Food, Food, and More Food Thread

bmwracer wrote:Went to Ramen California as planned. :victory:

But no pics. :sweat:

No gnocchi with sausage offered any more... Wasn't a big seller apparently. :(

I had the tonkotsu ramen, which I really liked... The tonkotsu broth was quite flavorful, but not salty and the noodles we just right: al dente. :) My friend had the chashu ramen, her husband had the grilled chicken ramen, which they both liked... I had the 20 oz. bowl, but probably could have eaten the 40 oz, one. :mrgreen:

My friends weren't that adventurous, so we only had the mushroom saute as an appetizer... :(

And I forgot about the rosemary kasha bread. :banghead:

Gotta go back there again.

Glad you liked the noodles. Interesting about the gnocchi...every single time I went it was on offer.

They didn't just give you the bread? Every single time I've gone they give you one piece of bread for free with your meal...either for lunch or dinner. :headscratch:

In any event the ramen is the main attraction! I really like it and have had several different flavors. Can't go wrong with the tonkotsu, but when you're in the mood for a lighter broth many of the types of ramen have a chicken broth which is much lighter than the pork bone broth.

Tu_triky wrote:Glad you liked the noodles. Interesting about the gnocchi...every single time I went it was on offer.

That's odd.

The three of us had various questions and I made it a point to ask about the gnocchi... Not available. :(

They didn't just give you the bread? Every single time I've gone they give you one piece of bread for free with your meal...either for lunch or dinner. :headscratch:

Nope.

Maybe they knew we were greenhorns, so they stiffed us.

In any event the ramen is the main attraction! I really like it and have had several different flavors. Can't go wrong with the tonkotsu, but when you're in the mood for a lighter broth many of the types of ramen have a chicken broth which is much lighter than the pork bone broth.

I almost always go for the tonkotsu: I love the richness of the broth. :victory:

Interesting. I have to admit I haven't been there in a while so I'll have to defer to you given your recent visit. Maybe things have changed since I last went. At least the ramen is still apparently solid. :) Like you said the noodles are great, and the broth is flavorful.

It's good to see you've finally had a chance to try it given the fact that it's literally in your backyard. :)


Well worth a repeat visit.

Tu_triky wrote:Interesting. I have to admit I haven't been there in a while so I'll have to defer to you given your recent visit. Maybe things have changed since I last went. At least the ramen is still apparently solid. :) Like you said the noodles are great, and the broth is flavorful.

It's good to see you've finally had a chance to try it given the fact that it's literally in your backyard. :)


Well worth a repeat visit.

Most definitely.

LOL, we circled around that entire parking lot area without finding the restaurant and finally realized that it right next to the entrance off Lomita Street... We almost ended up eating at Gyu-Kaku if we couldn't find it. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Most definitely.

LOL, we circled around that entire parking lot area without finding the restaurant and finally realized that it right next to the entrance off Lomita Street... We almost ended up eating at Gyu-Kaku if we couldn't find it. :beaten:

Oh yeah...it's at the very edge of the Crossroads Plaza. Good thing you didn't give up!

Tu_triky wrote:Oh yeah...it's at the very edge of the Crossroads Plaza. Good thing you didn't give up!

When we pulled into the lot, all three of use were looking left, not right... Which was where the restaurant was. :rofl:

bmwracer wrote:
When we pulled into the lot, all three of use were looking left, not right... Which was where the restaurant was. :rofl:

Hehe. The place is worth taking a second look before giving up. :mrgreen:

Tu_triky wrote:Hehe. The place is worth taking a second look before giving up. :mrgreen:

And my friend's husband's car has a navigation system... :headscratch:

I guess he was living up to the stereotype of a guy not asking for directions, even from his nav system. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
And my friend's husband's car has a navigation system... :headscratch:

I guess he was living up to the stereotype of a guy not asking for directions, even from his nav system. :beaten:

Weird. It's not like that plaza is off the beaten path. At least you got there!

I went to Daikokuya for a late lunch and got burned with a sign that said they weren't opening until 5pm today. I found myself on the second floor of Weller Court and stepped in to try this new restaurant called Matsui. Pics are kind of fuzzy. Oh well.

Horenso Gomae (Spinach with sesame)
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Curry Tempura Udon with beef. Hot, spicy, and flavorful. Hit the spot on this gloomy day.

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While in J-town I stopped by the new branch of a famous macaroon shop called Paulette. Their macaroons are delicious. Just tried a couple.

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Tu_triky wrote:I went to Daikokuya for a late lunch and got burned with a sign that said they weren't opening until 5pm today. I found myself on the second floor of Weller Court and stepped in to try this new restaurant called Matsui. Pics are kind of fuzzy. Oh well.

Horenso Gomae (Spinach with sesame)
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Curry Tempura Udon with beef. Hot, spicy, and flavorful. Hit the spot on this gloomy day.

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Nice. :drooling:

Looks like not being able to visit Daikokuya was serendipitous. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Nice. :drooling:

Looks like not being able to visit Daikokuya was serendipitous. :victory:

Yup. Funny thing there was a table of Japanese guys and at least one of them was wearing a Daikokuya shirt so I guess he works there. Hehe.

Tu_triky wrote:Yup. Funny thing there was a table of Japanese guys and at least one of them was wearing a Daikokuya shirt so I guess he works there. Hehe.

LOL.

I guess he was waiting for the place to open as well. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
LOL.

I guess he was waiting for the place to open as well. :hehe:

Hehe. Yeah I guess :) He makes the noodles, and I eats them.


The restaurant Matsui has only open for about a month.

Tu_triky wrote:The restaurant Matsui has only open for about a month.

Cool.

No chance for vermin infestation yet. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Cool.

No chance for vermin infestation yet. :beaten:

I hope I didn't mistake any albino rat tails for udon noodles!

Tu_triky wrote:I hope I didn't mistake any albino rat tails for udon noodles!

Eeek.

All the more reason to stick with ramen. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Eeek.

All the more reason to stick with ramen. :victory:

Ramen California. :woot:

Tu_triky wrote:While in J-town I stopped by the new branch of a famous macaroon shop called Paulette. Their macaroons are delicious. Just tried a couple.

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So are the different colors different flavors?
What falvors are they?