WORKING at ICHIRAN RAMEN! A Look BEHIND The RAMEN CURTAIN

I had a chance to take a look at what happens behind the scenes at one of my favorite Japanese Ramen Noodle Restaurants and even got to serve a bowl! This was filmed a few years ago and was lost in all the moving around I did. Recently turned up :-)
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[@strictlydumpling]

This video was filmed a few years ago and misplaced for awhile during all the moving around, just found it, thought you guys might like to see what happens behind the ramen curtain at one of my favorite ramen chains. Ichiran vs. Ippudo which do you prefer???

[@THE_MarkLee]

I would probably love both equally ㅠㅠ

[@dukstra]

You’ve gotta pin this - for the sake of salty people like me

[@viptaiga]

ichiran , 100% 😂 went there 2 days in a row

[@bictoya]

I went to 1 in NY and 1 in Tokyo but thought they tasted really different. Wonder which is the best branch out of them all.

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

Ya' employee she's pretty looking & sounds great.

[@kamikazitsunami]

I really love the idea of not having to see my server's face, sitting in a cubicle style totally private so I can slurp and not have to worry about anyone watching me.

[@GleekOff]

@Mac Mike no

[@LordPhipz]

@Mac Mike in Japan, you can collapse the barrier between you and a neighbour

[@kannahutao5218]

@Mac Mike you can sit together with your friend if u wanna talk just lean back and talk lel

[@kamiiu]

same

[@creepdolly3914]

i would love it so freakin much, ughh.

[@kwonisharry]

Mike loves his ramen so much he's learning the craft

[@thatasianguy8683]

Rice

[@jameshowlett5492]

Because he will be opening a noodle shop that's why.

[@NeverPutDown]

I mean he’s opening a ramen place soooo

[@Laura_M-16]

Well, ramen is awesome!

[@izabelanemeth9382]

I'm curios what would taste(bc i never had it but i would try)(of a perspective of someone that never had ramen amd mainly ichiran ramen)

[@sophiebaines6768]

The Mike Head indicator - he shakes his head when it’s really good, he nods when it’s okay.

[@SavannahVu1985]

Very true

[@Frackinfracker2025]

Can we just acknowledge how beautiful and sweet the manager was! Lol

[@YOUNGFARTBUBBLES]

So cute lol

[@mghtin8276]

I would have asked her out... real cute

[@reinysaints]

simp

[@YOUNGFARTBUBBLES]

@@reinysaints virgin

[@kemalhardianto8171]

Yes she is. That smile OMG

[@jz4057]

The assistant manager girl is very impressive: smart, humble, polite and beautiful. She’s going places! 😁👍🏼

[@brandonp2211]

Yeah the ramen shop in the morning lol

[@thepotato9459]

Can she be the manager at Mike's new restaurant

[@angiemartinez4111]

Thank you guys🥺☺️

[@brandonp2211]

@@angiemartinez4111 oh snap its her lol

[@edospeaks5123]

@@angiemartinez4111 you're awesome

[@babybluecheeks]

I have very bad anxiety, I woke up 30mins ago having a anxiety attack and the best thing to do is try to occupy your brain, I always end up here at Mikes personality plus voice are so cheerful and fun that it helps to calm me down, also love his videos.

[@akhilaaksar]

I just finished a 12 hour shift and seeing your post was the best reward I got today. What a relief!!

[@yesitsme2053]

Hang in there jumpyo 🙌🏽🤣

[@livinglife.digital3399]

Ramen for breakfast sounds fantastic right about now. LOL

[@matthiasck]

amen 🙏

[@DANandNAK]

Always wondered what the person behind the counter saw at ichiran. Sounds so weird hearing them do the welcome in English instead of Japanese

[@Ali-fb5km]

I think this is the one in New York

[@slickfire1579]

@Luis T. no its not superior, but if a japanese person walks into a restaurant in japan, it would be a little odd to hear the waiter greeting you in english

[@DANandNAK]

@Luis T. dude this is a famous Japanese chain and most people would've been to the ones IN JAPAN where they greet you in JAPANESE, so it just sounded foreign hearing it for the first time in English. I'm not saying one is better or worse than the other , just that it was unexpected. (Weird doesn't mean bad) 🥱🥱🥱 I think you're trying way too hard to be offended. Lighten up you might actually enjoy life Karen

[@azelynhirano]

@@DANandNAK Same reason people don't greet you in English in 7-11s in Japan

[@m1f295]

This is in Brooklyn

[@itzsatobixxtikkletrollxx8066]

"It's like a just tucked in a lovely baby" He loves food sooooooo much its spiritual

[@fareshesham8135]

A ramen* baby

[@Linkwii64]

Wow.. She the best person ever. Her personality omg soo cute.

[@seventysixer7742]

Hell nah you can tell she’s a mean ass manager 😂

[@sneakydalek1632]

I mean she could be acting nice just for the camera I could be wrong

[@Meddimehell]

Since this was filmed some years ago, Mike has to go back and see if she still works there. Or if she has moved on:)

[@AVGJ03]

Bro to me it was no good sorry

[@Poofwaah]

Eh

[@SamanthaNgo]

Imagine going to eat at Ichiran Ramen AND HAVING MIKE SERVE YOU!! 😱😱😱

[@KaotikBOOO]

Yet you'll never know it :o

[@some-nerd]

I’m glad you are letting people know about the vinegar. It really elevates the ramen! 🍜

[@EricxYi]

When he wore the waist apron around his neck lmaooo 🤪

[@kimonokat1928]

Never have I heard of a customer WORKING there! So cool😊

[@AJbergado]

This must be a dream for you to get behind the noodle making magic!

[@TwiinStar1224]

It is actually crazy to me that their aim to get the food out is 15 seconds. I worked at Red Lobster and the standard during non peak hours is 7 minutes for appetizers and 12 minutes for entrees. Granted ramen is much easier assembled but that is ridiculously fast.

[@AlexandarJL]

"Look behind the scenes" but he actually be like Plankton, trying to steal the recipe for his own ramen restaurant

[@simplystormie]

Omg you’re right

[@shirayukitempest]

wait, seriously?

[@habuteru]

Ichiran is soo good. The one in Shinagawa is open 24 hours. Love this place.

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

This was pre-pandemic or as I call it, "The Time Before."

[@gemstone108]

Ironically this place has the perfect setup for a restaurant these days. Barriers between both your server and the customers 😂

[@raguram9343]

@@gemstone108 yes lmao

[@6866-v2k]

The before-fore

[@EnycmaPie]

Before the "Eternal Lockdown" started.

[@Navimumbhai]

Before the white walkers attacked

[@sallychipman9857]

She has such a great smile.

[@angiemartinez4111]

thank you so much !!! he was the nicest guy ever there no way I couldn't smile

[@Andrew-cr7rd]

I feel like Ichiran invited Mike back to the Brooklyn location solely to tell the audience that the egg is improved since he trashed it last time.

[@phinhnanthasone1231]

Yes, the improved egg now ist better but still not as sexy as the one in Japan.

[@secretdiaryofafoodie]

The egg is still terrible! It's not soft boiled as advertised and isn't marinated

[@jsuperhalo1]

6:05 I know its a formality but man its really funny to me when you thank someone for waiting 15 seconds for their food.

[@_w_w_]

I'm so glad that they kept the setup and experience exactly the same as in Japan, and not Americanize it too much...

[@izabelanemeth9382]

The nationality and homesick cures

[@donwald3436]

They Americanized the Japanese they speak though lol it's awful.

[@basedsteez]

You sir are living the dream right now. I wish I could work in a kitchen like you just did!!

[@HakemzOfficial]

This is why I love japanese ramens they take their ramens seriously. 😋💖

[@itzsatobixxtikkletrollxx8066]

Why Mike introducing himself so passionately🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TEEZS10]

ramen loves mikey so much, it’s learning his craft.

[@a395205700]

I’m from Toronto, I’ve flew to NewYork to this exact location because I was craving Ichiran so much after a trip in Japan. We now have a new ramen shop called Ikkousha Ramen, it is very similar to Ichiran! Have a try next time you visit Toronto!

[@kamalaroyale790]

Ikkousha Ramen is absolutely delicious as well. When I was in Fukuoka, Japan, there was an Ikkousha Ramen place 2 blocks from the hotel we stayed at. We were always there. I craved for one late at night and was the last customer to leave. The best thing was, when I finally left, all the servers lined up near the door and bowed while saying their thank you. Unbelievable eating experience for me.

[@207LW]

I’m actually jealous. Those lucky people just had the one and only Mike Chen serve them ramen! It’s a foodie dream come true!

[@Noxodawg]

Kinda behind the scenes more like life as a server. Would be cool to see how it's prepared a little more.

[@sufei78]

Because of you, I went to Ichiran in Osaka. It was a truly memorable experience. The broth was mind-blowingly 😋

[@thegrassfedblackgirl2713]

her smile was the best part of this video!

[@WilLSOwNs]

Way to go Mike, looks like you’re moving up in the ramen world. Love your program and travels. Yes vinegar is a must in the ramen awesome!

[@oetterliapps9138]

I love the Ichiran videos on Mike's channel!

[@vonzippo2903]

so true👌🏼

[@shieroc]

I really like the energy of the young woman training you. She seems sweet and the restaurant looks amazing

[@MrKurwa-lf1oc]

One of the greatest and most entertaining youtubers. Love ur videos man

[@senoritatorres]

Mike finally lived out his dream being inside the magic ramen window 🍜

[@A.Stryker2838]

I passed by that very same Ichiran ramen shop whenever I was heading to or from school! I've always wanted to eat there, but never had the time due to commute! It's so nice to see what the restaurant is like from the inside!

[@SydneyFoodBoy]

My favourite thing about eating at ichiran is how they bow to you before closing the curtain, after giving you your ramen bowl 😁

[@slickfire1579]

its like they’re saying “thank you for your order, i will be closing the curtains now”

[@octoberlopez6467]

Omg I used to work at this location right before the pandemic and I love your channel 😭 I would’ve geeked out

[@cloudmellow8521]

I want to work there for part time what can I do to get hired?? And how was your job experience?

[@octoberlopez6467]

@ they post their positions on indeed and r very chill. I worked there in like 2019 so I’m not sure how it is now but personally I really liked working there because they very clearly show you how you can work your way up in the company. If it’s your first job and your first few jobs I think it’s a really good start and gives u a lot of discipline

[@cloudmellow8521]

@@octoberlopez6467 it would me my first job 🙏🏻 I just applied on indeed thank you so much! Hopefully they reach out soon.

[@x.owls_4182]

Yo im so happy you got to eat there again! You seem to love that place so much!!

[@nicoleadderley975]

Watching you eat and talk about ramen is like someone talking about their religion, lol. Love it! Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@Gupta_Deepak]

3 years ago :- Eating ichiran ramen 3 days ago :- Working at ichiran ramen 😂

[@Denny-rw2vj]

Super excited to watch this video!

[@ajl8198]

This is a treasure I’m so happy you found the video

[@ryanl9584]

Thank you so much for making this! Viewing your videos allows me to satisfy my dine-in ramen craving over quarantine!

[@nancyrahif8442]

She’s so cute 😍. She actually looks a lot like my ex manager. The only difference is mine was too rude and grumpy 😄.

[@TOTEA-]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shieroc]

Yep she's a sweetheart.

[@LightApawcalypse]

She was being recorded so maybe that's why she wasn't rude or grumpy

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

@@LightApawcalypse Yeah maybe, but from what we’re seeing she’s sweet, so what was the point in commenting that?

[@angiemartinez4111]

aww thank you so much , I'm glad you enjoy this KZbin video !

[@Sanncheztv]

I am so glad they allowed you to do this!! Really opens your eyes of all the combining parts behind that curtain that makes your experience great!

[@Sanncheztv]

Dang I sound like a yelp review

[@lauramadore7437]

I've never seen a restaurant like this before! Such a interesting way to eat ramen! Thanks so much for sharing Mike! Love all your videos! Got my hubby hooked on them too!😁

[@keanureeves6158]

This is Keanu Reeves On Here Reaching Out To My Fans Worldwide..Thanking them for the Love and Support And how You Are Coping With The Pandemic ...Hope You're safe?

[@NaturallyDOPE0990]

Angie said baby I’m a manager. You just got here. You don’t get the same uniform 😂🤣🤣

[@00dreamer00]

The assistant has such a beautiful smile

[@akirebara]

I wonder how she is now. I hope she still has a job. She was so lovely and patient with Mike.

[@JohnnyNacis]

i just saw your comment that this was filmed years ago. i was about to head back to nyc bc i thought they re opened haha

[@totorodud]

mike you have one of the best jobs in the world. eating your favorute foods and traveling around the world

[@skepticalme]

Wow, mike! Yer working in Ichiran? How is the feeling bringing food from the back of the mysterious geanie curtain?

[@strictlydumpling]

It was tough to let go of the bowl

[@jaysonbalat8485]

@@strictlydumpling The main problem the bowl may arrive at the customer empty.. hahaha

[@justsomerandomfellow803]

@@jaysonbalat8485 I can totally see that happening once lol

[@mrbluerobin6042]

mikes videos are my guilty pleasure to watch in the middle of the night 🍜😊

[@leocooking2661]

I always wanted to see how ramen is made!

[@marcusscaff00]

well u never seen it in this video

[@inalakai6888]

That was Ichirans redemption arc, with the soft boiled egg. xD So glad we got to see the hard work they put into serving the ramen and making sure everything is perfect.

[@lyleadriano4452]

Nice, another ramen video! Mike, you've got to try this ramen restaurant called Madai Ramen Mengyo in Tokyo. They serve a delicious ramen with a sea bream-based broth. Just a short walk from Kinshicho Station!

[@seanstevens2324]

15seconds!!! I'm surprised you didn't ask if she was crazy. All in all, the gentle but quick pace, is amazing. They really take pride in the whole experience. 🙏 💪👍✌️💯

[@capri611z]

I always wanted to eat here! Wish we had a good ramen place here in Melbourne, Florida. I miss this amazing place in Tempe, Arizona I went to for fresh made ramen. They only made a limited number of them on Saturday mornings you had to wait in line and get a number. It was so worth it.

[@Troyisful]

What was the name of the place? I'll try to go!

[@sleeplessnerd908]

There’s a good place in Port St. Lucie called ramen Hana and wings! Totally worth the drive:)

[@Ginasno1]

I'd like to know the name as well. I live in Gilbert!

[@kefiraofmasbolle]

Wow it seems like just yesterday when I watched the video of Mike eating (and fangirling) at the Ichiran in Japan and now he’s gotten an inside look 👏🏻

[@keanureeves6158]

This is Keanu Reeves On Here Reaching Out To My Fans Worldwide..Thanking them for the Love and Support And how You Are Coping With The Pandemic ...Hope You're safe?

[@calvindemaggio4544]

My favorite ramen place was in a mall in Toyosu, called Tetsu. The ramen of dreams 🤤🤤

[@Dinckelburg]

Tetsu was the first Ramen shop I went to in Shinagawa, it was such a great way to start the trip.

[@missn2410]

Her voice reminds me a little bit of Macy gray ! So nice ☺️✨

[@angiemartinez4111]

thank you soo much , I appreciate it ,

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"RAMEN CURTAIN" ngl a ramen curtain actually sounds delicious

[@jamesp9595]

Great video. She was super patient with you and what a great smile she has!

[@OfLaSoul]

She's such a sweetheart!

[@angiemartinez4111]

Thank youuu you guys are so sweet

[@yaboijosh2645]

YEEEESSSS!! ive been so curious for so long!!! man. i hate watching ppl eat. sooo how is it that i cant get enough of this dude lol. i literaly get excited when he take a bit lmao

[@HiDaveandChloe]

The intro looks like Mike is working so he can steal bites from all the ramen he serves 🍜

[@foochengloong]

I like this video, an innovative way of serving clients while ensuring privacy. Mickey, i want to see more of you behind the scenes. 🍜🍜🍜. I give a 10 out of 10. 👍

[@Nolakuer]

I've been to that exact location and I loved my experience there!

