Ep. 49 - Esther Choi of Mökbar NYC

Ep. 51 - Akahoshi Ramen

"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 friend, fellow ramen freak, and soon to be King of ramen in Chicago. Be prepared for a long episode. No edits, no cuts, just raw Ramen Lord cooked to perfection. Follow Ramen Lord: https://www.instagram.com/ramen__lord [https://www.instagram.com/ramen__lord] Follow Akahoshi Ramen: https://www.instagram.com/akahoshiramen [https://www.instagram.com/akahoshiramen] Music by Ariel Loh http://lohmusic.com [http://lohmusic.com/] (https://www.instagram.com/lohariel [https://www.instagram.com/lohariel])

Ep. 50 - Ramen Feel X Cafe Mochiko

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, Jeffrey The Wang. On January 8, 2023, two incredible ramen chefs from two completely different backgrounds came together through the power of ramen and made our ramen dreams come true. I was fortunate enough to be there and it was undeniably a top 5 ramen experience in my life up until now. This is the story of how an 8-course collab popup came to be, told by the chefs themselves. Please listen when you get the chance. Follow Ramen Feel: https://www.instagram.com/ramen_feel [https://www.instagram.com/ramen_feel] Follow Cafe Mochiko: https://www.instagram.com/mochikocincy [https://www.instagram.com/mochikocincy] Follow Erik Bentz: https://www.instagram.com/erik_bentz [https://www.instagram.com/erik_bentz] Follow Jeffrey Wang: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreythewang [https://www.instagram.com/jeffreythewang] Music by Ariel Loh http://lohmusic.com [http://lohmusic.com/] (https://www.instagram.com/lohariel [https://www.instagram.com/lohariel])

Ep. 49 - Esther Choi of Mökbar NYC

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, and Chopped. In this episode she provides insight on navigating a successful women-owned and operated ramen shop in the city while also pushing her own brand as a celebrity chef. Follow Esther Choi: https://www.instagram.com/choibites [https://www.instagram.com/choibites] Follow Mökbar NYC: https://www.instagram.com/mokbar_nyc [https://www.instagram.com/mokbar_nyc] Follow Ms. Yoo Cocktail Bar: https://www.instagram.com/ms.yoo [https://www.instagram.com/ms.yoo] Follow Sessy Oil: https://www.instagram.com/sessyoil [https://www.instagram.com/sessyoil] Music by Ariel Loh http://lohmusic.com [http://lohmusic.com/] (https://www.instagram.com/lohariel [https://www.instagram.com/lohariel])

Ep. 48 - The Return of Kyle Humphreys with Shoyu Shop Indy.

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 guest in this series is Kyle Humphreys better known as @thekylemachine who went from ramen school in episode 16 to now shoyu shop Indy. Follow Kyle Humphreys: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemachine [https://www.instagram.com/thekylemachine] Follow Shoyu Shop Indy: https://www.instagram.com/shoyu.shop.indy [https://www.instagram.com/shoyu.shop.indy] Music by Ariel Loh http://lohmusic.com [http://lohmusic.com/] (https://www.instagram.com/lohariel [https://www.instagram.com/lohariel])

Ep. 47 - Mike Satinover aka the Ramen Lord unedited and unabridged.

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 apartment. Mike and I have been friends for years now and it's always a pleasure to listen to him talk about ramen in such a brain-stimulating way. Unedited and unabridged, as it should be. Thanks Mike! Follow Ramen Lord: https://www.instagram.com/ramen__lord [https://www.instagram.com/ramen__lord] Yamato Noodle machine https://www.yamatonoodle.com/ [https://www.yamatonoodle.com/] Music by Ariel Loh http://lohmusic.com [http://lohmusic.com/] (https://www.instagram.com/lohariel [https://www.instagram.com/lohariel])