2nd Language Ramen Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to 2nd Language Ramen, where bold flavors and cozy ambiance collide in the heart of Evansville. This culinary gem offers a diverse menu that showcases the comforting essence of ramen, complemented by enticing appetizers and fresh salads.

Begin your journey with delightful starters like Fried Tofu and Shrimp Buns, both boasting unique flavor profiles. The ramen selection is truly the star, featuring a range of options from the rich Birria Ramen to the gluten-free masterpiece, ensuring there's something for everyone. Each bowl is crafted with precision and care, highlighted by soul-warming broths and quality ingredients.

Don’t miss out on the exquisite desserts like Honey Toast, praised by patrons as a transformative experience. Whether you're seeking an intimate dinner or a casual night out, 2nd Language Ramen promises not just a meal, but a delicious journey. Dive in!

Appetizers

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

(Japanese Fried Chicken)- Marinated chicken thigh pieces and green onion. Served with house tonkatsu sauce and house spicy mayo

$16.50

Cold Smoked Pork Belly Bun (2 Buns)

(2 buns)- Steamed buns with cold smoked pork belly, house made pickles, creamy miso house slaw, house yuzu aioli, and cilantro

$14.00

Southeast Asian Steak Chimichurri App

6 oz. marinated flank steak chargrilled and served with rice and housemade asian chimichurri

$16.00

Shrimp Buns

(2 buns)- Steamed buns with marinated grilled shrimp, creamy miso house slaw, pickled red onion, green onion, and spicy mayo

$15.00

Buffalo Buns

(2 buns)- Steamed buns with our karaage tossed in a house Asian buffalo sauce, house made pickles, yuzu aioli, and green onion

$13.00

Fried Tofu

(V)- Marinated tofu, breaded in potato starch and deep fried. Served with eel sauce and house sweet tai chili sauce

$14.00

Lumpia Shanghai

House-made Filipino egg rolls- Ground pork, garlic, carrots, and onion, topped with cilantro, and served with Thai chili sauce.

$13.00

Lumpia Gulay

Fried Filipino spring rolls- green beans, garlic, carrots, onion, cabbage, bean sprouts, topped with green onion, and served with Thai chili sauce.

$12.00

Tiradito

Seared tuna with an ahi amarilla lime sauce, coconut reduction, seasoned corn salad, and cilantro.

$16.00

Side House Salad

(can be made GF or vegan upon request)- Local aquaponic greens, radish, bell pepper, red cabbage, and carrot. Topped with black sesame seeds and fried shallots. Served with your choice of sesame miso dressing, agave vinaigrette (V), or spicy asian vinaigrette (GF) (V)

$6.00

House DINNER SALAD

(can be made GF or vegan upon request)- Local aquaponic greens, radish, bell pepper, red cabbage, and carrot. Topped with black sesame seeds and fried shallots. Served with your choice of sesame miso dressing, agave vinaigrette (GF)(V), or spicy asian vinaigrette (V)

$12.00

Korean Cucumber Salad

A light cucumber salad with gochujang soy marinade, red onion, basil, mint, and charred lemon.

$8.00

Italian Salad

Local aquaponics with cubed mozzarella, red onion, banana pepper, cherry tomato, and black olives.

$12.00

Salads

Ramen

Signature Smoked Ramen

Tonkotsu soup, shio base, black garlic oil, cold smoked chashu pork belly, napa cabbage, green onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, soft egg

$19.00

Pork Chashu Ramen

Tonkotsu soup, shio base, chashu pork shoulder, napa cabbage, green onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, soft egg

$18.00

Chicken Chashu Ramen

Chicken Paitan soup, shio base, chicken breast chashu, shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onion, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, soft egg

$18.00

Vegetable Ramen

Vegetable soup, shio base, garlic oil, shitake mushrooms, charred bok choy, green onions, red radish, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, 2 soft eggs

$16.00

Vegan Ramen

Vegetable soup, shio base, garlic oil, shitake mushrooms, charred bok choy, green onions, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, soy protein - vegan noodles

$17.00

Birria Ramen

Chuck roast stewed in tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and smoky seasonings. Served with red cabbage, cilantro, onions, corn, radish, & a lime wedge.

