Commonalities Between Modern Gourmet Burgers and Modern Ramen: Nakanaka Yoi Hi VOL.3 Live Recording (ep.25)
In this episode, we bring you the live recording from the talk event "Nakanaka Yoi Hi vol.3" held in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. This episode features a passionate discussion between two culinary explorers: personality HASH-ROYAL and Masayoshi Hayashi, chairman of the Tokai Hamburger Association.
Revealing an unexpected encounter and shared commonalities.
It turns out the two have known each other for ten years. They first met in 2016 while working as curators for a gourmet website. Their stories of mutually recognizing each other's "obsessive" dedication to food from the very beginning convey a craftsman-like atmosphere that transcends their respective genres.
Exploring the definition and roots of gourmet burgers.
According to Hayashi, a gourmet burger is "something distinct from fast food, defined by a commitment to ingredients and handmade quality." In particular, the true thrill lies in the craftsmanship of grilling from raw meat only after an order is placed. Furthermore, he mentions three famous shops that helped popularize gourmet burgers in Japan, shedding light on the depth of their history.
The surprising relationship between ramen and hamburgers.
Towards the latter half of the program, the conversation moves into the main topic: "Commonalities Between Modern Gourmet Burgers and Modern Ramen." A shared pattern emerges, such as how individuals who trained in their respective industries spread those flavors across the country. The discussion goes even deeper, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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