<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:openSearch="http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/" xmlns:blogger="http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr="http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:58:39 +0000</lastBuildDate><category>Reviews</category><category>Ramen</category><category>New York</category><category>Trends</category><category>Dessert</category><category>Brooklyn</category><category>Japan</category><category>Simple Recipes</category><category>Travel</category><category>Queens</category><title>inquisitive eating | little yams bakery</title><description>Inquisitive eating in NYC and beyond | Order reduced-sugar desserts via little yams bakery |</description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>36</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-906358139507322962</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:58:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-11-11T13:58:03.193-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Japan</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Naruto Taiyaki Honpo 鳴門鯛焼本舗: Delicious & Affordable Taiyaki | Japan</title><description><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FI9LI2uNsFERI662KqcHzzUGqm7qkwIWAb4Mj9afp0peQCcFPZ13frCnV3ynvCL9KT8Xk7u8xZXfMEAjcfhZY5Gu7m07KMTSfKYD_IQBVBkPLYznJ963DazkxZ8XSf0bVU8ut4q8phW9gUrmXsAKRCqsUf13QFyo6A5qh9gAPxOy5yjvk7COetZz/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Store.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FI9LI2uNsFERI662KqcHzzUGqm7qkwIWAb4Mj9afp0peQCcFPZ13frCnV3ynvCL9KT8Xk7u8xZXfMEAjcfhZY5Gu7m07KMTSfKYD_IQBVBkPLYznJ963DazkxZ8XSf0bVU8ut4q8phW9gUrmXsAKRCqsUf13QFyo6A5qh9gAPxOy5yjvk7COetZz/w480-h640/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Store.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>In the U.S., chain restaurants are usually meh and left you with no particular impression, but Naruto Taiyaki Honpo in Japan is a different story. During my cross-cities trip in Japan, pretty much everywhere I go, I somehow randomly stumbled upon a Naruto Taiyaki Honpo shop. Taiyaki, aka sea bream fish-shaped "stuffed waffle if you'd like to call it, is a classic Japanese dessert that is enjoyed by many. I had read about this taiyaki place from Taiwanese bloggers so when I saw it in Asakusa, Tokyo, I decided to get a sweet potato one to try.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhpccWqbI7-kcJHEmmf8Y2T5_IYQmFIyQDc-oXJ5lxdUA8--daCH62cI_gu8Z8sw4iNJGSYkXsaMtsMc_9xuaA1BEfjBDv6LKJLctKrZ2QS66DaMU-aiZVRpve3B3ZPqVngvjYZbUxWvN5-dPOPzm7soSfE-1Xyb8KKU-P0cpfnUdhOWCWxuOgKKl/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Tokyo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhpccWqbI7-kcJHEmmf8Y2T5_IYQmFIyQDc-oXJ5lxdUA8--daCH62cI_gu8Z8sw4iNJGSYkXsaMtsMc_9xuaA1BEfjBDv6LKJLctKrZ2QS66DaMU-aiZVRpve3B3ZPqVngvjYZbUxWvN5-dPOPzm7soSfE-1Xyb8KKU-P0cpfnUdhOWCWxuOgKKl/w300-h400/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Tokyo.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYB8gdYkOx4vyg7EkaZIrL-RguLUz4UToZKgF1XI8AbGVy2goecX07O1SK9gePbCH-QlwN4qJ4vgYDoEOzZtbVF8dBXtjEEJsoApLBOwby_mxdJ2WZhKs_c4I127IHKS9_uWMuZchnJcwrx99pKoacoGdmhl9LqGeEVzqySA5kVye1Uq-SbjeHM8Hj/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_SweetPotoImo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYB8gdYkOx4vyg7EkaZIrL-RguLUz4UToZKgF1XI8AbGVy2goecX07O1SK9gePbCH-QlwN4qJ4vgYDoEOzZtbVF8dBXtjEEJsoApLBOwby_mxdJ2WZhKs_c4I127IHKS9_uWMuZchnJcwrx99pKoacoGdmhl9LqGeEVzqySA5kVye1Uq-SbjeHM8Hj/w300-h400/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_SweetPotoImo.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">What makes this taiyaki so special is that each taiyaki is made in their own individual metal mold, which requires additional techniques and precision to cook unlike most places. The texture and taste of taiyaki from Naruto Taiyaki Honpo are also very distinct: Thin-skinned but almost like mochi soft skin, lightly crispy exterior especially around the edges, and a hearty filling of your choice. I was attracted to the natural sweet potato taste at first bite...all for just 280 YEN aka around $2 USD!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJeiPB3Ar5CsFY23PDgipEXaEMzcHh6H8EbtsJciPeTb8BNc0Csmuc0GQcwKuz17cYwSgZDDL0FoSpa9FDP_Rz5NT3jM2i3eP-yvqfnHTClOOoH8nNoIZ1Jrlj_DG6PgNpXElQM8AEcndDDk4dDcFysLU1izNCM7unMt21Mi_Mi2EWCZ7ZN-1Prxz/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Kyoto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJeiPB3Ar5CsFY23PDgipEXaEMzcHh6H8EbtsJciPeTb8BNc0Csmuc0GQcwKuz17cYwSgZDDL0FoSpa9FDP_Rz5NT3jM2i3eP-yvqfnHTClOOoH8nNoIZ1Jrlj_DG6PgNpXElQM8AEcndDDk4dDcFysLU1izNCM7unMt21Mi_Mi2EWCZ7ZN-1Prxz/w300-h400/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Kyoto.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DsuYWq9cAvDd9-taaPloLxqewEqBdzqbXfLxq_6PMmQrGD-fRBxGTgg7KTSPibI33SUoETI7QJr1Kr_gpRa4LtnIyGvpWWhuCNbQ4LOvCUTkQzhJEV3eJUKGRKn4PbkO6xWFYoYOVnrYfJjnTrJgj0yKnR185woBazVSrTQgJuxWsOz5ERF9WG6o/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_AzukiRedBeans.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DsuYWq9cAvDd9-taaPloLxqewEqBdzqbXfLxq_6PMmQrGD-fRBxGTgg7KTSPibI33SUoETI7QJr1Kr_gpRa4LtnIyGvpWWhuCNbQ4LOvCUTkQzhJEV3eJUKGRKn4PbkO6xWFYoYOVnrYfJjnTrJgj0yKnR185woBazVSrTQgJuxWsOz5ERF9WG6o/w300-h400/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_AzukiRedBeans.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><p>I continued to see Naruto Taiyaki Honpo when I was in Kyoto and Osaka (around the touristy areas) so I decided to try the other flavors. First, I got an azuki red beans taiyaki late night at 10PM (they open until like 11PM at least). The taiyaki was still super fresh and hot in hand. The azuki red beans filling was just as hearty as the sweet potato one and you can truly tell it's made with high grade red beans.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifmS7rvwupOjil9ER-pcGnyyJ34k6yj0JCcV3wqvRqyMcVYGhnSW0yMcxJcOprttXgnfnZ0PrTMjXhTOTeO0hkyo1BDSrdYVk1Gz8AlMO1pdxAtdh_Hrvj9oMbLS-8RLNDLrsoKArgkPJD9T_C4cAAKCsAPY0GVIJ11nz0VDuXij71rOvdLDzSgPH/s4032/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Custard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifmS7rvwupOjil9ER-pcGnyyJ34k6yj0JCcV3wqvRqyMcVYGhnSW0yMcxJcOprttXgnfnZ0PrTMjXhTOTeO0hkyo1BDSrdYVk1Gz8AlMO1pdxAtdh_Hrvj9oMbLS-8RLNDLrsoKArgkPJD9T_C4cAAKCsAPY0GVIJ11nz0VDuXij71rOvdLDzSgPH/w480-h640/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Custard.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Lastly, I tried the custard filling taiyaki in Osaka and boy I was hooked: I got another one the next day! Japanese custard is so different than American custard: Japanese custard filling is extra creamy and made with more egg yolk, plus the custard is less sweet so you can truly enjoy the custard itself more. Each bite of the custard taiyaki was perfect and warming to your heart and belly.&nbsp;</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Overall Rating: 😋😋😋😋</h4><p style="text-align: left;">I definitely would like to revisit them next time in Japan. This taiyaki place is quite everywhere so you'd always see them around. They also open until late night.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Notes &amp; Tips:</b></h4><p></p><ul><li>Cash only</li><li>Service is fast</li><li>They open late</li></ul></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/11/naruto-taiyaki-honpo-japan.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FI9LI2uNsFERI662KqcHzzUGqm7qkwIWAb4Mj9afp0peQCcFPZ13frCnV3ynvCL9KT8Xk7u8xZXfMEAjcfhZY5Gu7m07KMTSfKYD_IQBVBkPLYznJ963DazkxZ8XSf0bVU8ut4q8phW9gUrmXsAKRCqsUf13QFyo6A5qh9gAPxOy5yjvk7COetZz/s72-w480-h640-c/Japan_NarutoTaiyakiHonpo_Store.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1302387915348258700</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:04:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-13T09:04:33.427-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Japan</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Travel</category><title>Ramen-Ya Shima らぁ麺や 嶋: Number One and Worth the Wait | Shinjuku, Tokyo </title><description><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_yGGs-CszgJzEPjgVt-yBG6AuVrMb1DbVFsuAfWFxOCaIgzRvecWkuywCA4v1Hn3UaU3Vf45rMjwuqd_MGMKz6GpllLrAG3MFrWiUonyPPqvYsCxnbNPVqu-0gUVmHgWnGEOFr8mKbJz1TXDDnYs2eCOd0j4S1kyw9_mxV1l8kU3dSQDnR0dmcPe/s4032/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Special Shoyu Ramen (Soup)" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_yGGs-CszgJzEPjgVt-yBG6AuVrMb1DbVFsuAfWFxOCaIgzRvecWkuywCA4v1Hn3UaU3Vf45rMjwuqd_MGMKz6GpllLrAG3MFrWiUonyPPqvYsCxnbNPVqu-0gUVmHgWnGEOFr8mKbJz1TXDDnYs2eCOd0j4S1kyw9_mxV1l8kU3dSQDnR0dmcPe/w480-h640/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima4.jpg" title="Special Shoyu Ramen (Soup)" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ramen Ya Shima&nbsp;らぁ麺や 嶋 has gained significant recognition since it opened in 2020 due to its quality and also its long wait. While waiting in line is annoying if you have a tight schedule, I highly recommend you set aside some time to visit this number one Tokyo ramen (via Tabelog) when you're in Tokyo (ranked number one in 2023 and still in 2024).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW6rvjPdAI8iDk0SE0WMJxSuFV-cBtAVJylcyeWCmNAQA9IdiHZyxWrHsgiwr-t6jzs1PUcKZPkbgn59romUjkZE_xri4lXaSRj1l8WoBDysiQhCn02O9U_Hetm_0s3kRQ1Xcoepwc7j2wf1z0w8Nq5HAwPYqzFdpdmL_lrnsvbzrCv9Cq1U_9K0Q/s4032/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sign up sheet outside" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW6rvjPdAI8iDk0SE0WMJxSuFV-cBtAVJylcyeWCmNAQA9IdiHZyxWrHsgiwr-t6jzs1PUcKZPkbgn59romUjkZE_xri4lXaSRj1l8WoBDysiQhCn02O9U_Hetm_0s3kRQ1Xcoepwc7j2wf1z0w8Nq5HAwPYqzFdpdmL_lrnsvbzrCv9Cq1U_9K0Q/w300-h400/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima1.jpg" title="Sign up sheet outside" width="300" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Reserve</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The trick to guarantee your spot for this highly rated Tokyo ramen: Be there by 8:30AM the latest to line up for the sign up sheet if you want to eat within the first and second rounds. The shop only has six counter seats so customers eat in multiple rounds. You're expected to wait in line before opening to SIGN UP to eat. There is a sign up board outside the door and the owner will come out around 9:00-9:30AM to give the ok for people to put their names down on the sheet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Each round is 30-minutes and it accommodates six people. <span style="color: #cc0000;">Please note:</span> If you're eating with other people, put each of their names on each row; only one name per row. Once you've put your name down, remember the time you should return and that's it (the time is on the sheet). The system is efficient because you don't have to wait at the shop until it's your time. Feel free to roam around the neighborhood, which has a beautiful park about 10-minutes away.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I only had to kill time for one hour before returning to the ramen shop. Once I've returned, I waited outside until the shop owner came out to verify my name. Like all ramen shops in Japan, make sure you bring cash to order via the ticket machine. In addition, the machines usually don't have English menu translation, so I strongly suggest that you do some Googling on the names of the menu so you know which button to press on the machine when ordering.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78fqNiUL-0XpFt2d8qVS2XEnFyhqN33-mEexJjNZEBj1yym5TS-AgMBqDkR60lvm2j92nuyjaGKq-c3GqomPbWtvXA4V2VkpGmOs-okDbcsV8qgPhHGmpmSPY6hlFvmUNELS_pEovzQ4fzDmWnHuobJIi9RVHhJ-pBksOJen0XelT8G0LkHT6nOOK/s927/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><img alt="Tsukemen Bowl" border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="695" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78fqNiUL-0XpFt2d8qVS2XEnFyhqN33-mEexJjNZEBj1yym5TS-AgMBqDkR60lvm2j92nuyjaGKq-c3GqomPbWtvXA4V2VkpGmOs-okDbcsV8qgPhHGmpmSPY6hlFvmUNELS_pEovzQ4fzDmWnHuobJIi9RVHhJ-pBksOJen0XelT8G0LkHT6nOOK/w300-h400/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima2.jpg" title="Tsukemen Bowl" width="300" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQW-O5B945gAzQiOGiaDRkKdt2NFr3iFIKPiGKP4DhiV77VABIg4Tub5OJ45bIqO4xniEEZ_hbSUm2dJBXRgQFlPENIsI7wqYWIk3qhGHeL7iTPrCfSR3xPr1syroUJVWcXGgcu54H9qwp8pI21QYec_Q4u6pravL-RcJmaEpk193t358GUAtQ3xY/s4032/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dipping Shoyu Broth for Tsukemen" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLQW-O5B945gAzQiOGiaDRkKdt2NFr3iFIKPiGKP4DhiV77VABIg4Tub5OJ45bIqO4xniEEZ_hbSUm2dJBXRgQFlPENIsI7wqYWIk3qhGHeL7iTPrCfSR3xPr1syroUJVWcXGgcu54H9qwp8pI21QYec_Q4u6pravL-RcJmaEpk193t358GUAtQ3xY/w300-h400/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima3.jpg" title="Dipping Shoyu Broth for Tsukemen" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bqRJkUX7EXIJAZr3Y7cHR7xM34ZdTIUP4BZCOrS7lHslILs4C58NltoP93S6-QP1eXXv-HYRbmXKq2BTRfGt6YhDY0AZJ1KnVp6_TLxlfh6PisaF-SZzHAhw9HP85Dd8oRyOCYBUgLjRMuNjbvGSsW_BwrRIYJXsIrvqOusagTDaju7I9TzicCFQ/s4032/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bqRJkUX7EXIJAZr3Y7cHR7xM34ZdTIUP4BZCOrS7lHslILs4C58NltoP93S6-QP1eXXv-HYRbmXKq2BTRfGt6YhDY0AZJ1KnVp6_TLxlfh6PisaF-SZzHAhw9HP85Dd8oRyOCYBUgLjRMuNjbvGSsW_BwrRIYJXsIrvqOusagTDaju7I9TzicCFQ/w300-h400/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima5.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ljJbuiqqTvfHbrGm_zzNBNB-WipR-EZbDah0XeRHe4OjXyO5MRvbYuCCXIkUFojr3TzWcIdcsdcvUn02QWs9bOZF2--a8ZdDYzxaLAZl9sDqFOOmSR0Eq2vfE44nD3-bUEj45cicPxPgWE1tLBdjviMZX70jtqgP62sv14X1XEyHleLZeSapzAJ-/s4032/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ljJbuiqqTvfHbrGm_zzNBNB-WipR-EZbDah0XeRHe4OjXyO5MRvbYuCCXIkUFojr3TzWcIdcsdcvUn02QWs9bOZF2--a8ZdDYzxaLAZl9sDqFOOmSR0Eq2vfE44nD3-bUEj45cicPxPgWE1tLBdjviMZX70jtqgP62sv14X1XEyHleLZeSapzAJ-/w300-h400/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I ordered the Special Shoyu Tsukemen (dipping noodles) after seeing the beautiful presentation online. There are several ways to enjoy tsukemen here at Ramen Ya Shima: The suggestions are on a card for guests to follow. I particularly like eating it the cold way somehow because it's so refreshing. It was a cool experience to alternate different ways to eat this tsukemen.&nbsp;</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Overall Rating:&nbsp;</b>😋😋😋😋😋</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Shima elevates shoyu ramen and makes its bowls unforgettable for guests. Overall, I got a quality bowl of ramen with the finest ingredients and presentation. This is now a Tokyo ramen I won't forget alongside with another top Tokyo ramen, Homemade Ramen Muginae, which is still ranked in the top three of Tokyo's best Tabelog ramen since 2020.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Notes &amp; Tips:</b></h4><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Be the earliest bird if you can. Arriving after 9-9:30AM is likely too late already aka sold out</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Google Translate what you'd like to eat in advance</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Close Saturdays and Sundays</li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:&nbsp;</b></h4><p style="text-align: justify;">3 Chome-41-11 Honmachi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0071, Japan</p></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/08/Ramen-Ya-Shima-tokyo-japan-review.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_yGGs-CszgJzEPjgVt-yBG6AuVrMb1DbVFsuAfWFxOCaIgzRvecWkuywCA4v1Hn3UaU3Vf45rMjwuqd_MGMKz6GpllLrAG3MFrWiUonyPPqvYsCxnbNPVqu-0gUVmHgWnGEOFr8mKbJz1TXDDnYs2eCOd0j4S1kyw9_mxV1l8kU3dSQDnR0dmcPe/s72-w480-h640-c/Japan_Tokyo_RamenyaShima4.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-7862899044084572269</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T20:15:45.086-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>8 Viral Croissant Hybrid Creations</title><description><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">How many of these viral croissant creations have you tried? Let's start off the list with the latest viral sensation in New York City:</span></h2><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. Croissant Onigiri&nbsp;</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">This new croissant hybrid was first introduced in Singapore in Fall of 2023 and now became the newest viral croissant item in the New York City food scene. It's a triangular croissant shaped in the form of an onigiri (Japanese rice balls) with actual seaweed to mimic the traditional rice balls. You can currently find it in Queens'&nbsp;<a href="https://cafew.com/" target="_blank">Cafe W</a>, but do note that this new viral item is likely to sell out quickly. The eye-catching croissant is crisp, buttery, filled with chive bacon cream cheese or mentaiko (mayonnaise with roe). New filling flavors to be coming soon.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/04tbwc0KCNNp0m0P8kiyYIAl--g=/0x0:4371x2914/2570x1446/filters:focal(1837x1108:2535x1806):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73392830/IMG_9115.0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/04tbwc0KCNNp0m0P8kiyYIAl--g=/0x0:4371x2914/2570x1446/filters:focal(1837x1108:2535x1806):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73392830/IMG_9115.0.jpg" title="Original Picture by Eater NY" /></a><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Eater NY)</span></i></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. Flat Croissant</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Flat croissant has been trending in Asia and across social media. These flattened creations are crisp on the outside, and often dipped and/or topped with various toppings like chocolate, matcha and strawberry. It's essentially a huge, thin croissant cookie!</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://whatshejustsaid.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Flat-Croissants-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="800" src="https://whatshejustsaid.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Flat-Croissants-.jpg" /></a></div><i style="text-align: center;"><div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from What She Just Said)</span></i></div></i><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">3. Crookie</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">If Flat Croissant is like a huge croissant thin cookie, then Crookie is the opposite: It's a regular croissant in its puffed form topped with cookie dough. The whole thing is baked to achieve absolute crispiness. Oftentimes, Crookie is also filled with even more cookie dough or cookie-flavored fillings! You can taste both the flaky buttery croissant and an actual cookie at the same time. Multiple textures in every bite! Be warned: It's likely very sweet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.thehoneycombers.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/patisserie-cle-crookie-singapore-croissant-cookie-1-900x643.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="800" height="572" src="https://static.thehoneycombers.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/patisserie-cle-crookie-singapore-croissant-cookie-1-900x643.png" width="800" /></a><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Patisserie Cle)</span></i></div><h4><br /></h4><h4>4. Crossaint Cone</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">These may not be as popular in New York City yet but it certainly is in Asia! This particular croissant soft serve cone is very popular in Bangkok, Thailand. Created by one of the Iron Chef Thailand winners, Chef James-Pachara Tengkiat, this big, shiny, crispy croissant is filled with a fragrant soft serve and it certainly is worth a visit. You can spot this inside the popular Iconsiam mall on the 6th floor.