About this episode

Sho Spaeth discusses his book Homemade Ramen and his passion for ramen.

On this reheated episode of Special Sauce, former Serious Eats editor and writer Sho Spaeth talks to us about his book, Homemade Ramen , a 2026 James Beard Foundation Book Award nominee. Sho is the Lead Editor and Writer at ChefSteps , and the most passionate and knowledgeable ramen geek I know. He truly believes in the power of ramen! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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