Otaku Ramen

at 1104 Division St, Nashville , 37203 United States

1. Bar
2. Ramen Restaurant

Sarah Gavin's take on a traditional Japanese ramen-ya.

Description

ABOUT CHEF SARAH GAVIGAN: I guess you would call me a country girl if you knew I was born and raised in Columbia, Tennessee. If you really want to get down to origin though, I’m half Sicilian and half Irish, which means I am genetically predicated to be loud and eat a lot. I think that describes me much better than country girl. My greatest passion in life is food. I have never taken a trip or vacation that did not revolve around food and bad meal can ruin my day. Conversely, a great meal can right almost any wrong in my book. So how did a white Sicilian cracker from Columbia, Tennessee end up cooking Ramen? Because I had to. Because the city I live in deserves it, and because I love making people happy with food. Before moving back to Tennessee – this time Nashville – in 2009, I spent 17 years in LA where I developed a deep love for Japanese food in all its forms. Sushi is only one very small aspect of the culture’s food, and frankly, not my favorite. Yakitori, robata, sukiyaki, and steaming bowls of noodle soup, all styles of country Japanese food that are cooked and served in IZAKAYAS, (a Japanese Gastropub) – that’s the good stuff. The first time I set foot into an Izakaya I knew I liked it. Small, convivial, and loud with steam rising from the kitchen, plates and chopsticks clinking everywhere. Busy and warm and inviting, shoes lined up by the door, people dressed casually, laughing and passing plates around the table. The signature plates of an Izakaya vary, and some will even specialize in one style of cooking; yakitori chicken or ramen shop…but they all have the same feeling, that anyone from anywhere with a few bucks for a good meal is welcome here. Assorted pickles to begin and end your meal. Fried chicken nuggets with wasabi mayo partner to sautéed okra and eggplant with seasonal bitter greens splashed with a touch of vinegar. Sound familiar? This is comfort food that feeds the soul, no matter where you are from. So how is a Sicilian Irish Country girl gonna take this idea to the masses? One night at a time. We begin with RAMEN. Possibly the ultimate comfort food. Go ahead, google it, and what you will find are fanatics of this magical bowl of broth and noodles. The Japanese call them OTAKU...the obsessed. I am OTAKU. Join me for a series of evenings highlighting the cuisine of Japanese Country Food, each evening unique in feel, menu and approach.

Opening time

• Tuesdays: 11:00- 15:00, 17:00- 22:00
• Wednesdays: 11:00- 15:00, 17:00- 22:00
• Thursdays: 11:00- 15:00, 17:00- 22:00
• Fridays: 11:00- 15:00, 17:00- 23:00
• Saturdays: 11:00- 14:30, 17:00- 00:00
• Sundays: 10:00- 14:30, 17:00- 22:00

Reviews for Otaku Ramen

Anvita S.

Had an enjoyable lunch at Otaku but the ramen was not quite up to New York standards. Nevertheless a welcome change from Nashville hot chicken and fries.... Read more

Tanya G.

Best. Ramen. Ever. I have been here more times than I can count and have yet to have a less than perfect experience. I order the same every time and every... Read more

Victoria L.

I've heard so much about otaku ramen, and the hype. But is it worth it? I had to find out for myself and finally gave it a try. Honestly, I was... Read more

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Company Rating

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Summary

Otaku Ramen is Nashville based place and this enity listed in Bar category. Located at 1104 Division St TN 37203. Contact phone number of Otaku Ramen: (615) 942-8281