</p><h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448660210_764644785840702_2785216700569391321_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=833d8c&amp;_nc_ohc=U1Y5wwItSJoQ7kNvgHTJfIi&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&amp;oh=00_AYDtK7lUd5lX72Zh3qgDhnaqKDZR68_jWQ2bYBsfNKu1cQ&amp;oe=6688E2CD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="800" src="https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448660210_764644785840702_2785216700569391321_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=833d8c&amp;_nc_ohc=U1Y5wwItSJoQ7kNvgHTJfIi&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&amp;oh=00_AYDtK7lUd5lX72Zh3qgDhnaqKDZR68_jWQ2bYBsfNKu1cQ&amp;oe=6688E2CD" width="800" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: normal;">(Original Photo from James Boulangerie)</span></i></div><p><br /></p></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">5. Croissant Wheel</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">These circular, crème-filled croissant from Lafayette Grand Café &amp; Bakery went viral in Summer of 2022 and visitors have since spotted them in different bakeries elsewhere. It's a croissant in a pin wheel shape, stuffed with various sweet filling and dipped again in a sweet glaze or topped with themed toppings. Be ready to share with a plus one: They are quite big for one to eat!&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448123435_849748827173151_1278947099136628286_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=fMsd9LT5Xp4Q7kNvgEwrufL&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&amp;oh=00_AYD9wtiBz_xTHNaYYPG0idyVimC3Zrsu3mobX8zL7uXv7w&amp;oe=6688D16F" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="800" src="https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448123435_849748827173151_1278947099136628286_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=fMsd9LT5Xp4Q7kNvgEwrufL&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&amp;oh=00_AYD9wtiBz_xTHNaYYPG0idyVimC3Zrsu3mobX8zL7uXv7w&amp;oe=6688D16F" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Lafayette Grand Cafe &amp; Bakery)</span></i></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">6. Croffle</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Popularized in South Korea, Croffle is a perfect combination of croissant and waffle. It's crisp on the edges, slightly chewy in the middle and also buttery flaky. It's usually topped with various sweet toppings and fresh fruits but it can be savory as well, just like a regular waffle! It's now available in a lot of Asian sweet shops and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/06/review-croffle-house-mighty-croissant.html" target="_blank">Croffle House</a> in Queens started the trend in New York City.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.timeout.com/images/105808251/750/422/image.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="750" height="422" src="https://media.timeout.com/images/105808251/750/422/image.webp" width="750" /></a><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Time Out New York)</span></i></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">7. Cruffin</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Cruffin has slowly lost its media attention over the years, but let's not forget it was one of the early croissant hybrid products. A hybrid of croissant and muffin, this pastry is tall and filled with sweet fillings; almost like a upscaled version of cupcakes! You can still find Cruffin in New York City in bakeries like Supermoon Bake House. A Danish Bakery called Ole &amp; Steen is also offering a Lemon Meringue Cruffin in Upper East Side every Friday until end of October 2024.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/599af472e6f2e19ff04ad85f/1527572839241-9Y8SOV9BS00PVYRGUNA8/cruff.jpg?format=1000w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="673" height="800" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/599af472e6f2e19ff04ad85f/1527572839241-9Y8SOV9BS00PVYRGUNA8/cruff.jpg?format=1000w" width="673" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Supermoon Bake House)</span></i></div><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">8. Cronut</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to viral croissant creations, Dominique Ansel's Cronut is the OG of them all. Cronut kickstarted a croissant hybrid sensation in 2013 and its popularity continues until today. It's one of the iconic must-haves when you visit New York City! Flavors are rotated monthly and you can place your in-person pick up order via this <a href="https://www.dominiqueanselny.com/shop/" target="_blank">pre-order site</a> two weeks in advance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.cntraveler.com/photos/572b76638b623bd0105889d0/16:9/w_2240,c_limit/Dominique%20Ansel%20Bakery%20-%20Cronut%E2%84%A2%20-%20credit%20Thomas%20Schauer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="450" src="https://media.cntraveler.com/photos/572b76638b623bd0105889d0/16:9/w_2240,c_limit/Dominique%20Ansel%20Bakery%20-%20Cronut%E2%84%A2%20-%20credit%20Thomas%20Schauer.jpg" width="800" /></a><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Conde Nast Traveler)</span></i></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Honorable Mentions</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Tacro: Taco + Croissant</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Created by Vive La Tarte bakey in San Francisco, Tacro gained media attention with its crispy croissant with savory fillings (currently with pulled pork). It's a perfect savory and savory combination for any day of the week. You can still try this once viral creation in your next visit to San Francisco.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad52aaaf93fd46fee9e85bb/1558058464801-CMLI7AF3X4G9PPDO58JL/DSC05655.jpg?format=750w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="800" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad52aaaf93fd46fee9e85bb/1558058464801-CMLI7AF3X4G9PPDO58JL/DSC05655.jpg?format=750w" width="533" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Vive La Tarte)</span></i></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Crogg: Croissant Egg Tart</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">This croissant hybrid was introduced in Osaka, Japan in 2022, featuring a 27-layered croissant base with a egg cream custard. Crogg is now closed for business, but you may find similar egg tarts in Hong Kong, where bakeries like Bakehouse, Hashtag B and Puff Bake reimagine egg tarts with sour dough or thin Napoleon crust.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.timeout.com/images/105914026/750/422/image.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="750" height="422" src="https://media.timeout.com/images/105914026/750/422/image.webp" width="750" /></a><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Original Photo from Time Out)</span></i></div><p><br /></p></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/07/8-viral-croissant-hybrid-creations.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-3612604009402107044</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:37:35.486-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>Korean Street Foods at Shingane | Manhattan, NY</title><description><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKHzn66F3lLezPsiZnXfpiStc304TX7WkRP-Ow497n5UogFpq8U5k21Ehq88OuU9XK7WacpW7RANcbllQToiYxhIbBiN7rIi2wr4XBOJLPuyJ_6MY8hbIttHiS7liEgpCd9lVPKhT7HDBNr-4yeg6pLV7_ZK5OBpL31F2LTIXDtzEu7j-DGhxGFQeR_w/s4032/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKHzn66F3lLezPsiZnXfpiStc304TX7WkRP-Ow497n5UogFpq8U5k21Ehq88OuU9XK7WacpW7RANcbllQToiYxhIbBiN7rIi2wr4XBOJLPuyJ_6MY8hbIttHiS7liEgpCd9lVPKhT7HDBNr-4yeg6pLV7_ZK5OBpL31F2LTIXDtzEu7j-DGhxGFQeR_w/w480-h640/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>&nbsp;<div>Who doesn't like a captivating food picture? One of the viral foods since last year is the coin waffle with a cheesy filling. <a href="https://www.shinganeny.com/" target="_blank">Shingane</a> was one of the first restaurants to bring this phenomenon over to New York City, if not the first.&nbsp;<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJUSJCBeywmhRGjKUCJeuLhDJvjwOLcXBzBpLv1E3NS2kq8xOVNL3dIhxhYHTEYTrKIM_mdZ0U2boRZooSYUx85qlPJFtrMAZX7-4yucjH25pnKr4xVKIl8ZzQZGGef1Kw4QT7cuJukiZZDk9mUVhQkDAyO_LyeFvPMY6-1flldatJ-lZevd4IY_p8Lc/s4032/NYC_Shingane_Exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJUSJCBeywmhRGjKUCJeuLhDJvjwOLcXBzBpLv1E3NS2kq8xOVNL3dIhxhYHTEYTrKIM_mdZ0U2boRZooSYUx85qlPJFtrMAZX7-4yucjH25pnKr4xVKIl8ZzQZGGef1Kw4QT7cuJukiZZDk9mUVhQkDAyO_LyeFvPMY6-1flldatJ-lZevd4IY_p8Lc/w240-h320/NYC_Shingane_Exterior.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtP-C97nsEbdR79jTcRvdTWlllURbwNjB_W4fzGQXsBpOVGluWoZHRUgejIskXze2rcV0x3uOBcV8354Uv_-4ImVBiV93JrhT7AcMIRR5YSBwK_gBfCCFXIg4DIPCeWqaQO26GA6zPeR5dtuhFgeXnd2d9aGUxU8Wefo8GEeC6EJonTC2pJF3ViacUg4/s4032/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtP-C97nsEbdR79jTcRvdTWlllURbwNjB_W4fzGQXsBpOVGluWoZHRUgejIskXze2rcV0x3uOBcV8354Uv_-4ImVBiV93JrhT7AcMIRR5YSBwK_gBfCCFXIg4DIPCeWqaQO26GA6zPeR5dtuhFgeXnd2d9aGUxU8Wefo8GEeC6EJonTC2pJF3ViacUg4/w240-h320/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8tB19xtIGCdHi3Cw4SNKVi2mwnzOhrYz8tu5OGibCIxzv_lmuhF_dQ8NIN5oTA_tb5DXbJx8fNgcQK-vBkrshkCrPcy-vMkdD7k2IKZDgtX7IgGQdips5WczzSNE71F0ajIK9z3YEqRMHGVNx2e0bwwZces6XscDVcO3EYkw80NiMFhPTSvIHD5KBCI/s4032/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8tB19xtIGCdHi3Cw4SNKVi2mwnzOhrYz8tu5OGibCIxzv_lmuhF_dQ8NIN5oTA_tb5DXbJx8fNgcQK-vBkrshkCrPcy-vMkdD7k2IKZDgtX7IgGQdips5WczzSNE71F0ajIK9z3YEqRMHGVNx2e0bwwZces6XscDVcO3EYkw80NiMFhPTSvIHD5KBCI/w480-h640/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Shingane's version is called a "Goddess Bun" --- A cheesy coin waffle in the shape of the New York penny coin (Goddess because the liberty goddess). It's the biggest waffle coin I've had so far (compared to the coin waffles I had in Japan). Although it felt good to have a waffle this big for $7, but there are some drawbacks:&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>1. The waffle kept sliding off because it's so wide and it doesn't hold up well on the wooden stick. The waffle itself was towards the softer side which may also explain why it didn't stay well on the stick.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Not enough cheese to have an amazing cheese pull. It took me a couple bites, eating almost half of the waffle, to actually reach into the cheese, which was quite disappointing as I was actively looking for that cheese effect. Maybe an extra slice of cheese would help.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_oBmX29y217vKjHLk6NNRN1MohyHiYuIUvfUKGh3VmWNKqki25zxtPWOee_mEDF_YhsfalYK9WkWhn7EWRJGNZjatTH5Da9rxkOjkQm6Q7y_cRtwJ1u5_JMBkc_yj-DMMp90kcY8FcRbC9mPV90VrE4aYMagDdvJ7mB1AD98B9Y0Pwms1C1ZdSvoYvb8/s4032/NYC_Shingane_Gimbap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_oBmX29y217vKjHLk6NNRN1MohyHiYuIUvfUKGh3VmWNKqki25zxtPWOee_mEDF_YhsfalYK9WkWhn7EWRJGNZjatTH5Da9rxkOjkQm6Q7y_cRtwJ1u5_JMBkc_yj-DMMp90kcY8FcRbC9mPV90VrE4aYMagDdvJ7mB1AD98B9Y0Pwms1C1ZdSvoYvb8/w480-h640/NYC_Shingane_Gimbap.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I also tried another Korean classic food at Shingane: The gimbap aka Korean sushi roll. I picked the fish cake filling one (o-mok gimbap) as that sounded the most interesting to me at the time. The gimbap roll was freshly made to order and contained a lot of vegetables as usual. I liked the lightly pickled carrots the most: It tasted so homemade with a light, vinegar dressing that won't overpower the rest of the ingredients. It was a nice light dinner to share.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLghEbTnmwJWh5iSRRkAnx266BP0I3UvA0oIaNP5ot7pS8wHZ71hb8bbnpe8xqKE2jG7-m22BeDxrTW9H5wPi6IevqHNGzj2BdfkR4Kcs23j7VaO7TWC93Ku2lBjx8BBAuuCC72FiXHpdVWyRt2-pbyP-KDYyf16ql5Pe-cZ1n22jkIEPnDUqS9HGhPY/s4032/NYC_Shingane_ShavedIceSign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLghEbTnmwJWh5iSRRkAnx266BP0I3UvA0oIaNP5ot7pS8wHZ71hb8bbnpe8xqKE2jG7-m22BeDxrTW9H5wPi6IevqHNGzj2BdfkR4Kcs23j7VaO7TWC93Ku2lBjx8BBAuuCC72FiXHpdVWyRt2-pbyP-KDYyf16ql5Pe-cZ1n22jkIEPnDUqS9HGhPY/w480-h640/NYC_Shingane_ShavedIceSign.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mK74KQTEc77rVYzkvlLFdZWah-xYo9jxXVmsMUkaUkc_lESz4MjPNdBXb2ubiBJd9Vuxq8utwc_VLvNfZzes0_DMnTAsEX1NyHDZ9eannkWOwU7aL2kV8ydcrvXjPLsXMSbmbOJLMNRlAVamRWtTkrBS6bTMZnJFQmYk5PeSTZS77hytOowpUQ5SS3o/s4032/NYC_Shingane_Menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mK74KQTEc77rVYzkvlLFdZWah-xYo9jxXVmsMUkaUkc_lESz4MjPNdBXb2ubiBJd9Vuxq8utwc_VLvNfZzes0_DMnTAsEX1NyHDZ9eannkWOwU7aL2kV8ydcrvXjPLsXMSbmbOJLMNRlAVamRWtTkrBS6bTMZnJFQmYk5PeSTZS77hytOowpUQ5SS3o/w480-h640/NYC_Shingane_Menu.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Shingane has also expanded its menu to include shaved ice, small salads, mandoo dumplings and drinks. They had two little tables for outdoor eating though it's a mostly take-out restaurant. Owners/staff were very friendly when I visited and happy to answer any question. It's a great place for lunch or for a quick bite.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Notes &amp; Tips:</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Can get busy if only one person working</li><li>Close at 7pm</li><li>Only the cheese coin waffle has cheese; the rest of the flavor doesn't.</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;">Location:&nbsp;</h4><div>480 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011</div><div></div><p></p><h4>Overall Rating: 😋😋😋</h4></div></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/06/review-shingane-korean-food.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKHzn66F3lLezPsiZnXfpiStc304TX7WkRP-Ow497n5UogFpq8U5k21Ehq88OuU9XK7WacpW7RANcbllQToiYxhIbBiN7rIi2wr4XBOJLPuyJ_6MY8hbIttHiS7liEgpCd9lVPKhT7HDBNr-4yeg6pLV7_ZK5OBpL31F2LTIXDtzEu7j-DGhxGFQeR_w/s72-w480-h640-c/NYC_Shingane_GoddessBun1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-4889582809523085094</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-13T09:07:05.013-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>Trying Dunkin’s Ham & Swiss Croissant Stuffer</title><description><p>&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/29RS9G4.jpg" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: &quot;Instrument Sans&quot;; font-size: 17px; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Taking advantage of the $3 deal promotion, I tried the Dunkin’s Ham &amp; Swiss Croissant Stuffer for the first time for breakfast. First look: It’s no doubt very different than its marketing photo (bottom of the post). Regularly priced at $3.99, this stuffer definitely lives up its name: stuffer-sized aka small. It’s smaller than the size of my palm and shorter than a regular ball pen. Given its size, I won’t pay this at a regular price since it will be closer to $5 after tax.</p><div class="entry-content wp-block-post-content is-layout-flow wp-block-post-content-is-layout-flow" style="background-color: white; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="font-family: &quot;Instrument Sans&quot;; font-size: 17px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/DaYlDlp.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></figure><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Instrument Sans;"><span style="font-size: 17px;"><b>Taste:</b> The croissant stuffer is heated up upon ordering. For a Dunkin product, it’s not that bad — Ham and swiss cheese goes well together as a filling. The croissant itself is not exactly buttery and flaky, but it won’t gross you out from eating it.</span></span></figure><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="font-family: &quot;Instrument Sans&quot;; font-size: 17px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/DmoVTiP.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /></figure><h4></h4><h4></h4><h4><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="font-family: &quot;Instrument Sans&quot;; font-size: 17px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;">Overall Rating: 😋😋</figure></h4><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Instrument Sans;"><span style="font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal;">This is a little breakfast snack that’s perfect if you’re watching your weight or don’t want to eat a whole, plain bagel. At 340 calories and 14g of protein, it satisfied my breakfast urge in the morning while make sure I get my protein intake. It does look very small though, so it doesn’t feel like it’s worth almost $5 after tax. Only get it when it's free on on a promotion.</span></span></figure><p></p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large" style="font-family: &quot;Instrument Sans&quot;; font-size: 17px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: var(--wp--preset--spacing--50); margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://www.pennlive.com/resizer/RFwifl2SLfOCwxOfPs5Y2uUPfQA=/1280x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/TUQPD42Q2VENPP3R3FXHBHU7ME.jpeg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: bottom;" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Original, marketing picture.</figcaption></figure></div></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/06/review-dunkin-croissant-stuffer.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-8824780598642005033</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 02:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:37:54.868-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Queens</category><title>Croffle House: Mighty Croissant-Waffle | Queens, NY</title><description><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDemobOjSfMx11qp7rIGZmgZG5_xxzAHUVvYiDA2AJd4UhXwfzIsfgnehnEGkSDVuQoGA_KSpqlCcRcBooDCc2UZjuynxjCnmSvJL3kdL1oXKNXtwHMo25VSDizZmz9RlZgEAi9lqFN-g4c45BdGW3FF0nqUqyDdRhHWvu0IXlOTRb0-d6TlY_Y6vr/s4032/NYC_CroffleHouse1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDemobOjSfMx11qp7rIGZmgZG5_xxzAHUVvYiDA2AJd4UhXwfzIsfgnehnEGkSDVuQoGA_KSpqlCcRcBooDCc2UZjuynxjCnmSvJL3kdL1oXKNXtwHMo25VSDizZmz9RlZgEAi9lqFN-g4c45BdGW3FF0nqUqyDdRhHWvu0IXlOTRb0-d6TlY_Y6vr/w480-h640/NYC_CroffleHouse1.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I've tried cronut and croffin but not yet a "croffle", which is a combination of flakey croissant and crunchy waffle. Croffle House in Auburndale, Queens is an amazing surprise: The shop offers a huge variety of croffle flavors (more like toppings), ranging from the traditional chocolate and fruits, to the more popular Asian flavors such as chestnut and Asian sweet potato. It was truly hard to choose seeing all the beautifully decorated croffles!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRURK_ux2wxX-2eD6QrTVoYEPAsjE2AbW8GZBYsvUfulVEM11PyeJeUbSvbClBE7Ht-e30jwSkPZwhgqx5CMEll6DYGa2eqTScGgclfab4x-497sToklbFUnLgPo63GTS7e2AHVKL0B14NOeRXydZIygeC-wgZdiQAFjJeVIJzcc9lsS0HrTM6btS/s4032/NYC_CroffleHouse3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRURK_ux2wxX-2eD6QrTVoYEPAsjE2AbW8GZBYsvUfulVEM11PyeJeUbSvbClBE7Ht-e30jwSkPZwhgqx5CMEll6DYGa2eqTScGgclfab4x-497sToklbFUnLgPo63GTS7e2AHVKL0B14NOeRXydZIygeC-wgZdiQAFjJeVIJzcc9lsS0HrTM6btS/w240-h320/NYC_CroffleHouse3.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1cPKyJOVR9a-InTa4WMB32ae15AwsRI7Zf1r2Lt44Nt5AZ3R9rLVWgZVzYmSHK0Q1u4JgFacWAOM8o_Di7iAMbcrCATEp2sK5xAn1zjA3qT-KqjrAPLovmSaSpO24j7Y2VUpz5MiRB-_jZ7oj2cvDpJXDI0L70VmBA3TFbavkK0w67lY_kOh8F1c/s4032/NYC_CroffleHouse2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1cPKyJOVR9a-InTa4WMB32ae15AwsRI7Zf1r2Lt44Nt5AZ3R9rLVWgZVzYmSHK0Q1u4JgFacWAOM8o_Di7iAMbcrCATEp2sK5xAn1zjA3qT-KqjrAPLovmSaSpO24j7Y2VUpz5MiRB-_jZ7oj2cvDpJXDI0L70VmBA3TFbavkK0w67lY_kOh8F1c/w240-h320/NYC_CroffleHouse2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00JDFCjstRT05z1cDeqtH_aynwgRql1HofM1XaOgZ-gFgiFCFeMN1LRXPJq1COF7XcjD17gUp00EA_EhkKbLj56Q2xuhzDkOAqJ8R0ATNtIN7leYXe-2QSATwl4jgvlBDhRmKhB_TxX8WDnaObbWuFdU4pGZr5lPdt3I_NxB8ZmyKBtlc45VRRz5-/s4032/NYC_CroffleHouse4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00JDFCjstRT05z1cDeqtH_aynwgRql1HofM1XaOgZ-gFgiFCFeMN1LRXPJq1COF7XcjD17gUp00EA_EhkKbLj56Q2xuhzDkOAqJ8R0ATNtIN7leYXe-2QSATwl4jgvlBDhRmKhB_TxX8WDnaObbWuFdU4pGZr5lPdt3I_NxB8ZmyKBtlc45VRRz5-/w240-h320/NYC_CroffleHouse4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><p></p><p>We got mango, chestnut and sweet potato to try. All the toppings are fresh and Asian-sweet (the perfect kind of sweet without killing your health). The croffle itself is absolutely amazing: The outside is both flakey and crunchy together, while the inside has a sturdier chewy texture. I enjoyed the glazed outside texture so much that I think next time I'd just get a plain one to enjoy on my own.