Best Ramen · GüdDish ranking
Homemade Ramen
The verdict
Split Decision
Current evidence cannot confidently separate the top two. Treat this as a shortlist, not a single crown.
4.98 from 128 ratings
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Best Ramen recipe (as of 2026-08-03): Homemade Ramen from thecozycook.com (#1 of 129 rated recipes across 23 sites). Verdict: Split Decision.
The best Ramen recipe on the open web is Homemade Ramen from thecozycook.com. Ranked #1 from 129 rated Ramen recipes across 23 sites by how far each one outperforms the site that published it.
Why it ranked first
Ahead of its publisher by 0.38 stars. That gap, not the raw rating alone, drives the rank, because a 4.99 on a site where everything is 4.99 means little.
- 128 people rated it, enough that the score is not resting on a handful of opinions.
- That combination puts it in the top 2% of every Ramen recipe we analysed.
Runner-up: Low Country Ramen Noodles (foodnetwork.com), ★ 4.80 from 45 ratings.
What this takes
4, 4 people · 50 min total · 15 min prep · 22 ingredients · 9 steps
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 oz. mushrooms (I used sliced baby bella)
- 1 large boneless/skinless chicken breast (about ¾ lb.)
- Salt/Pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Frank’s hot sauce)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¾ teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
- 2 (3 oz.) packets instant Ramen noodles (don’t use flavor packet)
- 6 leaves Bok Choy (roughly chopped)
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- Green Onions
- Roughly chopped honey roasted peanuts
- Soft boiled eggs (see notes)
Full ranking
Top 10 among recipes with at least 15 ratings (floor scales with this dish’s pool of 129 scored recipes) and a publisher rating of 4.5 or higher. Ordered by how far each recipe beats its own publisher after we adjust for rating volume. Star ratings and counts are the publisher’s public evidence. Close places can still reverse with more data.
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1Homemade Ramen4.98 from 128 ratings
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2Low Country Ramen Noodles4.80 from 45 ratings
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3Chili Crisp Chicken and Noodles in Ginger Soy Broth4.85 from 83 ratings
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4Ginger Glazed Chicken Ramen4.98 from 42 ratings
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5Spicy Pork Ramen Noodle Soup Recipe4.98 from 36 ratings
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6Spicy Shoyu Ramen4.73 from 140 ratings
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7Creamy Chicken Ramen Soup4.70 from 71 ratings
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8Easy Vegetarian Ramen with Rich, Savory Broth4.62 from 280 ratings
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9Pork, Sweet Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Ramen4.67 from 31 ratings
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10Mongolian Beef Ramen4.65 from 256 ratings
Behind the ranking
Who we left out
We only rank a recipe when we can check the evidence behind its rating. America's Test Kitchen and Taste of Home publish ratings we cannot verify, so they are removed from the ranking rather than quietly down-weighted. food.com ratings were rebuilt from raw reviews before any of its recipes compete. Full methodology: How ranking works.
FAQ
What is the best Ramen recipe?
Best Ramen recipe (as of 2026-08-03): Homemade Ramen from thecozycook.com (#1 of 129 rated recipes across 23 sites). Verdict: Split Decision.
How does GüdDish pick a winner?
We read public ratings across the open web, correct for sites that rate everything high, and rank recipes by how far each one outperforms its own publisher. The page shows rank order, publisher star ratings, and a verdict about how clear that order is. Details: https://guddish.com/method.html
What does the verdict mean?
The verdict describes the competition, not a grade for the food. Clear Winner means number one is well ahead. Close Contest, Photo Finish, and Split Decision mean the top recipes are hard to separate. Limited corpus means we analyzed fewer recipes than a mature dish ranking.
Why are some famous sites missing?
America’s Test Kitchen and Taste of Home are excluded because we cannot verify their ratings from recoverable review data. food.com ratings are rebuilt from raw reviews where possible. See method and coverage pages.
How often is this ranking updated?
This page’s data was last scored or re-synced on 2026-08-03.
Everything else we analysed (128 more recipes)
Sorted by the same ranking signal as the shortlist. Below the top 10, differences are often smaller than our uncertainty, so treat lower positions as approximate.
