Ep. 4 – Q&A With Mike Satinover (Ramen Lord)

This Q&A episode with Mike Satinover, also known as Ramen Lord, delves into various listener-submitted questions about ramen. Satinover addresses the possibility of opening a ramen restaurant, weighing the passion for quality against the harsh realities of the restaurant business, including the challenges of maintaining consistency across multiple locations and the impact of delivery services on the dining experience. He also shares his perspective on being seen as a leading figure in the American ramen scene, emphasizing his focus on education and elevating the understanding of ramen as a nuanced dish. Other topics include balancing flavors and textures in ramen, the hardest aspects of ramen making, and the potential for creating an authentically "American" ramen.