</p><p></p><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoZTi2fv70MuK4rxS9qLi5Ez1sHt9h-dghYA0RYeO9oMe2Xz0QE-Boy7f0eKd7wUe0wZWqYAxBWnhfxW46jtRXTvEnsaWeL3vXjfuBzQNOjqgd0KV13BmR-TB6eFktuwUfFxn1RJr7He57ctFkgH4FtMyrIZ31RbJGTC1iuw66ifvWLHQiVOjtg5L/s4032/NYC_CroffleHouse5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcoZTi2fv70MuK4rxS9qLi5Ez1sHt9h-dghYA0RYeO9oMe2Xz0QE-Boy7f0eKd7wUe0wZWqYAxBWnhfxW46jtRXTvEnsaWeL3vXjfuBzQNOjqgd0KV13BmR-TB6eFktuwUfFxn1RJr7He57ctFkgH4FtMyrIZ31RbJGTC1iuw66ifvWLHQiVOjtg5L/w300-h400/NYC_CroffleHouse5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Besides croffles, Croffle House also have mochi donuts/mochinuts. They taste as expected, chewy inside and kind of taste like funnel cake on the outside. Various topping flavors available, I got the ube which really just taste like purple-colored vanilla.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Notes &amp; Tips:</b></div><div><ul><li>Dine in is welcome</li><li>They also sell fresh cream cakes at an affordable price (Around $30-40)</li><li>Try everything!</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Location:</b>&nbsp;40-17 149th Pl, Queens, NY 11354</div></div></div></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2024/06/review-croffle-house-mighty-croissant.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDemobOjSfMx11qp7rIGZmgZG5_xxzAHUVvYiDA2AJd4UhXwfzIsfgnehnEGkSDVuQoGA_KSpqlCcRcBooDCc2UZjuynxjCnmSvJL3kdL1oXKNXtwHMo25VSDizZmz9RlZgEAi9lqFN-g4c45BdGW3FF0nqUqyDdRhHWvu0IXlOTRb0-d6TlY_Y6vr/s72-w480-h640-c/NYC_CroffleHouse1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-2297269086468195790</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:23:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:42:38.148-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>6 Interesting Lay's Flavors in China</title><description><b>When I was in China, one thing I was dying to try is their bizarre Lay's flavors that you normally wouldn't see in the US. Here are some of the interesting flavors I spotted at local supermarkets and 7-11:</b><br /> <b><br /></b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYc4RhJ0zPd0u7MWnCsNPdTUF62uSWtGGcAEICFEJGMf00Jcnd7w2aa5JLz7CM3Ki5q_G3SF2AbYR2ZmRxXCLJrkqjnhE63sBfDZcRHAdf0Ca1o1-hR97uRLrMSdSlW8awwfjJMUP1BQ/s1600/lays-chips-china2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYc4RhJ0zPd0u7MWnCsNPdTUF62uSWtGGcAEICFEJGMf00Jcnd7w2aa5JLz7CM3Ki5q_G3SF2AbYR2ZmRxXCLJrkqjnhE63sBfDZcRHAdf0Ca1o1-hR97uRLrMSdSlW8awwfjJMUP1BQ/s640/lays-chips-china2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cucumber 黃瓜味</span></b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxc9HT4RYGrtLCQz9Bgot_dBi89wgGZht_NuWlXxFKc0jN2HGRNGoQv6GlEc_MKWjqdRYCVtxPTjciVh-_HGSo-JjMxVrkm9j4PxT89jpc6bOjG83EIaNckl3HXJs0gQCWbnygAi-hF4/s1600/lays-chips-cucumber.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxc9HT4RYGrtLCQz9Bgot_dBi89wgGZht_NuWlXxFKc0jN2HGRNGoQv6GlEc_MKWjqdRYCVtxPTjciVh-_HGSo-JjMxVrkm9j4PxT89jpc6bOjG83EIaNckl3HXJs0gQCWbnygAi-hF4/s400/lays-chips-cucumber.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lostonthemekong.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_6890-1024x682.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> It REALLY does resemble the taste of cucumber...first try was weird, but the more you eat the more you'd like it...for whatever odd reason.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yogurt 清爽酸奶味</span></b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHh6bp1y4sIWdAgFVBRdj-B0xy53hqqJ-bbklDEBYqzAgTY4y0AIEASKL_C2pDLSEkXr6Hb891kL_P6hqXbt2_FhdIkMNgwX3T_IJ1jLZW4XHTuzIEqFTJWqiZNsLiaD0hDQBmTOzma0k/s1600/lays-chips-yogurt.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHh6bp1y4sIWdAgFVBRdj-B0xy53hqqJ-bbklDEBYqzAgTY4y0AIEASKL_C2pDLSEkXr6Hb891kL_P6hqXbt2_FhdIkMNgwX3T_IJ1jLZW4XHTuzIEqFTJWqiZNsLiaD0hDQBmTOzma0k/s400/lays-chips-yogurt.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> You're not reading this wrong...YUP yogurt flavor Lay's! I did taste the milky flavor on the chip. But it's definitely not something I would try again.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Numb &amp; Spicy Hotpot 飄香麻辣鍋味</span></b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OmFJUaufRVEpEw0r0Jv9JQBeu6Ci_bo9vfNa1AQeI_DVxRSFY6Gbom5iMC1hEtL7WTFZNXczZ1WcLnAONjJzx4G9GCtJba1ENw-xQvkLnszhU3k7bm2s7j2_u3GnEHtGTm_q4j3yEcg/s1600/lays-chips-numb-hotpot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OmFJUaufRVEpEw0r0Jv9JQBeu6Ci_bo9vfNa1AQeI_DVxRSFY6Gbom5iMC1hEtL7WTFZNXczZ1WcLnAONjJzx4G9GCtJba1ENw-xQvkLnszhU3k7bm2s7j2_u3GnEHtGTm_q4j3yEcg/s400/lays-chips-numb-hotpot.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> Almost EVERY Asian likes to hotpot, so it's no doubt this flavor would exist on the market. Wasn't that spicy though.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cumin Lamb 孜然爆羊排味</span></b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hyPOuyFrPcdqRpNdr7X3t3yh1jtTwTgfBq5KGn6T_QT-aqris9Tmxp8SGBpNSh1CIvI0kdeF-pIULHZ49wck6lWRZ4x7xGjQj8pFtsU8fdKnwHY510RAzTyBxPR3bAqj-q_BihpgP3Y/s1600/lays-chips-cumin-lamb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hyPOuyFrPcdqRpNdr7X3t3yh1jtTwTgfBq5KGn6T_QT-aqris9Tmxp8SGBpNSh1CIvI0kdeF-pIULHZ49wck6lWRZ4x7xGjQj8pFtsU8fdKnwHY510RAzTyBxPR3bAqj-q_BihpgP3Y/s400/lays-chips-cumin-lamb.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img.subuy.com/upload/2015/7/10/20150710032232955.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Tasted like barbecue flavor, with a hint of cumin spice. This one is addicting...<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mexican Tomato Chicken 墨西哥雞汁番茄味</span></b><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgrZyksEFcwdQctiNim9Gzm9Bv0XAon2MGEOU1-UHMB3DqkIgE2619BJ_806wV0khzxxM7zd4uWWZNDDMzC2VmdpCoVK82g0ghKC8LnYRokzctuWLElQpww4wDlnaK-j9SVpxCjbwc-YQ/s1600/lays-chips-mexican-tomato-chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgrZyksEFcwdQctiNim9Gzm9Bv0XAon2MGEOU1-UHMB3DqkIgE2619BJ_806wV0khzxxM7zd4uWWZNDDMzC2VmdpCoVK82g0ghKC8LnYRokzctuWLElQpww4wDlnaK-j9SVpxCjbwc-YQ/s400/lays-chips-mexican-tomato-chicken.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The tomato flavoring overpowered the chicken spice. Overall this one is a bit ordinary.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Italian Red Meat 意大利香濃紅燴味</span></b><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihW-9oH1IFJOoufUf9muGtsNyMPbjzcbRlm2GZYkwCmYeFNggzmQZLO21i4tFwQtO-OvtxdtfFF7vSyv9Xld9rjrCoHBu26t2C5PdHmUBppg1lsa7c0WQ-Xzg4-XbLT6ij8KZ0ue6QrUE/s1600/lays-chips-italian-meat-sauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihW-9oH1IFJOoufUf9muGtsNyMPbjzcbRlm2GZYkwCmYeFNggzmQZLO21i4tFwQtO-OvtxdtfFF7vSyv9Xld9rjrCoHBu26t2C5PdHmUBppg1lsa7c0WQ-Xzg4-XbLT6ij8KZ0ue6QrUE/s400/lays-chips-italian-meat-sauce.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.lingshi.com/images/cmg/20130321/A00101/1363856193.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> This one doesn't have the taste of meat sauce at all, more of a burnt tomato sauce.<br /> <br /> Other flavors I tried including squid and seaweed. I really like the seaweed and cumin lamb in the end. Can't wait to try other bizarre flavors in the US, like the recent "Do Us a Flavor!" winner, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjalZmow-TJAhWBqh4KHUvvDzUQFggcMAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fritolay.com%2Fblog%2Fblog-post%2Fsnack-chat%2F2015%2F10%2F22%2Flays-southern-biscuits-and-gravy-flavored-chips-is-2015-do-us-a-flavor-contest-winner.htm&amp;usg=AFQjCNFHztaINzOJEJ_f2M1YgezNEabwQA&amp;sig2=SOJMqOgfBKZroDVBns8Ihw&amp;bvm=bv.110151844,d.eWE">Biscuits and Gravy</a> flavored Lay's.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_ewK0l-g-kI-F5iNQEJmf-1UwQR57xMrBhS76KkKVvYO7Jbdf8Goan-dmILOTdBlCBsOU9IJ7oRHa4kv8gRFWnZ0dmNF86wqVr_1FNufXua6F5h3lkRGxVIL-PBIbByNnnF98dXx5Tk/s1600/lays-chips-china.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_ewK0l-g-kI-F5iNQEJmf-1UwQR57xMrBhS76KkKVvYO7Jbdf8Goan-dmILOTdBlCBsOU9IJ7oRHa4kv8gRFWnZ0dmNF86wqVr_1FNufXua6F5h3lkRGxVIL-PBIbByNnnF98dXx5Tk/s400/lays-chips-china.JPG" width="265" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Which interesting flavor of Lay's have you tried?</b>&nbsp;</span></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2015/12/6-interesting-lays-flavors-in-china.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYc4RhJ0zPd0u7MWnCsNPdTUF62uSWtGGcAEICFEJGMf00Jcnd7w2aa5JLz7CM3Ki5q_G3SF2AbYR2ZmRxXCLJrkqjnhE63sBfDZcRHAdf0Ca1o1-hR97uRLrMSdSlW8awwfjJMUP1BQ/s72-c/lays-chips-china2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1729136845204739655</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2015 02:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:38:23.924-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #7] Ramen Zundo-ya: Super Rich, Super Good</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxGxUWi3iIEAyqE6S3Jfytge11bZY7anAU5cAUbgH7luXxuIKlEBfJN1MkMkY2X-_4d8hIfCMLwsGNXRR6qTLHtHPpvVdvmNikERYpH9nkErwJcAgsKbREYyIknwbBEN4RdhnqVMVOGw/s1600/zundoya-ramen-zenbunose-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxGxUWi3iIEAyqE6S3Jfytge11bZY7anAU5cAUbgH7luXxuIKlEBfJN1MkMkY2X-_4d8hIfCMLwsGNXRR6qTLHtHPpvVdvmNikERYpH9nkErwJcAgsKbREYyIknwbBEN4RdhnqVMVOGw/s640/zundoya-ramen-zenbunose-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Finally another strong competitor in NYC to prove Ippudo is overrated.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJ7Jay8tBXaqPmg0DV321VEDmn7b7PK_6OewrJtuZC16ejTyj7P6-uOMFu4vpNrloKLg4oyiVFlyBI9vgVoNw_tRdNDrctB3bnapLdWAFJY7-rrfSv969puX45aoVvx_FFIy10NSsvd0/s1600/zundoya-ramen-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJ7Jay8tBXaqPmg0DV321VEDmn7b7PK_6OewrJtuZC16ejTyj7P6-uOMFu4vpNrloKLg4oyiVFlyBI9vgVoNw_tRdNDrctB3bnapLdWAFJY7-rrfSv969puX45aoVvx_FFIy10NSsvd0/s640/zundoya-ramen-menu.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <br /> Although there are many ramen shops in NYC that claim to serve the most authentic Hakata-style ramen, but in most cases the pork bone broth in their ramen is either not rich enough or lacks actual pork flavors. Zundo-ya, one of the most renowned ramen shops in Japan, proves to the American audience what is like to have real Hakata ramen.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjY7f5mBOU94runEQBde9JZerWEhUo9lrXeuMK7UZi0p383rmQsGcKql_JyiBjKyhFtMHMjmw9ghCFBRIZw7gNF88BmzYXK6TqSNhe_0gB5D9nHxoCIU0txW6JI_sZ-dcxPWgnrTmYpw/s1600/zundoya-ramen-restaurant.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjY7f5mBOU94runEQBde9JZerWEhUo9lrXeuMK7UZi0p383rmQsGcKql_JyiBjKyhFtMHMjmw9ghCFBRIZw7gNF88BmzYXK6TqSNhe_0gB5D9nHxoCIU0txW6JI_sZ-dcxPWgnrTmYpw/s640/zundoya-ramen-restaurant.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ramen Zundo-ya</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXQk60VoKRGXbhXYrqcZT-9fpZDM2MxaFwgeNSGRT5vCIY8PyQ2a5empkKXsg1RhEINOxt-nnIfCAyDO9goYNn-yPcUthy2UH9ZafbDDlbr6MTcivG4SniXjQdfV8tx6qEUYdd3lypz4/s1600/zundoya-ramen-sign.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXQk60VoKRGXbhXYrqcZT-9fpZDM2MxaFwgeNSGRT5vCIY8PyQ2a5empkKXsg1RhEINOxt-nnIfCAyDO9goYNn-yPcUthy2UH9ZafbDDlbr6MTcivG4SniXjQdfV8tx6qEUYdd3lypz4/s640/zundoya-ramen-sign.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sign at night</td></tr> </tbody></table> Recently held its grand opening, Zundo-ya is located at a basement location in East Village, just a block or two away from Ippudo's original post. It's quite spacious and neat inside, with the same "noisy" staff crowd you'd see at Ipuddo yelling IRRASHAIMASE! WELCOME! every 5 seconds. There are two things you should probably get if it's your first time: its signature Ajitama Ramen or the Zenbunose Ramen.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Zenbunose Ramen ("Everything Ramen"), $18</span></b><br /> <b>Broth:</b>&nbsp;Super rich pork broth<br /> <b>Noodles:&nbsp;</b>homemade thick wavy<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;charshu, soft boiled egg, takana, beansprouts, garlic flakes, scallions<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJSzf4il_e384o4s4_EbBofX0D_FkWEJco0lJ3oX4ti-lkbpJiHznzJnrEOdWMqxzBHm5iiZTCpCQ9zkmRkhuEwk4wCcW6DCeCD1pHOJN2OBXBJ0IDlySOa2IxriNSurnnoXgshT4Jug/s1600/zundoya-ramen-zenbunose-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJSzf4il_e384o4s4_EbBofX0D_FkWEJco0lJ3oX4ti-lkbpJiHznzJnrEOdWMqxzBHm5iiZTCpCQ9zkmRkhuEwk4wCcW6DCeCD1pHOJN2OBXBJ0IDlySOa2IxriNSurnnoXgshT4Jug/s640/zundoya-ramen-zenbunose-1.jpg" width="530" /></a></div> <br /> Zenbunose Ramen features basically all toppings the shop offers. Customers get to choose the richness of the broth and noodle types for their ramen. I picked "super rich" to test its claim and thick wavy noodles for my bowl.<br /> <br /> Result? Not as rich as I would expect, but the richness does increase the more you indulge---however, it IS one of the few places that offer actually rich broth. As for the noodle, al dente as usual, but the so called "thick wavy" looks pretty regular straight for me...like those Chinese egg noodles. It's not the typical thick wavy you'd have at other places.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yZGtZw5twecVluoaBQ7o3F3F1xk0XUmmXzdeFtJauQ5idapBCJJIMEvyFsj5H2oEQUmRMb-wuNI6sVj2zWL4c3HZIwrya7VIuDyLWoZTgKQFWWOxo8P70rTRFUQQieG-6L8FXRBYv0Q/s1600/zundoya-ramen-ajitamadon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yZGtZw5twecVluoaBQ7o3F3F1xk0XUmmXzdeFtJauQ5idapBCJJIMEvyFsj5H2oEQUmRMb-wuNI6sVj2zWL4c3HZIwrya7VIuDyLWoZTgKQFWWOxo8P70rTRFUQQieG-6L8FXRBYv0Q/s640/zundoya-ramen-ajitamadon.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <br /> I also got a small Ajitama Don on the side. Same pork charshu is used in the don. It's super rich and porky. What to expect: feels like what your mom would make.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><b>Overall</b></span><br /> Definitely one of the TOP ramen places in NYC---screw Ippudo and Totto, which has since downgraded their quality. Zundo-ya also offers a side of seasoning toppings (picked ginger, pickled mustard green aka takanazuke, and sesame) for all the ramen orders.<br /> <br /> Zundo-ya is currently doing a $5 off from $20+ opening campaign promotion. Don't miss out!<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Location</span></b><br /> 84 E 10th Street New York, NY 10003</description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2015/12/ramen-zundo-ya-nyc-new.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxGxUWi3iIEAyqE6S3Jfytge11bZY7anAU5cAUbgH7luXxuIKlEBfJN1MkMkY2X-_4d8hIfCMLwsGNXRR6qTLHtHPpvVdvmNikERYpH9nkErwJcAgsKbREYyIknwbBEN4RdhnqVMVOGw/s72-c/zundoya-ramen-zenbunose-4.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-535583402107328749</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2015 04:44:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:38:37.543-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #6] Mentoku Ramen: Quiet Newcomer in NYC | *CLOSED*</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHoQwrlEpjUA3aycaFz2dN8eviEfGU7Po9zi-gAnl9IHLGJIROjjkG8xU-ih4ABrouIgoknGcLIa6nJgJHzT2QTZPp6JwdrP_HYisrAJs8W770ZZbcQngHx3wAQc9rhjmWxWOHprGaE0/s1600/mentoku-ramen-match-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHoQwrlEpjUA3aycaFz2dN8eviEfGU7Po9zi-gAnl9IHLGJIROjjkG8xU-ih4ABrouIgoknGcLIa6nJgJHzT2QTZPp6JwdrP_HYisrAJs8W770ZZbcQngHx3wAQc9rhjmWxWOHprGaE0/s640/mentoku-ramen-match-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Compared to other new ramen restaurants, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mentoku/">Mentoku</a> is a bit less well-known but deserves a mention.<br /> <br /> Opened recently in New York City, this sleek new shop is not afraid to open in the same area as the city's biggest ramen branch, Ippudo (Westside). You could easily missed Mentoku since there are so many other restaurants along the block. It's located by between 50th Street and 51st Street on 9th Ave.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JSvqmHugM_lCqGSJjVPaP8jU8rCLRtczqbFHa3ICLRA9hbrGFDKzqm5pweNMdnPZvXFMqYj18SdhPp6dplo-zFmqFTExYV-_3Knm9yFecLzwLBkIu4GBA7bPgmx9YbRiajJLA9mx8Yw/s1600/mentoku-ramen-lunch-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JSvqmHugM_lCqGSJjVPaP8jU8rCLRtczqbFHa3ICLRA9hbrGFDKzqm5pweNMdnPZvXFMqYj18SdhPp6dplo-zFmqFTExYV-_3Knm9yFecLzwLBkIu4GBA7bPgmx9YbRiajJLA9mx8Yw/s400/mentoku-ramen-lunch-menu.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xft1/t51.2885-15/e35/11899687_926594354061100_2057775865_n.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> I went in for a weekday lunch to try their lunch special (choice of ramen&nbsp;+ choice of simple donburi rice OR salad on the side). The shop offers mainly Hakata-style ramen, which is basically ramen in pork bone broth. But I went in to try something you normally wouldn't see at a ramen restaurant: Match Green Tea Ramen.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Matcha Green Tea Ramen, $11</span></b><br /> <b>Broth:</b>&nbsp;matcha, soymilk<br /> <b>Noodles:&nbsp;</b>thin noodles<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;konjac, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, scallions<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbhTFPG1CZKNz7qCYALhqw4UMcsxIpo2Fq6H2WzGKzzIqot30rgdBh3nr5rZZLhdu8D9cyRR75tAjSdFAdsNueYVr6TvbY4lmR7OWUf0Xcr3LX1ZW6GlpJYMrU_ARVkWkTjhMNcCRA14/s1600/mentoku-ramen-matcha-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbhTFPG1CZKNz7qCYALhqw4UMcsxIpo2Fq6H2WzGKzzIqot30rgdBh3nr5rZZLhdu8D9cyRR75tAjSdFAdsNueYVr6TvbY4lmR7OWUf0Xcr3LX1ZW6GlpJYMrU_ARVkWkTjhMNcCRA14/s640/mentoku-ramen-matcha-1.jpg" width="528" /></a></div> <br /> Yup, no kidding! Their Matcha Ramen is a vegetarian dish featuring a broth based off green tea powder and soy milk. This clear broth ramen is a light ramen compared to the usual porky ramen you'd have in the city. Honestly I could barely taste any matcha in the soup (I guess that's a good thing!)---but the soup is delicious for a light ramen.<br /> <br /> In replacement of the usual pork chashu, something called "konjac" (蒟蒻) is used. Konjac is a plant that is seen in many Asian cuisines. Its texture is similar to chewy jelly (think nata jelly in your bubble tea drinks).<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyf35QrJhrXMaPWMY9z4zVb9Pl-e_voUQKRruc2Ul21m3Zt7wy7k3bxWWQLc1z081-ET46MFyz3AMOl4uvI7ENDd4REbJjvSIogg6q3XWwbMHBygJxEZAJs8xT5Fw0zGBTBNy8irbViY/s1600/mentoku-ramen-mentaiko-rice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyf35QrJhrXMaPWMY9z4zVb9Pl-e_voUQKRruc2Ul21m3Zt7wy7k3bxWWQLc1z081-ET46MFyz3AMOl4uvI7ENDd4REbJjvSIogg6q3XWwbMHBygJxEZAJs8xT5Fw0zGBTBNy8irbViY/s640/mentoku-ramen-mentaiko-rice.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> The mentaiko rice is pretty standard: like something you can make at home. Maybe a little bit more roe? My taste palette dried up towards the end so I mixed some of my left-over green tea broth into the rice---and it tasted good!<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Overall</span></b><br /> <br /> In general this place is pretty nice for first timers. Staff is warm and friendly despite customer problems. I will definitely return to try their Hakata ramen. CASH ONLY<br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">Location</span></b><br /> 744 9th Avenue, New York</description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2015/12/mentoku-ramen-quiet-newcomer-matcha.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHoQwrlEpjUA3aycaFz2dN8eviEfGU7Po9zi-gAnl9IHLGJIROjjkG8xU-ih4ABrouIgoknGcLIa6nJgJHzT2QTZPp6JwdrP_HYisrAJs8W770ZZbcQngHx3wAQc9rhjmWxWOHprGaE0/s72-c/mentoku-ramen-match-3.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-4104432494867216353</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2014 22:44:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:39:51.649-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #5] Ivan Ramen: Upscale Ramen Joint</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAL8efpMrvYALcAVazgoP4thf5d7tweM_tG5OmdlER81ZRjwzw__BcW4VWbIuZFUmuSnLP6_hAbigBzyJUNKo7eduHlxyMRE0UxkPVN-uakGfQkRq0LEm_aUkJYV_oWpBIpN5IWvzAYM/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAL8efpMrvYALcAVazgoP4thf5d7tweM_tG5OmdlER81ZRjwzw__BcW4VWbIuZFUmuSnLP6_hAbigBzyJUNKo7eduHlxyMRE0UxkPVN-uakGfQkRq0LEm_aUkJYV_oWpBIpN5IWvzAYM/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The first week Ivan Orkin opened his actual ramen shop (not to be confused with its slurp shop location in Hell's Kitchen) in Lower East Side, I immediately rushed myself over for its famous triple garlic mazemen.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8RuFcunHe6lmm3kyuJui8ucKZ2-F_5BL-Lvf9Ld72tifYlKrOs13KFfcetpPqHuEzcyB2V-6Icyd08p6zjiMWz11UfzKzyB3F6EnoNUl9-hWS_4nf2Mu2EhFf8eW94a_0MMsmde_mHs/s1600/ivan-ramen-interior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8RuFcunHe6lmm3kyuJui8ucKZ2-F_5BL-Lvf9Ld72tifYlKrOs13KFfcetpPqHuEzcyB2V-6Icyd08p6zjiMWz11UfzKzyB3F6EnoNUl9-hWS_4nf2Mu2EhFf8eW94a_0MMsmde_mHs/s1600/ivan-ramen-interior.jpg" /> </a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs/5356692ef92ea104230318cd/13960817684_b4a14b568d_b.