| Recipe | Stars | Ratings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Country Ramen Noodles | 4.80 | 45 | foodnetwork.com |
| Chili Crisp Chicken and Noodles in Ginger Soy Broth | 4.85 | 83 | halfbakedharvest.com |
| Ginger Glazed Chicken Ramen | 4.98 | 42 | thechunkychef.com |
| Spicy Pork Ramen Noodle Soup Recipe | 4.98 | 36 | kitchensanctuary.com |
| Spicy Shoyu Ramen | 4.73 | 140 | justonecookbook.com |
| Creamy Chicken Ramen Soup | 4.70 | 71 | delish.com |
| Easy Vegetarian Ramen with Rich, Savory Broth | 4.62 | 280 | umamigirl.com |
| Pork, Sweet Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Ramen | 4.67 | 31 | foodnetwork.com |
| Mongolian Beef Ramen | 4.65 | 256 | jocooks.com |
| Sesame Ramen Noodles | 5.00 | 32 | spendwithpennies.com |
| Beef and Broccoli Ramen | 5.00 | 23 | thecozycook.com |
| Easy Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe | 4.88 | 31 | justonecookbook.com |
| Shoyu Ramen (from Bizentei, Tokyo) | 4.66 | 85 | justonecookbook.com |
| Spicy Miso Braised Beef Ramen | 4.70 | 46 | halfbakedharvest.com |
| Feel Good Ramen with Sweet Potatoes and Crispy Shallots | 4.56 | 118 | halfbakedharvest.com |
| Homemade Spicy Ramen with Tofu | 4.60 | 62 | pinchofyum.com |
| Ramen Noodle Soup | 4.50 | 122 | allrecipes.com |
| Ramen with Charred Pork | 4.88 | 11 | foodnetwork.com |
| Miso Ramen | 5.00 | 14 | wellplated.com |
| Braised Pork Ramen | 4.71 | 13 | foodnetwork.com |
| Stretched Out Chicken and Vegetable Ramen | 4.40 | 33 | foodnetwork.com |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 4.66 | 32 | norecipes.com |
| Mongolian Meatball Ramen | 4.63 | 27 | delish.com |
| Miso Ramen with Fried Pork Cutlet | 4.42 | 24 | foodnetwork.com |
| Birria Ramen | 5.00 | 11 | tastesbetterfromscratch.com |
| Afternoon Ramen | 4.40 | 24 | foodnetwork.com |
| Shrimp Ramen | 4.40 | 24 | foodnetwork.com |
| Homemade Chicken Ramen | 4.82 | 15 | modernhoney.com |
| Octopus and Seaweed (Ramen Noodles and Hot Dogs) | 4.91 | 11 | food.com |
| Thai Chicken Ramen | 5.00 | 10 | jocooks.com |
| Spicy Miso Ramen | 4.30 | 33 | foodnetwork.com |
| Miso Ramen | 5.00 | 9 | errenskitchen.com |
| Easy Ginger Chicken and Spinach Ramen | 4.32 | 498 | halfbakedharvest.com |
| Easy Homemade Ramen | 5.00 | 9 | therecipecritic.com |
| Japanese-Style Chasu Pork Belly for Spicy Miso Ramen | 5.00 | 5 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Eggs | 5.00 | 5 | foodnetwork.com |
| Mongolian Beef Ramen | 4.38 | 53 | delish.com |
| Sheet-Pan Crispy Ramen | 4.58 | 15 | delish.com |
| Baked Ramen Noodles With Shrimp | 5.00 | 6 | food.com |
| Sweet and Sour Ramen Chicken | 5.00 | 6 | food.com |
| Easy Miso Ramen with Soy Marinated Eggs | 4.30 | 19 | foodnetwork.com |
| Kimchi and Bacon Ramen | 5.00 | 4 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Eggs | 5.00 | 4 | foodnetwork.com |
| Three's Ramen Bowl | 5.00 | 4 | foodnetwork.com |
| Gochujang Ramen with Tofu | 4.47 | 22 | budgetbytes.com |
| Broccoli & Ramen Noodles | 4.75 | 8 | food.com |
| Cheesy Ramen Noodles | 4.80 | 7 | food.com |
| Mushrooms and Ramen Noodles | 4.30 | 14 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Egg Recipe (Ajitsuke Tamago) | 4.75 | 8 | umamigirl.com |
| Miso Ramen Soup | 4.83 | 6 | food.com |
| Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup | 4.60 | 8 | delish.com |
| Healthier Ramen | 4.80 | 5 | food.com |
| Nona's Soy Sauce Eggs - Ramen Eggs | 4.80 | 5 | food.com |
| Pork Belly Ramen | 4.75 | 5 | food.com |
| Birria Ramen | 5.00 | 3 | delish.com |
| Gluten Free Ramen-Style Noodle Soup | 5.00 | 3 | food.com |
| Ramen Hot and Sour Soup | 5.00 | 3 | food.com |
| Ramen in Romaine It's a Wrap! | 5.00 | 3 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Soup | 5.00 | 3 | food.com |
| Crispy Duck Ramen in Tonkotsu Broth | 4.70 | 3 | foodnetwork.com |
| Hiyashi Chuka Ramen | 5.00 | 2 | foodnetwork.com |
| Roasted Shrimp, Corn and Bacon Ramen | 5.00 | 2 | foodnetwork.com |
| Chicken and Ramen Noodles | 4.75 | 4 | food.com |
| Corn and Mushroom Ramen Bowls | 4.33 | 6 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen with Onion and Roasted Pepper | 5.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Rockin' Spinach Chicken Ramen | 5.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Sam's Ramen Soup | 5.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Shirataki Tofu Noodle Ramen | 5.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Shrimp Ramen | 5.00 | 2 | theseasonedmom.com |
