Podcasts by Way of Ramen Podcast

Ep. 51 - Akahoshi Ramen from 2023-03-11T18:39:38

"A humble ramen shop coming to Logan Square in 2023" by the one and only Ramen Lord. This shop could be the most anticipated ramen shop of our lifetime. In this episode, I candidly chat with fri...

Ep. 50 - Ramen Feel X Cafe Mochiko from 2023-02-02T03:25:04

Today's guests are Chef Daisuke Watanabe of Ramen Feel in Tokyo, Japan and Chef Erik Bentz of Cafe Mochiko in Cincinnati, OH with a special appearance by everyone's favorite apprentice, Jef...

Ep. 49 - Esther Choi of Mökbar NYC from 2022-09-14T23:50:39

Today's guest is Chef Esther Choi, Owner and Executive Chef of Mökbar, a Korean-inspired ramen shop in New York City. Esther has appeared on several TV shows such as Iron Chef, Beat Bobby Flay,...

Ep. 48 - The Return of Kyle Humphreys with Shoyu Shop Indy. from 2022-09-08T04:05:48

Recently I’ve had a few past guests reach out to me asking if they can be on the podcast again. I feel like that’s a great thing because who doesn’t love a “where are they now” update. Our first...

Ep. 47 - Mike Satinover aka the Ramen Lord unedited and unabridged. from 2022-08-30T03:45:47

An episode that really needs no introduction. Mike Satinover aka the Ramen Lord joins the podcast to talk about the brand new noodle machine that has taken residency in his cush Chicago apartmen...

Ep. 46 - Kodaiko Ramen and Executive Chef Tak Abe from 2022-08-23T20:08:05

In this episode I interview my good friend Tak Abe from Kodaiko Ramen in Sacramento, CA. Tak and I met in Tokyo during my Bassanova days and I have been one of his biggest supporters ever since....

Ep.45 - Ramen Shack San Juan Capistrano Debriefing from 2022-08-16T01:16:08

On this episode, we spend time looking back on our brief 10-month residency at Ramen Shack in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Joined by four key members of the kitchen staff, I also discuss my health i...

Ep.44 - Ramen Inspired Ramen at Menya Rui in St. Louis, Missouri from 2022-08-08T20:53

On today's episode, I welcome Steven Pursely from Menya Rui in St. Louis, Missouri.  You may not know this but Steven has been studying ramen for close to a decade and has patiently weaved ...

Ep. 43 - The reunion of 'What It Takes to Make 400 Bowls of Ramen From Scratch" featuring guests Eric Yoo (@menyahosaki), Vinh Thai (@ramen512), Erik Bentz (@mochikocincy), Scott LaChapelle (@pickerl_ from 2022-07-29T20:55:33

Back in 2019 when Ramen Shack had an opportunity to do a pop-up at New York City's oldest ramen shop--Rai Rai Ken, I was lucky to have 5 of my closest ramen friends join me. In this episode, we ...

A new Chapter begins! The new Host of The Way of Ramen Podcast interviews Ryan Esaki from 2022-07-26T20:19:14

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The Way of Ramen podcast is back with a brand new host! In this episode...

Ep. 41 - TJ Valderrama (@valderramen) - Talking Ramen with Filipino Actor / Comedian / Pinoy Big Brother Housemate TJ Valderrama from 2021-10-09T00:35:43

In today's episode I sit down with TJ Valderrama who also goes by Valderamen online and we have a very fun discussion about making ramen in the Philippines as well as his ramen journey. TJ is an...

Ep. 40 - David Chan (@nichijou.ramen) - Talking with Top Ramen's Chief Noodle Officer about the Online Ramen Community from 2021-09-30T22:18:40

In this episode I sit down with one of the OGs of the ramen community, David Chan who is also known online as Nichijou ramen. David is a fantastic ramen cook who at the time we recorded this epi...

Ep. 39 - A Conversation with Ramen Lord about Noodle Making from 2021-04-17T21:17:08

Just wanted to share this conversation! Please let me know what you think because I have other ones with people like Keizo Shimamoto that I feel would be a waste if I'm the only one who gets to ...