$19.00

Gluten Free Ramen

Tonkotsu soup base, sesame paste, garlic oil, Tamari, rice noodles, smoked pork belly, sweet corn, kimchi, bamboo shoots, and a soy egg. Garnished with green onions and bean sprouts.

$18.00

Spicy Miso Ramen

Tonkotsu broth, ship base, spicy miso tare, chili oil, chased pork shoulder, roasted tomatoes, sweet corn, charred green onions, soft egg, bean sprouts, and green onions

$18.00

XO Ramen

Tonkotsu broth, ship, shallot oil, house XO sauce, grilled shrimp and scallop, charred leeks, julienned nori, green onion, fried shallots, and soft egg

$20.00

Tiger Kimchi Ramen

Chicken paitan broth, kimchi tare, garlic oil, chashu chicken, kimchi, mushroom, whole egg, bean sprouts, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and chili oil.

$19.00

Sapporo Ramen

Chashu pork shoulder in our tonkotsu broth, with bean sprouts, shredded nori, bamboo shoots, green onion, a whole egg, corn, and a pad of butter.

$18.00

Nabeyaki Udon

Vegetable broth, udon noodles, shrimp, salmon, fish cakes, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, soft egg, bean sprouts, and green onion.

$21.00

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Jasmine rice stir fried with chicken breast, red peppers, bean sprouts, onions, & pineapple

$19.00

Traditional Fried Rice

Jasmine rice stir fried with carrots, red bell peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Served with your choice of chicken breast, pork shoulder, or fried tofu

$19.00

NY Strip & Chimi

12oz New York Strip, served with seasonal vegetables and Asian chimichurri.

$37.00

Cha Ca La Vong

Turmeric marinated shredded snow crab tossed with rice noodles, and topped with peanuts, cilantro, onion, and your choice of shrimp or salmon.

$29.00

Entrees

Donburri (Rice Bowls)

Karaage Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with karaage chicken thigh, char- grilled bok choy, pickled red onions, house aioli drizzle, cilantro

$16.00

Buffalo Karaage Rice Bowl

Steamed rice topped with karaage chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, chargrilled bok choy, pickled red onion, yuzu aioli drizzle, and green onion

$17.00

Kids Ramen

chicken broth, ramen noodle, Chashu chicken breast

$20.00

Karaage Chuggets

fried chicken thigh pieces with white rice and Japanese BBQ sauce

$12.00

Kids Menu

MISC

Side Of Thai Chili Sauce

$2.00

Side Of Pickled Red Onions

$1.50

Side Of Buffalo

$1.50

Side Of Miso Butterscotch

$3.25

Side Of Chashu Chicken

$5.00

Side Of Pork Shoulder

$5.00

Side Of Yuzu Aioli

$1.50

Side Of Dressing

$1.00

Side Of Black Garlic Oil

$1.00

Side Of Half Egg

$1.50

Side Of Tonkatsu Sauce

$1.50

Side Of Whole Egg

$3.00

Side Of Shiitake Mushrooms

$2.00

Side Of Bean Sprouts

$2.00

Side Of Chimichurri Sauce

Lunch only

$1.50

Side Of Ramen Noodles

$3.00

Side Of Cabbage

$2.00

Side Of Chargrilled Bok Choy

$2.00

Side Of Gelato

$2.00

Side Of Pork Belly

$5.00

Side Of Fresh Garlic

$1.50

Side Of Soy Sauce

Side Of Spicy Mayo

$1.50

Side Of Eel Sauce

$1.50

Side Of Broth

$5.00

5 Spice Chili Paste

Side Of Chili Oil

Side Of Kimchi

$3.00

Side Of White Rice

$2.00

Honey Toast

Our house-made Japanese milk bread toasted, with miso butterscotch and a drizzle of honey. Served with vanilla gelato (from Pangea Kitchen) and a berry compote. Serves two.

