The difference between mediocre ramen and restaurant-quality ramen often lies in the layering of spices.

These spices are used in sachets (tea bags) while simmering the broth for hours.

For a versatile home setup, acquire Shichimi Togarashi , Garlic Powder , and Gochugaru . These three items cover 90% of ramen flavor profiles.

Spices are not just "thrown in." You must layer them.