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <a href="http://www.ivanramen.com/">Ivan Ramen</a> has a super sleek interior; you won't believe you're going to eat Japanese food here! A hostess at front would sit you down when you enter. As always, I chose to sit at the bar/counter because I love to get a good view of the kitchen. (I'm not a stalker. I just like to see how every kitchen performs in general)<br /> <br /> Looking at their menu, the prices are on the expensive side. The only reasonable priced appetizer are the roast pork musubi and pork meatballs. So I ordered the $6 musubi (another name for onigiri rice ball) along with the $15 triple garlic mazemen.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Roast Pork Musubi, $6</b></span></span><br /> <b>Toppings:</b> roast pork, roast tomato, salted plum wasabi<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhiFjTWAtozF8drqxe-ryeVB3WpKix0FS_SXHSTcPpvZfwxGsFdGCq1ZvzDrE-r9PRqPYlYZYAdz5jw31fG_7F3IhXSt4xcgrU2rtiRGoVqGezwjov22wp3rdL6R8Klw5TWMduIIs1N4/s1600/ivan-ramen-pork-musubi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWhiFjTWAtozF8drqxe-ryeVB3WpKix0FS_SXHSTcPpvZfwxGsFdGCq1ZvzDrE-r9PRqPYlYZYAdz5jw31fG_7F3IhXSt4xcgrU2rtiRGoVqGezwjov22wp3rdL6R8Klw5TWMduIIs1N4/s1600/ivan-ramen-pork-musubi.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The musubi is like an unfinished sushi to me. A tiny ball of rice is placed in the middle of a triangular seadweed, topped with warm roast pork and plum-flavored tomato. The musubi tastes really good actually. The only down thing is there are only 2 pieces in 1 order.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Triple Garlic Mazemen, $15</b></span></span><br /> <b>Broth:</b> tonkotsu broth<br /> <b>Noodles: </b>whole wheat noodles<br /> <b>Toppings:</b> pork chashu, scallions, bean sprouts, garlic flakes<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6v_5KrhnGfqT_Z5u0NF9UeNbseA3p4d_TN29nA405eOc9DINzSiZGgv-UeaCgLZwMz47ZZ_fBEaSNaBFQn882pfpiBt_sSyBBLJqae7WUjpN0FmE09fBVrhC5GIPiWeUcIdDxdb00LIs/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6v_5KrhnGfqT_Z5u0NF9UeNbseA3p4d_TN29nA405eOc9DINzSiZGgv-UeaCgLZwMz47ZZ_fBEaSNaBFQn882pfpiBt_sSyBBLJqae7WUjpN0FmE09fBVrhC5GIPiWeUcIdDxdb00LIs/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen-2.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i6XtpIyzuNElvU5SxzhfKZmAfmcfxW07RSs2-TOMT2MK_Xc0l_sgphAuy8uZf-OZHm41iS075ikBFPx-p1QqmCuzy80XDvqvCcIsxknCEMBBylIMEEvxL7R9YgJbMcYDhMrSkwsZqJg/s1600/photo+4.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0WpcI3_9WBjF0wAmAOiT4eygsaZZXYZ3Pd3VCkIAS3RwLFc2tCoXnc426cVu7yRqeSYFW5IfXfF8KOnJmNkPqqdwh0HXdiMM91B361e86P1nWFc6xWQuMVvlYNXOYmeysm5rTvQ1eUs/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW0WpcI3_9WBjF0wAmAOiT4eygsaZZXYZ3Pd3VCkIAS3RwLFc2tCoXnc426cVu7yRqeSYFW5IfXfF8KOnJmNkPqqdwh0HXdiMM91B361e86P1nWFc6xWQuMVvlYNXOYmeysm5rTvQ1eUs/s1600/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Up next, I tried the garlic mazemen everyone has been talking about. When the bowl is placed on your table, you can immediately smell a fragrant garlic scent; the whole bowl is loaded with savory garlic flakes! Unfortunately, even after an appetizer and a bowl of ramen, I was still not full. So when I decided to order another bowl of ramen, I did feel a little embarrassed. Even the hostess gave me a "wow" look when she took my order (LOL).<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Classic Shoyu Ramen, $13</b></span></span><br /> <b>Broth:</b> soy sauce + dashi + chicken broth<br /> <b>Noodles: </b>rye noodles<br /> <b>Toppings:</b> pork chashu, scallions, bean sprouts<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT2A1Nu1W7jhyphenhyphenVo7UIv7uMxwrk-wjm7yOM0ZUAWJTATZawVAck97BgfoccQYiuNIZn0RBYDY2jDMcCyt1ugZ8Wn3T5rWgxW76r8VESUJ6pL0CUOSeR6RQ7Cbw2D-O6zaiHwScdp1JQ7Y/s1600/ivan-ramen-classic-shoyu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT2A1Nu1W7jhyphenhyphenVo7UIv7uMxwrk-wjm7yOM0ZUAWJTATZawVAck97BgfoccQYiuNIZn0RBYDY2jDMcCyt1ugZ8Wn3T5rWgxW76r8VESUJ6pL0CUOSeR6RQ7Cbw2D-O6zaiHwScdp1JQ7Y/s1600/ivan-ramen-classic-shoyu.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The classic shoyu ramen is an extremely simple dish: a piece of pork chashu and a bunch of scallions laying on top of rye noodles. The broth has a dense soy sauce and dashi flavors, however, it's not good enough to stand out unlike the garlic mazemen, which is a must-try on Ivan Ramen's menu.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Overall</b></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTi5pFwCo-l_CJAc4F7gIjMDrC-ysAmYiuxdR4Qu4q10ZzRhbcUITMOL7aJpdS2hNKowwIaCj9DhA_vB3APmgQoaoeyW2xS6h_7Zb-8CcdASgkX5poC-Ocr6ydQhMUSJt_XJcCJULsEOo/s1600/ivan-ramen-bill-recipt.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTi5pFwCo-l_CJAc4F7gIjMDrC-ysAmYiuxdR4Qu4q10ZzRhbcUITMOL7aJpdS2hNKowwIaCj9DhA_vB3APmgQoaoeyW2xS6h_7Zb-8CcdASgkX5poC-Ocr6ydQhMUSJt_XJcCJULsEOo/s1600/ivan-ramen-bill-recipt.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Despite the inadequate portion sizes and the expensive bill for 1 person, Ivan Ramen delivers an unique side of the ramen we never seen before. It's definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant. If you want to enjoy your Japanese meal in a modern, chic place, visit Ivan Ramen and you won't be disappointed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Location</b></span></span><br /> 25 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002<br /> <br /></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/06/ivan-ramen-upscale-ramen-joint.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAL8efpMrvYALcAVazgoP4thf5d7tweM_tG5OmdlER81ZRjwzw__BcW4VWbIuZFUmuSnLP6_hAbigBzyJUNKo7eduHlxyMRE0UxkPVN-uakGfQkRq0LEm_aUkJYV_oWpBIpN5IWvzAYM/s72-c/ivan-ramen-triple-pork-mazemen.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-8333011707139963250</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:38:44.554-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #4] Ramen.Co By Keizo Shimamoto: Dream Come True | *CLOSED*</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZViPveLLyDHsZDMhZ_jcE7UoW-pdKOwooxk_PudH6eTYnUjlKwvlng9ryWOyP5nJmiTCot-2hBV8auGUeuX9xWt9BFz8c4LdmhYH8AUq5j2pHISb9_Of-ys0wxx-dbBJaMKZoCREHEw4/s1600/ramenco-ramen-display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZViPveLLyDHsZDMhZ_jcE7UoW-pdKOwooxk_PudH6eTYnUjlKwvlng9ryWOyP5nJmiTCot-2hBV8auGUeuX9xWt9BFz8c4LdmhYH8AUq5j2pHISb9_Of-ys0wxx-dbBJaMKZoCREHEw4/s1600/ramenco-ramen-display.jpg" /></a></div> <span id="goog_896008491"></span><span id="goog_896008492"></span><br /> <span id="goog_896008491"></span><span id="goog_896008492"></span>In January, I found out through a customer at work that Keizo Shimamoto, creator of <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2013/11/my-ramen-burger-experience-at-smorgasburg.html">Ramen Burger</a>, is opening a ramen shop in the Financial District. I saw that coming ever since they debut their burger of summer 2013 at Smorgasburg: thousands of people are willing to wait in line every weekend just to have a taste of the original Ramen Burger, even until now. With Keizo's background and his influence in the ramen community, his new restaurant is going to be a strong newcomer in the city.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6FFZxOlTkvt2yxRInNDu_X2pYaB3gaM6sf_1Ctx00puULnf4AWiYfvRrMpeTFsxPFYQAlK8PU6yTNtWkpGELZtcBEAsdXmfJpbDkC6tJZ8q-1v3TF_FY2hEqNfOPIlazX72-utaSE34/s1600/ramenco-storeline-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6FFZxOlTkvt2yxRInNDu_X2pYaB3gaM6sf_1Ctx00puULnf4AWiYfvRrMpeTFsxPFYQAlK8PU6yTNtWkpGELZtcBEAsdXmfJpbDkC6tJZ8q-1v3TF_FY2hEqNfOPIlazX72-utaSE34/s1600/ramenco-storeline-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keizo and his staff at soft-opening week</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXeMEQ2k-fJ_1vNYMLkj5_Q2LnEIjuo2ExIigSEzhReH7lYehGD55sxaO1WQOSRwDTvJl59GtGTgg_Beuq6CRe03mGKG7e4dPnxaTxxYtK0BiB3c6tbjGUcLzx5ZvxM_sAPuRcyuxXV0/s1600/ramenco-ramen-burger-chips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimXeMEQ2k-fJ_1vNYMLkj5_Q2LnEIjuo2ExIigSEzhReH7lYehGD55sxaO1WQOSRwDTvJl59GtGTgg_Beuq6CRe03mGKG7e4dPnxaTxxYtK0BiB3c6tbjGUcLzx5ZvxM_sAPuRcyuxXV0/s1600/ramenco-ramen-burger-chips.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ramen Burger with chips</td></tr> </tbody></table> This new ramen shop, named <a href="http://www.ramen.co/">Ramen.Co</a>, was finally opened in April and is now opened daily until 8pm. A majority of the customers come for the Ramen Burger, but I'm more excited to try the ramen. Keizo truly loves ramen and has always had a ramen dream (watch the video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeFEeJi91Kk">here</a>). Knowing his love and dedication to this Japanese comfort food, his ramen won't disappoint us. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAn6xYOjpiN-sfn63x-0Er3CkubJUHybQYayT6c29w-DPJT_NfC_CA0wX90kX_o3MSu5mKgiPzH4UkuAWeWJzwvykgPEf8y9JqIEZDB8_mYG43Rxl4n_YnY4eg3Cy0WSkp7CUk6xu8VY/s1600/ramenco-store-line.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAn6xYOjpiN-sfn63x-0Er3CkubJUHybQYayT6c29w-DPJT_NfC_CA0wX90kX_o3MSu5mKgiPzH4UkuAWeWJzwvykgPEf8y9JqIEZDB8_mYG43Rxl4n_YnY4eg3Cy0WSkp7CUk6xu8VY/s1600/ramenco-store-line.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> And it didn't. During their soft opening, I came into the restaurant 30 minutes before they close at 2pm and still saw crowds lingering inside the restaurant. The place is like a food court: you order up front, and cooks (including Keizo himself) will cook your food at each mini food stations. Not many seats are available: there are roughly 4 little tables near the entrance then a bar that fits about 10 people. I was worried if I had to get my food to go, but luckily one customer by the bar left right after I got my food so I rushed over, took his seat, and was ready to enjoy my bowl of Brooklyn Blend Ramen.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Brooklyn Blend Ramen, $12</b></span><br /> <b>Broth: </b>tonkotsu shoyu soy sauce broth<br /> <b>Noodles:&nbsp;</b>straight<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;2 pieces of pork or chicken, onion, scallion slices, seaweed<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPEP6N0C4mKdNGXnCip6bpcR0XpAJnEKiB3k2EYzvgAxu48ddn6yZigzEMKKMBA0nb0a8R-tFWQABOEPm5-Imw59uYzLDyS4520u-26zXt4xi3EhrmBor6egdFj8FVrpSaI7uYixlqAI/s1600/ramenco-ramen-brooklyn-blend.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPEP6N0C4mKdNGXnCip6bpcR0XpAJnEKiB3k2EYzvgAxu48ddn6yZigzEMKKMBA0nb0a8R-tFWQABOEPm5-Imw59uYzLDyS4520u-26zXt4xi3EhrmBor6egdFj8FVrpSaI7uYixlqAI/s1600/ramenco-ramen-brooklyn-blend.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Said to be inspired by the art in Brooklyn, this ramen features a tonkotsu soup base with a blend of black garlic oil. The presentation looks strikingly similar to <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2013/11/bassanova-ramen-total-experience.html">Bassanova</a>'s ramen, which I'm not surprised due to Keizo's previous work experience at Japan's Bassanova.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqTvgLvbVPAUy4oyxNo8I9l0FTRsOLDiOzTWIya9044JnsUSMElwrc_PJzClVnkxRx4x2cVqQFaLvNk1OTYbrxjVwvhig9ppla0gog_U5qFHiEgoD8Cr3nqbRsNzYvhYa8EFQVrzThOM/s1600/ramenco-ramen-brooklyn-blend-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqTvgLvbVPAUy4oyxNo8I9l0FTRsOLDiOzTWIya9044JnsUSMElwrc_PJzClVnkxRx4x2cVqQFaLvNk1OTYbrxjVwvhig9ppla0gog_U5qFHiEgoD8Cr3nqbRsNzYvhYa8EFQVrzThOM/s1600/ramenco-ramen-brooklyn-blend-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> I always taste the soup first because it's kind of like the best thing about ramen. The soup is smooth and moderately rich. Not greasy or overwhelming at all. Al dente straight noodles are topped with 4 slices of tender pork belly, kikurage mushroom, fried garlic, and scallion. &nbsp;Pork is cold, so you must soak it into the hot soup. I guess not many places grill their pork prior placing them in the bowl. Overall I was really satisfied and can't wait to try the other two ramen on the menu, Wakayama Shoyu and Hakata Shio.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Overall</span></b> <br /> You won't get the typical restaurant vibe at Ramen.Co., but it's the food that matters after all. Everything is organized and well cleaned so far. Not to mention Keizo is a very down to earth man who is driven to educate authentic ramen culture to the world. His story is inspiring and I'm glad to see his ramen dream come true! Can't wait to return to Ramen.Co!<br /> <br /> FYI: After a series of testing, Keizo is currently selling hiyashi chuka (cold ramen) at Ramen.Co. For more information, you can check out this review <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/06/hiyashi-chuka-now-available-at-ramenco.html">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Location</span></b><br /> 100 Maiden Ln New York, NY 10038<br /> <br /> (Theme picture is from Keizo Shimamoto)<script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'auto'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/ramenco-by-keizo-shimamoto-dream-come-true.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZViPveLLyDHsZDMhZ_jcE7UoW-pdKOwooxk_PudH6eTYnUjlKwvlng9ryWOyP5nJmiTCot-2hBV8auGUeuX9xWt9BFz8c4LdmhYH8AUq5j2pHISb9_Of-ys0wxx-dbBJaMKZoCREHEw4/s72-c/ramenco-ramen-display.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1867836432883423313</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:21:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:39:05.803-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) Now Available At Ramen.Co </title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAb3w9W5fppiG_PTEva5GvVmHmqrxTURpnbFTw5QhZDnlKEJ0ucQDf4RZyrDu2G-F2Z18xp2R8dmX5WZlar-bSTU9XHVXU1UrEM1-iZtCki_0h36FiPjNjE2mhLrVv9JhK6bDUF30V0O8/s1600/ramenco-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAb3w9W5fppiG_PTEva5GvVmHmqrxTURpnbFTw5QhZDnlKEJ0ucQDf4RZyrDu2G-F2Z18xp2R8dmX5WZlar-bSTU9XHVXU1UrEM1-iZtCki_0h36FiPjNjE2mhLrVv9JhK6bDUF30V0O8/s1600/ramenco-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> &nbsp;After my initial visit in April, I know I'll be back to Ramen.Co for more awesome ramen.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5BufEIEoAsfpZ3Y69VFihtdt2clNdsXed6JrCatNoMWzGHahZVX35oSUteX33qrca71SMJI7vs-MemdNfklMLCYcRY69KpjjcqFIyYUnin2g2u7SEkjmNrvUMkeCxNaR0ooERwyOZrc/s1600/ramenco-sign-hiyashi-chuka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5BufEIEoAsfpZ3Y69VFihtdt2clNdsXed6JrCatNoMWzGHahZVX35oSUteX33qrca71SMJI7vs-MemdNfklMLCYcRY69KpjjcqFIyYUnin2g2u7SEkjmNrvUMkeCxNaR0ooERwyOZrc/s1600/ramenco-sign-hiyashi-chuka.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> I made my return when I found out about the new hiyashi chuka (cold ramen) on <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1995963269"></span>Keizo Shimamoto's Instagram<span id="goog_1995963270"></span></a>. Almost all ramen shops would offer cold ramen during summer. But what makes Ramen.Co's version stand out is its simplicity and freshness. I got the cold ramen to go and it was still tasteful after a few hours. I believe Keizo uses a simple vinaigrette-based tare for the flavoring. It definitely brings out the aroma of fresh vegetables.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibMnR6CelsyexvW3pcmWDI5mhM-SMYDwlGUm5eIBJDLfAHROpNrN6qSq8wxyHU4NIZlMkxjSjG0VnMyl4qTV0kC4Y2FcwmxoA-lTpBSPkMgYdq5GMtqB1PUcJM7DGYLNN5Whvnz46bCQ/s1600/ramenco-ramen-hiyashi-chuka.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibMnR6CelsyexvW3pcmWDI5mhM-SMYDwlGUm5eIBJDLfAHROpNrN6qSq8wxyHU4NIZlMkxjSjG0VnMyl4qTV0kC4Y2FcwmxoA-lTpBSPkMgYdq5GMtqB1PUcJM7DGYLNN5Whvnz46bCQ/s1600/ramenco-ramen-hiyashi-chuka.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> P.S. Keizo's kitchen also makes great eggs! Look at the yolk in the picture above!<br /> <br /> (Theme picture is from Keizo Shimamoto) </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/06/hiyashi-chuka-now-available-at-ramenco.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAb3w9W5fppiG_PTEva5GvVmHmqrxTURpnbFTw5QhZDnlKEJ0ucQDf4RZyrDu2G-F2Z18xp2R8dmX5WZlar-bSTU9XHVXU1UrEM1-iZtCki_0h36FiPjNjE2mhLrVv9JhK6bDUF30V0O8/s72-c/ramenco-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-2624956319401240522</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 05:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:37:35.741-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>10 Impressive Egg Desserts You Should Know</title><description><br /> <b>Eggs are widely used in many types of dishes, both sweet and savory, including many baked goods. In this article, we'll focus on desserts that use eggs as the main and&nbsp;irreplaceable&nbsp;ingredient. You&nbsp;probably know some of the following ones already. But as you scroll down the list, you would be impressed by how eggs can transform food in many different ways.</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">10. Egg Custard&nbsp;</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYprYkRer304A3PQejm8Kg-dKG4qPpxOkIW0O6zXmg-pD99adRly39WCQ_lAvYsWaSOBF_jZEYRIBbllbvSGBAgZOZBUtSn-crx1p_n_IdrybsCf_xGEnlq5kFgR_eTewZicq1YnNYJtE/s1600/dessert-egg-shaped-custard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYprYkRer304A3PQejm8Kg-dKG4qPpxOkIW0O6zXmg-pD99adRly39WCQ_lAvYsWaSOBF_jZEYRIBbllbvSGBAgZOZBUtSn-crx1p_n_IdrybsCf_xGEnlq5kFgR_eTewZicq1YnNYJtE/s1600/dessert-egg-shaped-custard.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.yimg.com/3/a6Af.lh7s59caCFvakbWCyQ8.mam3SUlYXE9xwLa8nRnfYWviGK.xA--/64/l/Abur0eakz8k7rzwwoZoy2g.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Egg custard is a standard egg dessert in many cultures. But have you seen it in an actual egg shell?<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> &nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-large;">9. Crème Brûlée</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFp0eJRdTJH3MAknPGCUSAKd1XU2Dc25wg9uyzzIkcE-eVQSdMhJZeYzepHVqQBEjJt6KweYltPMHjuU4aOo0DK0pFwCzVbaVXMEtsHIGCtfIjvrWIW8iJEAhKRHoa8excOLpkAIEUaE/s1600/dessert-egg-creme-brulee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFp0eJRdTJH3MAknPGCUSAKd1XU2Dc25wg9uyzzIkcE-eVQSdMhJZeYzepHVqQBEjJt6KweYltPMHjuU4aOo0DK0pFwCzVbaVXMEtsHIGCtfIjvrWIW8iJEAhKRHoa8excOLpkAIEUaE/s1600/dessert-egg-creme-brulee.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighECncBXn2VR0hEnQvdRM89Q1B6RW_Hzk_fHd-KMKYuKjMUHMrj20aJjheJzpcVYxVM9y-pox25j-mSO0OX67K7GLlTyAH3nbjEoSnewXVZbknWLy7rXmzdov4RcV7cbSgYrsAjK2rn5J/s1600/cremebrulee.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> The signature thing about creme brulee? The hard caramel layer that topped the custard!<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">8. Soufflé</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfXRUB6lPPwLAeGKh4vaCicfXc7d4IquM4jIpVnpNuLeajCM7E7MXRdCrdtUBdyACbQUmzPgdO5i6NPlbQFqvgF5LFECDJCwRdsyfP3bvXC9RbVa1HnjlsNo7ui5va5v0yislIKBLhqY/s1600/dessert-egg-souffle-souffl%C3%A9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfXRUB6lPPwLAeGKh4vaCicfXc7d4IquM4jIpVnpNuLeajCM7E7MXRdCrdtUBdyACbQUmzPgdO5i6NPlbQFqvgF5LFECDJCwRdsyfP3bvXC9RbVa1HnjlsNo7ui5va5v0yislIKBLhqY/s1600/dessert-egg-souffle-souffl%C3%A9.JPG" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/70/Souffl%C3%A9.JPG">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> A puffy French delicacy made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Egg Tart</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnm63HQ8FqYgAZqt_RVOs5HUcazEvbHnngDEnEAd8ukKTTODjS3ki8K8NcXZIJ1Hk6ZQEEyatszpxhKhVXbEXLVBMFKsVIu8M4_domx7kfiB5MD5KXCIUP8mTi9znADv-7pUUGJgYT5A/s1600/dessert-egg-tart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnm63HQ8FqYgAZqt_RVOs5HUcazEvbHnngDEnEAd8ukKTTODjS3ki8K8NcXZIJ1Hk6ZQEEyatszpxhKhVXbEXLVBMFKsVIu8M4_domx7kfiB5MD5KXCIUP8mTi9znADv-7pUUGJgYT5A/s1600/dessert-egg-tart.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.foodspotting.com/">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Buttery crust filled with warm egg custard, this is the most popular Asian dessert of all time!<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Steamed Eggs</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGj2ZYT4x3OpeF99XeoQ-d8wF6nX0_6dsiWAAobQomTLJ8vBrJbuaKzVbP-wgnxZ2uxozBTM8YGJogWiDBuNL36yJg8stgHMFgnZgrwUcDprZ7UM4N88q06xs1LTLe6U3cFZM-JYhpBs/s1600/dessert-egg-steamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGj2ZYT4x3OpeF99XeoQ-d8wF6nX0_6dsiWAAobQomTLJ8vBrJbuaKzVbP-wgnxZ2uxozBTM8YGJogWiDBuNL36yJg8stgHMFgnZgrwUcDprZ7UM4N88q06xs1LTLe6U3cFZM-JYhpBs/s1600/dessert-egg-steamed.