$14.25

Japanese Cheesecake

A beautiful combination of a cheesecake and a sponge cake. This light and fluffy dessert is delicate but elegant in flavor and texture. Finished with a simple dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit.

$12.00

Spring Cake

Lemon sponge cake topped with a lavender white chocolate ganache and toasted pistachios. Served with a warm white chocolate sauce.

$9.50

Brown Butter Sesame Seed Creme Brulee

Rich and creamy creme brulee with a sweet nutty flavor. Served with a sesame seed Florentine cookie.

$8.95

Dessert

Gluten Free Options

Dinner Salad GLUTEN FREE

Local aquaponic greens, radish, bell pepper, red cabbage, and carrot. Topped with black sesame seeds. Served with our agave vinaigrette.

$12.00

14" Wiseguy

DeLux red sauce, sausage, charred marinated onions, mozzarella blend, finished with garlic olive oil and Sicilian oregano.

$23.00

14" Cupperoni

Delux red sauce, thick sliced cupping pepperonis, mozzarella blend, provolone, finished with house calabrian chili honey.

$23.00

14" Knuckleball

Delux red sauce, trinity meatball pieces, roasted garlic, provolone cheese, finished w/ fresh basil, parm, house calabrian chili honey.

$24.00

14" Pistachio

House pistachio puree, sausage, mozzarella blend, fresh basil, finished with house calabrian chili honey.

$25.00

14" Chicken Bacon Ranch

Garlic oil, mozzarella, white cheddar, bacon, chicken, red onions, and red bell peppers. Finished with house made ranch and green onions.

$24.00

14" Beefy Fun Guy

Mushroom duxelle paste, mozzarella, steak, mushrooms, and charred marinated onions. Finished with basil, parm, garlic oil, and lemon juice.

$26.00

14" Meat Pizzas

14" Vegetable Pizzas

14" Regina Margherita

Delux red sauce, mozzarella blend, finished with grated parm, fresh basical and garlic infused olive oil.

$21.00

14" Garden Oasis

Red Delux sauce, mozzarella blend, roasted tomatoes, red onion, broccoli, red peppers, kalamata olives, finished with parm, garlic olive oil, fresh lemon juice and Sicilian oregano.

$23.00

14" Really Fun Guy

House mushroom duxelle cream sauce, fresh mozzarella blend, shitake mushrooms finished with grated parm, fresh basil and garlic infused olive oil.

$23.00

14" Quattro Formaggi

House Cacio sauce, mozzarella, and provolone. Finished with parm and garlic oil.

$21.00

14" Cacio E Pepe (Rome, Italy)

House Cacio sauce, black pepper, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic olive oil, parm cheese, cracked pepper, fresh basical and fresh lemon juice.

$22.00

18" Wiseguy

DeLux red sauce, sausage, charred marinated onions, mozzarella blend, finished with garlic olive oil and Sicilian oregano.

$32.00

18" Cupperoni

Delux red sauce, thick sliced cupping pepperonis, mozzarella blend, provolone, finished with house calabrian chili honey.

$32.00

18" Knuckleball

Delux red sauce, trinity meatball pieces, roasted garlic, provolone cheese, finished w/ fresh basil, parm, house calabrian chili honey.

$33.00

18" Pistachio

House pistachio puree, sausage, mozzarella blend, fresh basil, finished with house calabrian chili honey.

$34.00

18" Chicken Bacon Ranch

Garlic oil, mozzarella, white cheddar, bacon, chicken, red onions, and red bell peppers. Finished with house made ranch and green onions.

$33.00

18" Beefy Fun Guy

Mushroom duxelle paste, mozzarella, steak, mushrooms, and charred marinated onions. Finished with basil, parm, garlic oil, and lemon juice.

