These plant-based noodles always come in handy!
Let’s get real—who doesn’t love ramen noodles? Sure, the instant noodle cups in our cupboards aren’t as authentic as what you’d find in Japanese ramen shops, but we still consider them a customizable and comforting noodle soup with a lot of flavor. Looking to expand your ramen rotation? Here are 10 vegan instant ramen brands you need to try.
ZENB Ramen
New to the ZENB brand, this ramen is going to be your next go-to comfort food. A global favorite, this authentic craft ramen is made with yellow pea noodles and comes in Shoyu, Spicy Miso, and Vegan Tonkotsu varieties. Ready in five minutes, the ZENB Ramen is our current dinnertime lifesaver!
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Chef Woo Instant Ramen
We’re forever impressed by the protein content of these instant noodles cups and you should be too! Coming in at 20 grams of protein per cup, Chef Woo Instant Ramen can be found in many delicious varieties. While the names might throw you, keep in mind these are all vegan. Enjoy Roasted Chicken, Braised Beef, Thai Lemongrass, and Sweet Chili Togarashi varieties.
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Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods Ramen
Designed specifically for the plant-based eater—ahem, us—Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods Ramen is a divine choice when you need a vegan meal in a flash. Enjoy ramen cups in flavors like Chicken, Miso, and Hot & Sour. The brand also features a variety of simple soups and noodle dishes.
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Annie Chun’s Ramen Bowls
A staple in our plant-based grocery hauls, Annie Chun’s is coming in hot with a tasty array of vegan ramen. Find Vegan Tonkotsu, Spicy, Spicy Miso, and Shoyu Ramen bowls at your local grocery store and stock up. The Spicy Miso Ramen is our fave because as you know, we like it hot!
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Lotus Foods Rice Ramen
Gluten-free vegan ramen? Coming right up! Made from wheat-free grains like rice, buckwheat, and millet, Lotus Foods Rice Ramen is a delicious and inclusive option to keep on hand. Consider it your new pantry staple. Choose from free-standing noodles and noodle soup mixes with miso and mushroom broths. Yum!
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Ocean’s Halo Instant Ramen Noodle Bowls
If it’s not already, Ocean’s Halo should be your go-to brand for all your Asian-inspired noodle, broth, and seaweed needs. And its instant noodles bowls do not disappoint. Enjoy Tonkotsu-Style and Miso Ramen bowls after those long work days where you cannot be bothered to cook.
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Noodelist Premium Plant-Based Instant Noodles
When the founder eats noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you know you’ve found your new favorite instant noodle brand. Are we wrong? Noodelist Premium Plant-Based Instant Noodles come in Bold & Juicy Shiitake and Lemongrass Vegan Chicken’ish flavors and you need to check them both out right away. Use promo code VEGOUT for 15% off your purchase!
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Trader Joe’s Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles
No matter what food we’re talking about, Trader Joe’s has a product to add! And Trader Joe’s Squiggly Knife Cut Style Noodles shall not be forgotten. Ready for your go-to vegetables and protein of choice, these noodles can simply be boiled and mixed with sauce for an easy and effortless plant-based dinner.
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Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Vegan Ramen
Vegan-Friendly
Coming through with a well-labeled section of vegan-friendly ramen, Mike’s Mighty Good is one of our grocery store faves! The brand’s plant-based selection includes Vegetable, Soy Sauce, Kimchi, and Miso flavors to enjoy on repeat. No time for dinner? No problem! Mike to the rescue with a comforting bowl of noodles.
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Nissin Foods Top Ramen
Vegan-Friendly
Ok, this one might surprise you, but both the Soy Sauce and Chili Top Ramen flavors are vegan-friendly. We love the accessibility of these iconic noodles and love to dress our bowls up with frozen veggies, vegan eggs, tofu chunks, plant-based condiments, green onions, sesame seeds, and so on. Ope, now we’re hungry!
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