Only 70 People A Day Can Eat This $10 Michelin Star Ramen | Local Process | Condé Nast Traveler

At Ginza Hachigou in the heart of Tokyo, a lucky 70 people each day can taste Chef Yasushi Matsumura’s Michelin Star ramen for a mere $10. Matsumura spent 45 years crafting fine-dining menus that cost hundreds of dollars but has now turned to making luxurious ramen the everyday person can enjoy. Utilizing French techniques, specially developed soba noodles, and a rich flavored broth that takes 30 hours perfect, it’s no wonder people line up for hours each day to be in with a chance of eating this exclusive dish.

Director: Hiatt Woods; Ryotaro Matsuda
Director of Photography: Yohei Kashiwada
Editor: Brady Jackson
Expert: Yasushi Matsumura
Producer: Jin Kameno
Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Casting Producer: Vanessa Brown
Camera Operator: Naoki Shimakawa
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Junior Editor: Paul Tael
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds


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[ttanizawa]

I love the way this is presented. No host with some over the top personality or over explaining everything and bothering the chef, no gimmicks or fancy editing. Simple, beautiful, stunning.

[lavynx]

When the food gets finished he simply closes the shop and calls it a day.

Truly making sure there is no food waste. Quality over quantity.

[leonardoaguiar]

I had The opportunity to have a ramen at Ginza Hachigou last February when I visited Japan. It was a really cold morning in Tokyo and me and my wife spent 3 hours waiting in line. It was worth every second

[SweatLaserXP]

A real altruistic gentleman, he is. $10 for such exquisitely prepared food.

[Executed]

I love how much intention and care Japanese people put into what they do. This food looks amazing

[petruslintang]

he's so calm when preparing the food. a sign that he know exactly what he's doing after a decades of experiences. GOAT.

[soyei]

a masterclass dish at an affordable price. the chef deserves every bit of praise he gets. really enjoyed the video format as well - no voiceover makes the experience calming and serene.

[Izukachan]

Ive had ramen many times elsewhere and this one i had the pleasure and luck of trying. It's hard to describe. It's... light. Delicious but light. Most other ramen recipes, after one bowl I feel like passing out after I am done. But not this one. It's so delicious yet light that you actually want more

[nothingrulerAll]

What a beautiful thing, an artist who has figured out how to do things exactly his way. I bet it tastes incredible.

[FirstnameLastname-ucsb]

Unlike other food documentary channels, this channel doesnt blast lobby music in the back making the video very relaxing to watch

[AmbientShrub]

I love the pride and dedication they put in their jobs. So much passion.

[davidb]

The broth is by far the most important component, which is why its recipe remains a secret.

[mindelo]

Love how he said very few words and let the food be the main focus of the presentation. A+

[mdzed]

I really like the quality and the effort of this video, the progress creating a beautiful bowl of ramen is great. <3 thanks for this amazing video

[pixelpastiche]

This is the ASMR that I can vibe with. It isn’t timed or done in some performative way: the bare sounds of the experience are just given a boost in the mix. It’s as if you were standing in the room yourself and THAT is the experience.

[anthonycespedes]

I went here a few weeks ago during my Tokyo trip! Waited an hour and a half but it was very much worth it. Can't beat the price either.

[hkpuipui]

I happened to walk by this place one morning back in December because my hotel was nearby and decided to wait, so by accident I was 1st in line. The fun thing about waiting in line is you meet people you wouldn’t meet otherwise who are just as excited about food as you are. I made some new Thai, Korean, and Malaysian friends this time.

[mkader]

The passion and attention to detail is out of this world.

[bchu]

Yes, this is one of the best ramen I had in 50 years. Worth the crazily long wait!

[Valerie_]

I love seeing people do what they enjoy most