is not an everyday meal — it is an experience, and one that serious Korean food lovers and spice enthusiasts seek out specifically.

⚠ Heat Warning: Buldak is the spiciest item on the entire Bonchon menu — significantly hotter than Tteokbokki or the Spicy chicken sauce. It is intended for people who actively enjoy extreme Korean spice. If you have low or medium heat tolerance, order Tteokbokki instead for a milder spicy rice cake experience.

Bonchon Buldak Price 2026

Price & What’s Included

Item	Price	Calories	Serving	Includes
Buldak	$18.99	2,610 kcal	46 oz	White Rice + Mozzarella ✓

* Prices may vary by location. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher. White rice and mozzarella cheese topping are included at no extra charge.

Protein Note: At 99g protein per serving, Buldak delivers the highest protein count of any dish on the entire Bonchon menu — more than Bulgogi (82g), more than any chicken order. If you are tracking protein and can handle extreme heat, Buldak is the maximum-protein option.

Bonchon Buldak Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Breakdown

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	2,610 kcal ⚠ Highest	131%
Total Fat	149g	191%
— Saturated Fat	30g	150%
— Trans Fat	0g	—
Cholesterol	385mg	128%
Sodium	3,780mg ⚠ Highest	164%
Total Carbohydrates	215g	78%
— Dietary Fiber	15g	54%
— Sugar	45g	—
Protein	99g ✓ Highest on Menu	198%

*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: Official Bonchon Nutrition Guide 2023.

⚠ Calories: 2,610 kcal is 131% of a standard 2,000-calorie daily diet in a single meal. This is the highest-calorie dish on the Bonchon menu by a large margin. The next highest is Chicken Katsu at 1,319 kcal.

⚠ Sodium: 3,780mg sodium is 164% of the recommended daily limit — the highest sodium of any dish on the Bonchon menu. If you are monitoring sodium, this dish is not appropriate.

The Heat Level Explained

How Hot Is Bonchon Buldak?

Understanding Buldak’s heat requires placing it in context with everything else on the Bonchon menu and with Korean spice generally:

Item	Heat Level	Description
Soy Garlic Chicken	0 — None	No chili whatsoever
Spicy Chicken Sauce	🌶🌶 Medium-High	Korean gochugaru, slow-building heat
Tteokbokki	🌶🌶🌶 High	Gochujang broth — significantly hotter than Spicy chicken
Buldak	🌶🌶🌶🌶 Extreme	Korean hot pepper sauce — hottest on menu by far

Who Should Order Buldak

You regularly eat spicy Korean food
You’ve tried Tteokbokki and found it manageable
You enjoy Buldak ramen or similar products
You want maximum protein (99g) on the menu
You’re here specifically for the heat challenge

Who Should NOT Order Buldak

Low or medium heat tolerance
First time trying Korean spicy food
Monitoring sodium (3,780mg is extreme)
Watching calories (2,610 kcal)
Ordering for children or heat-sensitive diners

Mozzarella Strategy: The melted mozzarella on top is not just a topping — it is the primary heat management tool. Make sure to scoop cheese with every bite of Buldak. The dairy in the cheese actively neutralizes capsaicin and is what makes the dish survivable for most diners.

Buldak vs Other Main Dishes

How It Compares

Dish	Price	Calories	Protein	Heat
Buldak ← You Are Here	~$18.99	2,610 ⚠ Highest	99g ✓ Highest	🌶🌶🌶🌶 Extreme
Bulgogi	~$18.99	1,369	82g	None
Chicken Katsu	~$17.99	1,319	65g	None
Tteokbokki	~$16.99	980	32g	High 🌶🌶🌶
Japchae	~$17.99	906	28g	None
Bibimbap (plain)	~$15.99	401 ✓ Lowest	11g	None
House Fried Rice	~$15.99	961	16–44g	None

Verdict: Buldak is the correct order if you want maximum protein (99g) and enjoy extreme Korean heat. It is the wrong order if you are calorie-conscious (2,610 kcal), sodium-sensitive (3,780mg), or have anything less than a high heat tolerance. For spicy Korean food at a more manageable level, try Tteokbokki first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bonchon Buldak FAQ

How much does Bonchon Buldak cost?+

Bonchon Buldak costs approximately $18.99 at most US locations. White rice and mozzarella cheese topping are included at no extra charge. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher due to service fees.

How many calories are in Bonchon Buldak?+

Bonchon Buldak contains 2,610 calories per serving (46 oz) — the highest-calorie dish on the entire Bonchon menu. It also has 99g protein (highest on menu), 215g carbohydrates, 149g fat, and 3,780mg sodium. This is intended as a shared dish for 2 people or a very large individual meal.

How spicy is Bonchon Buldak?+

Bonchon Buldak is the spiciest item on the entire menu — significantly hotter than Tteokbokki (already a high-heat dish) and dramatically hotter than the Spicy chicken sauce. It uses Korean hot pepper sauce rather than gochugaru alone, creating an intense, building heat that accumulates over the meal. People with low to medium heat tolerance will find it extremely challenging.

What does Buldak mean?+

Buldak (불닫) means “fire chicken” in Korean — bul (불) means fire and dak (닫) means chicken. The name directly describes the dish: chicken cooked in an intensely spicy sauce that is associated with fire-level heat. It is also the inspiration for the globally popular Buldak ramen brand (Samyang’s fire noodles).

What allergens does Bonchon Buldak contain?+

Bonchon Buldak contains Wheat (in the rice cakes and sauce), Soy (in the sauce), Dairy (mozzarella cheese), and Sesame (sesame seeds and sesame oil). The official menu notes it contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm allergens with your specific location.

Is Buldak the same as Buldak ramen?+

They share the same name and heat concept, but they are different products. Samyang’s Buldak ramen (fire noodles) is an instant noodle product inspired by the Buldak dish. Bonchon’s Buldak is a full restaurant dish using actual chicken, rice cakes, fresh vegetables, and mozzarella cheese — a much more substantial meal than instant ramen.

How do I handle the heat of Buldak?+

Four strategies: (1) Eat mozzarella with every bite — the dairy directly neutralizes capsaicin. (2) Alternate with white rice — neutral starch resets the palate between bites. (3) Order Coleslaw on the side — creamy coleslaw actively cools the mouth. (4) Drink milk, not water — water spreads capsaicin, dairy neutralizes it.

What To Order With It

Best Pairings

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Coleslaw — ~$2.99

The single most important pairing for Buldak. The creamy coleslaw dressing contains dairy which directly neutralizes capsaicin. Order it and eat a spoonful between every few bites of Buldak — it makes the dish significantly more manageable.

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Extra Steamed Rice — ~$2.99

White rice is included with Buldak, but ordering extra gives you a larger neutral base to alternate between. Rice absorbs the hot pepper sauce and moderates the cumulative heat buildup that makes Buldak so intense over a full meal.

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Pickled Radish — Free

Complimentary with any chicken order. The sweet-sour crunch is a traditional Korean heat-relief side. The acidity and slight sweetness provide brief but effective palate relief between bites of the hot pepper sauce.

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Wings (Soy Garlic)

If sharing Buldak with someone who cannot handle the full heat, add Soy Garlic Wings as a no-spice alternative on the table. The sweet-savory Soy Garlic is the perfect contrast to the extreme heat of the Buldak.