Spicy Summer Menu Trends
Customers Crave
Turn Up the Heat This Summer
From creamy sesame spice to tangy bold heat, these versatile flavors work across noodles, bowls, appetizers, and seasonal specials.
Spicy Tan Tan: The New Go-To
#5 Tan Tan Veggie Sesame Soup Base
Known as Tantan or Dandan style flavor, this savory, sesame-based profile combines rich depth with a balanced spicy kick.
Bold yet approachable, it works beautifully across ramen, cold noodles, mazemen, appetizers,
and bowls for versatile summer menu creations.
Flavor Profile
- Spicy
- Vegetarian
- Nutty
- Creamy
Why It Stands Out
Tan tan has strong potential in the market today.
Spiced color, creamy sesame richness, comforting noodles, and bold visuals make it highly appealing.
Tantan Ramen
- #5 Tantan Soup Base
- ground pork
- boiled egg
- bok choy
- noodles
- chopped green onions
- sesame seeds
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, sauté the ground pork, chop the green onions, and lightly blanch the bok choy.
- In a serving bowl, combine 1.5 oz of soup base with 12 oz of hot water and mix well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl after draining thoroughly.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
- #5 Tantan Soup Base
- ground pork
- boiled egg
- bok choy
- Cilantro
- noodles (grass noodles works too)
- chopped green onions
- crushed cashews
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, sauté the ground pork, chop the green onions, and lightly blanch the bok choy, and let them cool.
- Once the noodles are cooked, rinse them under cold water and drain thoroughly to chill the noodles completely.
- In a serving bowl, combine 1.5 oz of soup base with 12 oz of cold water and mix well.
- Add the chilled noodles to the bowl.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
Tantan Dry Noodles (Mazemen)
- #5 Tantan Soup Base
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- ground pork
- boiled egg
- bok choy
- noodles ( thick noodles recommended)
- chopped onions
- cucumber
- Cilantro
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, sauté the ground pork, chop the green onions, and lightly blanch the bok choy.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine 25 g of sauce base and 30 g of oil. Mix well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
Beyond Noodles
Tantan flavors also work well beyond noodle dishes.
Perfect for appetizers, shareables, poke concepts, and bar menus.
Spicy Sesame
Poke Nachos
- #5 Tan Tan Veggie Sesame
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- tortilla chips
- sashimi tuna or salmon
- cilantro, avocado, lime (optional)
Spicy Sesame
Poke Bowl
- #5 Tan Tan Veggie Sesame
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- sashimi tuna or salmon
- green onion, avocado, lime, seaweed (optional)
Spicy Sesame
Edamame
- #5 Tan Tan Veggie Sesame
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- Ultra Spicy Sauce ( For Extra Heat)
- edamame
- sesame seeds (optional)
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Rich Umami with Tangy Heat
#88 Golden Veggie Spicy & Sour Soup Base
Known as Jin Tang soup (金汤), this chinese golden soup combines tangy brightness with spicy heat for a bold and refreshing flavor profile. Its golden, savory broth delivers a balanced kick that feels light yet impactful, making it ideal for summer menus. Versatile and easy to use, it works well across ramen, cold noodles, mazemen, and grilled protein dishes.
Flavor Profile
- Spicy
- Tangy
- Vegetarian
- Refreshing
- Umami
Why It Stands Out
Its spicy and tangy flavor profile stands out from traditional rich broths, offering a bold but approachable taste experience that many younger consumers are looking for today.
Golden broth also fits well with the growing popularity of retro Asian food aesthetics and Asian cafe style comfort dishes seen across social media today.
Golden Beef Noodle (金汤肥牛)
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- beef slices
- bok choy
- mustard greens (takana)
- noodles
- red chilli
- chopped green onions
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, sauté the ground pork, chop the green onions, and lightly blanch the bok choy.
- In a serving bowl, combine 2.0 oz of soup base with 12 oz of hot water and mix well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
Tangy & Spicy Dry Noodle (Mazemen)
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- noodles (thick noodles recommended)
- chopped green onions
- meat
- boiled egg
- red chilli
- chopped green onions
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, chop fresh vegetables and meat.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine 25 g of sauce base and 30 g of oil. Mix well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
Ethinic Noodle
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- Fish Flavored Oil
- ground meat
- fresh paprika
- cucumbers
- noodles (thick noodles recommended)
- red chilli
- chopped green onions
- cilantro
- lime
- Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water.
- While the noodles are cooking, sauté the ground pork and chop fresh vegetables.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside.
- In a serving bowl, combine 25 g of sauce base and 30 g of oil. Mix well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Top with the prepared ingredients and serve.
Beyond Noodles
Golden Soup also works well beyond noodle dishes.
Perfect for appetizers, shareables, poke concepts, and hotpot menus.
Tangy & Spicy
Golden Chicken
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- chicken
- salt
- black pepper
Tangy & Spicy
Poke Bowl
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- #21 Light Garlic Oil
- sashimi tuna or salmon
- avocado
- dried seaweed
Golden Mala Tang
- #88 Golden Soup Base
- any seafood & vegetables
- Spicy Sesame Sauce “Mara” ( For numbing heat )
- Ultra Spicy Sauce ( For Extra Heat)
