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Love shoyu ramen? Try these 6 dishes next
If you love shoyu ramen, order udon next (97/100 flavor match), then tonkotsu ramen and nigiri sushi. Shoyu ramen is deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.
Udon: deeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen.
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Flavor profile
- Rich
- 2 out of 5
- Savory
- 5 out of 5
- Spicy
- 0 out of 5
- Tangy
- 1 out of 5
- Sweet
- 1 out of 5
- Fresh
- 2 out of 5
- Smoky
- 1 out of 5
- Crunch
- 1 out of 5
Japanese · noodle soup
6 dishes to try if you love shoyu ramen
- MATCHUdonDeeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHTonkotsu ramenDeeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen, but richer.Japanese · noodle soup
- MATCHNigiri sushiDeeply savory, like shoyu ramen.Japanese · raw dish
- MATCHXiao long baoDeeply savory, like shoyu ramen.Chinese · dumpling
- MATCHGyozaDeeply savory, like shoyu ramen, but crunchier.Japanese · dumpling
- MATCHPhoDeeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen, but fresher.Vietnamese · noodle soup
Scores on this page compare editorial flavor profiles between dishes and are the same for everyone. They are not personal app match scores or ratings of a restaurant’s preparation. Recipes and menus vary. How these flavor scores work.
Shoyu ramen vs its closest matches
Shoyu ramen vs udon
97/100 flavor match
Udon is less savory (4 vs 5), less herby (1 vs 2), less smoky (0 vs 1) and softer (0 vs 1) than shoyu ramen. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Shoyu ramen vs tonkotsu ramen
82/100 flavor match
Tonkotsu ramen is richer (5 vs 2), spicier (1 vs 0), less tangy (0 vs 1) and less herby (1 vs 2) than shoyu ramen. The two rate the same on savoriness, sweetness, smoke and crunch.
Shoyu ramen vs nigiri sushi
78/100 flavor match
Nigiri sushi is less savory (4 vs 5), fresher (3 vs 2), less smoky (0 vs 1) and softer (0 vs 1) than shoyu ramen. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness.
Numbers are Palytt's editorial 0 to 5 trait ratings, written as the match first and the dish you love second.
How to order shoyu ramen
What it is
Shoyu ramen is a clear soy-seasoned broth, usually chicken or a chicken-and-dashi blend, with springy noodles, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and nori.
Ordering tip
It is the lightest classic ramen, so it is a good pick for lunch or a first bowl at a new shop.
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What dishes are similar to shoyu ramen?
If you like shoyu ramen, try udon, tonkotsu ramen and nigiri sushi. Udon is the closest flavor match (97/100): deeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen.
What does shoyu ramen taste like?
Shoyu ramen is a clear soy-seasoned broth, usually chicken or a chicken-and-dashi blend, with springy noodles, sliced pork, bamboo shoots and nori. Its strongest traits: deeply savory.
What should I order if I want something like shoyu ramen but different?
Try tonkotsu ramen: deeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen, but richer. It scores 82/100 against shoyu ramen on flavor.
How is shoyu ramen different from udon?
Udon is less savory (4 vs 5), less herby (1 vs 2), less smoky (0 vs 1) and softer (0 vs 1) than shoyu ramen. The two rate the same on richness, heat, tang and sweetness. Ratings are 0 to 5, written as udon vs shoyu ramen. Overall it scores 97/100 against shoyu ramen on flavor.
How are these food matches scored?
Each dish has a flavor profile rated 0 to 5 on richness, savoriness, heat, tang, sweetness, freshness, smoke and crunch. The match score compares two profiles and gives a small boost to dishes eaten the same way, like two noodle soups. In the Palytt app, your match score uses your own taste instead.
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