How big should a ramen bowl be?

When it comes to the ideal ramen bowl size, everyone has their specific preferences – especially the Japanese who believe the "golden" proportion of ramen is when the soup, noodles, and toppings only fill up 70% to 80% of the whole bowl. Accordingly, if you're a lover of small servings of ramen, opt for a bowl of three inches (7.5 centimetres) in height. Alternatively, the majority of ramen enthusiasts and professionals usually deem a bowl of four inches (10 centimetres) to be the perfect size for fitting in generous portions of ramen whilst sticking to the traditional Japanese preference of only filling the bowl between 70% and 80% full.

What are noodle bowls made of?

Melamine: Substantial amounts of ramen lovers are swapping traditional bowl materials for melamine due to its scratch and heat-resistant properties. Made from organic compounds, melamine's non-toxic nature allows one to simply warm up their noodles in the microwave for a hassle-free dining experience without fear of toxins escaping into your food. Even the Food Standards Agency have declared that melamine's toxicity rating of LD50 is more or less comparable with table salt – making this BPA free material incredibly safe.