A guide to ramen for the home cook, from the chef behind the beloved shop Otaku Ramen. An Italian American born and raised in the South, Gavigan is an unlikely otaku (ramen geek). While her knowledge of ramen is rooted in tradition, her methods and philosophies are modern. Though ramen is often shrouded in mystery, Gavigan's 40+ recipes are accessible to the home cook who wants to learn about the cuisine but would sometimes rather make a quick stock in a pressure cooker than labour over a vat of liquid for twenty-four hours. Ramen Otaku strips the mystique from ramen while embracing its history, magic, and rightful place in the home kitchen.