Recipe to Revenue
The Recipe for Revenue is your go-to show for the latest in food and beverage business and marketing, brought to you by Sinuate Media and Intercontinental Beverage Capital. Join us as we dive deep into the secrets behind successful food, beverage, and spirits brands, featuring interviews with industry leaders who share the key ingredients that have driven their businesses to success. Whether you're in the industry or just curious, this show offers valuable insights into what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of food and beverage. Tune in and discover the recipe for revenue!
Recipe to Revenue
Ep 5 - The Epicurean Entrepreneur: Meet Ejji Chef Ten Vong
In the 5th episode of "Recipe to Revenue," Leah Messina, founder of Sinuate Media visits with Ten Vong, the chef and co-owner of Ejji Ramen in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Ten shares his journey from opening his first restaurant at 20, working with renowned chefs in New York, to returning to Baltimore to bring his unique fusion cuisine to life at Ejji Ramen.
Listen to this episode to hear intriguing discussions on:
- The evolution of Ejji Ramen and the inspiration behind its innovative dishes to fuse traditional Malaysian laksa with a non-traditional twist on ramen.
- Challenges the restaurant industry faced during the pandemic, including shifts in consumer behavior and the rise of ghost kitchens.
- Insights into the modern food critic landscape and the impact of content creators versus traditional food journalism.
- Chef Ten's creative strategies for maintaining quality and standing out in a competitive market, including sourcing high-quality ingredients and diversifying revenue streams through pop-ups and exciting collaborations.
Explore more about Ejji Ramen:
🌐 Website: https://ejjiramen.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ejjieats/