Vegan Ramen

Types of Ramen: Vegan Ramen. Image courtesy of GoToVan via Flickr Commons.

Vegan ramen (or plant-based ramen) is often made with fresh and dried mushrooms, garlic, ginger, mirin, and miso paste.

Kombu Kelp Broth

Ramen Ingredients (Broth): Kombu Kelp

Discover the umami-rich world of kombu (kelp) in ramen, learn about its history, usage tips, and how to select the best kombu for your broth.

Chintan Ramen

Types of Ramen: Chintan Ramen. Image courtesy of Alpha via Flickr Commons.

Chintan ramen is known for its clear, flavorful broth. Learn about its refined broth, perfect noodles, and thoughtfully chosen toppings.

Paitan Ramen

Types of Ramen: Paitan Ramen. Image courtesy of City Foodsters via Flickr Commons.

Paitan ramen has a creamy and cloudy broth, perfect for those who love a hearty, umami-packed ramen experience.

Chicken Bones Broth / Stock

Ramen Ingredients (Broth): Chicken Bones

Explore the subtle and flavorful world of chicken bone broth. Learn how to select the best bones and tips for creating a delicious ramen.

Tonkotsu (Pork) Broth

Ramen Ingredients (Broth): Pork Bones or Tonkotsu

Discover the rich history and flavorful depth of umami-packed pork bone broth, a popular ingredient in Tonkotsu ramen.

Sapporo Ramen

Types of Ramen: Sapporo Ramen. Image courtesy of Charlotte Marillet via Flickr Commons.

Sapporo ramen is hearty and flavorful and originates from Hokkaido, Japan. It uses a rich red miso-based broth and chukamen noodles.

Kitakata Ramen

Types of Ramen: Kitakata Ramen. Image courtesy of Stevie Poppe via Flickr Commons.

Kitakata ramen is a savory variety from Fukushima, Japan. It has a light broth and uses thick and wavy noodles.

Hakata Ramen

Types of Ramen: Hakata Ramen. Image courtesy of [cipher] via Flickr Commons.

Hakata Ramen originates from Fukuoka and features a rich and milky tonkotsu broth and toppings like chashu and pickled ginger.

Tsukemen Ramen

Types of Ramen: Tsukemen Ramen. Image courtesy of City Foodsters via Flickr Commons.

Tsukemen ramen uses thick, cold noodles and is served alongside a rich, concentrated dipping broth and a flavorful toppings.

Tonkotsu Ramen

Types of Ramen: Tonkotsu Ramen. Image courtesy of Kanesue via Flickr Commons.

Tonkotsu ramen is creamy and intensely savory. It’s based on a rich pork bone broth and uses toppings like chashu and mushrooms.

Miso Ramen

Types of Ramen: Miso Ramen. Image courtesy of George N via Flickr Commons.

Miso Ramen originates from Hokkaido and features a robust miso-based broth, as well as ground pork, corn, and a blend of savory toppings.