Ramen
Best wine varietals
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake complements ramen's umami and soy flavors perfectly.
Albariño
Albariño offers bright acidity and citrus that balance rich broth.
Riesling (Dry)
Dry Riesling's crispness cuts through the saltiness and spice.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles refresh the palate between bites.
Best cocktails with this
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/heat — ginger beer and citrus cut through rich umami broth
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid, fat, bubbles — ginger; tropical rum keeps it light, spicy-sweet ginger complements umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/bitterness — grapefruit brightness and effervescence refresh the palate
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, fat, sweet — lime and honey balance salty/umami broth and tame richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — tonic bitterness and lemon cleanse fatty, salty noodles
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
heat, herbal — ginger and herbal Jäger add warming spice and cleanse palate between bites
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — bright citrus and clean tequila lift savory broth
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, herbal — tonic bitterness and elderflower perfume refreshes and lifts fatty broth
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/bubbles/acid — ginger spice and herbal Jäger complement savory, cut fattiness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles — lemon and ginger ale brighten and cut through savory, fatty ramen
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
acid, bubbles, sweet — sparkling cuts richness; gentle honey adds complementary sweetness
Highball • Medium • 5 min
smoke/heat/bubbles — smoky Scotch and ginger add warmth and contrast to rich flavors