OTG continued its transformation of United Airlines’ Newark Liberty hub with its latest opening, Kaedama. The immersive ramen noodle bar serves as the centerpiece to Terminal C’s C1 Global Bazaar, and features an array of Japanese classics packaged in a state of the art design.
Named for the Japanese term for requesting a second serving of noodles, Kaedama provides a true taste of Tokyo offering traditional & fusion ramen noodles, small plates, soups and dumplings. Highlights include Peking Duck Tacos; Firecracker Dumplings; Rice Bowls with fresh ahi tuna, salmon, octopus or Peking duck; and Ramen options ranging from Fried Chicken Shoyu to Pork Tonkostu.
Kaedama’s look and feel were imagined by OTG design partner Rockwell Group, who created a vibrant space inspired by the streets of Tokyo. Kaedama features a six-point, star-shaped counter that wraps around an elevated open kitchen, adding an element of theater to the dining experience.
The concept’s key design feature is a 40 feet-tall art installation wrapped in an LED mesh display comprising of 17,000 lights. A nod to Tokyo’s brightly lit city signage, the noodle inspired gold tower centerpiece features an array of custom Japanese-inspired animations that transition throughout the day.
Kaedama, as with OTG’s other restaurant locations, utilizes iPads for guests at each seat.
OTG’s award-winning flo tech has been seamlessly integrated into the guest experience, allowing travelers to track their flights with real-time flight notifications, order food and amenities from an intuitive visual menu, play games and more.
