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Food has always been a big part of my life. Being born into a rather food-obsessed family, with a mother who took the time to cook everything from scratch, I was constantly surrounded by authentic home-cooked Korean Food as a child. More about Judy

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@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI visited @ivanramenuk in Clerkenwell in London to try the ramen that chef Ivan Orkin (@ramenjunkie) has spent YEARS perfecting. 

A true noodle specialist, Ivan blends flours of varying protein levels to create a tender noodle with a subtle earthiness and nutty profile. The secret ingredient? A toasted rye flour, which adds depth and aroma and nods back to his New York roots. 

Back in the day, he hand-made every single noodle in his tiny Tokyo shop, hunting down the thinnest cutter he could find to get the texture just right. That kind of obsession is rare. The result was a silky and chewy noodle, which you can now slurp in London, New York, and Vegas — lucky us.

At the London location, they still import specialized ingredients directly from Japan, served to you on wooden tables in an intimate and cozy layout. It feels focused and eccentric, the atmosphere is buzzing, And if you’re lucky, you might just catch Ivan himself behind the counter.

I had the classic tonkostu: a rich, layered, deeply savory pork broth simmered to perfection, with a jammy soft-boiled egg crowning the bowl. Did. Not. Disappoint. 

 I’ll absolutely be back to slurp these bowls again very soon.

#LondonRamen #Noodles #RamenObsessed #FoodieFinds Clerkenwell NoodleHeaven EatLondon LondonFoodScene WorthTheTrip SlowFoodFastBowl3 hours ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageMay the 4th be with you—and your appetite. ✨ 

A little tour of my galaxy: 
a Stan Lee–signed Star Wars print (because the greatest crossovers in history involve either legends or layers of flavor), my Grogu fan club, the Millennium Falcon on permanent standby, an R2-D2 pepper grinder making sure all my food has “the force,” and Darth Maul lightsaber chopsticks for dark side precision plating.

And my fave quote—
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda (who clearly never attempted a soufflé.)

The best dishes demand Jedi discipline and Sith indulgence—in equal, unapologetic measure. 

#MayThe4thBeWithYou
@starwars @disney2 weeks ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageSo honored to be in the kitchen alongside the amazingly talented @chefsymon and @choibites for another wild episode of #24in24. 🔥 Tune into @FoodNetwork TONIGHT at 8/7c to see the remaining chefs face challenges designed to push their speed and skill to the limit. Two chefs will be packing their knives- who’s ready? 👀

Thank you @toryburch for my amazing sweater.2 weeks ago via Instagram
@judyjoochef Instagram profile imageI’m SO excited to share that I’m officially teaming up with @katiecouric + @katiecouricmedia — bringing you food and lifestyle content I just know you’re going to love!! We’re kicking things off with some seriously yummy recipes and tips in their Good Taste newsletter.

You all know food is my love language — the way I connect, celebrate, and take care of the people around me. I believe recipes should be easy, approachable, and welcoming, and the best dishes? They carry the stories of our families, our traditions, our culture. 

BUT — feeling amazing matters just as much! That’s why I eat a natural, anti-inflammatory diet most of the time. It is all about balance. Real ingredients, real flavor, real fuel. 

Over the next few weeks, I’m dishing out recipes, columns, and answering your burning kitchen Qs — all landing in your inbox every Thursday in Good Taste!! 

👉🏻 Hit the LINK IN BIO to sign up so you don’t miss a single delicious thing. Can’t wait to cook with you!! xx 👩🏻‍🍳💋

#JudyJoo #GoodTaste3 weeks ago via Instagram
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