026 Yamachan Ramen, Nagasaki Champon, and the Ringer Hut story with Hideyuki Yamashita-san Artwork

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Ramen Hunter is a podcast about Ramen in Japan! Join us as we discuss Ramen related topics and trends. We'll explore the history behind the seemingly endless styles of Ramen, and give you content that does more than scratch the surface of the Ramen world. Hosted by @ramenschmoe, an American guy living in Tokyo for over 15 years.

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026 Yamachan Ramen, Nagasaki Champon, and the Ringer Hut story with Hideyuki Yamashita-san

December 15, 2021 • Ramen Schmoe

Honored to sit down with Hideyuki Yamashita-san, founder of Yamachan Ramen and a Ramen veteran with over 40 years of experience.

Yamashita-san shares the history of Nagasaki Champon, a style first served in 1907 at a shop called Shikairou. Learn how a chain called Ringer Hut took this style and made it famous across Japan. Hear about Yamashita-san's start in Ringer Hut Japan, and the journey to bring this chain to the US.

We learn how Yamashita-san pivoted from Ringer Hut to his own brand, Yamachan Ramen. He also shares details about his wholesale operations that supplies Ramen Shops all across North America.

A fascinating story that is not to be missed!

*Apologies to Yamashita-san for the audio quality, as I did not get the levels properly adjusted

https://www.yamachanramen.com/

Ringer Hut operations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kITfTbMyUhg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTjLR9ip-R4