Ivan Ramen

The end-all-be-all guide to ramen featuring more than 40 recipes from Ivan Orkin, the iconoclastic New York-born owner of Tokyo's top ramen shop.

While scores of people line up outside American ramen powerhouses like Momofuku Noodle Bar, chefs and food writers in the know revere Ivan Orkin's traditional Japanese take on ramen. Ivan Ramen chronicles Orkin's journey from dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker to the chef and owner of one of Japan's most-loved ramen restaurants, Ivan Ramen. His passion for ramen is contagious, his story fascinating, and his recipes to-die-for, including the complete, detailed recipe for his signature Shio Ramen, master recipes for the fundamental types of ramen, and some of his most popular ramen variations.

Likely the only chef in the world with the knowledge and access to convey such a candid look at Japanese cuisine to a Western audience, Orkin is perfectly positioned to author what will be the ultimate English-language overview on ramen and all of its components. Ivan Ramen will inspire you to forge your own path, give you insight into Japanese culture, and leave you with a deep appreciation for what goes into a seemingly simple bowl of noodles.

About the Author

IVAN ORKIN is the owner of Ivan Ramen, which has two locations in Tokyo and a third opening in Manhattan in 2013. He has been covered by CNN, NPR, CBS Sunday Morning Show, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Japan Times, and the Discovery Channel. His article on ramen was the centerpiece of Lucky Peach’s first issue. CHRIS YING is the editor-in-chief of Lucky Peach quarterly and editor and designer of the Mission Street Food cookbook, which has been rewarded for its innovative approach with spots on both the New York Times Bestseller List and its list of 100 Notable Books of 2011.