Food, Food, and More Food Thread

bmwracer wrote:
Did he say it compared to the ramen in SoCal?

EDIT: Rameniac comparison: http://www.rameniac.com/reviews/comments/momofuku_nyc/

A average score of 15... And overpriced. :sweat:

I'm sure he would say that Daikokuya is worthy of more praise...in fact he lived in L.A. too so he would know. :) But seeing as we both ate ramen in Japan together it's all relative right :)

Tu_triky wrote:I'm sure he would say that Daikokuya is worthy of more praise...in fact he lived in L.A. too so he would know. :) But seeing as we both ate ramen in Japan together it's all relative right :)

Yeah, Daikokuya scored rather low as well. :headscratch:

bmwracer wrote:
Yeah, Daikokuya scored rather low as well. :headscratch:

Well that guy has blogged about ramen all over Japan too. So I guess in relation to some of the superb offerings he's had there it doesn't compare perhaps. Having said that I don't always follow his recommendations to the letter; however, it's worth a visit if he's blogged about it unless he's giving it a horrendously low score perhaps. For me Daikokuya stands out because of their kurobuta chashu which is still melt in your mouth tender but there are other ramen joints in L.A. which I think have caught up or passed Daikokuya in general.

I think back in the day though, LA WEEKLY's Jonathan Gold set that place of fire with a good review, which they undoubtedly earned. In any event, Daikokuya's success is largely responsible for the ramen boom in L.A. the last 5 years or so.

Tu_triky wrote:In any event, Daikokuya's success is largely responsible for the ramen boom in L.A. the last 5 years or so.

Yup... I can't recall very many ramen places earlier this decade.

bmwracer wrote:
Yup... I can't recall very many ramen places earlier this decade.

Not any good ones at the very least.

McRibbu.

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bmwracer wrote:McRibbu.

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I don't think I've ever had one, not that I'm worried about it ;)

Tu_triky wrote:I don't think I've ever had one, not that I'm worried about it ;)

I know I've had my share back in those college days... Very decadent. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
I know I've had my share back in those college days... Very decadent. :beaten:

An American icon apparently. ;)

Gorge on 25 different BLEACH-themed foods at Namcofs Namja Town park!

BLEACH, the highly popular animated series, has recently come out with a new movie titled, gBleach: Jigoku-heng. To celebrate the release, Namcofs Namja Town theme park in Tokyo established a special gBleachh village called gBLEACH in Namcofs Namja Towng.

Running from November 20, 2010 to January 1, 2011, gBLEACH in Namja Townh will host various special events, including a talk show with the voice actors. Indeed, the park will have the usual attractions: BLEACH goods, BLEACH motifs, andc wait.

Twenty-five different BLEACH-inspired desserts and food items??

Yup, thatfs right. The genius chefs in the kitchen have designed different dishes featuring the faces of Kon, Ichigo, Ishida, and many other popular characters and icons from the show.

Check out some of the dishes below, and tell us your favorite from the drool-worthy selection!

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More pics: http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/11/gorge-on-25-different-bleach-themed-foods-at-namcos-namja-town-park/

Jav_sol wrote: Gorge on 25 different ...

Haha. Nice. I know exactly where this is...I've been to this very spot before. In fact, Gyoza Stadum is located in Namja Town which is housed in the Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

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Not much sun on that day though.

Tu_triky wrote:

I don't think I've ever had one, not that I'm worried about it ;)

Well you can have your chance here.

They are back in FLorida too. :hehe:

Eve wrote:

Well you can have your chance here.

They are back in FLorida too. :hehe:

I'll order one and then ship to you.

:hehe:

Tu_triky wrote:

I'll order one and then ship to you.

:hehe:

I'll be there to take you to the emergency room after. ;)

Eve wrote:

I'll be there to take you to the emergency room after. ;)

Haha. After I ship you the mythical unicorn of fast food items I'll drive myself to the local sushi bar and weep for you. :P

Tu_triky wrote:

Haha. After I ship you the mythical unicorn of fast food items I'll drive myself to the local sushi bar and weep for you. :P

Sushi............ :drooling:

At least sushi isnt pre-shaped by a machine like the McRibbu! :hehe:

Eve wrote:


Sushi............ :drooling:

At least sushi isnt pre-shaped by a machine like the McRibbu! :hehe:

Don't be so sure, my dear

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^ Yikes!

Sushi Push-Ups. :bleh:

bmwracer wrote:^ Yikes!

Sushi Push-Ups. :bleh:

Enjoy!

http://www.sushipopper.com/

Tu_triky wrote:Enjoy!

http://www.sushipopper.com/

Uh uh. :shakehead:

That's a FAIL.