Spicy Shoyu Ramen

Name: Spicy Shoyu Ramen
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; One 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, minced; 2 Teaspoons spicy chili bean paste (la doubanjiang); 2 Cups chicken stock; 2 Cups dashi stock*; 2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 Tablespoon sake; 1 1/2 Teaspoon salt; 1 Teaspoon sugar; Two 3-ounce packages ramen noodles; Menma (fermented bamboo shoots), for serving (optional); 1 egg, soft boiled (optional); Scallions, chopped or sliced thinly, for serving (optional); 2 sheets nori (dried seaweed) (optional); 2-3 slices naruto (fish cake) (optional); Red chili pepper flakes or ground white pepper, to taste (optional); La-yu (Japanese chili oil), to taste (optional)