Holy Ramen Empire

Reaper Ramen Challenge! - A test of your taste buds! Can you brave the depths of the seven hells in our challenge? This very special Miso Ramen bowl has a twist to it; the addition of the spiciest peppers this side of Eorzea, the Dravanian Lava Scorpion and the hottest Nagxian Reaper peppers available! Do you fancy yourself a brave soul? Check out our Additional Information section for details!

Performances! - We offer anyone the opportunity to sing their heart out on our stage whether you are a beginner or a veteran of the performance arts! Performances are hosted once a month on the last Wednesday of the month we are open! See our Additional Information section for details!

Good times and Good vibes! - Our goal is to create an environment for people to have a wonderful and relaxing time in the Holy Ramen Empire with friendly staff and good food!

Ishgardian Shio Ramen - A staple salty ramen bowl prepared with a broth composed of dried seafood, kelp, Ishgardian rock salt, garlic and ginger! Toppings include char siu (barbecue pork), menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg), nori (seaweed) and scallions!

Miso Ramen - Our miso soup is made from scratch using miso (fermented soybean paste), doubanjiang (spicy bean sauce), sesame seeds and oil, chicken broth and white pepper powder! Traditional toppings include chashu (braised pork belly, may be substituted for another meat), ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg), blanched bean sprout, shiraga negi (julienned white negi/leeks), sweet corn kernels, chopped green onions and nori (seaweed!)

Shoyu Ramen - Shoyu is a ramen dish with a broth made of soy sauce and comes with such toppings as ajitsuke tamago (ramen egg), bean sprouts, sesame seeds, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, nori (seaweed), narutomaki (fish cake), chashu, menma (Seasoned bamboo shoots), scallions and bonito flakes!

Tonkotsu Ramen - Tonkotsu is a ramen dish made with a pork bone broth! It also features the traditional toppings as the above ramen bowls such as chashu, scallions, akitsuke tamago (ramen egg), bean sprouts, sesame seeds, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, nori (seaweed) and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots)!

Pork Kakuni - Thick slices of succulent Koshu pork slow cooked in a sweet, savory sauce. If prepared properly, the meat literally melts in your mouth.

Karniyarik - Topped with a single slice of tomato, this baked stuffed eggplant is positively bursting with hamsa meat and rich spices.

Lechon Kawali - Lechon Kawali is a popular pork belly dish deep-fried to golden perfection, golden and crunchy on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside.

Persimmon Leaf Sushi - One of many varieties of the Hingan dish sushi, this iteration consists of sweet vinegared rice topped with fish, pressed into a narrow rectangle, and finally wrapped in green persimmon leaves.

Takoyaki - Bite-sized balls of fried pastry each containing a solitary chunk of tender octopus in their gooey, molten centers.

Steppe Dumplings - Your choice of either Buuz (steamed) or Khuushuur (fried) dumplings! Both options are stuffed with minced meat along with garlic, salt and other Steppe spices. Perfect for the cold Ishgardian climate!

Dorayaki - A classic Hingan confection, dorayaki is made of honey pancake sandwich with sweet red bean filling. It’s wildly popular amongst children and adults alike in the Far East! Each order contains four servings of dorayaki!

Taiyaki - A classic street vendor snack in Hingashi, taiyaki is a warm fish-shaped cake with red bean filling. This waffle-like Hingan snack is very popular at street fairs and festivals in the Far East! Each order contains four servings of taiyaki!

Mochi Ice Cream - Your choice of ice cream encased by the mochi’s sweet rice dough! Current flavors available are rolanberry, mango, matcha, chocolate, red bean, vanilla or kona coffee! Mochi ice cream can be mixed and matched and ordered in servings of six!

White Peach Sakura Sake - Far Eastern rice wine made from fermented rice served in an ochoko. Delightful aromas and flavors of just ripe, white peaches in cream with a sweet, full-bodied palate define this particular white peach sakura sake. Can be purchased by the cup or bottle!

Ishgardian red wine - A thick and fragrant red wine, best paired with red meat dishes. Try it with our lechon kawali!

Doman ale - Traditional Doman ale, served by the pint or bottle!

Rolanberry Lassi (with Limsan rum) - A sweet and tangy drink made from cultured milk. Popular in the Near Eastern city-state of Radz-at-Han for its ability to soothe the burn of heavily spiced dishes. Can be served without rum for a non-alcoholic option!

Airag - Fermented milk imported from the Steppe!

Boba Tea - Your choice of rolanberry, chocolate and dragonfruit tea mixed with milk and iced to perfection with delicate tapioca pearls!

Ramune - A Hingan carbonated drink served in a bottle sealed by a round marble! Current flavors available are mango, rolanberry, grape, dragonfruit, lychee, and peach! Check back soon for more flavor availability!

Tea - Your choice of Doman, Steppe, or Ishgardian based tea. Doman tea is an after supper beverage naturally sweetened with dried persimmons, widely popular in the Far East. Steppe Tea is a thick, creamy beverage popular on the Azim Steppe made from steeped fermented tea leaves and a generous helping of dzo milk. Rather than adding milk to boiling water that has been infused with tea leaves, as is the fashion in lower Eorzea, Ishgardian tea is brewed by boiling yak milk and letting dried Coerthan tea leaves steep right into the hot liquid. Sugar cubes and mint sprigs available upon request!

Natural Juice - Freshly squeezed and cold juice for a simple and sweet flavor. Available currently in orange, rolanberry, mango, among other flavors! Feel free to ask for specific requests.

Steppe Milk - Compared to that of an aldgoat, marid, or deathmouse, the milk of a steppe dzo is high in fat and flavor.

Sign ups for the challenge are on site of the restaurant and open from the time the venue is open (9pm EST) until an hour has passed (10pm EST)! The challenge will then commence 30 minutes afterwards (10:30pm EST). In the event of a performance or otherwise special event night, there will be an announcement made before performances start for taking sign ups via private messaging in-game with a reminder in between performances! Challenge will commence shortly after performances are over.

To overcome the Reaper Ramen Challenge, one most overcome the following thresholds successively as each serving of the Reaper Ramen becomes spicier and hotter. Each threshold roll to defeat are rolls of 250, 500, 750, and 900. The surviving contestants will be listed in the Holy Ramen Empire's Hall of Fame for the season AND receive a pass for one free ramen bowl per visit for the duration of the season! Seasonal winners are welcome to challenge the Reaper Ramen Challenge again but are not eligible for a second Hall of Fame entry or pass until the next season!

There is no limit to the number of participants per each Reaper Ramen Challenge that occurs!

Seasons last a period of 3 months. Winter season runs from the beginning of December to end of February. Spring season from beginning of March to end of May. Summer season from beginning of June to end of August. Fall season from beginning of September to end of November!

Performance sign ups will be announced at the beginning of the month on the Discord! Please keep a look out on announcements!

Any genre is welcome! As a reminder, although we are an 18+ venue, any sort of songs with heavy or suggestive language is advised to provide a heads up of the content!

Performances are limited to about 12 minutes worth of songs at maximum at 5 performers per sign up for a total of one hour of performances!

Sign ups as of this time are currently on a first come, first serve basis!

Information or rules for performances are subjected to change at any time!