Whether you’re making your ramen from scratch or with a few short-cuts (we won’t judge), adding delicious protein will take it over the top. Drop by our meat department for amazing meats like these, or for a plant-based approach, try a premium tofu! We’ve got the recipes and ingredients to get you started.

Pork Belly: If you like bacon, you’ll love pork belly. This fantastically fatty cut comes from the same part of the pig, but is uncured, unsmoked and unsliced. There are few cuts more decadent, especially when it comes to ramen.

Ready to cook? Try our recipe for Glazed Pork Belly.

Pro Tip: If you’re making this recipe in conjunction with our recipe for Tonkotsu Broth, you can use the braising liquid from the cooked pork belly in the broth!

Fresh to Market Chicken: Chicken doesn’t have to be basic. Our Fresh to Market Chicken, for example, is humanely raised on family farms, cage-free and vegetarian fed with no antibiotics ever. It’s also hand-trimmed and pure air-chilled, which helps keep the meat fresh, tender and flavorful.

Ready to cook? Try our recipe for Soy-Glazed Chicken Breast.

Hodo Organic Firm Tofu: This uniquely delicious tofu is handmade locally with higher-protein soy milk for extra nuttiness and creaminess. If you don’t have time to marinate, try their Spicy Sichuan Tofu for a satisfying shortcut.

Ready to cook? Try our recipe for Soy-Glazed Tofu.

Hungry for more? Try making your own ramen broth!