Ramen 101
Boil the water. Number the cups. Slurp for the crown.
A complete instant ramen tasting and noodle night: 12 real instant ramens in three tiers from grocery classics to Korean, Japanese and Thai favorites, the Ramen-Off blind tasting game with an opt-in spicy round, a build-your-own toppings bar, eight party batches and 20 bowls, sides and sips, with allergy and sodium notes.
1 / 14 · The kit
Ramen 101 turns a few packets into a real tasting. Taste chicken, shoyu, miso, spicy beef, mi goreng and tonkotsu side by side, play the Ramen-Off by scoring four blind cups and guessing the brand, set out a toppings bar of jammy eggs, chashu, kimchi and scallions, and make a ramen bar or sheet-pan gyoza for a crowd. Every fact is checked, the extra-spicy round is opt-in only, and the two adult drinks are clearly marked 21+.
- 12ramens to taste
- 20bowls, sides & sips
- 8party batches
What you get
The 36-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01-02Start Here & Ramen 101 PrimerThe plan for the night, and how soy, salt, miso or pork bone broth tells you how it tastes.
- 03-06How Ramen Works, the Packet, Styles & Toppings BarFrying, drying, kansui and the seasoning packet, label terms decoded, eight styles and a build-your-own toppings bar.
- 07-12Ramen Lineup, Tasting, Noodle Night & Serving12 real instant ramens in three tiers, how to taste, the noodle night plan, what to sip, the shopping list and hot water safety.
- 13-19Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Ramen-OffFlavor wheel, tasting mat, three tier tasting sheets, the blind Ramen-Off and ramen facts to share.
- 20-23Batch It for a CrowdEight party-size batches, from a ramen bar for 12 to marinated eggs, pork belly chashu, sheet-pan gyoza and Korean corn cheese.
- 24-3620 Bowls, Sides & Sips & 12 Ramen CardsCut-apart recipe cards, a prep and pantry page, a card for every ramen and the scorecard.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Pick your ramenBuy a tier of four from the lineup, from Maruchan and Top Ramen to Shin Ramyun, Mi Goreng, Raoh and Momofuku.
- 04Run the Ramen-OffTaste four cups blind, score each one and guess the brand, then open the toppings bar and build your bowl.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- Disposable tasting spoons, 100 countOne clean spoon per sauce, so nobody double dips.See it on Amazon →
- Cosori gooseneck kettle with temperature controlHits the right water temperature and pours a slow, even stream.See it on Amazon →
- Tioncy topping jars with lids, 12 packTwelve lidded jars for the cocoa bar toppings, from chips to crushed peppermint.See it on Amazon →
- Amazon Basics 2 oz portion cups with lids, 50 countSour cream, milk or ranch in a cup for every taster.See it on Amazon →
- Mini chalkboard food labels, 20 packLabel every dish on the buffet next to its contest number.See it on Amazon →
- 2 gallon glass drink dispenser with standFor the Champagne punch and the zero-proof punch.See it on Amazon →
- 8 oz white bouillon cups, set of 6Proper cupping bowls: one per coffee, wide enough to break the crust.See it on Amazon →
- Large gold trophy cup, 14.5 inA traveling trophy the winning team keeps until next trivia night.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
What's included in the Ramen 101 kit?
A 36-page PDF you print at home: Start Here & Ramen 101 Primer, How Ramen Works, the Packet, Styles & Toppings Bar, Ramen Lineup, Tasting, Noodle Night & Serving, Wheel, Mat, Cards & the Ramen-Off, Batch It for a Crowd and 20 Bowls, Sides & Sips & 12 Ramen Cards. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Ramen 101 kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Pick your ramen: Buy a tier of four from the lineup, from Maruchan and Top Ramen to Shin Ramyun, Mi Goreng, Raoh and Momofuku. 4. Run the Ramen-Off: Taste four cups blind, score each one and guess the brand, then open the toppings bar and build your bowl.
What occasions is the Ramen 101 kit good for?
Noodle night, Teen sleepover, Game night, Anime night, Birthday and Dorm party. It's rated for all ages.
Is the Ramen 101 kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (36-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Ramen 101 kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
