6 hours ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:My dinner too was Andouille sausage. So good. But I shan't profane your topic.
Edit: actually, since I've stuck my toe in here, how can I best experience ramen? I've not had any but the instant kind. How can I get started?
Well the gateway to real ramen is to gussy up instant ramen. Try adding vegetables, sliced meat or fish, a soy sauce egg to a bowl of instant noodles. After that see what Serious Eats has to offer on the subject. Be aware though that ramen as a meal and as a subject is addictive.