Anyone in Berlin who considers themselves a food connoisseur has probably long been familiar with the ramen from the red bucket. Behind the concept is Christopher Selig and his independent culinary project, Food Technique Berlin, which grew out of his passion for cooking during the pandemic in 2020. Ramen, in particular, completely captivated him back then — he’s been a fan of the Japanese noodle soup ever since his first trip to Japan in 2006. Since then, he has immersed himself in traditional Japanese cooking techniques. The result: light, refined ramen with a delicate, well-balanced broth — very different from the heavy soups often served in Berlin. Flavorful meat broths and dashi made from dried fish and seafood form the foundation of his ramen, complemented by freshly prepared noodles and carefully considered toppings, always made with high-quality ingredients. Thanks to its unique approach, Christopher’s concept has garnered significant media attention. This is due not only to the outstanding quality of the ramen, but perhaps also — just a little — to his distinctive pickup concept involving the red bucket. Christopher offers his ramen as at-home kits, prepared in a way that requires little more than a few pots and hot water (instructions are available online). You can pre-order the kits online and pick them up either from his kitchen in Friedrichshain or from his apartment in Mitte. We recommend the latter, because this is where the red bucket comes into play.
From the second floor, Christopher lowers your pre-ordered ramen down in the bucket — so there’s no need to walk through his stairwell, yet the personal interaction remains intact, always accompanied by a small smile. By now, Christopher also ships his kits nationwide on a weekly basis. Those who want to experience the close connection between guest and cook should attend one of his pop-ups: For years, Christopher has regularly collaborated at events with renowned ramen chefs from Tokyo as well as Michelin-starred chefs. Many of his Berlin pop-ups take place at the Chipperfield Kantine in Mitte. New events are already planned for 2026, including pop-ups in January and February (dates will be announced on Instagram), followed by another collaboration with a highly acclaimed ramen bar from Japan in mid-March. Food Technique Berlin continues to grow, and we’re eagerly awaiting the opening of Christopher’s first permanent location — he’s currently still searching for the right space in Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg. If you’re staying in the city over the holidays and find yourself craving some culinary variety between Christmas and New Year’s, there’s good news: Christopher will continue his regular sales at both locations until Christmas — along with additional holiday specials.
Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Get Voila
Food Technique Berlin
You can pick up the ramen for Christmas on 22. & 23.12., and the New Year’s ramen on 29. & 30.12.2025 – pre-orders only via email or DM
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