{"id":2136,"date":"2023-05-16T16:01:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T16:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/?page_id=2136"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:55:27","slug":"inspired-by-kikkoman-chef-robbie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/inspired-by-kikkoman-chef-robbie\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspired by Kikkoman Chef Robbie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-simple\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Chef-Robbie-Hero-Image.jpg');\" alt=\"Chef Robbie Felice: Inspired by Kikkoman \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <div class=\"center-box\">\n                    <h1 class=\"drop-shadow\">Chef Robbie Felice: Inspired by Kikkoman <\/h1>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:29px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 1200px) {.gb-69f9a84914a07{font-size: !important;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-69f9a84914a07{font-size: !important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"gb-69f9a84914a07 wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-chef-robbie-felice-is-on-a-mission-to-make-wafu-italian-the-next-big-thing\">Chef Robbie Felice is on a mission to make Wafu Italian the next big thing<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:29px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 one-column\" style=\"padding-right:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\" style=\"padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019re not familiar with Wafu Italian, chances are you will be soon \u2014 thanks in no small part to chef Robbie Felice and his pastaRAMEN pop-ups in New Jersey and Los Angeles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Wafu is a Japanese word meaning \u201cJapanese-style,\u201d and Wafu Italian is a popular style of cooking in Japan that reimagines Italian dishes through a Japanese lens. But it\u2019s not about fusion and the \u201canything goes\u201d mashups of two cuisines. It\u2019s deeply respectful of both culinary traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Imagine what a classic Italian dish like Spaghetti \u200b\u200balla Carbonara might taste like if it was prepared with authentic Japanese ingredients, techniques and styles of presentation. The goal is to seamlessly blend flavors and ideas so that you simply can\u2019t tell if the dish is Italian or Japanese \u2014 it\u2019s truly the best of both worlds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For James Beard Award-nominated Felice, Chef-Partner at Viaggio and Osteria Crescendo in New Jersey, one key to achieving that authenticity is tapping into an essential common denominator of the two cuisines: umami. Both draw on umami-rich ingredients, like soy sauce and miso in Japan and parmesan and aged balsamic in Italy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When it comes to traditionally brewed soy sauce, Kikkoman is Felice\u2019s go-to for complex flavor, consistent quality and just the kind of umami wafu dishes require. And it\u2019s the brand he trusts for everything from Teriyaki and Katsu Sauce to Sesame Oil and Panko. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Italian and Japanese are two beloved cuisines whose popularity in foodservice just keeps increasing. That\u2019s why we think Wafu Italian is the next big trend to watch, and we invite you \u2014 and your customers \u2014 to taste the best of wafu yourself. Here are eight of Chef Robbie\u2019s signature menu items to inspire you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:29px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/52145_4_RAMEN-SPOT-PRAWN_HERO_3868_RGB_150.jpg');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Ramen and Spot Prawn Crudo<\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW240228203 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240228203 BCX0\">Noodles meet crudo: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240228203 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240228203 BCX0\">This stunning presentation features a twirl of ramen topped with raw spot prawns on a golden tomato sauce finished with drops of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240228203 BCX0\">prawn head oil.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/ramen-and-spot-prawn-crudo\/\">View Recipe\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/52145_4_RAMEN-SPOT-PRAWN_HERO_3868_RGB_150.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/3_SHRIMP-SCAMPI_HERO_3770a.jpg');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Temomi Ramen Shrimp Scampi<\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW4491983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\">Creamy + crunchy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\"><strong>:<\/strong> Felice tosses ramen in a thick, buttery Japanese-style shrimp scampi sauce and garnishes with crispy gar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\">lic panko <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW4491983 BCX0\">bread crumbs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\">, parsley and lemon zest to add flavor, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\">color<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4491983 BCX0\"> and texture.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4491983 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:2880}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/temomi-ramen-shrimp-scampi\/\">View Recipe\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/3_SHRIMP-SCAMPI_HERO_3770a.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Ramen-Bolognese_Kikkoman.png');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">\u200b\u200bRamen Bolognese<\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW267172870 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\">Way to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW267172870 BCX0\">wafu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\">: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\">Chef Robbie\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\"> slow-simmered Bolognese sauce combines classic Italian ingredients like beef, veal, pork, and guanciale with Asian flavor accents, including mirin, miso, soy and teriyaki sauces, and sesame oil. To complete the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW267172870 BCX0\">wafu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267172870 BCX0\"> effect, he serves the sauce with ramen instead of traditional fresh or dried Italian pasta.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW267172870 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:2880}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/ramen-bolognese\/\">View Recipe<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Ramen-Bolognese_Kikkoman.png\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Crocchette-di-Ramen_Kikkoman.png');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Crocchete di Ramen <\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW125622314 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">Bite-sized Bolognese: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">Chef Robbie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> prepares a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">classic Bolognese sauce, enhanced with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> Kikkoman\u00ae\ufe0f<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW125622314 BCX0\">Kotteri<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> Mirin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">eriyaki<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> Sauce<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">oy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">auce<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">esame <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">il. The sauce is combined with cooked ramen, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, and the cooled mixture is formed into balls. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">hey\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> dredged in flour, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">eggs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\"> and pank<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">o, then deep-fried <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">to-order <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW125622314 BCX0\">and served with a spicy sweet soy dipping sauce.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW125622314 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:2880}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/crocchette-di-ramen\/\">View Recipe\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/Crocchette-di-Ramen_Kikkoman.png\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Pork-Chop-Scallopini-Tonkatsu_Kikkoman.png');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Pork Chop Scallopini Tonkatsu     <\/h2>\n                    <p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Milanese, katsu-style:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Chef Robbie combines the best of Cotoletta alla Milanese and tonkatsu (Japanese pork cutlet), coating a pounded pork chop with ginger-spiced panko and frying it to a crisp golden finish. It\u2019s served with a beurre blanc\u2013style katsu sauce that blends the best of European and Japanese culinary traditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:2880,&quot;335559991&quot;:2880}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/pork-chop-scallopini-tonkatsu\/\">View Recipe<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Pork-Chop-Scallopini-Tonkatsu_Kikkoman.png\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Wafu-Italian-Ceasar-Insalata_Kikkoman.png');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Wafu Italian Caesar Insalata <\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW203529717 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW203529717 BCX0\">Wafu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203529717 BCX0\"> Caesar: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203529717 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203529717 BCX0\">Caesar becomes a whole different thing with the add<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203529717 BCX0\">ition of our sushi sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The traditional croutons get <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203529717 BCX0\">replaced with a crunchy sprinkling of sesame-garlic panko.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/recipes\/wafu-italian-caesar-insalata\/\">View Recipe<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n           \n            <div class=\"col-12 mobile-only\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full_width\" src=\"https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Wafu-Italian-Ceasar-Insalata_Kikkoman.png\" alt=\"Bottle\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"image-and-text-box\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-6 desktop-only custom-background\"\n                style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/kikkomanusa.com\/foodservice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Soy-Sauce-Injected-Burrata_Kikkoman.png');\"><\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n                <div class=\"content-box pl-5 pr-5\">\n                    <h2 class=\"custom-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Soy Sauce Injected Burrata Fettunta <\/h2>\n                    <p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW112599134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112599134 BCX0\">A better way to burrata:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112599134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112599134 BCX0\"> How do you give burrata an element of surprise? 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