Kazumoto Ochiai is One of Tokyo's Ramen Masters — The Experts

At Kaotan Ramen in Tokyo, chef Kazumoto Ochiai specializes in shoyu-based ramen which is deep in color and flavor, with chewy noodles, soft boiled eggs, toasted red onion, pork, and more.

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[michaelh]

Manager: You're fired.
Kazumoto: Well, I guess I'll become a ramen master then.

[patrickjmt]

i love going into these little homey ramen shops when in japan. it reminds me of going to a local pub while i was in london. there is just something so casual, unpretentious and relaxing about it.

[Yngpyo]

This is that one guy who everyone likes

[charlieday]

This guy is like if Iroh came to life and made Ramen, instead of tea.

[skye]

"We'll stay open forever. As long as everyone's energy lasts." 😭

[kipmi]

He looked like he'd give free ramen to a depressed kid to cheer him up which said kid would later be the future hokage

[dougie_big_bo]

He loves to eat. He makes good food. Hes like a chubby bear. Whats not to like?

[LSCGable]

“If I look back, the first ramen I made tasted horrible”

gives me a lot of hope

[auliasilkapianis]

I've never know that Ramen Santa exists

[QuarkGamingLLC]

This guy resonates grandpa energy, I feel like I’m just his grandson despite not being anything close to Japanese.

[jackevnorman]

I love that the romanticised style does not change when he starts talking about how perfect ramen is for drunk customers.

[alexgreenwood]

I wen't there last november because I saw this video and we happened to pass the night nearby. The place was small and felt rundown compared to a lot of other Tokyo ramen restaurant. The food was actually quite good, nothing remarkable but it was standing out a little.

We met Kazumoto Ochiai and told him we wen't to his place due to this video(good marketing) and it made him really REALLY happy. So happy he wanted to serve us and all but one of his employee, the manager I assume, stopped him and took the bowls out of his hand so he could serve us. It was a fun moment.

10/10, you should go there!

[hrozxvn]

I want this man to adopt me.

I'm 43.

[gunner]

The guy honestly looks like he'd come in home late whilst there is a dangerous blizzard outside and he also carries a dead bear on his back for diner.

[ws]

I wish Japanese Santa would visit me and pour his ramen into my stockings.

Edit : lol 1, 7k likes on this weird ass comment

[PMASPHX]

I made a huge mistake watching this on an empty stomach

[shinstory]

I came here when I visited Tokyo in the summer! The atmosphere in the restaurant is really homey, and the soup is amazing! A perfect richness. Also I recommend getting the extra chasiu which they add for only around $1

[iSaevilys]

"I am not sure this is my vocation"
"My restaurant has been opened since 30 years"
well...

[Dazulolwarrior]

whoever fired Mr. Ochiai, thanks a lot we wouldnt have him if he wasn't laid off from his desk job

[Nirrini]

I have a soft spot for good natured people like this man.
From the way he talks about himself and his profession, he is very sympathetic.
If I ever come to Japan, I’d want to locate his shop and meet him in person.