Rich, creamy, and savory. The broth is made by boiling pork bones for hours. Usually topped with chashu (braised pork belly), soft-boiled egg, green onions, and black garlic oil.
Tonkotsu ramen
Light yet flavorful. The base is a clear, brown broth flavored with soy sauce. Often comes with bamboo shoots, boiled egg, nori, and sliced pork.
Shoyu Ramen - Recipe from Bizentei, Tokyo 醤油ラーメン
Thick and hearty, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Usually served with corn, butter, bean sprouts, and ground pork.
Miso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメン - Just One Cookbook
The lightest and clearest among the ramen types. It’s simple and clean in flavor, topped with chicken, seafood, or even pickled plums.
Shio Ramen 塩ラーメン - Just One Cookbook
Noodles and broth are served separately—you dip the noodles into a thick, intense soup. Often served cold, especially in summer.
Tsukemen
Loaded with chili oil or spicy paste.
Bari Kara Ramen at Ramen Kuroda : r/PHFoodPorn - Reddit
Tantanmen (inspired by Chinese dandan noodles) has a creamy sesame-spiced broth with ground pork.
Tan Tan Ramen Recipe - The Woks of Life
Usually based on tonkotsu or shoyu, but enhanced with roasted black garlic oil for a deep umami kick.
Black Garlic Ramen | Menya Kokoro
Broth made from dried fish, shellfish, or seaweed. Great for a lighter, ocean-inspired taste.
Seafood Ramen Recipe - Cozymeal
Japanese curry in ramen form—thicker broth, mildly spicy, with hearty toppings like potatoes or fried cutlet.
Curry Ramen – Midnight Diner Season 2 カレーラーメン
Made with miso, soy, or mushroom-based broths. Toppings include tofu, mushrooms, corn, and other veggies.
