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Ramen Hunter

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Ramen Hunter is a podcast about Ramen in Japan! Join us as we discuss Ramen related topics and trends. We'll explore the history behind the seemingly endless styles of Ramen, and give you content that does more than scratch the surface of the Ramen world. Hosted by @ramenschmoe, an American guy living in Tokyo for over 15 years.
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009 All Things Osaka Ramen from Takaida-kei to New School! Special Guest The Noodle Slurp

Frank (5AM Ramen) and I are joined by The Noodle Slurp, an accomplished Ramen Hunter with deep experience in the Osaka area. We pick his brain about Takaida-kei shops, as well as the New School boom taking place in the area. Learn about the shops making the biggest impact out there. We also discuss The Noodle Slurp's recent move to Tokyo, and differences in the respective Ramen markets For those unfamiliar with the Osaka Ramen scene, a great chance to hear tales from another Hunter!

Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min

008 All Things Abura Soba, BS Michelin Stars. Final Episode Review of Ramen Saiyuki

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen as he shares his exploration of Abura Soba, or Soupless Ramen. Frank highlights several shops that are early pioneers, including Sankou and Chinchintei. We also discuss a recent experience at a Michelin starred shop, leading to a Schmoe rant. Our favorite Ramen Drama comes to a close, so Frank and I review the final episode of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki (Mondays @ 10pm on TV Tokyo). In this episode a rival Ramen group undercuts our protagonists shop with a ...

Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min

007 Odd Bowls on the Ramen Trail

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen as we share our top picks for the strangest bowls we've had. Did Pineapple Ramen make the list? How about Pizza Ramen? We also break down Episode 7 of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki (airing Mondays @ 10pm on TV Tokyo). In this episode our protagonist provides consulting to a shop in a Ramen Theme Park. What are some of the pitfalls that can befall an ill prepared shop? Frank and I discuss the advice given to the shop.

Jun 06, 2020•43 min

006 Hiroshima and Katsuura Tantanmen styles!

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to dig into regional Tantanmen styles. We look into Hiroshima's Soupless Tantanmen and Katsuura (Chiba prefecture) style Tantanmen. How did they come about? Who were their target customers? Listen to find the answers! We also break down Episode 6 of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki (airing Mondays @ 10pm on TV Tokyo). In this episode our protagonist goes into competition with a rival firm to come up with the ideal bowl for college kids and salarymen. Frank and I ...

May 28, 2020•41 min

005 Yakuza Ramen?? Tantanmen Deep Dive

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the roots of Tantanmen in Japan. What is the connection with an Iron Chef? When Yakuza trouble brews, where do they squash beef? Listen to find the answers! We also break down Episode 5 of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki, the Ramen Drama airing Mondays @ 10pm on TV Tokyo.

May 21, 2020•50 min

004 Taishoken Deep Dive Pt 2

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the different iterations of Taishoken, the legendary shop that is credited as the birthplace of Tsukemen. We break down Higashi Ikebukuro and Eifukucho versions of Taishoken. We also discuss the California branch of Taishoken and explain where it fits in the big picture. Be warned it gets quite nerdy at times. We also break down Episode 4 of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki, the Ramen Drama airing on TV Tokyo. How does one go about starting a Ramen sho...

May 14, 2020•51 min

003 Taishoken Deep Dive pt 1

Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the different iterations of Taishoken. We discuss the history of Taishoken and how it gave birth to Tsukemen. Be warned it gets quite nerdy at times. We also break down Episode 3 of Gyoretsu no Megami - Ramen Saiyuki, the new Ramen Drama airing on TV Tokyo.

May 08, 2020•34 min

002 Deep Dive into Tokyo Ramen

I sit down with Frank from 5AM Ramen to discuss current events in the Japan Ramen scene. We also take a deep dive into the history of Tokyo Ramen, and provide some context for how Ramen evolved over the years. You can hear us share our top pick, and the history behind them. Frank and I also re-cap the newest J-Drama series "Ramen Saiyuki" airing on Tokyo TV, breaking down the second episode.

Apr 30, 2020•47 min

001 Quarantine Ramen, Eggs, and more...

The very first episode of Ramen Hunter! I sit down with Frank from 5AM Ramen to discuss current events in the Japan Ramen scene. How are Ramen shops in Japan dealing with COVID-19? Frank and I also re-cap the newest J-Drama series "Ramen Saiyuki" airing on Tokyo TV, breaking down the first episode. We also discuss Chibakiya, the founding father of the half-boiled Ramen egg that is now popular throughout the Ramen World.

Apr 23, 2020•36 min
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