Ramen Burger

The Ramen Burger is a creative fusion dish that replaces traditional burger buns with compressed, pan-fried ramen noodle patties, typically holding a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, and a savory-sweet glaze. It was popularized in the early 2010s by New York City food vendor Keizo Shimamoto, who is often credited as its inventor. The dish has since become a viral sensation and a staple of innovative food festivals and pop-up restaurants.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the ramen noodles and also contains significant fat from the beef patty and the oil used for frying the noodle buns. It provides protein from the beef and offers a ballpark of 600-800 calories per serving, depending on portion sizes and specific ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	40 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	4 mg

Per 1 burger (approx. 280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Ramen Burger is a fascinating example of culinary innovation, blending American fast food with Japanese ramen to create a new texture and flavor profile. Its unique construction, where the noodle 'buns' are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, challenges traditional notions of what a burger can be.