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.openrice.com/userphoto/photo/4/38R/00N28ZFB9B819000A2A481l.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> This is super simple to make: just add water and sugar into beaten eggs, then steam it!<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Frozen Custard</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fYay8KLizi7vsgvCvtbczqOAen-lKvLRAW6c8UPcD2VVKTCf1j0qLCEQKTdFtKHdMB1e4S9kHFLzwsU8av_pkH0pU7djj7kC6aGbgyq7XfjcJV5emaiKd6daoaUKjdOQCFtRU-PKoM8/s1600/dessert-egg-frozen-custard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fYay8KLizi7vsgvCvtbczqOAen-lKvLRAW6c8UPcD2VVKTCf1j0qLCEQKTdFtKHdMB1e4S9kHFLzwsU8av_pkH0pU7djj7kC6aGbgyq7XfjcJV5emaiKd6daoaUKjdOQCFtRU-PKoM8/s1600/dessert-egg-frozen-custard.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ejzain.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/culver2.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Similar to ice cream but has a much smoother and richer tasting, frozen custard is made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Ovos Moles De Aveiro&nbsp;</span></h3> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">(Portuguese Egg Yolk Confection)</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvVVsN3gKyWdmcNtc6Pt5RV3QOlrTJu791Jc-x3VIDo-am1KD_i8xoZS2EqWdufX_xcN7mIispMMWcHaps3WHxmZH0kTozJE_VEDBaEQGArQfCM2dNlnnGwotj6wkyNLr-fMYUwF6y_U/s1600/dessert-egg-ovos-moles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvVVsN3gKyWdmcNtc6Pt5RV3QOlrTJu791Jc-x3VIDo-am1KD_i8xoZS2EqWdufX_xcN7mIispMMWcHaps3WHxmZH0kTozJE_VEDBaEQGArQfCM2dNlnnGwotj6wkyNLr-fMYUwF6y_U/s1600/dessert-egg-ovos-moles.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://easyportugueserecipes.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ovos-moles.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> A local delicacy from Aveiro District, Portugal, ovos moles are made of egg yolks and sugar.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;3. Egg Biscuit Rolls</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-T3ZpjVvbWP28q_wLPB9A2eqkqhbUEWHnKZrMsfEqg7MAz6llS6fE_R1lq88IeyaG8KScqkTkThyphenhyphenuJaaJeq2CExkmZG7pVOhRxFy-q7a8bGVLOeyNUi60wyjiFQWf81zLpJFWvYELYk/s1600/dessert-egg-rolls-asian.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-T3ZpjVvbWP28q_wLPB9A2eqkqhbUEWHnKZrMsfEqg7MAz6llS6fE_R1lq88IeyaG8KScqkTkThyphenhyphenuJaaJeq2CExkmZG7pVOhRxFy-q7a8bGVLOeyNUi60wyjiFQWf81zLpJFWvYELYk/s1600/dessert-egg-rolls-asian.png" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cloudol.net/data/files/store_362/goods_29/201207060837096248.png">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Don't be confused with the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/10-truths-about-american-chinese-food.html">American Chinese</a>&nbsp;egg roll, this dessert egg roll (蛋捲) is very crunchy and flaky and is more known in the Southern region of China.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Deep-fried Egg White Filled With Red Beans</span></h3> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">(高力豆沙)</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXhwrWYDUXR05FllxQullmI_CYt3z6WHYqFDOmIHqh6YutQsA5onMMgiGzschCCnDLTsdEcCNfrmrr63emc2Hi-XexCmIcLQTnwvWIw6Q2OGnN_KI7h4WtzmQUPoR8R7Y8sbpgJIIWZA/s1600/dessert-egg-whites-deep-fried.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXhwrWYDUXR05FllxQullmI_CYt3z6WHYqFDOmIHqh6YutQsA5onMMgiGzschCCnDLTsdEcCNfrmrr63emc2Hi-XexCmIcLQTnwvWIw6Q2OGnN_KI7h4WtzmQUPoR8R7Y8sbpgJIIWZA/s1600/dessert-egg-whites-deep-fried.JPG" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvS8azXvjPKAyVZQQRtWB3bAzfvta6nfLg1ViRUizVA7eLtVLCNPcUhzJQC7cSHz_YaxlIrisSqrhSgtP2xBH-wjHkmcJ5JGzhhSDiigsmaobxpnF90nj_l6bURz3Lnk85oV67cv8bmxQ/s1600/P8035562.JPG">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Originated from Beijing, this deep-fried dessert is made with highly beaten egg whites, flour, corn starch, and bean paste (or other sweet paste).<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Egg Shaved Ice (月見冰)</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrhuP9k7ocvsZ5jgVFOCi1UlSJCoUZyrCpL08OM2dWlFMQNRseBNSx7uzmlo2QYGrowc9zlwS63Pwn2lmjlVEXjg-CsB6bltmM79RfqQlWGfPhzYC89IdBPUy3WwPIH3ObL78RCl-86Y/s1600/dessert-egg-shaved-ice-taiwanese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrhuP9k7ocvsZ5jgVFOCi1UlSJCoUZyrCpL08OM2dWlFMQNRseBNSx7uzmlo2QYGrowc9zlwS63Pwn2lmjlVEXjg-CsB6bltmM79RfqQlWGfPhzYC89IdBPUy3WwPIH3ObL78RCl-86Y/s1600/dessert-egg-shaved-ice-taiwanese.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.blog.xuite.net/2/0/8/f/13668979/blog_389887/txt/13607116/4.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> This traditional Taiwanese shaved ice has a beautiful Chinese name: "moon sees ice." It's really simple to make, just add condensed milk over shaved ice, then crack a raw egg on top!<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Enjoy this dessert article? Make sure to check out our articles on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/9-best-matcha-green-tea-flavored-foods.html">matcha green desserts</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/11-must-try-shaved-ice-around-world.html">shaved ice</a> too!</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy National Egg Day!&nbsp;</b></span></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/10-impressive-egg-desserts-you-should.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYprYkRer304A3PQejm8Kg-dKG4qPpxOkIW0O6zXmg-pD99adRly39WCQ_lAvYsWaSOBF_jZEYRIBbllbvSGBAgZOZBUtSn-crx1p_n_IdrybsCf_xGEnlq5kFgR_eTewZicq1YnNYJtE/s72-c/dessert-egg-shaped-custard.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1495240340550215046</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2014 06:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:35:05.912-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Brooklyn</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><title>New Summer Ramen and Appetizer at Ganso Ramen</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEk_G-cKcOFLt-t5Cc5tdUswiLYUIT_wUtEIfuVgDLhL7GZtAU1Fxa4-64FuuVbdz5OW-PT_igtsInOv9BPPb7pnLEAtO3Fd7klBtsCWIGV7cXKcaMzpbDpvoaEV6ut8x9FVb31rRHHQ/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEk_G-cKcOFLt-t5Cc5tdUswiLYUIT_wUtEIfuVgDLhL7GZtAU1Fxa4-64FuuVbdz5OW-PT_igtsInOv9BPPb7pnLEAtO3Fd7klBtsCWIGV7cXKcaMzpbDpvoaEV6ut8x9FVb31rRHHQ/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Ever since I visited Ganso a few months ago, I have fallen in love with their exquisite <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/02/ganso-ramen-spot-in-brooklyn.html">menu items</a>. Now their summer specials have returned, of course I would make my return to the restaurant.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><b>New Appetizer</b></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDwoM-1gqQFVvul3T8VXDbVASVEuQPFkM170j1jVgmLU1RKy-tSiL3e3O4E_tlUbjFF6NBd2SRIKQ4zrHujy9e2X3jwhIYNyLufALhI4QwH84F4bLvhghmr2E2EN8e0xwbp7mTn4qGFk/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDwoM-1gqQFVvul3T8VXDbVASVEuQPFkM170j1jVgmLU1RKy-tSiL3e3O4E_tlUbjFF6NBd2SRIKQ4zrHujy9e2X3jwhIYNyLufALhI4QwH84F4bLvhghmr2E2EN8e0xwbp7mTn4qGFk/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJU-PeBn460ZipvbunEOsXoQMjQI6WPec_qeuSxd5XcKjIz4E6EMflVmferkKyO-9yP0WBArLtoz8Etir3QEqNg5jgVVGrOo_0V1ycXFhb65fACGzDP1t4utupuGuVBaGGFFtT8SxdFoY/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers-calamari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJU-PeBn460ZipvbunEOsXoQMjQI6WPec_qeuSxd5XcKjIz4E6EMflVmferkKyO-9yP0WBArLtoz8Etir3QEqNg5jgVVGrOo_0V1ycXFhb65fACGzDP1t4utupuGuVBaGGFFtT8SxdFoY/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers-calamari.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The one new appetizer on Ganso's summer menu is Calamari Tempura ($8). What's the best thing about it? It's bonito mayo dipping sauce! It's amazing --- rich and savory. They only give you a little basket of fried calamari. At the price of $8, I wouldn't get it again. But for first timers, please order it because the sauce is the bomb!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATaXsMpzupsV59G_STha2v0avLi1WzZUA8-Ewchm66BIPbSAUqUxlAoQp76Dp_xIeD-sXC0BQOtNcA-MDIlkMotxguCgd2oRG_gLuMZ3Nd-5Cm6SJmblEkNfIR23nhPRCEkiKJc_IRO8/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers-calamari-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATaXsMpzupsV59G_STha2v0avLi1WzZUA8-Ewchm66BIPbSAUqUxlAoQp76Dp_xIeD-sXC0BQOtNcA-MDIlkMotxguCgd2oRG_gLuMZ3Nd-5Cm6SJmblEkNfIR23nhPRCEkiKJc_IRO8/s1600/ganso-summer-appetizers-calamari-1.jpg" /></a><br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;"><b>Summer Ramen Special - Hiyashi Chuka</b></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFc8LbuvnKKp4RJZa7wjurT4guLY-Ar6fyUm56gpcLT_lLTZXV590sHzY132-2waK21X5GANMNgLwQeCN91w7n9-AW18RFwXm6oZQkJJ5N4cl6bxsvEYXBRHqh1AQP4W-C3GKr5ThWBvI/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFc8LbuvnKKp4RJZa7wjurT4guLY-Ar6fyUm56gpcLT_lLTZXV590sHzY132-2waK21X5GANMNgLwQeCN91w7n9-AW18RFwXm6oZQkJJ5N4cl6bxsvEYXBRHqh1AQP4W-C3GKr5ThWBvI/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-menu.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv6mXbZCdolHWHEUdqVl2OKeItsv3Iok3WyRbzF49MsyIIlnSoLOP5m2LJxKqS-7hfH8zaGyMpA8p6UBAO-5acUiFXeAy1_1qQwTQRaqq6Ezl_ejvFJXrqYi69W119Z7SBZfJC-V0cJk/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv6mXbZCdolHWHEUdqVl2OKeItsv3Iok3WyRbzF49MsyIIlnSoLOP5m2LJxKqS-7hfH8zaGyMpA8p6UBAO-5acUiFXeAy1_1qQwTQRaqq6Ezl_ejvFJXrqYi69W119Z7SBZfJC-V0cJk/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnu5PZ33PuXAEDiuufg89jYG-5qtLD9WzyhzV7sJaZSErzxvtCzaVuFoCIXDeBcw5ZLcww7aUEVvQo6Wv-65QEk-a1Nqpbs9uq4Dkb9WXjJlomv-gJz8EOhEqcxoE-jXBBWTkxl6_l9M/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlnu5PZ33PuXAEDiuufg89jYG-5qtLD9WzyhzV7sJaZSErzxvtCzaVuFoCIXDeBcw5ZLcww7aUEVvQo6Wv-65QEk-a1Nqpbs9uq4Dkb9WXjJlomv-gJz8EOhEqcxoE-jXBBWTkxl6_l9M/s1600/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> When summer comes, expect to see Hiyashi Chuka, aka Japanese cold noodles, at almost every ramen shop! Ganso's Hiyashi Chuka contains flavors of pork cheek fat and yuzu-soy sauce vinaigrette. These flavors made the dish so refreshing and light. Highly recommended. The only downvote would be its price ($14).</description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/new-summer-ramen-and-appetizer-at-ganso.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkEk_G-cKcOFLt-t5Cc5tdUswiLYUIT_wUtEIfuVgDLhL7GZtAU1Fxa4-64FuuVbdz5OW-PT_igtsInOv9BPPb7pnLEAtO3Fd7klBtsCWIGV7cXKcaMzpbDpvoaEV6ut8x9FVb31rRHHQ/s72-c/ganso-summer-ramen-hiyashi-chuka-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-2435720180873909331</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 23:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-22T20:47:40.331-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>12 Crazy Sushi Art You Have to See</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <b>Sushi is simple, elegant, and obviously delicious. But some people like to be creative with this Japanese food, using different shapes and colors to create a plate of art you don't normally see at a restaurant. Some are artsy, some are just so crazy that you would be like, WTF did I just see?</b><div> <b><br /></b><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsm8nDlXNxIB6k3wzlFT0utYHKxa6iK29N00iyGxmCkwafPKox87sRYOZYA2HUL42bVgCcn7czbPvK6ccGIaKrMAOyKJ4Dw2BvQdNac3Bu7N4Wz3lc4zdYGdMwIBBptsdsD4rzka0w4g/s1600/food-art-sushi-panda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsm8nDlXNxIB6k3wzlFT0utYHKxa6iK29N00iyGxmCkwafPKox87sRYOZYA2HUL42bVgCcn7czbPvK6ccGIaKrMAOyKJ4Dw2BvQdNac3Bu7N4Wz3lc4zdYGdMwIBBptsdsD4rzka0w4g/s1600/food-art-sushi-panda.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://funonthenet.in/">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">What an educational sushi!</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfo1QEh08tDhok4AYs6v8NOpw-5KuuWmuIl_vs_T1LJoLpQv76KgIyz2Ddx2_Zt3kJDr9Nfh4jHzq3ECl62skRLtOGreXbPmXGRDHDRoLy6XN9vaisTuiS_7HrnbUpBa4KBGgNRuZjHU/s1600/food-art-sushi-embryo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfo1QEh08tDhok4AYs6v8NOpw-5KuuWmuIl_vs_T1LJoLpQv76KgIyz2Ddx2_Zt3kJDr9Nfh4jHzq3ECl62skRLtOGreXbPmXGRDHDRoLy6XN9vaisTuiS_7HrnbUpBa4KBGgNRuZjHU/s1600/food-art-sushi-embryo.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://h.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcompany/imagecache/slideshow_large/slideshow/2013/09/3017603-slide-s-5-sushi-art.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello Kitty fans would die for this</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdDM86nCY6gmM60zu8CXFIFCyu3tBVVWFvOQyRrdQ_QFT5V1IwT_F1_kfyPXhnUgpq-leKT60uW0Wu7q1jZUFyw2OrJAESc-yi7SLzdA_vIHkIxoQPCQ-suUg6gPr0lTr3pZpYX1Gn0o/s1600/food-art-sushi-hello-kitty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdDM86nCY6gmM60zu8CXFIFCyu3tBVVWFvOQyRrdQ_QFT5V1IwT_F1_kfyPXhnUgpq-leKT60uW0Wu7q1jZUFyw2OrJAESc-yi7SLzdA_vIHkIxoQPCQ-suUg6gPr0lTr3pZpYX1Gn0o/s1600/food-art-sushi-hello-kitty.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_kzb6kqdjOm1qzvk4co1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAI6WLSGT7Y3ET7ADQ&amp;Expires=1400204575&amp;Signature=DticKelGPWFXsd90wvDJH7%2FBCic%3D#_=_">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">This guy likes his iPhone too much</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9z-_ehQomRj-58ewYgj9gksJ_kGnGs03VuY9yFcssSvTmXOnZ5GKhDdg0iNck0YzufuDzfa9sKFaUathM5WBDjnQ8izKH29qay7FiqsTQANPvQxwnkl7mx_YrSZ50DDUy8k9OQKSCv4/s1600/food-art-sushi-iphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9z-_ehQomRj-58ewYgj9gksJ_kGnGs03VuY9yFcssSvTmXOnZ5GKhDdg0iNck0YzufuDzfa9sKFaUathM5WBDjnQ8izKH29qay7FiqsTQANPvQxwnkl7mx_YrSZ50DDUy8k9OQKSCv4/s1600/food-art-sushi-iphone.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sushi-art5.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't get this...</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gg9ZNXAKWCEN-o13-omy-w-9mDOk1eP8X3ytCKUcb2wryjZBts5XIi5BrsvdTCuzVn0FKTLV5hb_gwCMZ0-OGYji4wWmE-06WCIhQlNoE_1Sv6hm0Mfvanm7oSHDQEfBWmBz5yKevL0/s1600/food-art-sushi-nudes-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gg9ZNXAKWCEN-o13-omy-w-9mDOk1eP8X3ytCKUcb2wryjZBts5XIi5BrsvdTCuzVn0FKTLV5hb_gwCMZ0-OGYji4wWmE-06WCIhQlNoE_1Sv6hm0Mfvanm7oSHDQEfBWmBz5yKevL0/s1600/food-art-sushi-nudes-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://randommization.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sushi-roll-art-by-Takayo-Kiyota_3.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Nor this...seriously WTF?</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURrBtIizlps52TS6AHbtujCp0S40B67-raZrPlIAWRUyDOOzylOOWNNjizC9PF0bCNsW5NVl76vw_rJdiO82YNTeTrm02n3rP-wlSqhTIuXOcb8ZgCO2oq_B-WljNufVyXPXnBA4jBZM/s1600/food-art-sushi-nudes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURrBtIizlps52TS6AHbtujCp0S40B67-raZrPlIAWRUyDOOzylOOWNNjizC9PF0bCNsW5NVl76vw_rJdiO82YNTeTrm02n3rP-wlSqhTIuXOcb8ZgCO2oq_B-WljNufVyXPXnBA4jBZM/s1600/food-art-sushi-nudes.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://f.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcompany/imagecache/slideshow_large/slideshow/2013/09/3017603-slide-s-1-sushi-art.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">This Obama sushi roll is actually pretty cute</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv1qNbngLNhqHA7r1HIZoL43WkjAd1JnUsKs3USQapTTmkO_UWktaHxz89YIWJN7M98AKFNKL2LH_KHC1sM38wEBgzvTz5mKkVAodoqAwNMuPcHn1S6Rf9sN2G2hYHp0HCTRPmdpESqM/s1600/food-art-sushi-obama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigv1qNbngLNhqHA7r1HIZoL43WkjAd1JnUsKs3USQapTTmkO_UWktaHxz89YIWJN7M98AKFNKL2LH_KHC1sM38wEBgzvTz5mKkVAodoqAwNMuPcHn1S6Rf9sN2G2hYHp0HCTRPmdpESqM/s1600/food-art-sushi-obama.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tofugu.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/obama-sushi.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Awww this is too cute to eat</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMYN87vF_6W02miTOt8BGAt8lNJIBurliCldWD2-0M-Xp-ddprvGjkXLAUAhLMb2OYY6OQxfPgwQtjRcm52Y-WbvIUWhg7qKYnnHMPseGCZ5uPgtbAmoetMWFl3BS2YrtyOY8KxMQ6AA/s1600/food-art-sushi-chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMYN87vF_6W02miTOt8BGAt8lNJIBurliCldWD2-0M-Xp-ddprvGjkXLAUAhLMb2OYY6OQxfPgwQtjRcm52Y-WbvIUWhg7qKYnnHMPseGCZ5uPgtbAmoetMWFl3BS2YrtyOY8KxMQ6AA/s1600/food-art-sushi-chicken.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcgTG3kNW8yhj7PRNj_2e-zRtBw3Aa2QVJyPkcRENlLTVZCDH2sNDeGfBUoI5m4TnW49MgdUHV_MNrX_ymdLZIh0qOVgrn6l8upLuXwMxVW6oXXosxxJZFSyxf_2efZg7Me_EqOlGGBhz/s800/04.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">You need some effort to make this Cleopatra sushi!</span></h3> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzic53ZqSOZvHxx79awXmLVa84HhbwbkpOfEXU46SSOT-D6-Y_sO4UB-tgFBPN_G9374UTH20SYxTnVBTQuH1xJxH-T69l_XpdazpNrwJ2LZwROHcWeqMagIcIBxFdzZHDBhCSUzBNNX4/s1600/food-art-sushi-pharaoh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzic53ZqSOZvHxx79awXmLVa84HhbwbkpOfEXU46SSOT-D6-Y_sO4UB-tgFBPN_G9374UTH20SYxTnVBTQuH1xJxH-T69l_XpdazpNrwJ2LZwROHcWeqMagIcIBxFdzZHDBhCSUzBNNX4/s1600/food-art-sushi-pharaoh.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tastyfoodtruck.com/">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">If you can make a Cleopatra sushi, why not turn some bald guys into sushi too?</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCDDjfl0qpMLRt9vpfBf0yhcOBZ14cvMgN-02rD3Yw_ciThayN9AtrVSzmwh6EqeTGPKNeWnkvk8Hy_HvkFqi5paTVzWxkTSfISfj8tWbzTczQM_W0Cth8HNfZ7f4qXPMfixZ4QVBQeE/s1600/food-art-sushi-guys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCDDjfl0qpMLRt9vpfBf0yhcOBZ14cvMgN-02rD3Yw_ciThayN9AtrVSzmwh6EqeTGPKNeWnkvk8Hy_HvkFqi5paTVzWxkTSfISfj8tWbzTczQM_W0Cth8HNfZ7f4qXPMfixZ4QVBQeE/s1600/food-art-sushi-guys.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcR7sxkXz_UhZCH27nXa8A7IZwlE1CqY1njgpdKb2HockveUhc1RPO8AWMHHDbyKU2h-4DD1syOU2dW6pqgsnQjxcCsqBrcW7f1U7HtW5VoRHFniaSBzv3amME5BJgajeCsUa3NMTItr9k/s1600/sushi+art+IIHIH+18.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">This guy recreated Van Gogh's "Flower" with sushi -- talented!</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrVHifIHfE4ZJrVXsBg2moll-3CEIl5tDjOqi_qlN-9ZvCu7qdn0V6Ea9bKOkkmG2S12YxonSnlDLF6mrUbNNIWXtuSNLzRpXjzWbiMffeF3MvllMDU8ebJeR6Wfw4fNN_rtSfwxA90M/s1600/food-art-sushi-flower-van-gogh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrVHifIHfE4ZJrVXsBg2moll-3CEIl5tDjOqi_qlN-9ZvCu7qdn0V6Ea9bKOkkmG2S12YxonSnlDLF6mrUbNNIWXtuSNLzRpXjzWbiMffeF3MvllMDU8ebJeR6Wfw4fNN_rtSfwxA90M/s1600/food-art-sushi-flower-van-gogh.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.uberinspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/uberimages/mix/4/design-stuff14622.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">I dig this "Like" button sushi!</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrtIcz2WuGOs_gTj9JifIHLH3iC5gAXcARkNiJMGQ4ds3fnjmWOT-pKk4Zjs22zJA_wsUmGQyCn3GlxmcRxWeKrHwVTBw49QvDTeNEskZmIpww8uU-AWYMAIs0WQnIv0vPQO2ePcB8yo/s1600/food-art-sushi-like-button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrtIcz2WuGOs_gTj9JifIHLH3iC5gAXcARkNiJMGQ4ds3fnjmWOT-pKk4Zjs22zJA_wsUmGQyCn3GlxmcRxWeKrHwVTBw49QvDTeNEskZmIpww8uU-AWYMAIs0WQnIv0vPQO2ePcB8yo/s1600/food-art-sushi-like-button.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.incrediblethings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sushi-art-5.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">And let's not forget "naked sushi," where you eat sushi and sashimi right off a naked model. Kinky...</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jKfYxPw1AMuIOGN6Le25vk1jKM591eD3WstJxBPg8DT7D9D7sy7npNRmARKZlD_TwEaDKd71Ew2UdBqdjygUo2B8pGuqW4Ibk2m-1E07IEjEUm8rW6zuvNoFcSNpLeDaFAKC7dX6FPY/s1600/exotic-naked-sushi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jKfYxPw1AMuIOGN6Le25vk1jKM591eD3WstJxBPg8DT7D9D7sy7npNRmARKZlD_TwEaDKd71Ew2UdBqdjygUo2B8pGuqW4Ibk2m-1E07IEjEUm8rW6zuvNoFcSNpLeDaFAKC7dX6FPY/s1600/exotic-naked-sushi.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8jSLaFaooNeb4K0IFQknO9EGgREc6tLUbRnTkywV5KMIjikem07EGl-Xh6ezaHc3ACEm_fNVIFX6bL6Put7wGH1KaX5TZbUq3KSPP9ml5HUCMez96n7kaHNsrVvwe3PvoVL6YokvjwyGX/s1600/Rice+Sushi+Art+Restaurant.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h4> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Would you try to make these overly creative sushi? If you decided to make some, don't forget to share with us after you're done!