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
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
Southeast Asian Steak Chimichurri App
6 oz. marinated flank steak chargrilled and served with rice and housemade asian chimichurri
Shrimp Buns
(2 buns)- Steamed buns with marinated grilled shrimp, creamy miso house slaw, pickled red onion, green onion, and spicy mayo
Buffalo Buns
(2 buns)- Steamed buns with our karaage tossed in a house Asian buffalo sauce, house made pickles, yuzu aioli, and green onion
Fried Tofu
(V)- Marinated tofu, breaded in potato starch and deep fried. Served with eel sauce and house sweet tai chili sauce
Lumpia Shanghai
House-made Filipino egg rolls- Ground pork, garlic, carrots, and onion, topped with cilantro, and served with Thai chili sauce.
Lumpia Gulay
Fried Filipino spring rolls- green beans, garlic, carrots, onion, cabbage, bean sprouts, topped with green onion, and served with Thai chili sauce.
Tiradito
Seared tuna with an ahi amarilla lime sauce, coconut reduction, seasoned corn salad, and cilantro.
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)
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)
Korean Cucumber Salad
A light cucumber salad with gochujang soy marinade, red onion, basil, mint, and charred lemon.
Italian Salad
Local aquaponics with cubed mozzarella, red onion, banana pepper, cherry tomato, and black olives.
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
Pork Chashu Ramen
Tonkotsu soup, shio base, chashu pork shoulder, napa cabbage, green onion, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, soft egg
Chicken Chashu Ramen
Chicken Paitan soup, shio base, chicken breast chashu, shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onion, bamboo shoots, napa cabbage, soft egg
Vegetable Ramen
Vegetable soup, shio base, garlic oil, shitake mushrooms, charred bok choy, green onions, red radish, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, 2 soft eggs
Vegan Ramen
Vegetable soup, shio base, garlic oil, shitake mushrooms, charred bok choy, green onions, bamboo shoots, sweet corn, soy protein - vegan noodles
Birria Ramen
Chuck roast stewed in tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and smoky seasonings. Served with red cabbage, cilantro, onions, corn, radish, & a lime wedge.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Nabeyaki Udon
Vegetable broth, udon noodles, shrimp, salmon, fish cakes, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, soft egg, bean sprouts, and green onion.
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Jasmine rice stir fried with chicken breast, red peppers, bean sprouts, onions, & pineapple
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
NY Strip & Chimi
12oz New York Strip, served with seasonal vegetables and Asian chimichurri.
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.
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
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
Kids Ramen
chicken broth, ramen noodle, Chashu chicken breast
Karaage Chuggets
fried chicken thigh pieces with white rice and Japanese BBQ sauce
Kids Menu
MISC
Side Of Thai Chili Sauce
Side Of Pickled Red Onions
Side Of Buffalo
Side Of Miso Butterscotch
Side Of Chashu Chicken
Side Of Pork Shoulder
Side Of Yuzu Aioli
Side Of Dressing
Side Of Black Garlic Oil
Side Of Half Egg
Side Of Tonkatsu Sauce
Side Of Whole Egg
Side Of Shiitake Mushrooms
Side Of Bean Sprouts
Side Of Chimichurri Sauce
Lunch only
Side Of Ramen Noodles
Side Of Cabbage
Side Of Chargrilled Bok Choy
Side Of Gelato
Side Of Pork Belly
Side Of Fresh Garlic
Side Of Soy Sauce
Side Of Spicy Mayo
Side Of Eel Sauce
Side Of Broth
5 Spice Chili Paste
Side Of Chili Oil
Side Of Kimchi
Side Of White Rice
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.
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.
Spring Cake
Lemon sponge cake topped with a lavender white chocolate ganache and toasted pistachios. Served with a warm white chocolate sauce.
Brown Butter Sesame Seed Creme Brulee
Rich and creamy creme brulee with a sweet nutty flavor. Served with a sesame seed Florentine cookie.
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.
