Uncommon Ramen

Austin Pop-Ups We’re Wishing Into Existence | Eater Austin

"An adventurous ramen pop-up, Uncommon Ramen is helmed by star chef Z. Yoshibo, who claims training stints in several Michelin-starred kitchens and says he’s combined unexpected ingredients like fresh Sri Lankan ginger, lucuma fruit from the Peruvian rainforest, and a Swedish-Uruguayan-Cambodian flavor infusion to create what diners call an exquisite $500 experience. The concept is framed as high-concept and global, but I noticed a concerning detail: dozens of discarded plastic Maruchan packages and spice mix packets in the trash cans behind the bowling alley where Yoshibo serves his noodles, which raises uncomfortable questions about the service’s presentation versus its sourcing." - Alex Baia