My background in media and interest in food create the perfect intersection to help launch this exciting new food experience in the Mission District of San Francisco. To be clear, we are not a "cooking school" or just a "cooking class". Our goal is to offer everyone who visits a chance to learn about the very interesting history of ramen, some helpful tips on how to make it at home and an engaging experience for you, friends, co-workers or sometimes even strangers who may come together for lunch or dinner. I believe that your experience should include great tasting food and an overall experience that gets you excited about such a popular food around the world.

 

As a hobby, I have studied in food courses in Italy, Japan, Thailand, Rwanda and Zanzibar.  Food is a passion (not a job). My goal when I help create an experience for you to learn about ramen is to ensure you walk away from dinner or lunch in the restaurant with excitement for something you've learned. In my media career and in my hobbies, I always enjoy seeing someone smile when they learn something new. I hope you're smiling after eating hand-made, fresh ramen!

I help The Story of Ramen bring a unique experience to the Queen City. The ramen event experiences offer great opportunities for friends, birthday parties or team-building events with co-workers. 

 

I bring great attention to detail in my cooking, having experimented with food from different regions. I bring my organizational and multi-tasking skills from my work in the financial industry into the kitchen where ramen has become a creative food outlet! The Story of Ramen experiences allow me to combine my love of teaching others and my love of ramen.

 

I have an obsession with Asian cuisine in general and in the last year Ramen has been at the top of the list.  I had the opportunity to train with Manville a couple of years ago and learn how to create that perfect bowl of Ramen.  It gives me a sense of satisfaction when I see participants leave satisfied and excited about the possibility of making their own Ramen.

I used to be working in tech as a product manager for many years, while cooking has always comforted me. About 8 years ago, my new year's resolution was to transition my career into something that I'm deeply passionate about -- food. I didn't know where to begin and I didn't want to open up just another restaurant.

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Then, I came up with this idea of a communal cooking experience. I have experimented many food ideas; and ended up ramen as my destiny. I grew up with noodle soup; and I can have pasta and noodles pretty much every single meal.

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To immerse myself in learning more about ramen, I spent some time studying at International Ramen School in Yokohama. After the study, I started offering classes at my own condo; until the condo association threatened with a cease and desist letter. Then, i moved to hosting at a studio apartment and almost receive an eviction notice from our landlord! I finally settled with moving to a restaurant location in Mission / 24th Street and our business has since strived.