$35.00

18" Meat Pizzas

18" Vegetable Pizzas

18" Regina Margherita

Delux red sauce, mozzarella blend, finished with grated parm, fresh basical and garlic infused olive oil.

$29.00

18" Garden Oasis

Red Delux sauce, mozzarella blend, roasted tomatoes, red onion, broccoli, red peppers, kalamata olives, finished with parm, garlic olive oil, fresh lemon juice and Sicilian oregano.

$31.00

18" Really Fun Guy

House mushroom duxelle cream sauce, fresh mozzarella blend, shitake mushrooms finished with grated parm, fresh basil and garlic infused olive oil.

$31.00

18" Quattro Formaggi

House Cacio sauce, mozzarella, and provolone. Finished with parm and garlic oil.

$30.00

18" Cacio E Pepe (Rome, Italy)

House Cacio sauce, black pepper, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic olive oil, parm cheese, cracked pepper, fresh basical and fresh lemon juice.

$31.00

14" Florentine

House cacio sauce, mozzarella, provolone, spinach, red onion, olives, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic oil, lemon juice, parmesan, & basil.

$21.25

18" Florentine

House cacio sauce, mozzarella, provolone, spinach, red onion, olives, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic oil, lemon juice, parmesan, & basil.

$28.75

Specials

Calzones, Wings, & Bread

Veggie Calzone

Baked or fried, with spinach, onion, red peppers, mushroom, olives, & mozzarella, served with choice of dipping sauce.

$15.00

Meat Lovers Calzone

Baked or fried, with ham, sausage, meatball, & mozzarella, served with choice of dipping sauce.

$16.00

Breadsticks

10 Roman style breadsticks topped with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and parmesan, served with choice of sauce.

$9.00

Six Wings

Six wings tossed in your choice of sauce, plus a side of ranch.

$9.00

Plain Focaccia

$9.00

Garden Focaccia

$9.00

Ranch

$1.50

Hot Honey

$1.00

4 Oz Deluxe Sauce

$2.00

Sides

Gelato/Sorbetto

Biscotti Crunch

$3.95

Raspberry Lemon Sorbetto

$3.95

Peanut Butter Cup

$3.95

Chocolate Caramel Espresso

This cookie embodies, traditional, indulgent and bold flavors.

$3.00

Churro Cookie

Simple yet elegant flavors, white chocolate chips for sweetness and raspberries for balance and bright flavor.

$3.00

Vegan Chocolate Chip

Our take on the classic cookie loaded with vegan chocolate chips.

$3.00

Cookies

Kids 10" Pizza

Kids Cheese Pizza

10" pizza with a mozzarella/provolone blend cut into four pieces.

$10.00

Kids Pepperoni Pizza

10" pizza topped with pepperoni and a mozzarella/provolone blend, cut into four pieces.

$12.00

Kids Sausage Pizza

10" pizza with sausage crumble and a mozzarella/provolone blend, cut into four pieces.

$12.00

14" Cheese Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce and a mozzarella/provolone blend, and no garnish.

$20.00

14" Pepperoni Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$23.00

14" Sausage Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, crumbled sausage, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$23.00

14" Meat Lovers Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$29.00

14" Simple Pizzas

18" Simple Pizzas

18" Cheese Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce and a mozzarella/provolone blend, and no garnish.

$28.00

18" Pepperoni Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$32.00

18" Sausage Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, crumbled sausage, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$32.00

18" Meat Lovers Pizza

A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.

$35.00

Cupperoni Slice

$5.40

Pistachio Slice

$5.40

Regina Margherita Slice

$5.40

Garden Oasis Slice

$5.40

Butternut Forget

$5.40

Knuckleball Slice

$5.40

Quatro Slice

$5.40

Chicken Bacon Ranch Slice

$5.40

Chicken Dance Slice

$5.40

Cacio E Pepe Slice

$5.40

Pizza Of The Month

$5.40

Meat Lovers Slice

$5.40

Really Fun Guy Slice

$5.40

Pepper Trio

$5.40

Daily Slices