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Ramen becomes permanent menu item for Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company adds three new ramen dishes to its permanent menu after successful trial.
In brief
Noodles & Company adds three new ramen dishes to its permanent menu after successful trial. Noodles & Company has made ramen a permanent menu category with three new dishes after a successful trial. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Ramen joins permanent menu
Noodles & Company has added three new ramen dishes to its permanent menu after a successful trial.
Spicy Korean Steak Ramen details
The Spicy Korean Steak Ramen features marinated steak in sweet & spicy gochujang barbecue sauce with napa and red cabbage, and spinach topped with cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.
Sweet Sesame Steak Ramen details
The Sweet Sesame Steak Ramen uses sweet sesame soy sauce with marinated steak, carrots, and red peppers topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Gochujang Carbonara Ramen details
The Gochujang Carbonara Ramen combines gochujang Parmesan carbonara sauce with bacon, napa and red cabbage topped with grated Parmesan cheese and an Asian spice blend.
Pricing for new ramen dishes
The Spicy Korean Steak Ramen costs $12.90 regular and $11.50 small, while the Sweet Sesame Steak Ramen is $12.95 regular and $11.75 small.
Gochujang Carbonara Ramen pricing
The Gochujang Carbonara Ramen is $9.95 regular and $8.75 small.
Brothless ramen trend
All new ramen dishes are served without broth, similar to the limited-time Chili Garlic Ramen introduced last October.
Permanent menu commitment
Noodles & Company representatives said new ramen dishes would be introduced on an ongoing basis, but the current lineup is available indefinitely.
CEO's previous statement
Last November, CEO Joe Christina said the Chili Garlic Ramen attracted younger customers, including new visitors.
Quarterly earnings call mention
During the chain's quarterly earnings call in March, CEO Joe Christina mentioned considering a full ramen menu.
Customer impact
The Chili Garlic Ramen brought in more than 150,000 new customers, according to Noodles & Company.
Culinary research perspective
Vice president of culinary research & development Tina Massey said ramen gives them another canvas for flavor and creativity.
Ramen versatility claim
Massey stated each bowl delivers a completely different experience, from creamy heat to savory sweetness to familiar bold flavors.
Ramen inspiration
The noodles were partly inspired by the college dorm room hack of adding spice packets directly to cooked dry ramen.
The essence
Noodles & Company has made ramen a permanent menu category with three new dishes after a successful trial.
