A bright, welcoming homage to noodles & ramen — comfort, craft, and a cheerful slurp.

why noodles?

They’re humble, fast, and infinitely hackable. The bowl is a protocol; the toppings are plugins; the slurp is the API.

speed

From simmer to bowl in minutes. Optimize for hot path latency: boiling water.

comfort

Steam in your face, warmth in your hands. UX that literally warms you.

expression

Broth, tare, fat, noodle, topping — five axes to tune your flavor profile.

styles by country

Times below are noodle cook times (not broth). Click a time or button to start the timer.

🇯🇵Japan
shōyu

Soy-sauced clarity

  • Broth: chicken, sometimes niboshi
  • Tare: soy sauce blend
  • Feel: crisp, aromatic, balanced
miso

Rustic & cozy

  • Chicken/pork + miso
  • Corn, butter, menma
  • Feel: savory depth
tonkotsu

Silky, loud, iconic

  • Long-boiled pork bones
  • Thin, firm noodles
  • Feel: emulsified richness
tsukemen

Dip, don’t sip

  • Thick & bouncy noodles
  • Concentrated soup on the side
  • Feel: interactive
soba / udon

Beyond ramen

  • Soba: buckwheat snap
  • Udon: cloud-soft chew
  • Feel: elegant simplicity
🇨🇳China
lāmiàn

Hand-pulled chew

  • Clear or light beef broth
  • Elastic bite
  • Feel: lively, clean
dandan

Sesame-chili swagger

  • Minced pork, chili oil, sesame
  • Dry or broth
  • Feel: bold, numbing
knife-cut

Ragged ribbons

  • Hearty thickness
  • Great with rich broths
  • Feel: rustic, filling
🇰🇷Korea
ramyeon

Comfort heat

  • Chili warmth, scallion crunch
  • Egg/cheese optional
  • Feel: cozy, punchy
kalguksu

Knife-cut silk

  • Anchovy or chicken broth
  • Wide, soft noodles
  • Feel: gentle, savory
🇹🇭Thailand
tom yum noodles

Herb, lime, fire

  • Lemongrass, lime, chili
  • Bright & aromatic
  • Feel: tangy, vibrant
boat noodles

Rich & spiced

  • Dark, layered broth
  • Herbs & chili
  • Feel: deep, savory
🇻🇳Vietnam
phở

Clarity & herbs

  • Clear broth, fresh herbs
  • Lime, chili, sprouts
  • Feel: light, layered
hủ tiếu / mì

Street-smart comfort

  • Pork–shrimp broth
  • Crispy garlic, chives
  • Feel: fragrant, snappy

noodle timer

Pick a preset or start from a style card. Screen readers announce changes.

00:00
Noodles done.

slurp tips

Season broth first; cook noodles separately and combine at the end for best texture.

texture control

  • Start lower time; taste every 30s.
  • Rinse only for cold servings (soba/tsukemen).
  • Undercook by ~30s if noodles sit in hot broth.

aromatics = lift

  • Scallion, toasted sesame, chili crisp, nori.
  • 1 tsp garlic oil wakes up mild broths.
  • Black pepper right at the end.

eggs, fast

  • Soft-boiled: 6m45s → ice bath.
  • Soy eggs: marinate 4–12h.
  • Jammy yolk pairs with miso/tonkotsu.