Easy and Authentic Ramen Recipes You Can Make at Home (2024)

Welcome to our best collection of easy and authentic ramen recipes! From miso ramen to tantanmen to shoyu ramen, these are the popular ramen dishes you can find in Japan. Learn how to replicate them at home today.

Did you know you can easily make authentic ramen that rivals the local ramen shop? Once you get a good understanding of the ramen basics—fresh quality noodles, good broth, the right seasonings, and toppings—you will be off to a good start.

In this post, we’ve gathered all the popular authentic ramen recipes that Nami has shared on Just One Cookbook. Each of them is straightforward to make and has received rave reviews from our readers. You’ll find plenty of cooking tips, including substitutes for vegetarians and vegans to make modifications as suited.

Also, before we get to the recipes, check out these articles to up your knowledge:

• Japanese Ramen Guide: Origin, Types of Ramen, Best Ramen Shops in Tokyo, etc.
• Best Ramen Toppings: From pantry staples and unexpected leftovers to veggies and flavoring oils.
• Ramen Noodles: Varieties, Where to Buy, How to Store, etc.

Easy & Authentic Ramen Recipes to Make at Home

1. Miso Ramen

Believe me when I say you can make delicious ramen with authentic broth in just 30 minutes! Flavored with pork and chicken broth, and topped with additions like a jammy egg and chashu, this bowl of Miso Ramen is going to satisfy your craving.

“My search is over. A ramen that I can make at home that tastes better than going out for ramen.” — Mike

2. Shio Ramen

Shio Ramen (or Salt-Flavored Ramen) is one of Japan’s most popular ramen styles. The tare (sauce) is made of dashi, sake, mirin, soy sauce, salt, and bonito flakes, resulting in a clear, light soup broth. It’s a bowlful of comfort and soul! {Vegetarian/Vegan options included}

“Amazing! Although I cheated quite a bit by using shiro dashi instead of making my own, but it was still great. Soup is so good you can drink it! Dangerous! Will absolutely be making it often from now on.” — Rachel

3. Vegetarian Ramen

Soy milk, miso, sesame seeds, and spicy chili bean sauce—these are the secret ingredients to make a pot of vegetarian ramen so rich and satisfying that you’d never guess it was devoid of meat. Skip the egg if you want to make it into vegan ramen.

“I made this tonight, my first ramen I’ve ever made and my first time making a runny egg. I had so much fun at the Asian market. This entire process was so enjoyable and eye-opening. And the outcome was even better than I expected. Thank you for such a helpful, detailed, and organized way of explaining and walking us through these recipes!” — Bethany V

4. Shoyu Ramen

This special Shoyu Ramen recipe is shared by Master Ueda of the famous Tokyo ramen shop Bizentei. The slow-cooked, soy sauce-based broth extracts a deep flavor while the tenderchashu(Japanese braised pork belly) melts in your mouth. You won’t believe that active cooking takes just 30 minutes!

“This ramen recipe was incredibly thought out and the final product was so perfect. It invoked so many memories of my short time in Japan and wasn’t at all complicated. No aroma oil, no umami bombs – just good homestyle ramen that a whole community would build around.” — Jason

5. Spicy Shoyu Ramen

If you like your broth spicy, this ramen is for you! {Vegetarian-adaptable}

“I made this for the first time today and it was great! This might be my go-to ramen recipe from now on.” — JoeP

6. Tan Tan Ramen (Tantanmen)

Adapted from the famous Chinese Sichuan dan dan mian, the Japanese counterpart is unique for both its savory topping and the spicy yet creamy soup broth. This hot bowl of ramen noodle soup is too good to be missed!{Vegetarian and gluten-free options included}

“I tried this recipe tonight. I made a couple of changes: tofu instead of pork, gochujang instead ofdoubanjiang(because I couldn’t find it), and used less chili oil so it wasn’t as spicy. It was super delicious, would make it again.” — Sydney

7. Tan-Men

Looking for a lighter-style homemade ramen? This one would fit the bill. With umami-packed clear soup and a simple stir-fried pork and vegetables topping, tan-men is amazingly easy to make. And yes, you can make it vegetarian too.

“Nami should get a Nobel prize for this recipe. It is one of the best dishes we make.” — Bkhuna

8. Mazesoba (Mazemen)

Mazesoba (orMazemen) is a brothless ramen that originated in Nagoya. It is composed of thick chewy noodles, ground pork mixture, and a variety of toppings such as green onions, garlic chives, minced garlic, and egg yolk. This dry-style noodle doesn’t come with any broth, so the flavors rely heavily on the savory pork mixture and toppings.

“This was excellent! I had mazesoba for the first time at a restaurant on a trip recently and wanted to recreate it at home. So pleased with how it turned out and will definitely be making this again.” — Christine

9. Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)

This is a favorite during the summer months in Japan! The cold noodles are dipped into a bowl of rich, hot soup flavored with miso, doubanjiang (chili bean paste), and toasted sesame oil.

You can serve the noodles with toppings like mushrooms (I used a mix of shimeji and shiitake mushrooms), ramen or soft-boiled egg, fish cake, sliced pork, or katsuobushi.

“I made this today!! It was so good and so easy to follow the recipe. I just used the toppings I already had (ham, green onions, etc.) but the ajitama really boosted the flavor. Definitely will be making again!” — Alex

10. Curry Ramen

Instant ramen noodles + leftover curry = curry ramen. Inspired by a Netflix TV drama series, Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, this is considered an otokomeshi(男飯) or Men’s Meal in Japan. But anyone can enjoy it, of course. Have a hiking-cum-Airbnb vacation coming up? This makes an easy homemade ramen meal. Pack some frozen curry and a few packets of instant ramen and warm it up for dinner.

“Oh my gosh, this was perfect! Came home from camping and had some curry sauce left that I took for stuffing crescent roll dough and cooking in a pie iron (campfire curry pan!!).Happened to have 3 packs of Sapporo miso ramen on hand. It hit the spot!” — Janelle

11. Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)

Chilled noodles topped with colorful toppings such as shredded omelet, ham, imitation crab, julienned cucumbers, and sliced tomatoes, and drizzled with a soy-sauce-based dressing—this is a lovely ramen to enjoy in the summertime. Feel free to get creative with the toppings! Fresh blanched veggies such as baby bok choy or spinach work well too.

“I made it this evening and the entire family loved it, even my toddler. I served it with the hot mustard which made it all the more satisfying.” — Wendy

12. Hiyashi Chuka with Sesame Dressing

This is another version of hiyashi chuka but with a savory sesame miso sauce that changes up the flavor. You can put it together so quickly by using any leftovers from your BBQ grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken. Or top with shredded grilled tofu instead.

“I gobbled this up before I took a photo. This sauce is Absolutely Divine, and I’ll make it again soon. So quick and easy.” — Carol

Have you tried all the ramen recipes above? What are your top favorites? Share in the comments below!