Ep. 54: From Ramen Dreams to National Recognition with Steven Pursley

<p>This week, Braden sat down with Steven Pursley, the chef and visionary behind Menya Rui, for an inspiring episode. He opens up about his upbringing, Japanese-American identity, and the early inspirations that drew him into the culinary world. </p><p>We dive into his journey building one of the most celebrated ramen spots in the country, the feeling of being recognized by Forbes and Food &amp; Wine, his obsessive attention to detail, the possibility of a second location, and so much more. If you&#39;re into food, creativity, or the behind-the-scenes of building something meaningful, this one&#39;s worth a listen. Menya Rui is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5-10pm. </p><p>You can follow Steven on Instagram at @Menyarui_stl</p><p>#OpeCastThePod #Podcast #StevenPursley #MenyaRui #FoodPodcast #FoodAndWineBestNewChef #StLouisFood</p>