Ep. 38 - Keizo Shimamoto (@goramen) - The Legend Himself Finally comes on the WoR Podcast with a BIG Announcement! from 2021-03-17T17:07:25

Well, we did it boys, on this episode, I sit down with the legend himself, Keizo Shimamoto.  To many aspiring ramen chefs, Keizo is considered one of, if not the best ramen chef in America....

Ep. 37 - Jake Vo (@yume_wo_katare) - Yume wo Katare is not a Ramen Shop, its a Dream Workshop from 2021-03-09T21:50:30

In today's episode I sit down with Jake vo, the general manager and head chef of Yume wo Katare in Boston Masechusetts. Yume wo katare is a dream workshop, a place where people can come and decl...

Ep. 36 - Preston Landers (@prestonlanders) - On the Pursuit of Value Creation Through Cooking from 2021-02-22T22:20:38

in today's episode, I sit down with the man the myth the legend himself of the ramen community, Preston Landers. Preston, who is often just referred to by his first name by long-time ramen nerds...

Ep 35 - Ramen Lord's Hot Takes on Ramen Making from 2021-02-09T00:34:02

On today's episode, we have a man that really needs no introduction, the one and only ramen lord back on the podcast to share his hot takes on many popular topics and talking points that get flo...

Ep 34 - Sho Spaeth (@shospaeth) - Nerding out on Ramen Making with our Favorite Serious Eats Contributor from 2021-02-02T22:28:59

on today's show, we have the one and only Sho Spaeth, our favorite ramen loving contributor to the mega-popular food website serious eats.

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Ep. 33 - Jamie MacAulay (@codaramen) - Creating a Kodawari Ramen Scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada from 2020-12-30T22:11:26

In today's episode, I sit down with Jamie MacAulay the Chef and co-owner of CODA ramen in Halifax nova scotia. Jamie has been making ramen for a very long time both at home and professionally. H...

Ep. 32 - Interview with Food Historian Ken Albala on Dashi and Noodle Soups from 2020-12-09T17:28:55

On today's episode I sit down with Professor Ken Alabala, A food historian from the University of the Pacific. Ken has written 25 books on the history of food, one of which was completely dedica...

Ep. 31 - Erik Chiodo and Hella Ramen - What's it Like Working at a REAL Ramen Shop in the US? from 2020-12-01T21:49:35

In this episode, I sit down with Tim and Erik, two ramen heads who both work at ramen shops here in the US.  Tim who is much better known online as Hella ramen works at Neighborhood ramen a...

Ep. 30 Ernie Watkins (@konfuciouseats) - From Kits to Opening a Ramen Restaurant all during Covid from 2020-11-13T18:51:29

In May of this year, Ernie was a sushi chef who had just begun selling ramen kits to supplement his income due to his hours being cut by Covid-19. Fast forward 5 months later, he is in the final...

Ep. 29 Alex Ryutaro Aramaki (@gyopara) - Talking Ramen with a Third Generation Ramen Chef from 2020-09-21T23:54:36

On today’s episode I sit down with Alex Ryutaro Aramaki who runs a shop in Vancouver British Columbia called gyopara. Alex is actually a 3rd generation ramen chef, with his grandfather actually ...

Ep. 28 - Alex Park (@darth.gastrameny) Chatting with one of the OGs in the Western Ramen Scene about burnout from 2020-09-10T02:20:20

In today’s episode I still down with one of the OGs of the little internet ramen community. Alex park, who also goes by @darth.gastrameny on Instagram, is a traditionally trained chef who has be...

Ep. 27 - UK Ramen Roundatable with @matsudairamen, @tomo_no_ramen and @chudaism from 2020-09-01T23:42:13

On today’s show, we’re doing another roundtable discussion and this time we’re going back to the United Kingdom to talk about the ramen scene there. On the panel is previous podcast guest James ...

Ep. 26 - Shigetoshi Nakamura (@nakamura.ratube) - Chatting with one of the BEST Ramen Chefs in the Country! from 2020-08-12T00:28:32

We have a, truly incredible guest on the show today. I have no idea how this happened, but we have Nakamura-san, Shigetoshi Nakamura from Nakamura NYC on the show today. For those of you who are...

