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1:18
April 22, 2016
This episode: Sarah Gavigan of Nashville's Otaku Ramen and Little Octopus confesses to concealing hipsters, running a ramen money making scheme, and serving avocado that tastes like...wait for it...avocado. Gasp!
ChefSarah Gavigan
Nashville
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1:24
April 8, 2016
Porky Otaku ramen for the chopstick-wielding Nashvillian masses from Chef Sarah Gavigan.
Where I Go Out
Cheeseburger
$, Modern, American, Wine Bar, Dive Bar, Bar, Lockeland Springs
"This is my favorite burger in town right now. I walk over there way too often."
Chicken salad
$$, Breakfast, American, Green Hills
"I used to have this salad FedExed to me when I lived in LA. It's that good."
Chicken tortilla soup
$, Mexican, Tacos, Greenwood
"This soup is clean and bright and always hits the spot."
Catfish, cornmeal crust
$$, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Italian, Bar, Germantown
"I’m a Southern girl at heart and fried catfish is a staple. Tandy’s is the best in town."
Cocktail
$, Café, Eastwood
"New a York to Nashville last night at @caferoze with the @employeesonlyny team. Oh boy did they trigger some memories of my Ad days in NYC. Great friends - great food - great drinks and what a turnout! Thanks for making this happen Julia!"
Little Octopus Vegan Caesar salad
$$, Reservations, Indian, Germantown
"See this salad was designed and created by the interminable @allieeatsfoods , who for a few lucky Chefs has been and angel, a muse, not to mention a loyal champion and friend. She IS cooking. I have never met anyone who loves to create delicious food as much as she does."
At My Venues
Ramen with namimo root vegetable
$$, Japanese, Ramen, Noodles, The Gulch
"One of my very favorite menu items at @otakuramen - the Okonomiyaki. I was lucky enough to have a great friend and Chef give me his recipe direct from Japan. The namimo (root veg from Japan) is what makes it so savory. The vegetable itself doesn't taste like much, but when you purée it and add it to the batter - POW 💥- it adds inexplicable umami. @danherget added the cast iron touch. I'll never tire of this dish. SUNDAYS ONLY at the shop. Get cha one. #otakuramen #otakuokonomiyaki"
Seaweed salad with sprouted mung bean, wakame, tomato and soy dressing
$$, Japanese, Ramen, Noodles, The Gulch
"I've really been trying to stretch my legs since I've gone vegan for two months and I'm building a new menu for @otakuramen. I LOVE a good seaweed salad, and this one has been floating around in my head for a while. SPROUTED MUNG BEAN | wakame | tomato | soy dressing. Getting excited for the new Summer menu! #otakuramen #vegan #cleaneating"
Oxtail Shoyu with oxtail ramen
$$, Japanese, Ramen, Noodles, The Gulch
"#Repost @otakuramen
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This is it. THE LAST NIGHT OF @popnashville .... #otakuannex going out with a bang. Don't miss this: Available this week Oxtail Shoyu - Oxtail, Chicken, and Ham Broth | Shoyu Tare | Seared Skirt steak | Ethiopian Kale | Pea Shoots | Rayu Chili Oil | Soy Egg. Slingin' noodz from 5-9"