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Ramen

Ramen

Food

Japanese noodle soup

Best wine varietals

1

Junmai Sake

Junmai Sake complements ramen's umami and soy-based broth perfectly.

2

Riesling

Riesling's acidity balances the richness and spice in ramen.

3

Albariño

Albariño offers bright citrus notes that refresh the palate.

4

Brut Champagne

Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through ramen's fatty and savory flavors.

Best cocktails with this

1
Grapefruit Margarita

Grapefruit Margarita

Margarita glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/bitter/salt — bright grapefruit acidity and salt cut rich umami and fat in ramen

Score: 95
2
Mexican Mule

Mexican Mule

Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min

acid, heat, bubbles — ginger + lime cuts fat, refreshes broth

Score: 95
3
Mexican Mule Mojito

Mexican Mule Mojito

Copper Mug • Medium • 10 min

acid, herbal, heat, bubbles — mint + ginger lime lifts umami and fattiness

Score: 90
4
Jäger & Ginger Beer

Jäger & Ginger Beer

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

herbal/bubbles/zing — ginger spice and effervescence refresh the palate against fatty broth

Score: 88
5
Tequila Cactus Cooler

Tequila Cactus Cooler

Highball glass • Easy • 5 min

acid, bubbles — bright citrus and grapefruit contrast savory richness

Score: 88
6
Filthy Martini

Filthy Martini

Martini glass • Easy • 5 min

salty/umami — olive brine echoes ramen’s savory, enhancing broth depth (best with shoyu/tonkotsu)

Score: 82
7
Vodka Event Horizon

Vodka Event Horizon

Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min

acid/herbal — lemon and elderflower add bright, floral lift to balance richness

Score: 80
8
Vodka Revival

Vodka Revival

Highball glass • Medium • 5 min

acid, herbal, bubbles — delicate floral and lemon refresh palate without overpowering

Score: 80