Ramen
Japanese noodle soup
Best wine varietals
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake complements ramen's umami and soy-based broth perfectly.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling balances ramen's saltiness with crisp acidity.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright citrus notes that refresh the palate.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through the richness of ramen broth.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles,citrus — bright grapefruit and lime cut fatty umami broth and refresh palate
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
ginger/heat — ginger beer cuts fat, lifts umami; fizzy freshness
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid,cool,herbal — cucumber and lime refresh, bright acidity cleanses rich broth
Copper mug • Medium • 5 min
ginger/heat/bubbles — spicy ginger + lime refreshes rich broth
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
ginger,smoke,acid — ginger-lime spice lifts ramen; touch of peat complements charred/roasted toppings
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — light highball brightens savory, gentle smoke ok in small doses
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
ginger,acid,bubble — ginger beer’s bite and lime brightness cut fat and match savory/umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — Speyside highball is soft, effervescent, won’t overpower ramen
Collins glass • Medium • 10 min
acid,herbal,agave — mint and agave provide freshness and lift, good with spicy or citrus-forward ramen
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — simple lemon fizz cleanses palate between rich, salty bites without overpowering
Wine glass • Medium • 10 min
bubbles/acid/bitter — spritz adds citrus lift and carbonation to cut richness
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
ginger,acid,sweet — ginger spice and lemon acidity balance richness and highlight savory notes
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — vodka, lime and soda are neutral, cleansing palate between bites