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Ramen Jiro Noodles: A Test of Greatness by Jeremy at 8:24 pm EST, Jan 19, 2004
Success at the Tokyo restuarant Ramen Jiro starts with knowing yourself: Can you handle the large size? It's a sign of greatness to finish the bowl of pork-laden noodles. But if you fail, you face the wrath of the chef. Producer Andy Raskin tells the tale.
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RE: Ramen Jiro Noodles: A Test of Greatness
by BridgetAG at 9:00 pm EST, Jan 19, 2004

I just listened to this on NPR driving back to LA from a trip to San Diego. Made me really, really want ramen (or udon, even better) but without all the pork lard.

What a quirky tradition/cultural oddity.

Ramen Jiro Noodles: A Test of Greatness
by Shannon at 8:30 pm EST, Jan 19, 2004

Success at the Tokyo restuarant Ramen Jiro starts with knowing yourself:
Can you handle the large size?
It's a sign of greatness to finish the bowl of pork-laden noodles. But if you fail, you face the wrath of the chef.

Producer Andy Raskin tells the tale.

Ramen everywhere today.