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Korean-Style Steak Ramen

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There was a solid month where buldak steak ramen was everywhere on my feed. Every scroll, another glossy, spicy, buttery bowl. I loved the idea of it. The richness, the heat, the silky noodles. But every time I looked at the seasoning packet, I just knew I wanted something a little more balanced. Something I could feel good about eating on a random Tuesday night.

So I started testing… I tweaked the sauce. I adjusting the salt. Playing with the ratios until it hit that perfect cozy, spicy, umami moment without being overwhelming. It took a few tries, but this version is the one! It’s creamy from the egg yolks and mayo, spicy from the chili oil and gochujang, savory from the beef stock and parmesan, and finished with buttery steak and jammy eggs. Honestly… I think I like it even more than the original.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 500 ml boiling water
  • 100 ml dark unsalted beef stock
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp chili oil
  • 1 tsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp cream
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp MSG
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 2 instant ramen cakes
  • 300 g ribeye or short loin steak
  • salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 30 g butter
  • 2 eggs
  • chili crunch
  • sliced green onion
  • extra parmesan
  • small knob of butter
  • sesame seeds, optional
  • extra chili oil, optional

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce base: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, minced garlic, mayonnaise, gochujang, honey, soy sauce, cream, chili oil, salt, MSG, and grated parmesan. Set aside.
  2. Prep the steak: Pat the steak dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the steak: Heat a pan over medium high until very hot. Melt the butter, then sear the steak for 2 to 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Briefly sear the edges. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Boil eggs and noodles: Bring water and beef stock to a boil. Soft boil the eggs for 6 minutes. Add ramen halfway through if needed and cook according to package instructions. Cool eggs in cold water, then peel. Reserve the noodle broth before straining.
  5. Assemble: Add a generous spoon of sauce to your bowl, pour over broth, then add noodles. Top with sliced steak, halved eggs, scallions, chili crunch, parmesan, sesame seeds, extra chili oil, and a small knob of butter.
  • Author: Dishcovery
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes