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In this video, we interviewed Nakamichi’s owner, Jumpei Iwakiri and Kaichi Ashitani! The owner and chef talk about the history of Nakamichi, and we get a tour of the restaurant!
A must-watch for fans of ramen!
Time stamps:
00:18 Introduction by the owner, Jumpei Iwakiri
00:33 Introduction by the chef, Kaichi Ashitani
00:42 About Ramen Nakamichi
01:24 Why Nakamichi opened in Montreal
03:28 Chef’s work history
04:17 Why Ramen & How Jumpei started Nakamichi
06:46 Restaurant tour
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Check out our info post on Ramen Nakamichi’s 3 must have dishes:
Special Thanks to: Reika Boku, Jumpei Iwakiri, Kaichi Ashitani
Interview/Transcript/Translation: Nina Kato, Erika Inukai
Film/Sound Editing: Nina Kato, Mia Ballestrazzi
Some Japanese vocabulary used on the tour:
“Yakimatsu” 焼松: Similar to “yakisugi” 焼杉, which is a traditional method of wood preservation. The surface of trhe wood is slightly charred, which makes the wood water-proof and more durable.
Noren 暖簾: traditional Japanese fabric dividers hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways, or in windows. They usually have one or more vertical slits which makes it easier to pass and look through.