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[NOLA_Gaffer]

Everything in that video looks amazing. I wish I knew where to get a good bowl of ramen 'round these parts.

 

[keuja]

I want to go to his shop and try all his Ramen.

 

[LucidMomentum]

Everything in that video looks amazing. I wish I knew where to get a good bowl of ramen 'round these parts.

Same. My town is pretty rural and there's no real Ramen place in town, just Pho and they use the shittiest, fattiest cuts of beef that don't taste good at all.

I like some fat in my soup but I like meat even more.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I can do that

i gagged

 

[Izuna]

What? No, soba is buckwheat, ramen is wheat.

could you not quote my embarrassment, please?

 

[FStop7]

 

[Izuna]

I didn't know laughing could make me spit solids.

 

[bluethree]

There's a great and seriously hard minigame based on this in Yakuza 5 as a sidequest for Kiryu where you help out a guy who runs a noodle stall.

You have to cook the noodles exactly how the customer wants, it starts easy but then you get a rush, when that comes it is pure insanity and you are juggling so many different things at once, it requires incredible timing and co-ordination if you want to get them all right.

Disclaimer: I think it might have been soba noodles, but I wanted to get this in there all the same.

and it's based on the way you make fukuoka style ramen, which makes it extra cool.

 

[Fugu]

I like ramen, but for some reason even when I lived in Japan it wasn't something that I ate a lot of.

 

[Izuna]

I like ramen, but for some reason even when I lived in Japan it wasn't something that I ate a lot of.

That's because vending machines and family mart Spicy Chicken スパイシーチキン is all you need.

 

[Octavia]

Pretty crazy. I'm guessing he doesn't have much if any responsibilities off the job, considering those hours. Unless he's getting like 3 hours of sleep, in which case that's ultra unhealthy and going to lead to issues later down the line.

 

[Izuna]

Pretty crazy. I'm guessing he doesn't have much if any responsibilities off the job, considering those hours. Unless he's getting like 3 hours of sleep, in which case that's ultra unhealthy and going to lead to issues later down the line.

TBF there are Polish workers on 0 hour contracts doing about 90-95 on minimum wage in London...

It's crazy for you and me, but horrifying common.

 

[ArjanN]

Pretty crazy. I'm guessing he doesn't have much if any responsibilities off the job, considering those hours. Unless he's getting like 3 hours of sleep, in which case that's ultra unhealthy and going to lead to issues later down the line.

If you're working these hours pretty much literally all you do is work, eat and sleep.

 

[shira]

sugoi

 

[Kaako]

I respect his dedication and love for what he does. Owning a restaurant is definitely no joke; some of the hardest working people I personally know.

 

[Krixeus]

I can do that

I'm hungry now

 

[co1onel]

Pretty crazy. I'm guessing he doesn't have much if any responsibilities off the job, considering those hours. Unless he's getting like 3 hours of sleep, in which case that's ultra unhealthy and going to lead to issues later down the line.

In this commentary video he did, he mentions the owner has a wife and kids. He only gets to see his kids on Sunday, or if they are sick and don't go to school. His wife works too, which is why she can only come in to help on the weekend. Pretty crazy.

 

[Sulik2]

Dude is gonna just drop dead from that schedule at some point. At least he enjoys the job.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Shit looks so good. When I end up traveling to Japan I'm going to eat at every one of these little shops and stands I can.

 

[ChrisD]

The work hours sound ridiculous, but he seems so happy -- happy and proud. The product of having your own, well, product that you believe in.

Still though.
That can't be too healthy. :c



Also I really want to try real ramen some day.

 

[beyond_death]

Good video. Kudos to the restaurant owner. Thats some crazy dedication.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

The real problem with tonkotsu raamen is that I could only manage to eat three bowls a day.

 

[Ratrat]

Have I been pronouncing ramen wrong

This actually annoyed me. He uses the Japanese pronunciation while speaking English. Just say it like 'raw-men'.

 

[MattKeil]

This actually annoyed me. He uses the Japanese pronunciation while speaking English. Just say it like 'raw-men'.

He seems to live there, so that might just be how he says the word.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

He loves what he does and he does what he loves. Good for him. Many people wish they could love what they do and do what they love.

A Japanese place opened up near where I live which serves amazing ramen. I should stop by there tomorrow and get a bowl.

 

[H2Yo]

Just say it like 'raw-men'.

Why would he want to mispronounce it?

