15 Best Ramen Noodle Recipes You Should Know About

Chicken Ramen Soup is a classic. Slurp-worthy noodles are cooked in a rich, aromatic broth until the flavors meld together. The broth is seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic creating a savory orchestra that elevates each spoonful. Vegetables, like bok choy and green onions, are also added to add a certain crunch.

With a soft-boiled egg, the star of the show—the ramen noodles, provides the chewy aspect of the dish. The complementing texture and flavors make every sip of this ramen comforting.

Sriracha Ramen is an elevated flavorful version of the classic. Start with the iconic ramen noodles. As the noodles are cooked the magic begins with the broth. The broth is prepared from a blend of umami-rich miso, soy sauce, and fiery Sriracha. This rooster sauce brings the heat, transforming a simple bowl of noodles into a spicy masterpiece.

As the noodles cook, the broth absorbs the essence of garlic, ginger, and perhaps a hint of sesame oil. The spicy kick from Sriracha adds a tantalizing heat that awakens your taste buds, making each slurp a dynamic experience.

Miso is a common flavor in East Asia. It is often added to soups because it has complex flavors that instantly light up any food. In this case, miso is added to a soupy ramen. The mushroom also plays a starring role. It adds earthiness and a satisfying bite. These textures mingle with springy ramen noodles and create a slurp-worthy experience.

This version of the noodles is a bowl that transcends seasons—warming you on chilly evenings and comforting your soul on rainy afternoons.

Begin with a medley of colorful vegetables—crisp bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli—sauteed to perfection in a wok. As they cook together, the flavors come out and blend in. As the vegetables sizzle, toss in firm tofu cubes, absorbing the savory notes of soy sauce and sesame oil.

Finally enters the ramen, boiled to al dente, joining the vegetable and tofu ensemble. The flavor comes from the sauce—soy, ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili that infuses every strand of noodle with umami goodness.

Peanut Butter Ramen might sound unconventional, but stay with us. What works in this recipe is the nutty allure of peanut butter. This fusion dish takes the traditional Japanese noodle bowl into uncharted territory, introducing a creamy and savory twist.

To create Peanut Butter Ramen, start by preparing your ramen noodles as usual. Meanwhile, concoct a velvety sauce by whisking together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic. Once the noodles are cooked, toss them generously in the peanut butter sauce. Feel free to add your choice of protein—whether it's grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp—for an extra dose of heartiness.

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Ramen Carbonara combines the comforting traditional Italian carbonara with soul-warming Japanese ramen. Instead of adding ramen to a broth, the noodles are enriched with the magic of eggs and Parmesan cheese.

The beauty lies in the process—whisking eggs with cheese to create a luscious, silky sauce that clings to each strand of ramen. The addition of crispy pancetta or bacon adds a smoky and salty kick. Ramen Carbonara is thus a celebration of textures and tastes.

Soy Ginger Garlic Ramen is enriched with Asian flavors. Soy sauce is the main character of the dish that infuses the broth with savory delight. Along with the sauce, other ingredients like garlic and ginger also provide a depth of flavor.

You can also add a medley of vegetables like bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and green onions to elevate the experience. For protein, slices of tender tofu, succulent shrimp, or thinly sliced chicken are the popular options. The complexity of flavors and comforting aroma associated with this dish makes it a celebration of Asian flavors.

Nestled amidst strands of springy ramen noodles, the Cajun-spiced shrimp lies at the center of this dish. These seasoned sea treasures are placed in a broth infused with the essence of traditional ramen—a marriage of umami-rich miso or soy, fragrant garlic, and ginger.

The shrimp are cooked in a robust Cajun seasoning, a lively blend of paprika, garlic, thyme, and a kick of cayenne. Toss in an ensemble of colorful vegetables—bell peppers, scallions, and maybe a handful of spinach—for some freshness. Shrimp is the popular seafood option for ramen because it has a slightly sweet taste.

This Korean-inspired dish takes the soul-warming essence of traditional ramen and cranks it up a notch with the bold, tangy goodness of kimchi. Kimchi stands out in the dish because of its explosive flavors. It provides a distinctive tang as well as some spice and crunch to every bite.

Toppings also play a crucial role, offering texture and depth. Slices of tender pork, a perfectly soft-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of green onions are all welcomed in this dish. This dish is a perfect union of Korean and Japanese culinary influences that ensures that every spoonful is delicious and comforting.

Every household in East Asia has some form of chili oil lying around in their kitchen cabinet. This oil is prepared with a blend of hot chili peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices. You can customize the heat based on your preference. While adding chili oil to ramen, you can either let its flavors shine by not adding any other topping or allow the addition of toppings like pork belly, green onions, and eggs.

Each slurp reveals the perfect marriage of silky ramen noodles, absorbing the rich umami of the broth, and the fiery kick of chili oil. Whether crafted in a bustling ramen shop or your own kitchen, Chili Oil Ramen is an aromatic and flavorful adventure.

As the name suggests, this ramen is seasoned with flavors of sesame seeds and tahini. The sesame seeds introduce a nuttiness while the tahini bring a depth of flavor with manageable heat. Vegetables and proteins swim gracefully in this flavorful sea. Bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and tofu or thinly sliced chicken absorb the essence of the sesame tahini broth thoroughly.

To finish, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a drizzle of chili oil, and perhaps a dash of green onions can be added as toppings.

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, it is possible that you'll appreciate these flavor combinations. The ramen soup is a coconut milk-based broth seasoned with Thai curry spices. As a result, the dish has both the umami richness of Japanese ramen and the vibrant complex flavors of Thai curry.

Common add-ons to the broth include vegetables, tofu, or succulent shrimp. Finally, you can garnish the dish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and perhaps a swirl of sriracha for a spice kick. You can either enjoy this on a chilly evening or as a vibrant pick-me-up that will instantly transport you to the bustling markets of Bangkok and the noodle stalls of Tokyo.

This is possibly the most different recipe on this list. Even though ramen is often consumed hot as a warm comfort food, there is such a thing as cold noodles for those warm days. Despite the temperature of the dish, you still have chewy ramen noodles along with colorful veggies like crisp cucumber, shredded carrots, and vibrant bell peppers along with a citrusy dressing.

The dressing is made with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a hint of ginger. Protein options can range from succulent slices of grilled chicken to silky tofu or perfectly cooked shrimp. The beauty of the dish lies not only in its taste but in its artistic presentation as a colorful mosaic inviting you to slurp and savor.

Egg drop soup is a popular type of soup in the West. This isn't your average ramen; it's a cozy, cheesy affair that turns a quick meal into a soul-soothing experience. In this recipe, along with the egg, cheese is also added to the bowl. It is a fusion of Asian and Western flavors as the ramen noodles cook in a gold-hued broth.

Once the ramen is cooked, soft poached eggs are dropped into the simmering broth to ensure that the yolk mixes in with the broth for a luxurious creaminess. The showstopper remains the cheese. It is melted into the broth where it swirls and dances so that the broth becomes gooey and extremely savory.

The last recipe on this recipe is for individuals following a plant-based diet. The protein component is the tofu which soaks up the savory essence of the broth. This ramen adventure begins with a rich and aromatic vegetable broth, simmered to perfection with ingredients like miso, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

It is extremely easy to make vegan without compromising on flavors because you can add ingredients like sesame oil, chili flakes and lime to ensure the flavors remain the same. You can experiment with the soup with our list of delicious tofu soups.