Ever wondered what an establishment which amalgamates ramen and the food of a greasy spoon would be like? Fucking delicious. The answer is Supa Ya, a "traditionally inauthentic" ramen restaurant in Dalston which switches things up by adding British elements like Cumberland sausages and cheese. Luke reveals his journey to becoming a double restaurant owner with Supa Ya now in Dalston and Peckham. I could tell Luke was passionate about what he does before I even talked to him, his phenomenal Instagram presence appears to have captured over 27k followers since 2019. The path to success doesn't come easy; just because you've maintained your fame so far does not mean it will stick. Luke wants to keep Supa Ya fresh and exciting as he explores collaborations with smaller local restaurants like Mambow in Peckham.
With the increasing costs of living, and the intense competition of the London food scene Supa Ya remains a brilliant survivor within the debris. The rocketing rent market and the surging price of ingredients pose threats to restaurants like this, restaurants with personalities backed by a passionate love of food. So instead of popping into Itsu, Wasabi or Pret this afternoon, check out Supa Ya to be a special customer rather than a statistic on an ever-receding conveyor belt. Special thanks to Luke for taking some time to talk to me.
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"Hip-Hop Beat 7" by Cloud-10 is marked with CC0 1.0.
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"Lo-fi Music Guitar (Short version)" by Migfus20 is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
"Chill Wave (ISRC USUAN1600048)" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
