BTS Jungkook's Noodle Recipe

BTS Jungkook’s Favorite Noodles - Buldak Perilla Oil Makguksu

A celebratory dish for Jungkook’s military discharge

Cooking time : 10mins

💜 Celebrating Jungkook’s Return with His Favorite Noodles

On June 11th, 2025, the long wait was finally over - BTS’s Jungkook and Jimin, were officially discharged from his military service. ARMYs around the world rejoiced, trended hashtags, and shared their excitement through fan art, heartfelt letters, videos, and… food!

What better way to welcome Jungkook back than with a homemade bowl of his favorite noodles?

In Korea, noodles are usually eaten when celebrating something (or everyday haha).

[captured from Jungkook’s live streaming]

In one of his past livestreams, Jungkook shared a simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe that had fans scrambling to try it out at home. It’s now famously known as:

Buldak Perilla Oil Makguksu (불닭 들기름 막국수)

This noodle dish is refreshing, spicy, nutty, and comforting - the perfect Jungkook-style meal: practical, punchy, and undeniably charming.

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Ingredients

One of the best things about this recipe is its flexibility. Jungkook himself didn’t use exact measurements or fancy techniques - he just made use of what he had at home. So don’t worry if you don’t have the exact ingredients; it’s all about balance and flavor harmony.

Noodles

• Buckwheat noodles (Makguksu or Soba style)

Sauce

• Perilla oil – 4 Tbsp
• Cham sauce – 2 Tbsp
  (We didn’t have Cham sauce, so we recreated it by mixing:)
  • Soy sauce – 2 Tbsp
  • Vinegar – 1 Tbsp
  • Sugar – 1 Tbsp
• Buldak sauce – 1 Tbsp
  (Adjust based on your spice level!)
• Buldak mayo (optional – we didn’t have it)
• 1 egg yolk (added at the end)

Toppings

• Crushed seasoned seaweed (we used snack-size packs)
• Optional: sesame seeds, green onions

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Step-by-Step: How We Recreated Jungkook’s Noodles

1. Boil the Buckwheat Noodles

Start by boiling your buckwheat noodles according to the package directions (usually 3–5 minutes). Once they’re cooked through, immediately rinse them under cold water.

This not only stops the cooking process but also removes excess starch, leaving the noodles with that chewy and refreshing texture that’s so essential in Korean-style cold noodles.

💡 Rinse several times in cold water until the water runs clear. It’ll really help with the texture.

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2. Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine your sauce ingredients. Since we didn’t have Cham sauce, we used the common homemade mix:

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 Tbsp sugar

To that base, we added:

• 4 Tbsp perilla oil
• 1 Tbsp Buldak sauce

Mix everything well.

If you have Buldak mayo, you can add a spoonful. Jungkook did, but since we didn’t have any, we skipped it and focused on the yolk instead.

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3. Toss and Mix

In a large bowl, place the rinsed and drained buckwheat noodles. Pour the sauce all over and toss thoroughly.

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4. Add the Seaweed & Serve

Originally, Jungkook used a seaweed shredder box to top his noodles with thin seaweed slices. Since we didn’t have one, we got creative.

We simply took a bag of seasoned seaweed snacks, crushed them in the bag, and sprinkled them on top. You can also mix them directly into the noodles for added umami.

Optionally, top with:

• Toasted sesame seeds
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Soft-boiled egg halves

[add dry seaweed crumbs to the noodle and mix well]

Then, crack a fresh egg yolk on top and gently mix it in with chopsticks or tongs. The yolk adds richness and a slightly creamy mouthfeel that mellows out the heat from the Buldak sauce.

🧡 Mixing the yolk in gives the noodles a beautifully glossy coating and deepens the flavor.

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So… How Did It Taste?

Absolutely amazing. The perilla oil added a nutty depth, almost like toasted sesame but earthier. The Buldak sauce delivered the signature spicy punch, and the egg yolk made everything richer and silkier.

Combined with the chewy cold noodles and savory seaweed crunch, it was the ultimate fusion of texture and flavor - spicy, nutty, umami, cool, and comforting.

Even with substitutions and limited pantry ingredients, the final result was seriously restaurant-quality. No exaggeration.

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Ingredient Tips & Substitutions

This dish is perfect for adapting based on what you have at home. Here are a few swaps:

Ingredient	Substitute Ideas
Perilla oil	Toasted sesame oil
Cham sauce	Soy sauce + vinegar + sugar combo
Buldak sauce	Gochujang, chili oil, or spicy sriracha
Buldak mayo	Mayo + Buldak sauce (DIY version)
Seaweed	Nori, furikake, or roasted laver flakes
Egg yolk	Soft-boiled egg or poached egg
Buckwheat noodles	Soba, somen, or thin spaghetti

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This recipe captures Jungkook’s vibe so well:

• Effortless: It looks casual but tastes complex.
• Adaptable: He used what he had, like any of us.
• Bold: The Buldak sauce adds serious attitude.
• Balanced: Sweet yet powerful.

It also reflects his humble and grounded nature. Despite being a global superstar, he still cooks for himself using whatever he has at home. There’s something really special about that.

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How to Serve It

If you want the full experience, here’s how to serve:

• Plate in a deep black ceramic bowl for contrast.
• Add sesame seeds or scallions for color.
• Serve with cold barley tea (보리차) or Korean pickles.
• Light a candle and stream BTS while eating.

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Worthy Tip

Want to show off your creation? Arrange the noodles neatly, drizzle a little extra perilla oil, and drop the yolk in the center. Sprinkle crushed seaweed all over and snap your shot from above.

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If you’re a BTS fan (especially a Jungkook), this is the perfect dish to celebrate his discharge - kind of like how we eat noodles on a celebration day in Korea. It’s rich, spicy, comforting, and full of personality.

So why not mark this special moment by making his favorite noodle dish at home? It’s super easy and incredibly satisfying. Seriously, if you’re craving something unique and bold, Buldak Perilla Oil Makguksu is the move.

Leave us a comment and let us know how your noodles turned out! Did it blow your mind? Was it too spicy? Did you fall in love with perilla oil? We’d love to hear all about your own version of Jungkook’s noodles!