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by Steven Doyle | July 23, 2025 · 3:24 pm

Uncommon Ramen at Uchibā: Jon Stevens Edition

On the first Monday of every month, Uchibā in Dallas transforms its refined izakaya setting into a laboratory for ramen innovation. The recurring series, aptly titled Uncommon Ramen, is a space where chefs experiment with bold flavor combinations and techniques—sometimes drawing from the Uchibā team, and other times inviting outside talent to collaborate on something truly singular. The August edition, held on Monday, August 4, 2025, features a special partnership between Chef Jon Stevens of Stock & Barrel and Uchibā’s own Chef de Cuisine, Rhonda McCullar.

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by Steven Doyle | August 30, 2021 · 2:16 pm

Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen Series Drops Chef Collaboration Lineup

Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series celebrating innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Chef Rhonda McCullar and renowned chefs from around the country, announced today their secured lineup of collaborations well into 2022. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has boasted such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Aaron Franklin, and Tyson Cole, among others. Most recently, the concept featured a bowl made in conjunction with Top Chef Winner, Chef Hung Huynh of Guy Savoy, Bocuse d’Or, and CATCH.

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by Steven Doyle | June 3, 2021 · 11:34 am

Chef Hung Huynh to collaborate with Uchiba Chef McCullar for Uncommon Ramen

Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series celebrating innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Executive Sous Chef Rhonda McCullar and renowned chefs from around the country, features the ingenuity of Chef Hung Huyn for its June release. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has boasted such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole, among others.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Hung Huyn began his craft at an early age, working in his family’s Asian restaurant in Massachusetts at the age of 10. Forgoing culinary school due to the cost, he took a job in Puerto Rico that led to securing a position at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Juan which funded his education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA.)

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by Steven Doyle | November 15, 2019 · 11:44 am

Uchiba Uncommon Ramen for November will Feature Chef Michael Pirolo

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Uchiba’s November installment Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series featuring innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Chef de Cuisine Alex Astranti and renowned chefs from around the country. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has featured such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Aaron Franklin, Stephen Pyles, Misti Norris, Alex Seidel, and Hai’s own Tyson Cole, among many others. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 17, 2019 · 11:12 am

June Uncommon Ramen Features Chef Alex Seidel

The June installment of Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series featuring innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Chef de Cuisine Alex Astranti and notable chefs from around the country. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has featured such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole, among others. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 14, 2018 · 11:10 am

Blaine Staniford Hosting Next Uncommon Ramen at Uchiba August 27th

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Possibly more famous for his Sprint ads than his amazing cheffing ability, Blaine Staniford will host the next incarnation of the Uncommon Ramen Series at UchibaAugust 27th.

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by Steven Doyle | April 24, 2018 · 12:48 pm

Uchiba Continues Uncommon Ramen Series, Benefits Local Charity

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Chef Alex Astrani of Uchibā, Tyson Cole’s new bar concept featuring specialty cocktails and sharable plates inspired by classic Asian flavors, will collaborate with Chef Callie Speer of Austin’s Holy Roller to create a ramen dish for the first installment of the 2018 Uncommon Ramen series. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 31, 2017 · 2:47 pm

Top Knot Announces Chefs For Uncommon Ramen Series

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Top Knot’s Uncommon Ramen Series started in 2015 as a limited-run guest chef pop-up, and launched into a monthly series as a result of the popularity among guests. Taking place the last Monday of the month, the 2017 series has seen a varied roster of notable guest chefs, from Hai’s own Founder and Owner, Chef Tyson Cole, to BBQ legend, Aaron Franklin. Continue reading →

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