The secret appears to be out: A Cincinnati restaurant will premiere on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” this month.
The Food Network star revealed to The Enquirer on May 5 that he was fresh off filming his series at three Cincinnati-area restaurants. Although Fieri didn’t reveal where he filmed, he did hint at the locations.
“We just shot three ‘Triple D’ joints today that are what I call ‘destination restaurants,’ like you would drive a couple hours to come and get to one of these restaurants. And I’m not going to tell you what they are yet. You probably already know, but they’re big and they’re hot. Get ready,” he previously said.
However, it appears FoodNetwork.com revealed one of the restaurants Fieri visited while in town. The guide for season 41, episode 12 titled “Funky Flavors,” which is set to premiere June 20, states Fieri ventured to a “modern Japanese joint (in Cincinnati) from a husband-and-wife duo (that) is dishing out the-bomb BBQ pork bao and real-deal ramen.”
The “recipes from this episode” section on the site lists a simple chicken shoyu ramen recipe from (drumroll please) … Cafe Mochiko, located at 1524 Madison Road in Walnut Hills.
Cincinnati-style ramen at Cafe Mochiko
The dish includes various ingredients, including a three-pound whole chicken and instant ramen packets. The meal takes about one day, one hour, and 35 minutes to make, according to Food Network.
The Enquirer reached out to Cafe Mochiko for more info on Fieri’s visit and is awaiting a response.
How to watch the Cafe Mochiko episode of ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri’s “Funky Flavors” episode featuring Cincinnati’s “modern Japanese joint,” Cafe Mochiko, premieres June 20 and will air on the Food Network during the following times.
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Friday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET.
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Saturday, June 21 at midnight.
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Saturday, June 28 at 11 p.m. ET.
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Sunday, June 29 at 2 a.m. ET.
The Food Network can be streamed live or on demand through various services, such as the Food Network Go app, Discovery+, Max, or Hulu + Live TV. Visit watch.foodnetwork.com for more information.
Other Greater Cincinnati restaurants Guy Fieri featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri visited Jungle Jim’s in Eastgate on May 5.
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Terry’s Turf Club: Season 9, episode 6: “Grilled, Smoked and Sauced.”
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Blue Ash Chili: Season 9, episode 7: “Comfort Food With Attitude.”
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Melt Revival (formerly Melt Eclectic Cafe): Season 21, episode 2: “Seriously Saucy.”
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Pho Lang Thang: Season 21, episode 9: “Soup-Centric.”
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Senate Pub (OTR location): Season 21, episode 6: “One Street Wonders.”
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Bakersfield OTR: Season 21, episode 6: “One Street Wonders.”
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Taste of Belgium (OTR location): Season 21, episode 6: “One Street Wonders.”
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Lucius Q: Season 37, episode 9: “Top-Notch Toppings.”
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The Governor: Season 37, episode 10: “Stuffed, Sandwiched and Souped.”
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The Schoolhouse Restaurant: Season 37, episode 12: “Tasty Time Travel.”
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Kiki Cincinnati: Season 37, episode 11: “Dumpling-icious.”
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Big Jay’s Place: Season 38, episode 1: “From Chicken to Caribbean.”
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Citrus & Sago: Season 38, episode 2: “Variety of Flavor.”
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Cafe Mochiko: Season 42, episode 12: “Funky Flavors.” (This episode premieres June 20).
Note: The show also visited Virgil’s Cafe in Bellevue, Kentucky, in March of 2010 for an episode that aired in May of that year, titled “Porkapalooza.” The restaurant has since closed. Island Frydays also appeared on three episodes, but it closed in December 2024.
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