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Looking for ramen ideas? These recipes with topping ideas feature colorful vegetables, twirly noodles and steaming aromatic broth.
Looking for ramen ideas? This traditional Japanese bowl of twirly noodles and steaming aromatic broth is one of the world’s top comfort foods. Of course, authentic ramen from a Japanese restaurant is the absolute best. But the next best thing? Making it homemade. Alex and I are so into these tasty noodle bowls that we have a few different recipes and lots of different ramen topping ideas.
Here are all our top ramen ideas to try! These tasty colorful bowls feature vibrant veggies and toppings, savory broth, and lots of interesting flavor ideas. From umami-packed ramen with miso to ramen in the Instant Pot, there’s a little something for everyone.
And now…6 ramen ideas worth trying!
At the top of our ramen ideas, a flavor-packed recipe you can make in no time: Miso ramen! This one is quicker and easier than the rest, relying on miso paste for big flavor in a short cook time: just 30 minutes! The broth is so savory, also flavored with soy sauce, mirin, and a little coconut milk to make it creamy. Top with a soft boiled egg and you’ve got comfort food to the max.
How do you get big flavor into ramen ideas using no meat? This vegetarian ramen is quick, easy and fresh, made with vegetable broth and aromatics like ginger and garlic. It’s heavy on the vegetables: greens, shiitake mushrooms, peppers, green onion, radishes. Make sure to add an egg for protein, and top with garlic chili sauce.
Want to make stunning ramen in the comfort of your own home? The next best to authentic ramen from a Japanese restaurant is trying it homemade! It also can be hard to find vegan ramen when you’re out. So enter: this mushroom ramen. The broth is so savory, flavored with the umami of both dried mushrooms and fresh mushrooms. Swimming in that gorgeous broth are bok choy, colorful veggies and tofu. It’s an explosion of flavor that’s a total crowd pleaser.
Looking for a tasty ramen idea with a flavorful slurpable broth? Try this tofu ramen, one of our new favorites. The best part is the tofu: it’s crispy and bursting with flavor from soy sauce and miso. Alex and I kept sneaking bites while making it! It’s served in a broth that’s filled with savory umami, and it’s 100% plant based.
Want the best ever comfort food? Steaming bowls of slurpable ramen is where it’s at. This recipe was born out of a challenge: can you use your pressure cooker to make ramen? (Spoiler alert: you can.) This Instant Pot ramen features a savory broth flavored with umami-laden miso and soy sauce, tender noodles, and runny soft boiled eggs.
What’s Korean ramen? Ramen is a traditionally Japanese, but was brought to Korea in the 1960’s. In Korea ramen is called ramyeon, and there are a few subtle differences between the two. This ramen idea uses traditional Korean flavors like gochujang to make a steaming, hearty bowl of noodles and veggies that feels positively restorative to eat.
More noodle bowls
Love noodles? Us too. Outside of these ramen topping ideas, here are few noodle bowls that make dinner time easier:
- Spring Roll Noodle Bowl This noodle bowl is a spring roll—in bowl form! This irresistible vegan dinner recipe is an explosion of flavor: tangy lime, herbal mint, and crisp veggies.
- Easy Soba Noodle Bowl This bowl is a quick and easy dinner recipe, perfect for weeknights! It’s a filling vegetarian meal full of healthy veggies.
- Quick Soba Noodles Want super quick noodles? These soba are fast and full of flavor: perfect as an Asian style side dish or easy dinner.
