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Episode 16: Ivan Ramen
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45 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2015
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Ivan Orkin is in studio with host Akiko Katayama this week for Japan Eats! Talking how this self described “Jewish kid from Long Island” fell in love with the cuisine and culture of Japan to becoming a renowned and respected chef, Ivan shares what specifically attracted him to refining his own style of ramen. Discussing the evolution of ramen’s popularity in the Japan and the United States, Ivan also relays the importance of observing Japanese customs and traditions, details from his cookbook “Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession, and Recipes from Tokyo’s Most Unlikely Noodle Joint,” and what’s trending in ramen today.
“One of the reasons I chose ramen was because I felt it was the only food stuff in Japan that didn’t have any rules.” [11:00]
“Ramen shops used to be like a gangster shop, kind of like an old Irish pub!” [18:50]
–Ivan Orkin on Japan Eats
“One of the reasons I chose ramen was because I felt it was the only food stuff in Japan that didn’t have any rules.” [11:00]
“Ramen shops used to be like a gangster shop, kind of like an old Irish pub!” [18:50]
–Ivan Orkin on Japan Eats
Released:
Oct 5, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 10: In Pursuit of Umami: This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayam is in studio with Tim Cushman, the heralded chef and owner of O Ya with locations in Boston and most recently, New York City. Since its opening in 2007, Tim and the restaurant have received numerous accolades, including being named by New York Times food critic, Frank Bruni, as the #1 new restaurant in the country in 2008. Akiko and Tim discuss his colorful path to ultimately producing fine Japanese fare before moving on to his specific kitchen techniques involving amazing ingredients as well as details around specific dishes. Tune in for a delicious show! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. Why Japanese? When I fell in love with the Japanese culture, what I loved about the flavors of Japan were how much was accomplished in one bite. [17:03] The most important part of O Ya, to me, is our sushi rice, even though we have a lot more than sushi! [17:25] --Tim Cushman on Japan Eats by Japan Eats!