</span></b></h4> </div> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></div> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/12-crazy-sushi-art-you-have-to-see.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixsm8nDlXNxIB6k3wzlFT0utYHKxa6iK29N00iyGxmCkwafPKox87sRYOZYA2HUL42bVgCcn7czbPvK6ccGIaKrMAOyKJ4Dw2BvQdNac3Bu7N4Wz3lc4zdYGdMwIBBptsdsD4rzka0w4g/s72-c/food-art-sushi-panda.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-3080006314868470389</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2015-12-17T15:32:29.538-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>11 Must-Try Shaved Ice Around the World</title><description><b>Summer is just as brutal as icy cold winter: whenever you walk outside you would feel like you're being melted by hot summer air and all you want to eat is ice cream or popsicles. But have you ever considered shaved ice as another summer must eat?</b><div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1imCOHZpWDz8wyZHeHK3DXqoTIXCHqX0wDcUogZC8V5000O7prs1sTTH5_2C3vMBxMkY7moVahrhk4F0aCTyqQbc42CBhc-cD3pq82Rm6E8jMkBWZ7E_OvRMTZWBTCScsI2xK-UnzfY/s1600/shavedice-haiwaii-rainbow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1imCOHZpWDz8wyZHeHK3DXqoTIXCHqX0wDcUogZC8V5000O7prs1sTTH5_2C3vMBxMkY7moVahrhk4F0aCTyqQbc42CBhc-cD3pq82Rm6E8jMkBWZ7E_OvRMTZWBTCScsI2xK-UnzfY/s1600/shavedice-haiwaii-rainbow.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.experiencehawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/shaveice2.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>Shaved ice is just a generic name for a bunch of ice-based dessert. It's believed that the Roman Emperor Nero invented this dessert: record shows he sent slaves to nearby mountains to collect ice then flavored the retrieved ice with a honey and fruits mixture. Nowadays shaved ice is generally made of fine shavings of ice or crushed ice top with various sweet condiments of syrups. This simple frozen treat is enjoyed by everyone around the world, but every culture has its own form and variation.&nbsp;</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Snow Cones &amp; Sno-ball - America</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1bxQHILcp6YA9LiVFpQP7oVhyphenhyphenb4NxNRk9WeppZur9_pEVE2z-_51rj83S7PajMgjTPrTAeRsIffkSjXMc_vgkzxpLkWWnDAg3tlFryCeAXYzUw7SLFYuStZkPi_5ryzdT6haLnC6mGQ/s1600/shavedice-snowcone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_1bxQHILcp6YA9LiVFpQP7oVhyphenhyphenb4NxNRk9WeppZur9_pEVE2z-_51rj83S7PajMgjTPrTAeRsIffkSjXMc_vgkzxpLkWWnDAg3tlFryCeAXYzUw7SLFYuStZkPi_5ryzdT6haLnC6mGQ/s1600/shavedice-snowcone.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.gmpopcorn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sno-kone-group.jpg?w=300">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Perhaps the simplest shaved ice among the others, snow cones are often flavored with just fruit syrups. Some regional variations would top the ice with a fruit-cream mixture (below) or marshmallow cream.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARenFScnVUPzcy1jw9BasiVBQu9Fyi13u1E0vcMfS9sFZHBk10bAKVIhioCWUXTycMV2k3lH98F3oQjq87U9JCO6oG50EnkuQOQVroNw9XAjETWW4zZqGi92vzD0igwnNqt6tG_nFERA/s1600/shavedice-sno-ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARenFScnVUPzcy1jw9BasiVBQu9Fyi13u1E0vcMfS9sFZHBk10bAKVIhioCWUXTycMV2k3lH98F3oQjq87U9JCO6oG50EnkuQOQVroNw9XAjETWW4zZqGi92vzD0igwnNqt6tG_nFERA/s1600/shavedice-sno-ball.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Hansens_Sno-Bliz_2010.JPG">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Piragua - Puerto Rico</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvNhjiDaV2YMHzmfg7R2fs7JZIPcGPzxLXeYG2NPC-OpoxbzWx3YlHX9Y_HOvlpRYAE0F-s918X6MtlPfsFbddfbgwm_StuQSfwLIbGOy4CupZM7LHFP9WqptIBvWic-HegB205W3i_U/s1600/shavedice-piragua.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvNhjiDaV2YMHzmfg7R2fs7JZIPcGPzxLXeYG2NPC-OpoxbzWx3YlHX9Y_HOvlpRYAE0F-s918X6MtlPfsFbddfbgwm_StuQSfwLIbGOy4CupZM7LHFP9WqptIBvWic-HegB205W3i_U/s1600/shavedice-piragua.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Made in pyramid shapes, piraguas are sold by street vendors in Puerto Rican neighborhoods, especially in New York and Philadelphia.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Baobing/Chhoah-peng - China, Taiwan</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjUxEaTUiFwDVXCyN1lAxfG6w744WaPgjmw3ynL-cKPxdg-WhzCugddTABFdVguRfx5hVJqsdvf2oWromyv8mZmns-qp6aDC5hZmx-TJ9EYn3G8H7EMUvFJR2-muCKNovvjYnVerHmPE/s1600/shavedice-baobing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjUxEaTUiFwDVXCyN1lAxfG6w744WaPgjmw3ynL-cKPxdg-WhzCugddTABFdVguRfx5hVJqsdvf2oWromyv8mZmns-qp6aDC5hZmx-TJ9EYn3G8H7EMUvFJR2-muCKNovvjYnVerHmPE/s1600/shavedice-baobing.JPG" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dvRmnwTo1_w/UhLkdL1llXI/AAAAAAAAAjU/ZZRreUaIMCw/s1600/IMG_0730.JPG">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1SnnB7vC6dxVSw3UBT9DGq0cy5r12WheTH9hMKwQMgiQhGWuC6Z0Di4BtjKq8u4_nud8F4jixPrbeU2-GWcNL0Ig6Onebg4UYI3qhILifz4PhfSiTq0HAv2iadzQVWDCXA-EE84v3gU/s1600/shavedice-mango-baobing-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1SnnB7vC6dxVSw3UBT9DGq0cy5r12WheTH9hMKwQMgiQhGWuC6Z0Di4BtjKq8u4_nud8F4jixPrbeU2-GWcNL0Ig6Onebg4UYI3qhILifz4PhfSiTq0HAv2iadzQVWDCXA-EE84v3gU/s1600/shavedice-mango-baobing-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pic.pimg.tw/himiucat/1372150444-3289249212.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Toppings generally include fresh fruits, syrup, condensed milk, grass jelly, sweetened beans, and glutinous rice balls. Some shops in Taiwan even made a savory twist on shaved ice. The owners use seafood ingredients as toppings and flavor everything with shrimp paste. The picture below is just one of their exotic examples.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoTEu_teXDPlkLHOWSNPuGSCA7bkj6ZLucEqHiC7FrO3n5qAQTTkHEZrepaPxNRp7jX6fcVeskS5g7W_Qa6B6zI4pSQ87p_doEh0dpPJUOgcLxlSB-RWVTAO1f1JqJ0yi-44oIzwumIY/s1600/shavedice-fish-eggs-seafood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoTEu_teXDPlkLHOWSNPuGSCA7bkj6ZLucEqHiC7FrO3n5qAQTTkHEZrepaPxNRp7jX6fcVeskS5g7W_Qa6B6zI4pSQ87p_doEh0dpPJUOgcLxlSB-RWVTAO1f1JqJ0yi-44oIzwumIY/s1600/shavedice-fish-eggs-seafood.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://imagec.navi.com/images/templates/TAIPEI/5036232/b7eb9fb29e1ec459_S.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Kakigori - Japan</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeYIqa5mYqPYsfrjR8vkscvbiVCEeQNqJO8OILlw7pCjqfMRLjfKyINYZKVV7TwIr2W8fCVx9XT_rGRZBq-b3YLmS4pq5100tw7aErwBTnoJ3pH7rVFI1kwEkxTEy12GgP3Yha5VCnnc/s1600/shavedice-kakigori.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeYIqa5mYqPYsfrjR8vkscvbiVCEeQNqJO8OILlw7pCjqfMRLjfKyINYZKVV7TwIr2W8fCVx9XT_rGRZBq-b3YLmS4pq5100tw7aErwBTnoJ3pH7rVFI1kwEkxTEy12GgP3Yha5VCnnc/s1600/shavedice-kakigori.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAkjV_pcMwyUS2Y1wNcEgtKWKfQ1jRmam5xPawnpM9DZnS4oD3poKsXo4N6WXi2wsLmfqGoNybf8K-6Nfhi19bKUvuWA0t4wsQU23XtqiXWXdDsGsy8l2mZx54nGlhA7CUu0vDulkjWSI/s1600/DSCN4833.JPG">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9weQ6yf1yjleksjs2R-nhw7WfpZckV-PA6L-zPS3VOJHihi9DKBRc6XhEiD3tj9U4bi5aNg2xRL49p98GB_i_93RVoY_JnhLcu8B9XS1vKC7spGuy9UVA0bbXRARPSjNXz38NdElcBc/s1600/shavedice-kakigori-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9weQ6yf1yjleksjs2R-nhw7WfpZckV-PA6L-zPS3VOJHihi9DKBRc6XhEiD3tj9U4bi5aNg2xRL49p98GB_i_93RVoY_JnhLcu8B9XS1vKC7spGuy9UVA0bbXRARPSjNXz38NdElcBc/s1600/shavedice-kakigori-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.deepjapan.org/content/images/.user/_image_1_cMQArQ1374485336660.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> The regular kakigori is usually flavored with plain or fruit flavored syrups. But a lot of shops in Japan sell different varieties of kakigori in the summer, like strawberry and green tea.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Patbingsu - Korea</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs8KlmRLo2w3Q6db6xueKUmOIhMuriimmE6BnVGGyC4YLH6N0vNL2I2fVLX6K45PCrxVKN4YoQowaQNf0DRxWrEoof5j6WDxIeCxV8UgKdMC1Jv8TEg2vvsYY6rIIPs-sfA8bHLIiGrw/s1600/shavedice-patbingsu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs8KlmRLo2w3Q6db6xueKUmOIhMuriimmE6BnVGGyC4YLH6N0vNL2I2fVLX6K45PCrxVKN4YoQowaQNf0DRxWrEoof5j6WDxIeCxV8UgKdMC1Jv8TEg2vvsYY6rIIPs-sfA8bHLIiGrw/s1600/shavedice-patbingsu.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://huntingfortheverybest.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/img_0096.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Recently ranked by BuzzFeed as one of the top summer frozen treats to try, this Korean version of shaved ice features sweetened red beans and canned fruits as main ingredients. Believe or not, the starting price in NYC is $12 at Korean bakeries. Would you spend $12 just to try ice, beans and fruits?<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Halo-halo - Philippine</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcyutFG9vwjn4-0CsSDaZeVS_Cby132WyzAV7Txym6rzJ21ntJ-oy7gGD5CpB2p4OiUPHmZj1fgJNjX3C3cG2Xd_5xObR5ur7H3ogomFDDQPolVdHZFwi72HBsVAY1pHW4SCNxW4kfIw/s1600/shavedice-halo-halo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcyutFG9vwjn4-0CsSDaZeVS_Cby132WyzAV7Txym6rzJ21ntJ-oy7gGD5CpB2p4OiUPHmZj1fgJNjX3C3cG2Xd_5xObR5ur7H3ogomFDDQPolVdHZFwi72HBsVAY1pHW4SCNxW4kfIw/s1600/shavedice-halo-halo.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4139/4819196229_90ea592cc7_z.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> You would recognize Halo-halo by its bright colors! Typical ingredients include ube (purple yam), taro/ube ice cream, nata jelly, red beans and flan. A Quiet Nerdy Thing provides a good ingredients diagram&nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpPG0BTmkAADdteHB74BqUWgm9z3i0vtJs29s04iG-BFDGynBIwZKnPTVVPQD1uwpYk2hmT3Ewu6rSdezPGgtNH-D3_bmwStgeL3mNbi-ngZ1lEXIWEKsFeXXYRhcRkWMld-gYTbtCQNy/s640/halo-halo-pictures-3.jpg">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Ais Kacang / ABC - Malaysia, Singapore</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_DjGoDiBk5NMn0xtI7gt5jAcaFc6nJjbKmvoEl4B3kwdn1jiU49P8CVikzhW_dTH9PrE6mqF_Smm3JkiCeUQt9fieSdKFAOrSHla2II7QaQEiGtcA2xKgidAlkss8ovvXPajo6Tz-Hsc/s1600/shavedice-ais-kacang-abc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_DjGoDiBk5NMn0xtI7gt5jAcaFc6nJjbKmvoEl4B3kwdn1jiU49P8CVikzhW_dTH9PrE6mqF_Smm3JkiCeUQt9fieSdKFAOrSHla2II7QaQEiGtcA2xKgidAlkss8ovvXPajo6Tz-Hsc/s1600/shavedice-ais-kacang-abc.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pulaupinang.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/jalil-special-ais-kacang-dish.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> In the beginning, red beans were the only topping for ABC. Now you would often see basil seeds, corn, condensed milk on every ABC.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Nam Kang Sai - Thailand</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKf_WnEicW7OTPBcTcpOMLTLKS5p0PJcnPoPqH_Soqc7yuxNMfyXlJpbFxgRlUSbGnBp-ob6OqjlQRx_JvSWPZOJSvnQ1BANKZ8lh1Og2O-VJyQ2ccuQTeqTF0nJg2DnItdgXSnVBJiZw/s1600/shavedice-nam-kang-sai-thai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKf_WnEicW7OTPBcTcpOMLTLKS5p0PJcnPoPqH_Soqc7yuxNMfyXlJpbFxgRlUSbGnBp-ob6OqjlQRx_JvSWPZOJSvnQ1BANKZ8lh1Og2O-VJyQ2ccuQTeqTF0nJg2DnItdgXSnVBJiZw/s1600/shavedice-nam-kang-sai-thai.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatingthaifood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/nam-kang-sai.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> The one thing that differentiates Nam Kang Sai from other Asian shaved ice is that the ice is always on top of the toppings.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Chuski - India</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEboHsiWYWu_129Er8VV1ntIw7BKB4g76YrDzxRLapODtr4RDArCVd_ZG5mOTVF3uv1KzA_2TEI2homL7L_fhFjiLl0uTqF2jcQ_DArbmY1vaG8U01n-8SvSZLpje6kZlwvfqM-B7XQs/s1600/shavedice-chuski.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEboHsiWYWu_129Er8VV1ntIw7BKB4g76YrDzxRLapODtr4RDArCVd_ZG5mOTVF3uv1KzA_2TEI2homL7L_fhFjiLl0uTqF2jcQ_DArbmY1vaG8U01n-8SvSZLpje6kZlwvfqM-B7XQs/s1600/shavedice-chuski.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.indianfoodfreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/chuski.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYCFgKoJcQYi4Gx-FgxqgNta_t_MQW4fmpo20NQzaOI3tIwk9946HEAHwjG1vA30l-yv2TsToRxew6J1OxFkS8XXFH0KJhD2ajn6AeeGF17nN1AI3WvWhH7UhuX2soAUashh1C22BwgM/s1600/shavedice-chuski-vendor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVYCFgKoJcQYi4Gx-FgxqgNta_t_MQW4fmpo20NQzaOI3tIwk9946HEAHwjG1vA30l-yv2TsToRxew6J1OxFkS8XXFH0KJhD2ajn6AeeGF17nN1AI3WvWhH7UhuX2soAUashh1C22BwgM/s1600/shavedice-chuski-vendor.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.indiamike.com/files/images/73/28/07/chuski.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Ice on a stick! A low-cost summer treat in India, chuski is similar to regular snow cones except it can also be flavored with local flavors like rose and khus, then topped with condensed milk.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Raspados - Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Venezuela</span></b></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLljYZdQWmjRgdlK9p4jw4zVL3CK-DM2hzTSROUk7BXQf5IUDObixhAbrS4ZdeTKHGFgyhmzgMna7-aofBczw0awR1CfHO2au39KyrpfUbbGIhQ6qJSRC-zl_FKtPMoz8eJ9F3_yFTl4/s1600/shavedice-raspados-mexicano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLljYZdQWmjRgdlK9p4jw4zVL3CK-DM2hzTSROUk7BXQf5IUDObixhAbrS4ZdeTKHGFgyhmzgMna7-aofBczw0awR1CfHO2au39KyrpfUbbGIhQ6qJSRC-zl_FKtPMoz8eJ9F3_yFTl4/s1600/shavedice-raspados-mexicano.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vivelohoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/raspado2.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> These frozen treats are often topped with condensed milk and various fruit flavors.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Granizados - Costa Rica</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYuuYdxSvau4Vsnqx-vhQ6rFBV81o6-6WnW4XuqzpLxD8To64Ua8p0bEqoL1itZXWOl0wGgg1Yv5_jrAUdy216JJDz_yO_wR99HFjZRRM0nmwxMOdQpzYc5LDVtx-3gg-5ah0W4zdkQ4/s1600/shavedice-granizados-costa-rica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYuuYdxSvau4Vsnqx-vhQ6rFBV81o6-6WnW4XuqzpLxD8To64Ua8p0bEqoL1itZXWOl0wGgg1Yv5_jrAUdy216JJDz_yO_wR99HFjZRRM0nmwxMOdQpzYc5LDVtx-3gg-5ah0W4zdkQ4/s1600/shavedice-granizados-costa-rica.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://37.media.tumblr.com/9dc996ffc69e5384b5fb643c55197e2f/tumblr_mg31wtvDI51s23q0qo1_1280.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> When they have ice cream on the top, granizados are called "churchillls" instead.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Do you have other recommendation? Comment below and share with us!</span></h3> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></div> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/11-must-try-shaved-ice-around-world.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1imCOHZpWDz8wyZHeHK3DXqoTIXCHqX0wDcUogZC8V5000O7prs1sTTH5_2C3vMBxMkY7moVahrhk4F0aCTyqQbc42CBhc-cD3pq82Rm6E8jMkBWZ7E_OvRMTZWBTCScsI2xK-UnzfY/s72-c/shavedice-haiwaii-rainbow.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-6483783128563717377</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 03:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:42:53.974-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>3 Best Pocky Flavors in the US Market</title><description><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb4MyICqSe2XuOK0Qp32Do3twc7NqqEZpyPPi393ZROunzjflXKKmXhbEqL_xXTOMobZuvevhqDaBJMoRsjw4keAkVrNUjBr7BcaDMPFlY7y8AR04w0mAzBFPBjsDzw-zWfwMu_CdW44/s1600/Pocky-share-happiness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb4MyICqSe2XuOK0Qp32Do3twc7NqqEZpyPPi393ZROunzjflXKKmXhbEqL_xXTOMobZuvevhqDaBJMoRsjw4keAkVrNUjBr7BcaDMPFlY7y8AR04w0mAzBFPBjsDzw-zWfwMu_CdW44/s1600/Pocky-share-happiness.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pocky.glico.com/img/img_main.jpg">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>If you're into Asian cultures, or have Asian friends, then you must have somehow seen or heard of Pocky.</b><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWt8NJ-dAIqxzE9IYVfn6bNtNMv6Q6vxAykBGJPF7wbAjtqBTxYFkujP4bcyVNRLzaiYYvX0CFMd84c6hUBevQmTgiL47bZOtWTGRbcDPO9Xn4rLDYl0nRuC5fRL3QdeQwmRkzljWYRo/s1600/Pocky-flavors-supermarket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWt8NJ-dAIqxzE9IYVfn6bNtNMv6Q6vxAykBGJPF7wbAjtqBTxYFkujP4bcyVNRLzaiYYvX0CFMd84c6hUBevQmTgiL47bZOtWTGRbcDPO9Xn4rLDYl0nRuC5fRL3QdeQwmRkzljWYRo/s1600/Pocky-flavors-supermarket.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 aisles of Pocky!&nbsp;</td></tr> </tbody></table> <b>Introduced in 1966, Pocky is a type of Japanese snack food consists of coated biscuit sticks. The original flavored coating is the standard chocolate, then followed by the releases of almond and strawberry coatings a couple years later. Now over 20 different flavors exist in the market, featuring a variety of unusual and seasonal flavors like kiwi and red beans. But not every flavor can be found in the US market, so here we conclude a few that are available in the states that you might want to try next time.</b><br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">3. Green Tea</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInMJ766WaQEVGb5cXfDim-Y1POfMoXvEj1l1-rSzDCYyLvwvWPPZKq9iNlW9FJ63xJU6zlWIC8oWBg7LH5LCo1MbvKdfP-nx-Zv7pa9E_USd6ouSf7yBntE6Bn78lPpPqJ9zYAsbi4S4/s1600/Matcha-green-tea-pocky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInMJ766WaQEVGb5cXfDim-Y1POfMoXvEj1l1-rSzDCYyLvwvWPPZKq9iNlW9FJ63xJU6zlWIC8oWBg7LH5LCo1MbvKdfP-nx-Zv7pa9E_USd6ouSf7yBntE6Bn78lPpPqJ9zYAsbi4S4/s1600/Matcha-green-tea-pocky.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/the7deadlyjins/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Featured in the '<a href="http://bit.ly/1n18y6J">9 Best Match Foods</a>' post already, this Asian flavored Pocky is no doubt one of everyone's favorites.<br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">2. Rare Cheesecake</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRz4eydLly3USBQV26WM1TrSHMlmo8DG0gMU2lYMcnIss4XVoviYmHWcdqVFsEvD5PjFcWOzcvUUcgcCuNxfzagfj9mc1DMlweou31dMPcYJbQfXYzaJPhWDD7gFlSOmuZEs28r9NDkU/s1600/Pocky-rare-cheesecake-flavor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRz4eydLly3USBQV26WM1TrSHMlmo8DG0gMU2lYMcnIss4XVoviYmHWcdqVFsEvD5PjFcWOzcvUUcgcCuNxfzagfj9mc1DMlweou31dMPcYJbQfXYzaJPhWDD7gFlSOmuZEs28r9NDkU/s1600/Pocky-rare-cheesecake-flavor.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> There's nothing "rare" about this flavor --- no bake cheesecake is called rare cheesecake in Japan. This flavor doesn't emit a strong cheesecake smell, perfect for those who are not really into cheesecake. A winter only item.<br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">1. Mango Pineapple</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPQDlhOjRIbnPxbFVp7RHkNH2JjDepLQBwOAcxyZAHLBXIqBqahP4urRh72TUCwsFCJp8cRzVwR7wSYXks5k9EGFiFjdkQlascF1EhBgcYkBrMDrmR-asaE4NBZ6TqeDlTth6gj67Gvc/s1600/Pocky_MangoPineappleFlavor2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPQDlhOjRIbnPxbFVp7RHkNH2JjDepLQBwOAcxyZAHLBXIqBqahP4urRh72TUCwsFCJp8cRzVwR7wSYXks5k9EGFiFjdkQlascF1EhBgcYkBrMDrmR-asaE4NBZ6TqeDlTth6gj67Gvc/s1600/Pocky_MangoPineappleFlavor2.jpg" height="400" width="281" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt3R50SfmUj_REZPkkp53qPlc1ZnPYBb98wH__hL1ku3uwV5oJO7TSd0Bqqegt-XdpDNfYDN9BH_Fjv-MAJCceEOUZw3zRMdWvP_iwVD7OUBqCYautgnAclwCx4nz7QiBBTTy51PsPlE/s1600/Pocky_MangoPineappleFlavor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt3R50SfmUj_REZPkkp53qPlc1ZnPYBb98wH__hL1ku3uwV5oJO7TSd0Bqqegt-XdpDNfYDN9BH_Fjv-MAJCceEOUZw3zRMdWvP_iwVD7OUBqCYautgnAclwCx4nz7QiBBTTy51PsPlE/s1600/Pocky_MangoPineappleFlavor.jpg" height="400" width="250" /></a></div> <br /> A summer only item, this tropical flavor is the gem! Not only it's not overly sweet at all, the combination of mango and pineapple is awesome. Relate this flavor to passion fruit.<br /> <br /> <h3> What other flavors of Pocky have you tried and loved?</h3> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/3-best-pocky-flavors-in-us-market.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb4MyICqSe2XuOK0Qp32Do3twc7NqqEZpyPPi393ZROunzjflXKKmXhbEqL_xXTOMobZuvevhqDaBJMoRsjw4keAkVrNUjBr7BcaDMPFlY7y8AR04w0mAzBFPBjsDzw-zWfwMu_CdW44/s72-c/Pocky-share-happiness.