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Love shoyu ramen? Try these 6 dishes next

If you love shoyu ramen, order tonkotsu ramen next (82/100 flavor match), then nigiri sushi and xiao long bao. Shoyu ramen is deeply savory, and these dishes share that profile.

Tonkotsu ramen: deeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen, but richer.

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

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.

Good to know

What dishes are similar to shoyu ramen?

If you like shoyu ramen, try tonkotsu ramen, nigiri sushi and xiao long bao. Tonkotsu ramen is the closest flavor match (82/100): deeply savory noodle soup, like shoyu ramen, but richer.

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 nigiri sushi: deeply savory, like shoyu ramen. It scores 78/100 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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