Best Vegan & Vegetarian Instant Ramen

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.

Plant-based noodle fans have more options than ever — but you have to read the packet, because hidden meat and seafood powders are common. Here are the safe, tasty bets.

The picks

1. Nongshim Soon Veggie Ramyun — a vegetable-broth Korean ramyun made without meat; widely available.
2. Indomie Vegan Mi Goreng — a certified-vegan version of the famous fried noodle.
3. Koyo Ramen — organic, vegetarian-friendly broths in several flavors.
4. 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

• Indomie (Wikipedia)
• Instant noodle (Wikipedia)

Image: Indomie noodles, cooking by Andy Li — CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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