Agreed. Not night and day differences, but please consider some of the subtleties that make the images more compelling.

For example, in the SD XL ramen image the much better (less flat) lighting, more interesting perspective (angle), subtle filigree on the bowl interior, the rattan placemat (implied by "ramen"?), and more creative and balanced placement of the chopsticks create (for me at least) a much more convincing and inviting image.