Iron Ramen: Creating Authentic Gluten Free Japanese Cuisine for the Coeliac Community

Send us Fan MailA Gluten Free Podcast Episode 178 On today’s episode, I’m joined by Leanne and Dave, the founders of Iron Ramen — Sydney’s cult-favourite gluten free Japanese food truck. Their son’s coeliac disease diagnosis, a deep love of Japanese food and culture, and a gap in the gluten free market all led to the creation of Iron Ramen — and since then, they’ve been winning over the coeliac and gluten free community one bowl at a time.I first tasted their incredible ramen at the Gluten Free Sydney Expo and instantly understood the hype — pulling off proper gluten free ramen is no easy feat! In this chat, we dive into their journey, the inspiration behind their menu, and the hard work and creativity it’s taken to bring Iron Ramen to life.We cover:What Iron Ramen is and their mission to serve the coeliac communityHow their son’s coeliac diagnosis changed everythingTheir lifelong love of Japanese food, culture, and creativityHow the idea for Iron Ramen came about (and the story behind the name!)The challenges of creating authentic gluten free ramen and Japanese fried dishesWhy they chose a food truck model and what it’s really like running oneBuilding strong trust with the gluten free community and earning Coeliac Australia accreditationTheir best-selling dishes (spoiler: you’ll be hungry by the end)Events and areas where you can find Iron RamenWhat’s next for Iron Ramen and their collaborations with other gluten free businessesA moment that’s had the biggest impact on their journey so farI loved this conversation with Leanne and Dave — not only because of their passion and creativity, but also because their story resonates so much with my own love for Japanese food, coeliac awareness, and heavy music (yes, the Iron Maiden-inspired name is no coincidence!).If you’re in Sydney or see Iron Ramen at an event, do yourself a favour and go taste their food. It’s businesses like this that are helping to grow and strengthen the gluten free community — one chat, and one bowl of ramen, at a time.Where to find Iron Ramen: 🌐 Website: https://ironramen.com.au/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironramenaus/ 📍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069626732562 Connect with Us💬 DM me on Instagram: @aglutenfreefamily📰 Subscribe to A Gluten Free Newsletter🎙️ Catch up on past episodes of A Gluten Free PodcastDisclaimerThe content on this podcast is not a substitution for professional medical advice. It is the opinion and experience of the show host or guests. Please seek professional medical advice from a medically qualified professional before making any decisions about your health or diet.Gourmet Granny's have great gluten free stocks & gravies. Use our code GFFAMILY for 15% off site wide. Buy here! Support the show