# Scientific Ramen Eateries 'Shiba Ramen' Creates "Scientifically Flavorful" Dishes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-eateries References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/new-concept-shiba-ramen-scientifically-flavorful) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BOX4SzYlSYy/?taken-by=shibaramen) Of the many [ramen eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-ramen) around the wold, one from the United States that is a standout is '[Shiba Ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-shiba).' Shiba Ramen was launched by Jake Freed and Hiroko Nakamura, a husband-and-wife team of [Harvard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-dog-essentials)-trained Ph.D. chemists who put an emphasis on crafting "scientifically flavorful" ramen dishes. As Freed describes: "the recipes are empirical in nature, just like developing experiments in the laboratory, and our understanding of chemistry made us confident we could do a ramen restaurant, even though we aren’t chefs." Some of the simply named ramen items that can be found on the menu at Shiba Ramen include: Clear, Spicy and Dry. In the past, Shiba Ramen has hosted themed tasting events as part of a series called 'The Periodic Table' and frequently shares the chemistry behind ramen and what makes its umami flavors so perfect on a molecular level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Scientific Ramen Eateries:** Opportunity for merging culinary expertise with scientific knowledge to create unique and flavorful dishes. - **Empirical Recipe Development:** Utilizing scientific principles to develop and refine recipes, offering new possibilities for culinary innovation. - **Chemistry and Culinary Fusion:** Blending chemistry and culinary arts to create dishes with precise flavor profiles and molecular-level understanding. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to incorporate scientific techniques and principles into their menu development, attracting customers seeking unique and innovative dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Utilizing scientific knowledge and techniques to create new flavor combinations and enhance food and beverage offerings, catering to consumers with adventurous palates. - **Education and Culinary Training:** Opportunity to integrate scientific knowledge and principles into culinary education, providing aspiring chefs with a deeper understanding of flavor development and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ramen-kits.md) - [At-Home Ramen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayanoya-usa.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-and-eat-ramen.md) - [Completely Customizable Ramen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-your-own-ramen.md) - [Ultra-Flavorful Bone Broth Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-broth-ramen.md) - [Ramen Noodle-Derived Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-liquor.md) - [Seaweed Ramen Broths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-ramen-broth.md) - [Premium Frozen Ramen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-raijin-frozen-ramen.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md)