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“Kiwami Ramen” is now open on Speedway & Swan

“Kiwami Ramen” is now open on Speedway & Swan

Nov 16, 20201 min read

A former Jack in the Box received a major makeover.

The 1,600 square-foot restaurant space at 4610 E. Speedway Blvd. is now Kiwami Ramen and is open for dine-in, takeout, and at the drive-thru.

Kiwami Ramen
Photo courtesy of Kiwami Ramen on Instagram

With the establishment of Kiwami Ramen in Tucson, chef Tani is excited to bring the “essence of genuine Japanese soul food” to the neighborhood community. Tani has an extensive background, too, with experience in operating other successful ramen spots in Japan, New York, and Houston.

In addition to ramen, the restaurant offers Soft Shell Crab Bun, BBQ Squid, Salmon Carpaccio, Seaweed salad, and assorted bowls, like poke, beef, spicy tuna, and salmon.

You can grab a bite at the new spot from 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.

Kiwami Ramen is located at 4610 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, call (520) 372-2838 or visit kiwami-ramenbar.com.

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Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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-Melted Oaxaca
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