A New Level of Ramen in Omaha w/ Ken & Aki Ota (Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do)

A New Level of Ramen in Omaha w/ Ken & Aki Ota (Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do)

From Restaurant Hoppen by Hurrdat Media

March 19, 2026 · 60 min

About this episode

Ken and Aki Ota discuss their journey of bringing traditional Japanese ramen to Omaha with their new restaurant, Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do.

Ken Ota has a goal of bringing traditional Japanese ramen to America and, after years of teaching ramen school and consulting, he's opened his own shop in Omaha. Everything from the soups to the noodles and oils is made in house, and Omaha can't get enough of this new restaurant! Ken & Aki describe what those first few weeks in Omaha were like and what makes them so passionate about spreading legit ramen in America. Learn more about Mi So La Do:https://www.facebook.com/p/Misolado-61584155314599/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:01:07 – Welcome to the Show 00:05:54 – Homemade Everything & Stellar Hospitality 00:13:38 – A Menu Focused on Flavor 00:22:26 – Pop-Ups & Special Events 00:30:11 – Coming to America 00:44:16 – Coming to Omaha 00:51:28 – The Future of Crafted Ramen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Ken Ota, Aki Ota

Topics covered

  • ramen
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Omaha
  • restaurant opening
  • food culture

Keywords

  • traditional ramen
  • homemade
  • restaurant experience
  • Omaha food scene

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Crafted Ramen Mi So La Do

Books & works: The Future of Crafted Ramen

Places: Omaha, America, NE

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