In a saucepan, bring veggie broth to a boil, and add dried kombu and shiitake mushrooms. Allow to boil for about 10 minutes on low heat, and steep while you prep your ingredients. If you have time, let ingredients steep in advance for extra flavour.
When ready to serve, heat on low and add tamari to taste. Try to avoid bringing broth to a boil once tamari is added.
Boil ramen noodles and shimeji mushrooms and strain.
To serve, add noodles to a serving bowl, and toppings like mushrooms, lotus root, tempeh, and any additional veggies.
Pour soup over top of noodles.
Garnish with scallions, shichimi togarashi and nori. Enjoy!