Food, Food, and More Food Thread

bmwracer wrote:
Uh uh. :shakehead:

That's a FAIL.

Com'on bro...live a little! You know it's gotta be better than Hakone Sushi. :rofl:

Tu_triky wrote:Com'on bro...live a little! You know it's gotta be better than Hakone Sushi. :rofl:

I'm not sure if it's better than the sushi at Von's. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
I'm not sure if it's better than the sushi at Von's. :beaten:

:rofl:

Your neighbor's goldfish is probably tastier.

Tu_triky wrote:Your neighbor's goldfish is probably tastier.

For real.

Tu_triky wrote:

Just to reiterate be sure to try their Sapporo Miso Ramen with morokoshi-butaa (corn stir-fried in butter)

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Went to Mottainai over the weekend and tried the Sapporo Miso Ramen and it was excellent! I think this broth suited my taste a little better than the Japanese ramen I had at Mitsuwa. The noodles were on the thicker side and cooked just right, too. AND the gyoza was excellent, too!! The filling was very tasty and the gyoza was very plump and juicy. I can't go wrong with your recommendations!! :say_cool:

Sengo wrote:Went to Mottainai over the weekend and tried the Sapporo Miso Ramen and it was excellent! I think this broth suited my taste a little better than the Japanese ramen I had at Mitsuwa. The noodles were on the thicker side and cooked just right, too. AND the gyoza was excellent, too!! The filling was very tasty and the gyoza was very plump and juicy. I can't go wrong with your recommendations!! :say_cool:

I gotta get my butt over there.... :drooling:

Sengo wrote:

Went to Mottainai over the weekend and tried the Sapporo Miso Ramen and it was excellent! I think this broth suited my taste a little better than the Japanese ramen I had at Mitsuwa. The noodles were on the thicker side and cooked just right, too. AND the gyoza was excellent, too!! The filling was very tasty and the gyoza was very plump and juicy. I can't go wrong with your recommendations!! :say_cool:

Excellent! I'm delighted to hear the miso ramen (and the gyoza) met with your approval. :applaud:

Yeah the miso ramen there is definitely delicious and in fact is my favorite flavor offered at Mottainai. 4 different types of miso go into making the broth and the final taste is sublime.

Happy to share recommendations and spread a little joy. :)

Tu_triky wrote:

Excellent! I'm delighted to hear the miso ramen (and the gyoza) met with your approval. :applaud:

Yeah the miso ramen there is definitely delicious and in fact is my favorite flavor offered at Mottainai. 4 different types of miso go into making the broth and the final taste is sublime.

Happy to share recommendations and spread a little joy. :)

I thought the broth would be on the salty side but it wasn't. When the broth is tasty, I have to drink it all up!!! :thumbsup:

We were there around 11:30 and by 12:00pm, it was quite crowded.

bmwracer wrote:
I gotta get my butt over there.... :drooling:

Yes, you need to!! :D

Sengo wrote:I thought the broth would be on the salty side but it wasn't. When the broth is tasty, I have to drink it all up!!! :thumbsup:

I felt that way about the broth at Ramen California as well: the tonkotsu ramen was really flavorful, but not salty in the least. :victory:

Sengo wrote:

I thought the broth would be on the salty side but it wasn't. When the broth is tasty, I have to drink it all up!!! :thumbsup:

We were there around 11:30 and by 12:00pm, it was quite crowded.

Yeah considering miso is a fermented food I thought the ramen would be really salty as well, but I agree with you, it was not. It's just delicious.

bmwracer wrote:
I felt that way about the broth at Ramen California as well: the tonkotsu ramen was really flavorful, but not salty in the least. :victory:

Next on my list is Ramen California. I know it's a favorite of Tu_triky's, too. :D

Sengo wrote:Next on my list is Ramen California. I know it's a favorite of Tu_triky's, too. :D

Hopefully you won't circle the entire parking lot trying to find the place like I did. :rofl:

Sengo wrote:

Next on my list is Ramen California. I know it's a favorite of Tu_triky's, too. :D

Yeah I really enjoy that place as well. The ramen there is decidedly more avant-garde although they do have some traditional offerings as well. The chef is Japanese with ramen experience back in Japan. The chashu in their ramen is a bit different but I like it quite a bit. It's much thicker. It's very tasty.

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The pictures above are of the Niboshi Ramen - which is a blend of chicken and fish broth...instead of the typical tonkotsu (pork bone broth). Pretty darn good.

Wow, that looks delicious!

Was the fish broth delicate or strong?

Eve wrote:Wow, that looks delicious!

Was the fish broth delicate or strong?

It's definitely noticeable, but its impact is mellowed out by the chicken broth which is much lighter and less pungent. I think the soup has a good balance, personally, but it might not be for everyone especially if you're not into fish.

Again, it proved to be a unique ramen as most ramen offered here is either tonkotsu (pork bone broth), shoyu (soy sauce), shio (salt), or miso based.

^ Looks like the 20-once bowl... I'd like to take on the 40-ouncer... :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:^ Looks like the 20-once bowl... I'd like to take on the 40-ouncer... :mrgreen:

Haha. That thing looks huge. I'm sure the pig in me could take it down but usually when I go there I might share an appetizer or two with a friend so the 40 ounce bowl would be a bit much.

Tu_triky wrote:Haha. That thing looks huge. I'm sure the pig in me could take it down but usually when I go there I might share an appetizer or two with a friend so the 40 ounce bowl would be a bit much.

Kuitan lives! :woot:

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bmwracer wrote:
Kuitan lives! :woot:

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And when he goes there he orders the chashu appetizer in addition to the ramen...just like me! :hehe:

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