Side Work: 1-on-1 with Ramen Beast | The Obsession Behind Ramen

Side Work: 1-on-1 with Ramen Beast | The Obsession Behind Ramen

by Matthew Lu

Some stories don’t make it onto the menu.

For the first Side Work feature, we sit down with Ramen Beast, a man who has spent years eating, documenting, and breaking down what makes ramen truly great. From broth to tare, from Tokyo to beyond, we talk about the obsession, the craft, and the bowls that stay with you. 

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