Samyang Buldak Mala is one of those instant ramen products that noodle aficionados love. The Mala flavor was once a common fixture in stores that stocked lots of exported instant ramen varieties.

We kickstarted our mala afternoon with the Signature Mala Chicken Bowl (S$10.90), cooked with low spiciness. It contained instant noodles topped with pieces of chicken thigh and chicken luncheon, ...