>>243actually, the predominant stereotype is that ramen (especially fattier, pork-heavy styles) is "men's food". perhaps epitomized by the culture around "jiro ramen", a chain of shops serving an over-the-top style (picrel) alongside gatekeeping rituals like making you call out a series of modifications to your order in a specific sort of code known as a "call".
anyway, it isn't exactly known for being approachable for women. also, loads of ramen shops will have a "women's bowl" that's basically similar to a kids' menu option. I don't think it's really a sexism unique to ramen though, just your usual japan shit