14" Wiseguy
DeLux red sauce, sausage, charred marinated onions, mozzarella blend, finished with garlic olive oil and Sicilian oregano.
14" Cupperoni
Delux red sauce, thick sliced cupping pepperonis, mozzarella blend, provolone, finished with house calabrian chili honey.
14" Knuckleball
Delux red sauce, trinity meatball pieces, roasted garlic, provolone cheese, finished w/ fresh basil, parm, house calabrian chili honey.
14" Pistachio
House pistachio puree, sausage, mozzarella blend, fresh basil, finished with house calabrian chili honey.
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.
14" Beefy Fun Guy
Mushroom duxelle paste, mozzarella, steak, mushrooms, and charred marinated onions. Finished with basil, parm, garlic oil, and lemon juice.
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.
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.
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.
14" Quattro Formaggi
House Cacio sauce, mozzarella, and provolone. Finished with parm and garlic oil.
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.
18" Wiseguy
DeLux red sauce, sausage, charred marinated onions, mozzarella blend, finished with garlic olive oil and Sicilian oregano.
18" Cupperoni
Delux red sauce, thick sliced cupping pepperonis, mozzarella blend, provolone, finished with house calabrian chili honey.
18" Knuckleball
Delux red sauce, trinity meatball pieces, roasted garlic, provolone cheese, finished w/ fresh basil, parm, house calabrian chili honey.
18" Pistachio
House pistachio puree, sausage, mozzarella blend, fresh basil, finished with house calabrian chili honey.
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.
18" Beefy Fun Guy
Mushroom duxelle paste, mozzarella, steak, mushrooms, and charred marinated onions. Finished with basil, parm, garlic oil, and lemon juice.
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.
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.
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.
18" Quattro Formaggi
House Cacio sauce, mozzarella, and provolone. Finished with parm and garlic oil.
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.
14" Florentine
House cacio sauce, mozzarella, provolone, spinach, red onion, olives, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic oil, lemon juice, parmesan, & basil.
18" Florentine
House cacio sauce, mozzarella, provolone, spinach, red onion, olives, roasted tomatoes, finished with garlic oil, lemon juice, parmesan, & basil.
Specials
Calzones, Wings, & Bread
Veggie Calzone
Baked or fried, with spinach, onion, red peppers, mushroom, olives, & mozzarella, served with choice of dipping sauce.
Meat Lovers Calzone
Baked or fried, with ham, sausage, meatball, & mozzarella, served with choice of dipping sauce.
Breadsticks
10 Roman style breadsticks topped with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and parmesan, served with choice of sauce.
Six Wings
Six wings tossed in your choice of sauce, plus a side of ranch.
Plain Focaccia
Garden Focaccia
Ranch
Hot Honey
4 Oz Deluxe Sauce
Sides
Gelato/Sorbetto
Biscotti Crunch
Raspberry Lemon Sorbetto
Peanut Butter Cup
Chocolate Caramel Espresso
This cookie embodies, traditional, indulgent and bold flavors.
Churro Cookie
Simple yet elegant flavors, white chocolate chips for sweetness and raspberries for balance and bright flavor.
Vegan Chocolate Chip
Our take on the classic cookie loaded with vegan chocolate chips.
Cookies
Kids 10" Pizza
Kids Cheese Pizza
10" pizza with a mozzarella/provolone blend cut into four pieces.
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
10" pizza topped with pepperoni and a mozzarella/provolone blend, cut into four pieces.
Kids Sausage Pizza
10" pizza with sausage crumble and a mozzarella/provolone blend, cut into four pieces.
14" Cheese Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce and a mozzarella/provolone blend, and no garnish.
14" Pepperoni Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.
14" Sausage Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, crumbled sausage, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.
14" Meat Lovers Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.
14" Simple Pizzas
18" Simple Pizzas
18" Cheese Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce and a mozzarella/provolone blend, and no garnish.
18" Pepperoni Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.
18" Sausage Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, crumbled sausage, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.
18" Meat Lovers Pizza
A simple pizza with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, and a mozzarella/provolone blend, with no garnish.