Ivan Ramen: An Unlikely Story of a New York Jew in Tokyo

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 29, 2014 Food & Drink

Ivan Orkin owns ramen shops in Tokyo and New York City. His book is Ivan Ramen: Love, Obsession and Recipes from Tokyo’s Most Unlikely Noodle Shop. Find a recipe for his Dashi Maki Tamago on the Good Food blog.

Music: "I Really Like You" by Pharrell

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Gillian Ferguson, Laryl Garcia, Caroline Chamberlain

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