Viral Garlic Butter Ramen (Printable)

Quick, restaurant-style garlic butter ramen with brown sugar, soy and sesame aromas—ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

→ Sauce & Seasonings

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tsp sesame oil
07 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
02 - While the noodles cook, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce is glossy and the sugar dissolves.
04 - Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Toss well to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
05 - Top with green onions, soft-boiled eggs, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The way garlic, butter and soy sauce fuse around each strand is pure comfort in a bowl, and nobody will know it started with instant noodles.
  • It’s my go-to when I want restaurant-style satisfaction with zero fuss or fancy ingredients.
02 -
  • The quickest way to disappointment is overcooking the garlic—it turns bitter at the blink of an eye.
  • Letting the noodles sit in the sauce just a moment transforms them from basic to unforgettable.
03 -
  • Always mince your garlic fresh for the boldest flavor—you’ll taste the difference.
  • A slick of sesame oil at the very end gives the whole ramen an irresistible gloss and aroma.
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