[@biancaoffield4605]

I love seeing you work there Mike! You are living my dream! Hope you had fun xx

[@thebatfamily3465]

This is funny because his last video at Ichiran New York was just trashing everything about the restaurant compared to Japan

[@uldksk7583]

an ichiran ramen mukbang would be the best thing in the world

[@TrainmasterCurt]

Looks absolutely incredible!! The best Ramen House we have in Winnipeg is Cho-Ichi Ramen on Pembina, but it doesn’t have this cool peculiarly Japanese theme with the individual kiosks. Would love to try this! 🌶 🧄 🐖 🍜

[@sonny9054]

Hi Curt san! Being a Japanese national, i can tell you that this is something very specific to Ichiran. I find it very peculiar too, here in Japan. It shocked me when I first went to a nearby Ichiran.

[@Eliteshade]

Mikey got the meal he deserved at the end of the day, happy dude.

[@KrispyNoKen]

I miss going to Ichiran. I'm just waiting for the right time go again in Brooklyn (like a 15 min train ride from my house 😁)

[@jennzz1of545]

WOW!!!!!! What a super fun surprise video!! This is why we adore ❤ 💗 💕 Mikey Chen!! You out there living the fun life!! Then sharing with us. Thank you 😊,,, and u looked hella cute in your RamenNinja'Uniform

[@sirswagger21]

Me here, watching while eating a $0.50 bowl of artificial cup noodles

[@vernonchang4370]

Thx for showing the behind the scenes as I have great memories eating ramen ichiran in Japan.

[@fatimaasif3761]

He literally got the luckiest job ever

[@keanureeves6158]

This is Keanu Reeves On Here Reaching Out To My Fans Worldwide..Thanking them for the Love and Support And how You Are Coping With The Pandemic ...Hope You're safe?

[@butter5144]

@@keanureeves6158 😭

[@kimearl5278]

Love you mike made my night seeing your notification pop up 🥰😘❤️😍

[@rhar526]

I’m ngl, when Mike looks at that Ramen, I KNOW he really wants to ignore manners and just faceplant into that Ichriran.

[@sna24k22]

Straight from yesterdays vlog upload to this video. Love all your work mikey! Keep it up!

[@DeaconTaylor]

15 second turn around? how is that even possible?! even with star trek replicators making instant food that's not possible. its a 15 second walk let alone cooking time.

[@jbgordon7679]

I work at ichiran well used to work there before pandemic. And man you would be surprised but what they mean is from the second the noodles hit the bowl it has to be out within 15 seconds and usually 2 -3 mins from order being taken

[@kyupified2440]

@@jbgordon7679 food must be heaven there, ultra fresh

[@abrahamhmar7317]

13:46 I love the curiosity act so much 😀

[@littlemisstfc]

People watching the magic of Ichiran Ramen: WRITE THIS DOWN, WRITE THIS DOWN!

[@shatiena]

This was so cute I almost lost my dumplings!! He did great, and she was so supportive!!! Idky I enjoyed it so much, but i did. Too Cute 🥰 ty! ✨😋✌️✨

[@angiemartinez4111]

aww thank you too much , he truly is an incredible person to work with ! he is too sweet , ! thanks for enjoying the video

[@rjkbuny]

15 seconds? I've never gotten my food there within 10min😂 What did I do wrong?

[@G00NIE]

Wow dude. What an honor to go behind scenes. They were supposed to open a location here in Toronto, then C-19 showed up.

[@jaydenford6453]

I wish they had them in Arizona 😭

[@chaselmaojk]

Fax I wish they had one in Tucson

[@JC-rz6wd]

And here I am at 1 a.m. eating my humble captain crunch cereal

[@peacelizard]

15 seconds is crazy. Makes me wonder how they achieve that while keeping everything hot and fresh

[@asialee6326]

..to be able to experience the behind the scene action of ichiran ramen shop is really cool plus the manager there seems genuinely nice👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@tomatoasmr1933]

Who wants to eat this food ? 👋👋👋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ me!!!! ↓

[@alamsyahbatrabatliz9340]

Mike you madlad

[@M3Vader]

8:00 what’s the little song that seems to always play when an order comes??

[@maachanpoku3873]

It is called “Charumera”, the horn sound used by ramen stalls in Japan to attract customers.

[@M3Vader]

@@maachanpoku3873 thanks very much! I’ve been trying to figure it out for a while now! Lol

[@XxLukeNukemxX]

I was on a mike chen binge the other day and stumbled upon the hot oil one and requested that in the near future maybe make another updated video on it but this is just as awsome.