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-3479644484512567659</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2014 19:53:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:36:17.003-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><title>My Ramen Adventures in NYC</title><description><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64GxT4B_NORNV4A9s5OEUfOnheAJSA5M5eo_HlXJnHT4vhKg_VHcUaD09UrFEHLCEwEotFnR88u0SJ2eZ5Euojdlkds0GPsP6fyZc9KVlocdjAVc65rNFpMq0ygqDirwcrMefHl_nDzg/s1600/inquisitive-eating-ramen-adventure-nyc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64GxT4B_NORNV4A9s5OEUfOnheAJSA5M5eo_HlXJnHT4vhKg_VHcUaD09UrFEHLCEwEotFnR88u0SJ2eZ5Euojdlkds0GPsP6fyZc9KVlocdjAVc65rNFpMq0ygqDirwcrMefHl_nDzg/s1600/inquisitive-eating-ramen-adventure-nyc.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inquisitive Eating</td></tr> </tbody></table> I was never a ramen fanatic before I started to work at <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2013/11/bassanova-ramen-total-experience.html">Bassanova Ramen</a>. Yes, I've been to Ippudo and Totto before my job, but I didn't care enough to learn the culture and what's actually good. The fact I have to interact with customers and inform them about this new Japanese restaurant in Chinatown really pushed me to study the art of ramen. The ingredients, the type of noodles to use, the way to create a bowl of ramen...I learned and observed these things at work and then I had this thought of exploring (or what I called "spying") all the ramen shops in NYC. Frankly, many people already started this so-called adventure way before me. But everyone's taste buds are different. You have to actually experience the ramen shop's products before you can say, "this is delicious." Inspired by Keizo Shimamoto's ramen journey in Japan, I consider this as my personal adventure in the city. Welcome aboard everyone, here are the ramen restaurants on my visit list:<br /> <br /> (in alphabetical order)<br /> <br /> <h3> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Manhattan</span></b></h3> Ajisen Ramen<br /> Bassanova Ramen [<b>completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2013/11/bassanova-ramen-total-experience.html">click here</a></b>]<br /> <br /> Hide-chan<br /> Hinata<br /> Hiroko's Place<br /> Ippudo<br /> Ivan Ramen <b>[completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/06/ivan-ramen-upscale-ramen-joint.html">click here</a>]</b><br /> <br /> Jin Ramen<br /> Jinya Ramen Bar<br /> <br /> Kambi Ramen House<br /> Kuboya Restaurant<br /> <br /> Naruto Ramen<br /> Nikai Japanese Restaurant<br /> Menchanko-Tei<br /> Mentoku&nbsp;<b>[completed -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2015/12/mentoku-ramen-quiet-newcomer-matcha.html">click here</a>]</b><br /> Menkutei<br /> <br /> Ramen.Co by Keizo Shimamoto <b>[completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/05/ramenco-by-keizo-shimamoto-dream-come-true.html">click here</a>]</b><br /> Ramen Misoya<br /> Ramen Sanshiro<br /> Ramen Takumi<br /> Ramen Setagaya<br /> Ramen Thukpa<br /> Ramen-Ya<br /> Ramen Zundo-ya [<b>completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2015/12/ramen-zundo-ya-nyc-new.html">click here</a></b>]<br /> Rai Rai Ken<br /> <br /> Sapporo<br /> Tabata Noodle<br /> Terakawa Ramen<br /> Totto Ramen [<b>completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/totto-ramen-nycs-top-3-ramen.html">click here</a></b>]<br /> <br /> Yasha Ramen<br /> YUJI Ramen<br /> Zen 6<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Brooklyn</span></b></h3> Chuko<br /> Dassara<br /> Ganso [<b>completed - <a href="http://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/02/ganso-ramen-spot-in-brooklyn.html">click here</a></b>]<br /> Ramen Yebisu<br /> Shinobi Ramen<br /> <br /> <h3> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Queens</span></b></h3> HinoMaru Japanese Ramen Bar<br /> Mu Ramen<br /> Ramen Okidoki<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">The list will be periodically updated based on recommendation and reviews.</span></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/my-ramen-adventures-in-nyc.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64GxT4B_NORNV4A9s5OEUfOnheAJSA5M5eo_HlXJnHT4vhKg_VHcUaD09UrFEHLCEwEotFnR88u0SJ2eZ5Euojdlkds0GPsP6fyZc9KVlocdjAVc65rNFpMq0ygqDirwcrMefHl_nDzg/s72-c/inquisitive-eating-ramen-adventure-nyc.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-6461611225992204324</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2014 07:08:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-07-01T16:35:45.627-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #3] Totto Ramen: NYC's Top 3 Ramen of All Time</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <strike style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb0LIv8yv_i9mTNrfeOq1JO_IT13JAKeOHet8lEMMEwZ0GDb7sodmAcrGPDRWYjw8qcZe-5kPRpNdNhSSKvn9qMrGNRJhyQPQn4JNJl0bs0vZw7auk457rfBlQ0ViwOJaM0A4x7dRGik/s1600/TottoRamen-spicy-paitan-ramen-wavy-2.jpg" height="358" width="640" /></strike></div> <br /> If you name <a href="http://tottoramen.com/"><b>Totto Ramen</b></a> as one of the top 3 ramen shops in NYC, no one could possibly disagree with you---because it's true.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPNz4lqFyzanmoRq3k-4CE7z4FGOhInMhfDjIuK6vDAV7FhUvLlx0QBaMmkLJ3KNmvyGeD2l7WOLHgk3Kf_EHdXhihEeih0_fZBYvO9jnbrodbmS4xX0IlOyGKVCj6HSYZBEKNqHapgc/s1600/TottoRamen-menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPNz4lqFyzanmoRq3k-4CE7z4FGOhInMhfDjIuK6vDAV7FhUvLlx0QBaMmkLJ3KNmvyGeD2l7WOLHgk3Kf_EHdXhihEeih0_fZBYvO9jnbrodbmS4xX0IlOyGKVCj6HSYZBEKNqHapgc/s1600/TottoRamen-menu.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Totto's menu</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzD7q5AJhtuw1uXXHS0asiQb86FW8I8Dv7tkNL43zgfuMs5UTJ20xujr4eTa2nijNaj62hPfWFT0CkTTdjobgcPDxF-5QydjfN79vMfVvwp7HIqdoN8b8NY3G0v6R8EDWI7YHRvAbFWc/s1600/TottoRamen-new-location.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzD7q5AJhtuw1uXXHS0asiQb86FW8I8Dv7tkNL43zgfuMs5UTJ20xujr4eTa2nijNaj62hPfWFT0CkTTdjobgcPDxF-5QydjfN79vMfVvwp7HIqdoN8b8NY3G0v6R8EDWI7YHRvAbFWc/s1600/TottoRamen-new-location.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New location. Sitting by the counter</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Specializes in chicken broth, Totto first opened at a tiny basement in Hell's Kitchen. This location only has space for a few small tables and a bar that fits about 10 people. But its immense popularity keeps driving crowds into the restaurant that after a few years, the business decided to open a second location in the same neighborhood.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakSrTgRZlDh-FpL6sab9Lr2OJ-yXnxeDYU_XHzeK95R2mjBNYI6_MlAIWgPAv7omA0qF2a9TKRpZoGPHlPBHNxotLJpU0LEG80tM_NdXfyZXf_h7m7ZP420FvyeEmxzaC5IQdvS6El54/s1600/TottoRamen-outside-display-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakSrTgRZlDh-FpL6sab9Lr2OJ-yXnxeDYU_XHzeK95R2mjBNYI6_MlAIWgPAv7omA0qF2a9TKRpZoGPHlPBHNxotLJpU0LEG80tM_NdXfyZXf_h7m7ZP420FvyeEmxzaC5IQdvS6El54/s1600/TottoRamen-outside-display-1.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Outside display of the new location</td></tr> </tbody></table> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Original Chicken Paitan Ramen $9.75</span></b><br /> <b>Broth: </b>chicken&nbsp;shoyu soy sauce broth<br /> <b>Noodles:&nbsp;</b>straight<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;2 pieces of pork or chicken, onion, scallion slices, seaweed<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSc6GG0ygc7bgv2Z0uEwuc8IY-S0xeTvqqkqB11Cgb65QUbpLvRIB-rlz7KTI8AAahXXwZRBTtWK-XFp3WzGJRQvvdn1bZt6LyaDSgyZBm477efHuWIm4Z2zufRJuBvMn3yOnoSBiWv6E/s1600/TottoRamen-chicken-paitan-ramen-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSc6GG0ygc7bgv2Z0uEwuc8IY-S0xeTvqqkqB11Cgb65QUbpLvRIB-rlz7KTI8AAahXXwZRBTtWK-XFp3WzGJRQvvdn1bZt6LyaDSgyZBm477efHuWIm4Z2zufRJuBvMn3yOnoSBiWv6E/s1600/TottoRamen-chicken-paitan-ramen-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> A must try item. This ramen comes with straight homemade noodles cooked in al dente style. But I always order wavy noodles because I like its thickness. The chicken broth is seasoned with soy sauce and toppings include your choice of pork or chicken char shu, scallion, onion, and seaweed.<br /> <br /> I always love Totto's grilled pork: soft and slightly chewy pork grilled in front of you with a fire torch. But this time I decided to order chicken char shu, but I immediately regretted my choice after my first bite. I assume the char shu was made from chicken breast or so; it just didn't have the tender and meaty texture compared to pork.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Spicy Paitan Ramen $11</span></b><br /> <b>Broth:</b>&nbsp;chicken shoyu soy sauce broth, with spicy sesame oil<br /> <b>Noodles:&nbsp;</b>straight<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;2 pieces of pork or chicken, bean sprout, scallion slices, seaweed<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5czdCzOEcoz_JW2qw69dXiClCnyMu67l8ZXu5qsoX5Db5pr8QQEyxx8Bg5_fAxGvK5KXoOSJXhdRYPStfBF6IOAYFgJDUgeZrS1Kw8rKvHW9tQAdUjIyOUvFdDrOLQakAnaVt63rkZo/s1600/TottoRamen-spicy-paitan-ramen-wavy-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5czdCzOEcoz_JW2qw69dXiClCnyMu67l8ZXu5qsoX5Db5pr8QQEyxx8Bg5_fAxGvK5KXoOSJXhdRYPStfBF6IOAYFgJDUgeZrS1Kw8rKvHW9tQAdUjIyOUvFdDrOLQakAnaVt63rkZo/s1600/TottoRamen-spicy-paitan-ramen-wavy-1.jpg" height="640" width="466" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wavy noodles in my ramen</td></tr> </tbody></table> You have the option to decide how far you want to go: medium or extremely spicy, which is the one next to the 7 hot peppers. I had the nerve to try out the "7 hot peppers ramen" and to be honest, as someone who can't handle spicy foods in general, it wasn't that bad actually.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryD2-QiGUE0yRJANt2d2tXbktBZMq5GDST2Ca0ATn5s84hky5xQMhnmNKAmynLmQgIM-Gq1tTli9hTt9AB6QGkKDlBjsYV9zgWScb7RuqNFOwKF0_QjuvMnNlvlzT_yp0TGi_4SOeWJQ/s1600/TottoRamen-spicy-sesame-oil-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryD2-QiGUE0yRJANt2d2tXbktBZMq5GDST2Ca0ATn5s84hky5xQMhnmNKAmynLmQgIM-Gq1tTli9hTt9AB6QGkKDlBjsYV9zgWScb7RuqNFOwKF0_QjuvMnNlvlzT_yp0TGi_4SOeWJQ/s1600/TottoRamen-spicy-sesame-oil-1.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Their homemade rayu (spicy sesame oil) is presented to you in a separate container. You can adjust the spicy level of your ramen that way. You don't feel the spiciness in effect after just a few slurps. Wait for it, you would get that spicy aftertaste later on.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Miso Ramen $11</span></b><br /> <b>Broth:</b>&nbsp;chicken miso broth<br /> <b>Noodles:</b>&nbsp;wavy<br /> <b>Toppings:</b>&nbsp;2 pieces of pork or chicken, ground pork, egg, bean sprout, scallion slices<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8CVWgcLG0d0NyH-4QPd9UocVLg_PusVw6vX5j-Xwf6nBB8VSiyB-45RdGKb6uWYOZMM-VPgCpPS9go-noic4pPU2qCLRoyBUgsJpry4QKtK6r_alH9SycxMXA0mpnT-8ofTZo8BCdhk/s1600/TottoRamen-miso-ramen-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8CVWgcLG0d0NyH-4QPd9UocVLg_PusVw6vX5j-Xwf6nBB8VSiyB-45RdGKb6uWYOZMM-VPgCpPS9go-noic4pPU2qCLRoyBUgsJpry4QKtK6r_alH9SycxMXA0mpnT-8ofTZo8BCdhk/s1600/TottoRamen-miso-ramen-1.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> One of the best in the city, this miso ramen offers everything you can get: the egg, the pork, the vegetables. The broth is not overly salty either. A delicious bowl of ramen that cost only $11? Definitely go for it!<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Overall: </span></b>🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜<br /> Totto has been providing solid quality of ramen that no doubt it has to be the top ramen place to go. Just be aware of the long lines you will encounter during rush hours. I recommend going there by yourself or in a group of 2 because it's not worth the wait since they would want you to leave ASAP once you are done with your ramen. Also go to the newer location, it's slightly bigger than the old shop.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Location</span></b><br /> 366 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019<br /> 464 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019 <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/totto-ramen-nycs-top-3-ramen.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb0LIv8yv_i9mTNrfeOq1JO_IT13JAKeOHet8lEMMEwZ0GDb7sodmAcrGPDRWYjw8qcZe-5kPRpNdNhSSKvn9qMrGNRJhyQPQn4JNJl0bs0vZw7auk457rfBlQ0ViwOJaM0A4x7dRGik/s72-c/TottoRamen-spicy-paitan-ramen-wavy-2.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-6771130978114833978</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2014 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-22T20:52:14.206-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>10 Delicious Truths About American Chinese Food </title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAKGfgdqdxE1IOzLPYWXjAhZ7s2gACNvSqE-E98abqhpGs0JreOJ_ykukIvrR8rgISuZvKpEOdNWTc3oi75SYHziSj608i2fJoDnvz4c0Dmrs8kBBRgPjCtFjNKV3acWBeibD1hLpBMs/s1600/chinesefood-is-this-real-sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAKGfgdqdxE1IOzLPYWXjAhZ7s2gACNvSqE-E98abqhpGs0JreOJ_ykukIvrR8rgISuZvKpEOdNWTc3oi75SYHziSj608i2fJoDnvz4c0Dmrs8kBBRgPjCtFjNKV3acWBeibD1hLpBMs/s1600/chinesefood-is-this-real-sign.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <b>Most of you have DEFINITELY gotten Chinese take-outs at least once in your life. But did you know the Chinese food you have been ordering are not actually "Chinese food"? The truth is, most items on Chinese take-out restaurants don't even exist in China! As a Chinese native who has lived in China for 11 years, I definitely had some culture shock when I saw these following foods. Here I have compiled a list of popular Americanized Chinese dishes that real Chinese people don't really eat. Enjoy!</b><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">1. General Tso's Chicken</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ilhqi5pfH-ibyrXSTQf_XrBn-GXHQn3ZKjRidypDy18UUEMePuHg4rmnDyQLvcPvBSkvGM9QR7a8xbkAGtk1g0aThErxdHpFIrQOT25rX6-pq9alOCwJr8xaVLv_h8V6Xw6DldYazHk/s1600/chinesefood-general-tso-chicken-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ilhqi5pfH-ibyrXSTQf_XrBn-GXHQn3ZKjRidypDy18UUEMePuHg4rmnDyQLvcPvBSkvGM9QR7a8xbkAGtk1g0aThErxdHpFIrQOT25rX6-pq9alOCwJr8xaVLv_h8V6Xw6DldYazHk/s1600/chinesefood-general-tso-chicken-1.jpg" height="428" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fatfeedfood.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Sweet, slightly spicy, deep-fried chicken...but nobody in China knew about it. Although the dish is commonly considered to be a Hunanese cuisine, but the Hunan residents had no idea about this battered chicken dish before its popular debut in the US during the 70s.<br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Beef (or Chicken) and Broccoli</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpqyhhsd8_cWVfJQ7vG452816Qj-tvafFVOH__EP96ZP6ijivppS7zcmlJ0ZyI8upL4EqbexP7rIRaCE_3CPmqiPw2pPg2E3lqv2z1fVUeeDKbqKiMzYzaF12ASsfT5cH5gMh2sOIkyY/s1600/chinesefood-beef-broccoli-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzpqyhhsd8_cWVfJQ7vG452816Qj-tvafFVOH__EP96ZP6ijivppS7zcmlJ0ZyI8upL4EqbexP7rIRaCE_3CPmqiPw2pPg2E3lqv2z1fVUeeDKbqKiMzYzaF12ASsfT5cH5gMh2sOIkyY/s1600/chinesefood-beef-broccoli-4.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shag.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Chinese people do love to stir fry beef with vegetables...just not really with broccoli. This dish is really simple: flank steak pieces, broccoli, and a thick brown sauce (made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch).<br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Chop Suey</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjjunJT5dapLZtl6YYxVmRJF7l52SR8av8zeombSG2ePO94sVitdAnDJkwaRhidVyXV4V8NwjwocyOq-X6j7JZIfAzCg8VSrLmUafOv_gjh57YQUQwGKEtMjYJ_Fc37dx7coF-8coZrw/s1600/chinesefood-chop-suey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjjunJT5dapLZtl6YYxVmRJF7l52SR8av8zeombSG2ePO94sVitdAnDJkwaRhidVyXV4V8NwjwocyOq-X6j7JZIfAzCg8VSrLmUafOv_gjh57YQUQwGKEtMjYJ_Fc37dx7coF-8coZrw/s1600/chinesefood-chop-suey.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Chopsueywithrice.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> I totally had a WTH moment when I heard about chop suey the first time. Basically meaning "assorted pieces" in Chinese, the dish is generally comprised with a mix of vegetables and meat dressed in a thick brown sauce. It's believed to be invented by early Chinese immigrants and the cooking method is based on something called&nbsp;<i>tsap seui</i> from Taishan, China. In short, all you need to know is that this dish is a plate of meat and vegetable (can be leftovers) all stir-fried together.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Wonton Soup</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTDwmUS9BHLBrNM23ADWP3mySK3cZs_7vMrIP71XuZL_0y79zi4we0DC3UHomC5ToiGVUhh0iPvz0q_s-qGxuVZk53YsWucD_kHFQTSAxdiWw0892wbmC2ZCJhDTULvXf2d5O74HUrdE/s1600/chinesefood-wonton-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUTDwmUS9BHLBrNM23ADWP3mySK3cZs_7vMrIP71XuZL_0y79zi4we0DC3UHomC5ToiGVUhh0iPvz0q_s-qGxuVZk53YsWucD_kHFQTSAxdiWw0892wbmC2ZCJhDTULvXf2d5O74HUrdE/s1600/chinesefood-wonton-soup.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dev.neighbornexus.com/sites/default/files/nexus/business_customers/wontonsoup.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a>&nbsp;</td></tr> </tbody></table> I love wonton, but when I first had wonton soup from American Chinese take-outs, I was slightly disappointed because it was completely not the same dish I had in mind! The authentic wonton I grew up eating are folded with thin wonton skin and stuffed with a good portion of meat and/or shrimp. But when you order take-outs here in America, wonton are made with a thicker dough skin and they are BIG. Very little meat is inside these big "dumplings."<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Crab Rangoon</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOM7_lV8XxI9OgAr1iemcBPspb4gLS38w2mIrzfkYGVuG4zUOTQguFyhGbaozY4w-3jjR9SRbCmqUZLXZQamXNlEHTs9dJk1aRZmQrFhEehFpEqR-zU8RYclc0w59Y5Wgwqw3Ykqnc2QI/s1600/chinesefood-crab-rangoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOM7_lV8XxI9OgAr1iemcBPspb4gLS38w2mIrzfkYGVuG4zUOTQguFyhGbaozY4w-3jjR9SRbCmqUZLXZQamXNlEHTs9dJk1aRZmQrFhEehFpEqR-zU8RYclc0w59Y5Wgwqw3Ykqnc2QI/s1600/chinesefood-crab-rangoon.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amyschobinger.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Nonexistent in traditional Chinese culture, crab rangoon are popular deep-fried dumpling appetizers here in America. They are fried wonton stuffed with a combination of imitation crab meat, cream cheese, and some scallions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Egg Roll</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHPmsrfGIxLKIKR0NVzrjNGAWTb-ZCmUBooatzmILBTIYvkZQ9B-Cy4mcd0UAHCK5958IV47SpPBEAzJARMNf6tFxfhhmSaZyRGTTHcTYc5g1eErsbipzXD1KJWyK9SddBllJ7yNrBcw/s1600/chinesefood-egg-roll-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHPmsrfGIxLKIKR0NVzrjNGAWTb-ZCmUBooatzmILBTIYvkZQ9B-Cy4mcd0UAHCK5958IV47SpPBEAzJARMNf6tFxfhhmSaZyRGTTHcTYc5g1eErsbipzXD1KJWyK9SddBllJ7yNrBcw/s1600/chinesefood-egg-roll-3.jpg" height="374" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> If you tell Chinese people you like to eat egg rolls, they would generally think you mean <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Love_Letters.JPG/800px-Love_Letters.JPG" target="_blank">these</a>. An egg roll in America is basically a bigger version of a spring roll and it's made with a thicker flour dough wrapper, commonly wrapped with different vegetables and meat inside.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Sweet n' Sour Pork</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnr405fjQoPgnMMzI0IKRdGM7AhjMb9V9aA6TPJrBc5clEnPTeezunxoIHuNQDec-3ZWBq0HcC0nLdUiy2-bLggqBscOgFng9BaSqLlA_Lif-bY09WYPP1DUl3Ql8Qk3kgyVkWhoTAfc/s1600/chinesefood-sweet-sour-pork-american.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnr405fjQoPgnMMzI0IKRdGM7AhjMb9V9aA6TPJrBc5clEnPTeezunxoIHuNQDec-3ZWBq0HcC0nLdUiy2-bLggqBscOgFng9BaSqLlA_Lif-bY09WYPP1DUl3Ql8Qk3kgyVkWhoTAfc/s1600/chinesefood-sweet-sour-pork-american.