| Garlicky Shrimp Ramen | 4.38 | 9 | delish.com |
| Mini Ramen Noodle Frittatas | 4.43 | 7 | food.com |
| Ramen Egg Foo Young | 4.43 | 7 | food.com |
| Japanese Ramen Shop Ramen | 4.67 | 3 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Soup | 4.20 | 6 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen-Style Lunch Jar | 5.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Japanese-Style Chasu Pork Belly for Spicy Miso Ramen | 5.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Detox Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Ramen. | 4.28 | 22 | halfbakedharvest.com |
| Vegan Ramen with Roasted Red Miso Veggies | 5.00 | 1 | delish.com |
| Warm Tahini Ramen Noodles | 5.00 | 1 | delish.com |
| Ramen Burgers | 5.00 | 1 | delish.com |
| Beef and Broccoli With Ramen Noodles | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Hot and Sour Ramen With Tofu, Shiitakes, and Spinach | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Jj's Ramen Noodle Remake | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Soup | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Soup With Egg Garnish | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Shoyu Ramen | 5.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Easy Ramen | 5.00 | 1 | carlsbadcravings.com |
| Vegetarian Ramen Recipe with Tofu | 5.00 | 1 | thecookierookie.com |
| Ramen Seasoning | 5.00 | 1 | therecipecritic.com |
| Shrimp Ramen | 5.00 | 1 | spendwithpennies.com |
| Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Ramen | 4.33 | 6 | food.com |
| Stir-Fried Ramen Noodles | 4.33 | 6 | food.com |
| BBQ Duck And Ramen Soup | 4.50 | 2 | food.com |
| Sesame Ramen With Green Peas | 4.33 | 3 | food.com |
| Banana-Coconut Ramen Pudding | 4.00 | 5 | foodnetwork.com |
| Brown Butter Toast Ramen, Poached Egg and Chili Crisp | 4.00 | 2 | foodnetwork.com |
| Pulled Pork Ramen | 4.00 | 2 | foodnetwork.com |
| TikTok Ramen | 4.17 | 6 | delish.com |
| Ramen Sliders and Kimchi Ketchup with Potato Chips and Sriracha Aioli | 4.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Basic Ramen Broth # 1 | 4.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Extra Special Ramen Noodle Soup | 4.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Ichiban/Ramen | 4.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Mild Spicy Ramen | 4.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Spicy Ramen with Beef and Bok Choy | 3.89 | 10 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Noodle- Chinese Fried "rice" | 4.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Side Dish | 4.00 | 2 | food.com |
| ramen noodle surprise | 4.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Top Ramen With Chicken | 4.00 | 2 | food.com |
| Barbecue Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls | 4.00 | 2 | theseasonedmom.com |
| Breakfast Ramen | 4.07 | 16 | delish.com |
| Malaysian Ramen | 4.00 | 4 | delish.com |
| Spicy Miso Ramen | 3.80 | 6 | foodnetwork.com |
| Pork Ramen Alfredo-College Dorm Special | 3.67 | 3 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Chicken Soup | 4.00 | 5 | food.com |
| Chico Ramen with Roasted Chicken Dashi and Shoyu Chicken | 3.50 | 2 | foodnetwork.com |
| End-of-Summer Ramen with Roasted Garden Veggies | 3.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Quiche of Ramen | 3.67 | 3 | food.com |
| Ranch Style Ramen | 3.67 | 3 | food.com |
| Ramen Noodle Vegetable Soup | 3.83 | 6 | food.com |
| Pork Meatballs with Soy-Ginger Tomato Sauce and Ramen Noodles | 2.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Zoodle Ramen | 2.00 | 1 | delish.com |
| Beer Ramen | 2.00 | 1 | food.com |
| Deluxe Ramen or Ricks Ramen Noodles | 3.50 | 4 | food.com |
| Top Ramen Oriental Green Beans | 3.50 | 4 | food.com |
| Ramen Korean-style | 3.82 | 12 | food.com |
| Mazemen (Brothless Ramen) | 1.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Ramen Noodle Bratwurst Soup | 1.00 | 1 | foodnetwork.com |
| Chicken Ramen Noodle Dump Dinner | 3.51 | 72 | foodnetwork.com |