Ep. 25 - Black Dynasty Ramen (@blackdynastyramen) - Kodawari Ramen with Southern Flair from 2020-07-21T08:11:46

Black Dynasty Ramen is a secret ramen shop in Nashville Tennessee doing Kodawari ramen with regional southern ingredients. Been a big fan of their app...

Ep. 24 - Scott Lachapelle (@scottlachapelle) - How to Level up Your Home Ramen Game from 2020-06-16T21:38:25

On today’s episode we have a very special guest, he’s someone I’ve been trying to get on the show for a long time and I’m so glad he finally agreed to come on. We got Scott Lachapelle on the sho...

Ep. 23 - Mark Noguchi (Chef Gooch) - Talking Life, Family and what defines success as a Chef with Chef Gooch from 2020-06-08T23:35:39

In today’s show, we sit down with the one and only Mark Noguchi who is lovingly known here in Hawaii as Chef Gooch. For people outside of Hawaii, which is probably most of you listening, Chef Go...

Ep. 22 - Ramen Roundtable with @ramen_beast, @ramenadventures, and @namajapantv from 2020-06-03T06:41:27

A ramen roundtable discussion featuring Ramen Beast, Ramen Adventures and Nama Japan TV! 

Abram Plaut aka Ramen Beast

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Ep. 21 - Sarah Gavigan (@sarahgavigan) - The chef / owner behind Otaku Ramen bringing Ramen to the Ramenless from 2020-05-26T17:54:51

Sarah Gavigan of Otaku Ramen has become a true powerhouse in the American ramen scene and is one of the pioneers of American style ramen. Through her mission of bringing ramen to the ramenless, ...

Ep. 20 - Ivan Orkin (@ramenjunkie) - Ramen Lord and I sit down to talk with a Legend from 2020-05-16T17:27:20

Ivan Orkin is someone who really needs no introduction to ramen fans. He's a legend. As a foreigner, he opened Ivan Ramen in Japan and quickly rose to stardom there. After years of operating his...

Ep. 19 - Ernie Watkins (@konfuciouseats) - Sushi Chef selling out Ramen popups and doing 100 ramen kits at a time from 2020-05-13T23:37:11

In today's show I sit down and to Ernie Watkins a sushi chef from Central California who’s right in the middle of his transition from making sushi to making ramen. I wanted to get Ernie on the s...

Ep 18. Ramen Kaonashi - Japanese Ramen Chef and Youtuber running a shop in Singapore from 2020-05-05T00:06:22

In today's episode, we sit down with another Japanese ramen chef. He goes by the name Ramen Kaonashi on the internet, which roughly translates to "No face ramen” because he does not show his fac...

Ep 17. Chris Gantan (@vegan.tanmen) - How to Approach Making Vegan Ramen from 2020-04-27T22:47:01

In today's episode I sit down with Chris Gantan, a vegan ramen cook from San Francisco California. Vegan ramen is something that I get a ton of requests for on my YouTube channel and yet, I real...

Ep 16: Kyle Humphreys (@thekylemachine): What's it like to go to a Ramen School in Japan? from 2020-04-16T08:17:27

Kyle Humphreys is a ramen chef from Indianapolis Indiana. He approached me with the idea to do this episode and I thought it was a great idea. Kyle attended one of those ramen schools in Japan t...

Ep. 15: Payesone Myatmon (@payesone) - CIA graduate who grew up in Japan making ramen in DC from 2020-03-31T19:50:14

In today’s episode I sit down with Payesone Myatmon, a ramen chef working in the DC area. Payesone, has an interesting story in that he was born and grew up in Japan but he’s not Japanese. His pare...

Ep. 14: Takerou Kanda (@jisakuramen): Amateur ramen cook who won a ramen competition against professionals in Japan from 2020-03-17T06:07:07

Today’s guest is really someone special. We sit down and interview Mr. Takerou Kanda, an amateur ramen cook who gained notoriety in Japan after winning a ramen competition against professional c...

