Ichiraku Ramen from Naruto
The signature shoyu ramen from Naruto's favorite shop: fragrant chicken broth, tender chashu pork, a marinated egg and springy noodles.
In the world of ninja there is no dish more iconic than the ramen from the Ichiraku stand — Naruto would happily eat bowl after bowl. Here is a home version of the classic shoyu ramen: no need to simmer the broth for a day, a couple of hours is enough, and the flavor comes out rich and warming, just right after a hard mission.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 2 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
Broth
Cover the chicken with cold water (1.5 l), bring to a boil, skim off the foam and simmer gently for 1.5–2 hours with crushed garlic and ginger slices.
- 2
Chashu pork
Roll the pork belly, tie it, and braise for 1 hour in a mix of soy sauce, mirin and 200 ml water — this is the chashu.
- 3
Marinated eggs
Boil the eggs for exactly 6.5 minutes, cool in ice water, peel and marinate for 30 minutes in the chashu sauce.
- 4
Bowl base
Strain the broth and stir in 4–5 tbsp of the chashu sauce to taste — this is the base of the bowl (tare + broth).
- 5
Noodles
Cook the noodles strictly per the package, drain and immediately divide into warm bowls.
- 6
Assemble
Pour the hot broth over the noodles, add chashu slices, half an egg, green onion and nori. Serve at once.
💡 Tips
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Never let the broth boil hard — just a gentle simmer, or it turns cloudy.
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Warm the bowls with boiling water before serving — hot bowls keep the ramen hot longer.
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The chashu braising liquid is a ready-made tare — use it to adjust saltiness in the bowl.
🔄 Swaps & variations
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Vegetarian version: swap the chicken for a dried-mushroom and kombu broth, and the chashu for seared shiitake.
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For heat, stir in a spoon of chili-miso or a drop of spicy rayu oil.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ichiraku ramen appear in Naruto?
The Ichiraku ramen stand is Naruto Uzumaki's favorite spot throughout the series, where he orders bowl after bowl. Our recipe is a home version inspired by that iconic dish.
What can I use instead of ramen noodles?
Any thin wheat noodle works — thin udon, Chinese egg noodles, or even spaghetti boiled with a pinch of baking soda for spring.
Can I make the broth in advance?
Yes, the broth and chashu keep 3 days in the fridge and up to a month frozen. Always cook the noodles right before serving or they turn mushy.
Why exactly 6.5 minutes for the egg?
That timing sets the white while keeping the yolk jammy and creamy — the classic ajitama marinated ramen egg.
