Prerequisites
- A girlfriend. (Yes, this recipe requires one. If you don’t have one yet, maybe work on that before boiling water.)
- Ramen noodles (obviously).
- A pot, some water, and basic survival skills.
- Toppings if you want to impress.
Don’t worry, if you’re still in the “single and slurping alone” stage, this guide doubles as practice for when you level up.
Cooking ramen noodles alone? That’s survival. Cooking ramen noodles with your girlfriend? That’s a date.
Step 1: Set the vibe
Don’t just toss noodles in boiling water like a caveman. Light matters. Play some background music. Maybe dim the lights if you wanna pretend your tiny kitchen is a ramen bar in Tokyo.
Step 2: Pick your ramen
Instant ramen works fine. Shin Ramyun, Indomie, or that cheap corner-store packet—it doesn’t matter. What matters is you making it fun. If you want bonus points, grab toppings:
- An egg (soft-boiled = pro move)
- Veggies (spinach, carrots, corn, whatever you’ve got)
- Leftover chicken or beef
- Chili flakes if you want some drama
Step 3: Cook it together
This is the part where you act like you both know what you’re doing.
- Boil water.
- Drop noodles in.
- Stir, argue about whether the seasoning goes in before or after. (Answer: after, unless you like clumps.)
- Toss in toppings to make it look gourmet.
Pro tip: Hand her the spoon to stir. Why? Because teamwork looks sexy when you’re pretending instant noodles are fine dining.
Step 4: Serve it like it’s Michelin-star
Don’t just eat straight from the pot (unless that’s your thing). Use bowls. Arrange the toppings so it looks Instagrammable. Bonus: she’ll take a picture, and you’ll look like a domestic god.
Step 5: Eat & talk
This isn’t about the noodles—it’s about the moment. Joke about how you two just spent 20 minutes making a $1 meal feel like a five-star dinner. Slurp, laugh, maybe burn your tongue together. That’s the memory.
Why it matters
Cooking ramen with your girlfriend isn’t about food—it’s about bonding. It’s cheap, easy, and still feels intimate. If you can make her laugh while she’s slurping noodles, you win.