It's RA (Like the God), MEN (Like the gender).

I named my cat after it.

 

[Izuna]

This actually annoyed me. He uses the Japanese pronunciation while speaking English. Just say it like 'raw-men'.

I've never heard it said like that ever. Ramen = Ramen...

This isn't like Karaoke which is pronounced differently. In fact, I've never heard Ramen ever said another way...

 

[hurricanes]

He seems to live there, so that might just be how he says the word.

'raw-men' is the wrong way to pronounce ramen and I've never heard that pronunciation from anyone (I live(d) in NYC, DC and Boston)

In Japanese romaji, r in ra pronounce like mix between "r" and "l".

 

[Ratrat]

He seems to live there, so that might just be how he says the word.

Still annoying.

Why would he want to mispronounce it?

It's RA (Like the God), MEN (Like the gender).

I named my cat after it.

Basically the same thing.

I've never heard it said like that ever. Ramen = Ramen...

This isn't like Karaoke which is pronounced differently. In fact, I've never heard Ramen ever said another way...

He's clearly saying it with an L.

 

[Ashhong]

those portions :O bigger than the damn ramen shops in LA

 

[Izuna]

He's clearly saying it with an L.

Oh I think I've gotten used to this. It isn't an L, it's a mix between R and L in Japanese. I can differentiate "Ra" "La" and "ら"... but I hear it like when people say Toukyou and Tokyo. (in fact, it's very strange you are hearing La...)

If I can say, the guy isn't doing this on purpose, it's just how it is for him.

Still annoying.

Is it though? Do you hate it when people pronounce San Jose the correct way?

 

[30yearsofhurt]

It's the La Li Lu Le Lo...

 

[Qvoth]

gonna watch this with sound after work
looooove ramen

edit: the fuck? menya musashi was number 1 in japan? tried the one in singapore and was quite disappointing
is the real one in japan that much better?

 

[kiunchbb]

That guy looks really happy working, must be very fulfilling.

 

[LQX]

His wife must hate him.

 

[AlphaStriker]

I love the guy's attitude. It's looks very demanding and he admits it's hard work, but he enjoys everything about it.

 

[titiklabingapat]

I love ramen but man, they are like fancy shcmancy food here in LA now. The closest one (Tatsu) charges $12 per bowl. Ugh. Ramen is supposed to be peasant food!!

 

[robotrock]

I love ramen but man, they are like fancy shcmancy food here in LA now. The closest one (Tatsu) charges $12 per bowl. Ugh. Ramen is supposed to be peasant food!!

I went there once! It's the place where you order on the iPads right?

Cheeky Ramen?

 

[themandu]

Shit looks so good. When I end up traveling to Japan I'm going to eat at every one of these little shops and stands I can.

Me too, gonna get so fat.

 

[Dankul]

He seems to live there, so that might just be how he says the word.

Not that I really care, but he pronounces tsukemen (the dipping noodles) completely wrong...

 

[sonicmj1]

There are a lot of establishments in Japan for all sorts of food that are a lot like this, with a pretty small amount of real estate where the owner and family do the vast majority of the work. It leads to a pretty dizzying variety of restaurants and bars and such.

 

[Horse Detective]

I eat so much ramen here in Chicago.

I wish it was cheap

 

[Quonny]

Anyone have any good sources for making your own ramen?

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

That was great and really awesome admirable.

 

[Vex_]

Man... This makes me want to be an expert in Japanese language so I can go visit and order ramen.

 

[jroc74]

Damn, he's dedicated. Hope he finds the help he needs. He deserves a break, and many more.

I was thinking the same thing. He has no personal life. I dont think I could do it.

 

[SolidChamp]

This is god-tier food. My absolute favorite thing to eat.

I'm lucky in that the Taiwanese have an affinity for Japanese culture and food, so good, authentic Japanese ramen is in heavy supply here in Taipei.

Thanks for sharing the video, OP. I find ramen culture and the hallowed art of the master ramen chef to be fascinating.

 

[Stinkles]

pff, he buys the ready-made noodles from a shop which is like 80% of all dishes

what a slacker

Noodle specialists charge a premium and ramen shops compete for their product. Like complaining that Ferrari gets tires from pirelli.

 

[Man God]

80+ hours isn't uncommon at all in small one/two man shops. Seven twelve hour days. Need adequate food prep/purchasing/cleanup time along with actually serving.

 

[Friggz]

that was not a good video to watch...

Spoiler

while very hungry.