Two to three drops of sesame oil will help the flavor of any ramen considerably. Also a dash of chili flakes, or a tiny (like 1/2 tsp) scoop of fermented miso. Oh and a pinch of MSG

Go to an Asian market and buy better Ramen. The good brands have three packets, soup base, flavored oil, and chili…

Though everyone else’s recommendations are much more healthy.

Any green herbs you have on hand or in your garden. Leaks, onion, mints, etc. From the Asian market you can also get seaweed, sesame oil, pepper flakes, soy sauce which also give a lot of milage.

My favorite “weird” addition is blue cheese crumbles. I also usually do the egg drop thing, green onions, maybe some spinach, chili oil… Oh! Butter (probably unsalted) can also add a nice, old creaminess.

The other way I like to go with ramen noodles is fried. Undercook them a smidge, drain the water, toss the noodles in a skillet with some oil, a scrambled egg, veggies, and other flavorings (soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, red pepper…)

Get a squeeze bottle of that Gojujang sauce. It makes a lot of food better.

My girlfriend yells at me cuz I’ll drop a can of green beans in it with an egg, apparently frozen is fine, but canned is gross

Get some dashi, Kewpie, egg, and the seasoning packet.

Mix vigorously with some hot water to get a nice paste. Then add your cooked noodles and water to taste.

Dash some roasted sesame oil and maybe some chilli oil for a topping.

Always tried and true for me and works with any ramen.

Throw the packet away. Reserve a little water you boil in. Drain pasta. Add pepper, parm cheese and some of that water you reserved

#2. Cook a breaded chicken patty. Boil ramen noodles. Toss the packet. Plate the noodles. Top with chicken patty. Top that with red sauce. Finally add a sprinkle of mozzarella

Ramen eggs if I remember to make them. Otherwise I like adding some dried mushrooms when it’s boiling away. Even if it already has some, more mushrooms!

Mix some tuna into that bad boy

I toss copious amount of green onions in

mushrooms are great, even raw

peppers do ok

these are things I often have around so I don’t get fancy I just toss 'em in

Chili Garlic Sauce. Hoisin. Soy Sauce. Sesame Oil.

• use broth instead of water
• cook in a pot instead of with a water boiler
• add baby bok choy
• get better brands of instant noodles (according to your preference). Some brands are quite good already on their own