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Garnished authentic Japanese ramen bowls topped with sesame seeds, ready to serve hot with chili oil or soy sauce.

Authentic Japanese Ramen Recipe

A comforting bowl of authentic Japanese ramen with flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and classic toppings. This homemade version is easy to prepare yet captures the rich umami flavors of Japan. Perfect for weeknights or when you crave something warm and satisfying.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 770
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the broth:
  • 1.5 L chicken or pork broth (homemade or store-bought)
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 20 g miso paste (optional, for miso ramen)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 20 g fresh ginger, sliced
  • 15 ml sesame oil
  • 15 ml mirin (or rice vinegar)
  • For the noodles & toppings:
  • 400 g fresh or dried ramen noodles
  • 2 soft-boiled eggs (ajitsuke tamago)
  • 200 g sliced pork belly or chicken breast (chashu style)
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips
  • 2 spring onions (30 g), finely chopped
  • 100 g sweet corn kernels (optional)
  • 10 g sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large soup pot (3–4 L)
  • Medium saucepan for noodles
  • Strainer or sieve
  • Sharp knife + cutting board
  • Ladle and serving bowls
  • Chopsticks (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the broth: In a large pot, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the broth, add soy sauce, miso paste, and mirin. Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes.
    Preparing the broth for authentic Japanese ramen with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil simmering in a pot.
  2. Cook the noodles: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 3–4 minutes). Drain well.
    Cooking ramen noodles for authentic Japanese ramen in boiling water, then draining them well.
  3. Prepare toppings: Soft-boil the eggs (6 minutes), then cool them in ice water and peel carefully. Slice the meat thinly and chop the spring onions.
    Authentic Japanese ramen toppings on a cutting board with soft-boiled eggs, sliced meat, and chopped spring onions.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide noodles into 4 serving bowls. Pour the hot broth over them. Arrange sliced meat, half an egg, corn, spring onions, and nori strips on top.
    Assembling authentic Japanese ramen bowls by pouring hot broth over noodles and adding egg, meat, corn, nori, and green onions.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and adjust flavor with soy sauce or chili oil. Serve immediately while hot.
    Garnished authentic Japanese ramen bowls topped with sesame seeds, ready to serve hot with chili oil or soy sauce.

Notes

You can customize your ramen with different toppings such as mushrooms, bamboo shoots, or spinach. For meal prep, store broth and noodles separately to prevent sogginess.