Plant-Based and Delicious: The Best Meat-Free Ramen
Meat-free instant ramen that actually tastes great — the best plant-based picks.
Quick answer: The best vegan and vegetarian instant ramen include Indomie Vegan Mi Goreng, Nissin Soba (check the variety), Koyo and Lotus Foods organic ramen, and Nongshim Soon Veggie Ramyun. Always check the seasoning packet, since many “plain-looking” ramen contain beef, chicken or seafood powder.
Going meat-free doesn’t mean missing out on great noodles. The best vegan and vegetarian instant ramen, picked.
The picks
- Nongshim Soon Veggie Ramyun — a vegetable-broth Korean ramyun made without meat; widely available.
- Indomie Vegan Mi Goreng — a certified-vegan version of the famous fried noodle.
- Koyo Ramen — organic, vegetarian-friendly broths in several flavors.
- Lotus Foods Rice Ramen — gluten-free rice noodles with veggie options.
Read the packet first
Many ordinary-looking ramen contain beef, chicken or seafood powder in the seasoning. Look for “vegan,” “vegetarian,” or a vegetable-broth label, or use only part of the sachet plus your own seasonings.
| Pick | Note |
|---|---|
| Soon Veggie | Korean veg broth |
| Indomie Vegan | Certified vegan |
| Koyo | Organic, vegetarian |
| Lotus Foods | Rice noodles, GF options |
Bottom line
For a Korean-style vegan bowl, Soon Veggie Ramyun; for fried noodles, Indomie Vegan Mi Goreng. Always check the seasoning sachet.
FAQ
What instant ramen is vegan?
Nongshim Soon Veggie Ramyun and Indomie Vegan Mi Goreng are popular certified or vegetable-broth options. Koyo and Lotus Foods also offer vegetarian/vegan-friendly ramen. Always check the seasoning packet for animal powders.
Is regular ramen vegetarian?
Often not. Many standard instant ramen include beef, chicken or seafood powder in the seasoning sachet, so look specifically for vegan/vegetarian or vegetable-broth labeling.
Sources
Image: Indomie noodles, cooking by Andy Li — CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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