Tag: Plant based ramen

While many assume ramen is a simple, vegan-friendly noodle dish, the reality is more complex. Traditional and instant ramen products often contain non-vegan ingredients in the broth and toppings, requiring a careful read of the labels for those following a plant-based diet.

Tonkotsu ramen, a type of Japanese noodle soup, takes its name from the Japanese words for "pork bones". This fundamental ingredient means that, by traditional definition, tonkotsu is not vegan. However, the rising popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets has inspired innovative chefs and home cooks to create delicious plant-based alternatives that capture its signature creamy essence.