Ep. 13 – Motoki Matsunaga (@motoki_ramen): Owner of 5 ramen restaurants in Japan and ramen youtuber from 2020-03-08T22:00

This week’s episode features Motoki Matsunaga, the Chef / Owner of the Menroku Ramen group in Japan. Motoki owns and operates 5 ramen restaurants, primarily in the Kansai region (Kyoto, Osaka, Hyog...

Ep. 12: Hung Tran (ramen__addict) : Ramen addicted Pharmacist from 2020-03-03T07:20:02

In this episode, I sit down with Hung Tran better known as @ramen__addict on instagram. Ever since his first trip to Japan in 2016, Hung has been addicted to making and eating ramen. In this episod...

Ep. 11: Jonathan Cummins (@moreramen) : Irishman making great ramen in Norway. from 2020-02-11T20:02:12

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Cummins who is better known online as @moreramen. I’ve been a fan of Jonathan’s work since way before I started my youtube channel or podcast so it was gre...

Way of Ramen Podcast – Ep 10 – Ramen Pop-up Roundtable with @ramen__lord, @menyahosaki, and @ramen512 from 2020-02-04T19:36:28

In today’s episode, I sit down with 3 people who I consider to be some of the best ramen chefs in the US for a roundtable discussion on all things related to running a successful ramen popup. On th...

Ep. 9 : Erik Bentz (@mochikocincy) : Worked at Thomas Keller's French Laundry, now making ramen in Cincy from 2020-01-28T23:00:19

Erik Bentz is the chef behind the ramen at the Japanese inspired popup, Mochiko based in Cincinnati Ohio. Erik is the first traditionally trained chef on the show and shares a ton of knowledge rang...

Ep 8: James Chant (Matsudai Ramen) : From musician to ramen cook in Wales from 2020-01-22T01:33:48

In this episode of the Way of Ramen Podcast, we sit down with James Chant, ramen cook and owner of Matsudai Ramen in Cardiff, Wales. We dig into how James went from a career in the music industry t...

Ep 7: – Backyard Ramen (@backyardramen): Incredibly creative ramen cook who learned to make ramen in Japan from 2020-01-07T18:21:33

In this episode, we welcome the first female ramen cook to the show, Backyard Ramen. Though she has only been making ramen for less than a year, she was taught how to make ramen in Japan so she rea...

Ep 6: Brian MacDuckston (Ramen Adventures) : Legendary ramen content creator from 2019-12-30T22:44:11

In today’s episode, we have a true legend in the ramen community, Brian MacDuckston. Long before I even tried to make my first bowl of ramen at home, I was watching Brian’s videos on youtube. He’s ...

Ep 5 – Andre Ki : 20 year old making ramen in Australia from 2019-12-28T02:05:08

In this episode of the Way of Ramen Podcast, I sit down with Andre Ki, a 20-year old ramen cook from Perth Australia. This episode was a blast to record and it was exactly the kind of conversation ...

Ep. 4 – Q&A With Mike Satinover (Ramen Lord) from 2019-12-18T01:24:36

This episode of the podcast is the follow up to last weeks episode with Mike Satinover aka Ramen Lord. In this episode, Mike does an hour of Q&A, answering questions submitted by you guys. There ar...

Ep 3: Mike Satinover (Ramen Lord): The one and only Ramen Lord from 2019-12-10T06:21:16

In this episode of the podcast, I speak to a man who needs no introduction but I’m going to do my best to write one. Mike Satinover aka Ramen Lord, is one of the most respected ramen cooks on the i...

Ep 2: David Chan (Nichijou Ramen): Engineer by day, Ramen chef by night from 2019-12-02T21:17:46

In this episode of the Way of Ramen Podcast, we sit down with David Chan a.k.a Nichijou Ramen. David is what I would call a pioneer in the western Ramen scene. He first got into Ramen close to 15 y...

Way of Ramen Podcast – Episode 1 – Mark Hoshi (Ramen Culture) from 2019-11-26T18:15:12

In today's show we have Mark Hoshi aka Ramen Culture on the internet. Mark has worked at ramen restaurants in Japan such as Ramen Nagi and Menya Ittou. In this episode he shares his story of how he...