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

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. 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 & Wine, his obsessive attention to detail, the possibility of a second location, and so much more. If you're into food, creativity, or the behind-the-scenes of building something meaningful, this one's worth a listen. Menya Rui is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5-10pm. You can follow Steven on Instagram at @Menyarui_stl#OpeCastThePod #Podcast #StevenPursley #MenyaRui #FoodPodcast #FoodAndWineBestNewChef #StLouisFood