Asia Society Texas presents Tsukemen Phenomenon: The Culture and Craft of Japanese Ramen

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From its humble origins in Japan's Yokohama Chinatown in the early 20th century, ramen has become a global culinary and cultural phenomenon. Starting in the post-war period, ramen stands and shops began popping up across Japan, adapting Chinese wheat noodle soups for regional variations across Japan as the dish became a ubiquitous and popular street food.

Asia Society Texas will host an immersive experience celebrating the world of ramen as Sushic Director Robert Gondo and Sun Noodle President Kenshiro Uki, in a conversation moderated by Kuriko Wong, share the elegant and meticulous craftsmanship required to make the noodles from scratch. Tsujita Artisan Noodle Chef Yuino Kunamoto will present a demonstration on preparing a bowl of ramen and serve Tsujita's signature dish tsukemen (dipping ramen), while guests enjoy a bowl of ramen prepared onsite by Killer Noodle.

Each ticket includes one bowl of tsukemen noodles prepared onsite and a take-home ramen kit courtesy of Sun Noodle. The tsukemen dish contains pork, shrimp, and gluten. No substitutions are available.

From its humble origins in Japan's Yokohama Chinatown in the early 20th century, ramen has become a global culinary and cultural phenomenon. Starting in the post-war period, ramen stands and shops began popping up across Japan, adapting Chinese wheat noodle soups for regional variations across Japan as the dish became a ubiquitous and popular street food.

Asia Society Texas will host an immersive experience celebrating the world of ramen as Sushic Director Robert Gondo and Sun Noodle President Kenshiro Uki, in a conversation moderated by Kuriko Wong, share the elegant and meticulous craftsmanship required to make the noodles from scratch. Tsujita Artisan Noodle Chef Yuino Kunamoto will present a demonstration on preparing a bowl of ramen and serve Tsujita's signature dish tsukemen (dipping ramen), while guests enjoy a bowl of ramen prepared onsite by Killer Noodle.

Each ticket includes one bowl of tsukemen noodles prepared onsite and a take-home ramen kit courtesy of Sun Noodle. The tsukemen dish contains pork, shrimp, and gluten. No substitutions are available.

WHEN

WHERE

Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004, USA
https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/tsukemen-phenomenon-culture-and-craft-japanese-ramen

TICKET INFO

$25-$35

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