Ramen has become one of the most popular Japanese dishes around the world, and Sydney is no exception.
When I first arrived in Sydney in 1998, there were only two ramen shops in the city. At that time, many people had never even heard of ramen. Today, ramen restaurants can be found almost everywhere, and ramen has become a favourite comfort food for many.
Japanese food is often associated with balance, simplicity and health. However, ramen is quite different from the everyday meals many Japanese people eat at home.
Why Restaurant Ramen Is Not Always a Healthy Choice
While ramen is delicious and satisfying, many restaurant versions are not as healthy as people might assume.
Many ramen bowls are high in sodium, fat and refined carbohydrates, while offering very little dietary fibre or vegetables — quite different from the balanced image many people associate with Japanese food. Research also shows that higher dietary fibre intake is associated with lower cardiovascular risk **
Another thing many people may not realise is that traditional ramen broth takes hours to prepare. In many ramen restaurants, bones are boiled for long periods to create rich, flavourful broths. Even after hours of cooking, some restaurants still add MSG to enhance the savoury flavour.
So while ramen may seem like a quick and casual meal, making traditional ramen from scratch is not always practical for home cooks.
Many ramen bowls are high in sodium, fat and refined carbohydrates.
A Healthier and Easier Way to Make Ramen at Home
That is why I teach a different approach to ramen — one that is simpler, more balanced, and still full of flavour.
Instead of relying on long-cooked broths, my recipes focus on practical techniques, nourishing ingredients, and clean, satisfying flavours that work in a real home kitchen.
Ramen does not have to be complicated to be delicious.
Learn to Make Healthy and Easy Ramen in Sydney
If you love ramen but want a version that feels more suited to everyday cooking, my Japanese Superfoods Ramen Cooking Class in Sydney introduces a healthier and easier way to prepare this much-loved dish.
In this class, you will learn how to make:
- two different ramen broths— a soy sauce base and a miso base
- healthy, flavourful ramen that is easy to cook at home
- a fresh salad with miso dressing
- a nourishing dessert to complete the meal
The class focuses on simple techniques and ingredients that support balanced Japanese home cooking.
Easy, healthier ramen for real home cooking. View class details and book your spot.
Cooking with Soy
My cookbook Cooking with Soy also includes two different ramen recipes — one soy-based and one miso-based — for those who would like to explore more easy, nourishing ramen at home.
Final Thoughts
Ramen does not have to be complicated to be delicious.
By focusing on quality ingredients, practical techniques and simple cooking methods, it is possible to enjoy ramen in a more balanced way at home.
If you love Japanese food and want to learn how to cook nourishing dishes more easily, this class is a great place to start.
Further Reading
Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis
PubMed, 2013
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