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mightysweet.com/mesohungry/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/04-Sweet-Sour-Chicken-with-Pork-Fried-Rice-Ho-May-Kitchen.jpg" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> It's my all time favorite Chinese dish...if it's authentic. The American version from take-out restaurants looks nothing like the original. Round chunks of deep-fried pork/chicken, served along with a cup of red Kool-aid colored orange sauce? Seriously? The original looks a lot more presentable: textured, deep-fried meat stir-fried with pepper and pineapple chunks, all simmered in a vinegar, ketchup based sauce.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">8. Pu Pu Platter</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkumjm-n8H6ynAwjNsk6SPwuQUpDEviyICZCy8wKnPlwhgXvNKO4hPtyJXatbk0lcf36aewKX_Rs7x5Qrfae2n_ReUsIht7UF65k2UbpBtr8oqDzH4pVxaQVy_mqOFq3hvgywNr8jveKQ/s1600/chinesefood-pu-pu-platter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkumjm-n8H6ynAwjNsk6SPwuQUpDEviyICZCy8wKnPlwhgXvNKO4hPtyJXatbk0lcf36aewKX_Rs7x5Qrfae2n_ReUsIht7UF65k2UbpBtr8oqDzH4pVxaQVy_mqOFq3hvgywNr8jveKQ/s1600/chinesefood-pu-pu-platter.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://one-vibration.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Totally unknown to Chinese natives, this appetizer combination platter usually consists of nothing but deep fried chicken, greasy egg rolls, beef teriyaki...wait are we still eating Chinese food here?<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">9. Orange/Sesame Chicken</span></h3> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0u-KJrdwuAjiY-NG4IjWwMPoSRNGre2r-YmhEYdpJDyAMBXnI5KU0YiOTXYmhCN0wPqtT2W3_M-BnvNEILTdrbsnHHjSl5Zqb0c6Gwu-h2xyZ7N_jZ-1BWq8bQFrBSeDRKpodyezl7s/s1600/chinesefood-orange-chicken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0u-KJrdwuAjiY-NG4IjWwMPoSRNGre2r-YmhEYdpJDyAMBXnI5KU0YiOTXYmhCN0wPqtT2W3_M-BnvNEILTdrbsnHHjSl5Zqb0c6Gwu-h2xyZ7N_jZ-1BWq8bQFrBSeDRKpodyezl7s/s1600/chinesefood-orange-chicken.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://norecipes.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2yu5nHFPTQqN89x0gmZs-J08RPJ2KNaVrwV8MvUXaGFa2u4j34fJj8nRWK52z9XJ0XOTYyz6JPtd-2QFvp_J-U1uvlXzaRk9_QifWgjuZfP1AJC27UxEkxZhCKsxnem4IWzRclb13Ys/s1600/chinesefood-sesame-chicken.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2yu5nHFPTQqN89x0gmZs-J08RPJ2KNaVrwV8MvUXaGFa2u4j34fJj8nRWK52z9XJ0XOTYyz6JPtd-2QFvp_J-U1uvlXzaRk9_QifWgjuZfP1AJC27UxEkxZhCKsxnem4IWzRclb13Ys/s1600/chinesefood-sesame-chicken.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://itsallaboutagoodrecipe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> I feel like they're the same thing, except sesame chicken is topped with sprinkled sesame. Both dishes use deep fried, battered chicken chunks which are then dressed with a sweet orange sauce.<br /> <br /> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;">10. Fortune Cookies</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieY-tCYz2tG4U0a3Poj3Kut6Jg3Rb52PWiZ23G_6NRlgo25B9o_eoNVYhQUhZWq04y3KxIfwCDXs4h0_wAcB2G5iUb6zqK6MOltmGgby-dLaKDT2wteJXMPXxefw2_8EYiQ_AI8-LauM/s1600/chinesefood-fortune-cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieY-tCYz2tG4U0a3Poj3Kut6Jg3Rb52PWiZ23G_6NRlgo25B9o_eoNVYhQUhZWq04y3KxIfwCDXs4h0_wAcB2G5iUb6zqK6MOltmGgby-dLaKDT2wteJXMPXxefw2_8EYiQ_AI8-LauM/s1600/chinesefood-fortune-cookie.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.moonfloweryoga.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> Every American's favorite entertainment at the end of the meal, these goodies are said to be inspired by tsujiura senbei, a Japanese cookie with fortunes inside. Instead of a fortune, nowadays you would only find Chinese word lessons and an inspiring quote on the paper slip.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't get me wrong, some fake Chinese dishes are actually pretty good, like beef and broccoli. But if you want to try authentic Chinese food, you're better off eating at REAL Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. And sorry to disappoint you, real Chinese restaurants don't serve you fortune cookies as dessert.&nbsp;</b></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is your favorite Chinese dish?</b></span></h3> <br /> <br /> Header image is from <a href="http://imgs.ntd.tv/programs/the_run_list_channel/american-chinese-food-vs-real-chinese-food-ss.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>. <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/10-truths-about-american-chinese-food.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAKGfgdqdxE1IOzLPYWXjAhZ7s2gACNvSqE-E98abqhpGs0JreOJ_ykukIvrR8rgISuZvKpEOdNWTc3oi75SYHziSj608i2fJoDnvz4c0Dmrs8kBBRgPjCtFjNKV3acWBeibD1hLpBMs/s72-c/chinesefood-is-this-real-sign.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-3335360394240807531</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-06-22T20:49:38.251-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Dessert</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Trends</category><title>9 Best Matcha Green Tea Flavored Foods</title><description><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd2IfC5DTeh3Se7ykugYy03GNjLaIhoLK6wvC38wyxHUzSMvsuOhSAdjLra2HlcjxTS161tqI15VyKQyPmr8RA5rRxr4p83UbTvPo-u2bNDtDSvMjIxVhIDW2ApG3_fzlU60Tw9AroDo/s1600/Matcha-tea-powder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd2IfC5DTeh3Se7ykugYy03GNjLaIhoLK6wvC38wyxHUzSMvsuOhSAdjLra2HlcjxTS161tqI15VyKQyPmr8RA5rRxr4p83UbTvPo-u2bNDtDSvMjIxVhIDW2ApG3_fzlU60Tw9AroDo/s1600/Matcha-tea-powder.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Drinking tea is practically normal, what about eating foods flavored with tea? Many food manufacturers and restaurants have been using matcha, which is fine green tea powder, to flavor their products in an effort to target Asian customers. For those who are green tea lovers, here are the 9 best foods flavored with matcha green tea. Prepare to drool!</b></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Green Tea Roll Cake</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUX1tU0jEBhdDQoMrprxSSh_1Tkklb288g26AJ2Ey3UL7Wd2Tpi9zZLpeIHIUYC_Y6F-COh1ee_yky3mLhlxyGLm-qruOl_Mkuc34x59vwuni6XTxK5lHjJcMKcLoZK5bzQO-hpW5eMus/s1600/Matcha-cake-roll-1.JPG" height="425" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15zXYbqx0kE_7zz5UkORghN__y-4T5yliCZ1KpuxYFqufxlrLhFQerqV8RL84WMb7BOrRxj01xNYFHM6jT8Ol4pDBQ5zexEQRonAL_qZfam1faDkoxgBFYmto7d_VaK7oMRMJ7xDprxFX/s1600/roll1.JPG" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Roll cakes are good, especially if they're rolled up with creme and azuki beans!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <br /> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecRyXBiCAwPkbkHg5iEk9GDics5wsUjzrJKnOkx0CSR4wFB6t7rzWKc3iS_xoWIGnhOkSz5xKelgEe7HbqpPT3ROCeNX0HVVPoOrPc6KM8Yt_Z0Za7KWGFU61kaSBINxCh1MDu8K_wQw/s1600/Matcha-mochi-ice-cream.JPG" height="480" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pitch.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Soft mochi stuffed with green tea ice cream!&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Starbucks Green Tea Frappucino</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswW1sAeGmbKvEECxHEGX_G0Kv4kprLVB0_au3AsVskzH_lwBqN0BcRVrxCplzFNDOgkJ_teA2-tDY0sgZiJ9kZ0Riyqbky4R8yEAhEwi9viD2JVYSvUhfHJIhQvz_TNLFjlVgx8RBeMM/s1600/Matcha-starbucks-frappucino.jpg" height="480" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">A way to tell yourself, it's healthy to drink this frappucino because it's made with green tea.</span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">McDonald's Matcha McFlurry</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfPmF0Vecl-Fpp1gPrfb32t1flqhDxFZPfJYhxBPFgjdfLkX73J38f0GSjqZWVCX6LCFuLKvVDH7mispg-AP5U5OLYIFFjaPFUF-TCbfjYQqwXYLFBq4QSdFZbmpQ7MWBdbNieHVAFVQ/s1600/Matcha-McFlurry.jpg" height="640" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="632" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kavielteo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">An Asian region item only, this matcha McFlurry comes with oreo cookie bits too!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Doughnut Planet Matcha Doughnut</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlke3ZiR06ajvGKs1GhtnBMV8_Qj7osFzaAfs6fh4DV5EfNCjw88X21FTR713AileKtq9xyFP5pKoDnfbIB4988ZgxA1ZkQm1xxDSrHV32uGqlpZC1xB5NY_MWopR6c7UbDP8yo6OYf3g/s1600/Matcha-donut-planet.jpg" height="426" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Matcha doughnut drizzled with matcha icing.</span><br /> <br /> <br /></div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Lady M Green Tea Crepe Cake</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HpwOK60kqT3_-I5DU3wHSpeXZgwbEL3Qwy5LCKVUnTP5REumRgyOYN_pzSLlRLxecQaY0ZirSKwE4h-MwB4M4U1_93fZPRSm1mDcYrEdUchJEj03MsXvjtXDKlPiMaxqXAf7hwIMq8A/s1600/Matcha-lady-m-crepe-cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HpwOK60kqT3_-I5DU3wHSpeXZgwbEL3Qwy5LCKVUnTP5REumRgyOYN_pzSLlRLxecQaY0ZirSKwE4h-MwB4M4U1_93fZPRSm1mDcYrEdUchJEj03MsXvjtXDKlPiMaxqXAf7hwIMq8A/s1600/Matcha-lady-m-crepe-cake.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></span></a></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Layers of soft crepes with green tea cream sandwiched in between...yum! The New York-based Mille Crêpes cake shop sells one of the popular and delicious green tea crepe cakes in the East Coast. It's a little pricey in general, but you won't regret it.&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <br /></div> <div> <div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Green Tea Macaron</span></h3> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrB7ODK37mAi9QkTP0PpF9Ejwx8OY39zUsFOqYsBLJVdu768CxWHLlvbb3cPvSk6H3K5pxXv8WVizETwa4IHWKkLv90VE0MpI-S-ypqe8uU-uJnMmCmJCWgyG8h_OjEN8djbdwwffYLs/s1600/Matcha-macarons.png" height="398" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hopesdreamsaspirations.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> We love seeing fusion foods, like this one.<br /> <br /> <br /></div> <div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Green Tea Soba</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheT1s7nonlg0lYv31qjMao69AL7IvKEIS4NCfw8UkgSt-zeAmViVoDqdd11jBCjDVeidFGlgYeLiIt6mYyih9nPcq2TW1jUHu0yJmBGFgroP94k0R2OOjtj5xFi-nQD6lNaohPYNh5dlU/s1600/Matcha-green-tea-soba.jpg" height="426" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.umamiart.com/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Definitely a healthy alternative to your instant ramen noodle diet.</span><br /> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> <div style="font-size: medium; margin: 0px;"> <br /> <br /></div> </div> <h3> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Green Tea Pocky</span></h3> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjInMJ766WaQEVGb5cXfDim-Y1POfMoXvEj1l1-rSzDCYyLvwvWPPZKq9iNlW9FJ63xJU6zlWIC8oWBg7LH5LCo1MbvKdfP-nx-Zv7pa9E_USd6ouSf7yBntE6Bn78lPpPqJ9zYAsbi4S4/s1600/Matcha-green-tea-pocky.jpg" height="426" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/the7deadlyjins/" target="_blank">Source</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Biscuit sticks coated with green tea creme. Count me in!</span></span></div> <br /> <br /> Header image via <a href="http://blog.breakawaymatcha.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/04/9-best-matcha-green-tea-flavored-foods.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjd2IfC5DTeh3Se7ykugYy03GNjLaIhoLK6wvC38wyxHUzSMvsuOhSAdjLra2HlcjxTS161tqI15VyKQyPmr8RA5rRxr4p83UbTvPo-u2bNDtDSvMjIxVhIDW2ApG3_fzlU60Tw9AroDo/s72-c/Matcha-tea-powder.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-8032684674658697371</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2015-12-17T15:30:58.307-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Simple Recipes</category><title>Easy Chili Con Carne with Beans & Saffron Rice</title><description><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_EtWgOur1gqhdYxgh8RJItBcWgVgjp-FqxO-M2LzYANKJVYMMncV4TFpSo7ZkVgO6NpLRHqjNESi7THw6ZCz_TyaEFr4qd_aqTNJ0dDzaJxuc4gys72vw9Z4O0le5bjjj3XaTLwwj5s/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_EtWgOur1gqhdYxgh8RJItBcWgVgjp-FqxO-M2LzYANKJVYMMncV4TFpSo7ZkVgO6NpLRHqjNESi7THw6ZCz_TyaEFr4qd_aqTNJ0dDzaJxuc4gys72vw9Z4O0le5bjjj3XaTLwwj5s/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe1.jpg" height="400" width="560" /></a></div> <br /> <br /></div> <div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOa6ABuyBQ-50NsmM317ZTD0vGCZk-QmlEZMegqJvnPTiLjA3jyi4KZDvjvrX-hhSbW54pNtZKpOLndVK6BAQVVLHfrhaOAa7rg3bCxdh0MsA64FNcJcp31AaNfluWoJwRuaW9m6YWM4/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipeIngredients1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOa6ABuyBQ-50NsmM317ZTD0vGCZk-QmlEZMegqJvnPTiLjA3jyi4KZDvjvrX-hhSbW54pNtZKpOLndVK6BAQVVLHfrhaOAa7rg3bCxdh0MsA64FNcJcp31AaNfluWoJwRuaW9m6YWM4/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipeIngredients1.jpg" height="143" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div> <div> <b>For chili</b></div> <div> 1 pound of ground turkey (or other meat of your choice, use less oil if you're using chicken)</div> <div> 1-2 cans of red kidney beans&nbsp;</div> <div> half of a medium size white onion (diced)</div> <div> 1 glove of minced garlic (optional)</div> <div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz418s48CP-cJVU53qNXEu3Y2lovbX2Iz0oAXU4SFda9iXvjPlYuHrVb2OLh4QPcJgtXgbuWAiG_3LMPUTFgGBFuKEtMpo_gHTQqb14JEFZtVB2vlFo0mCsatrKwwI3HF5ZziFMY1Rlss/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipeIngredients2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz418s48CP-cJVU53qNXEu3Y2lovbX2Iz0oAXU4SFda9iXvjPlYuHrVb2OLh4QPcJgtXgbuWAiG_3LMPUTFgGBFuKEtMpo_gHTQqb14JEFZtVB2vlFo0mCsatrKwwI3HF5ZziFMY1Rlss/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipeIngredients2.jpg" height="138" width="200" /></a>1 big can of diced tomatoes (about 29 ounce)</div> <div> 1 small can of tomato sauce (about 8-15 ounce)</div> <div> <div> 2 1/2 tablespoons of chili powder</div> <div> some salt and pepper for taste</div> </div> <div> 2 tablespoons of oil</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>For rice</b></div> <div> 1 pound of rice (yields about 5 bowls of cooked rice)</div> <div> 2-3 packs of Goya saffron (sazon)</div> <div> <br /> <br /></div> <div> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Instructions for chili</b></span></div> <div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis89QKbZ9m1u8OPPBuFYIHUqFHgnx2UGmUEH3VW6lGPdL_k4VS7TPne9xBtAu9S8E2YA2M3c_Ry6GX4usyGmSr6D1sswcb7-L95he2nHF9dcdT5td1KQ-XXW-dikzOcpTwUutCfdr_gv0/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis89QKbZ9m1u8OPPBuFYIHUqFHgnx2UGmUEH3VW6lGPdL_k4VS7TPne9xBtAu9S8E2YA2M3c_Ry6GX4usyGmSr6D1sswcb7-L95he2nHF9dcdT5td1KQ-XXW-dikzOcpTwUutCfdr_gv0/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe3.jpg" height="137" width="200" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carefully diced onion</td></tr> </tbody></table> 1. Blend your diced tomatoes into puree.<br /> <br /> 2. Heat your pot on high heat, add a tablespoon of oil in the pot.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> 3. Put minced garlic (optional) and diced onion into the pot and stir fry them until onion turns clear. Add some salt and pepper for taste.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> 4. Stir in your ground meat of choice and cook it for 5 minutes.<br /> <br /> 5. Pour tomatoe puree and tomato sauce into the pot. Stir evenly.<br /> <br /> 6. Add in chili powder and more salt for taste. Cook the whole chili mixture on medium-low heat for about 1 hour, or until liquid in the chili mixture is reduced.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Instructions for rice</b></span><br /> <b>While you're waiting for chili to be done, you can start cooking rice.</b><br /> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99Re_quydsiTF_oDWQvaS0IALm-Yq63Kc6WHaxwcBVGUAOoNV-GzR1wKUZstgRMjnHsN5jn6nlnsi6guX7qtl4XTJ0FUKz8eO2m9ls4YLSovXZhAUO_IUK9IjLs6h9jBffogcYx-JcKY/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe5rice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi99Re_quydsiTF_oDWQvaS0IALm-Yq63Kc6WHaxwcBVGUAOoNV-GzR1wKUZstgRMjnHsN5jn6nlnsi6guX7qtl4XTJ0FUKz8eO2m9ls4YLSovXZhAUO_IUK9IjLs6h9jBffogcYx-JcKY/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe5rice.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a>1. Follow the instructions on the box and see how many cups of rice you want to yield. I used 1 pound of rice, so I poured in about 5 cups of water to cook.<br /> <br /> 2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil/butter and 2-3 packs of saffron into water before you put the rice in. Add rice and stir everything evenly.<br /> <br /> 3. Bring rice to a boil and cook for 2 minutes then turn down the heat to medium-low. Cook for another 20 minutes, or until rice is soft.</div> <div> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Result</b></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJ3K-iSoM7Ahp8IXp1-RQUhfLm0owHzOMAZS89Crv94tjXzjAbhAgRkAZ8tdDvMA1oEbE3s_DbY1sXjsIdsBYARhId77I6p8-hkRAoyC8dcbKfi-o6or6lly-dBJSDJCBXME0qXHLe80/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibJ3K-iSoM7Ahp8IXp1-RQUhfLm0owHzOMAZS89Crv94tjXzjAbhAgRkAZ8tdDvMA1oEbE3s_DbY1sXjsIdsBYARhId77I6p8-hkRAoyC8dcbKfi-o6or6lly-dBJSDJCBXME0qXHLe80/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe2.jpg" height="400" width="560" /></a></div> Your chili con carne should have a paste/sauce texture after about 1 hour. Serve it over rice or hotdogs. I also used some of it to make some chili tacos. :)<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2g0P1nXmtLwlYKbvty5p2ATKFcIXAV6pOLmBtPXFTU3vM9Sxu0hgW0imUMs1s2k030IKlcZ6UllbTHegxhXCdml1nGB58dSVvIfffd7hnxSu8e9Ic44SXin8oZEs47_QRK7K2OIFbFI/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe4Tacos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2g0P1nXmtLwlYKbvty5p2ATKFcIXAV6pOLmBtPXFTU3vM9Sxu0hgW0imUMs1s2k030IKlcZ6UllbTHegxhXCdml1nGB58dSVvIfffd7hnxSu8e9Ic44SXin8oZEs47_QRK7K2OIFbFI/s1600/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe4Tacos.jpg" height="400" width="560" /></a></div> <br /> <b style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tips</span></b><br /> 1. Drain your beans so you don't produce that much gas later (if you know what I mean!)<br />2. Use beans accordingly. Put more in the chili if you're a bean lover!<br />3. Monitor rice while cooking. Cook it longer if you like firm rice.<br /> 4. You acan<br /> <b><br /></b> <b>Hope you like this recipe and please let me know how yours turn out!</b><br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple;">Follow me</span> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InquisitiveEating" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Inquisitive_Eating" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for <span style="color: purple;">more amazing things about food</span>!</b></div> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/02/chili-con-carne-with-beans-saffron-rice.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_EtWgOur1gqhdYxgh8RJItBcWgVgjp-FqxO-M2LzYANKJVYMMncV4TFpSo7ZkVgO6NpLRHqjNESi7THw6ZCz_TyaEFr4qd_aqTNJ0dDzaJxuc4gys72vw9Z4O0le5bjjj3XaTLwwj5s/s72-c/Dinner_ChiliConCarneRecipe1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-2225373570145402507</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:40:21.911-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ramen</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>[Ramen Adventure #2] Ganso: The Ramen Spot in Brooklyn | *CLOSED*</title><description><div dir="ltr"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gansonyc.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/photos/ganso_ramen_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://gansonyc.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/photos/ganso_ramen_10.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.gansonyc.com/">Ganso</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> When you think of ramen, the first places you would have in mind are usually located in Manhattan; the same old Ippudo and Totto. But as a newcomer, <b><a href="http://www.gansonyc.com/">Ganso</a></b> decided to open its business in the heart of Downtown, Brooklyn.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/lqZoldvERi1gQ7-FgPJNMQ/l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/lqZoldvERi1gQ7-FgPJNMQ/l.jpg" /></a></div> Located near the Nevins Street stop of 2, 3, 4, 5 and Hoyt Street stop of A, C train, Ganso is right next to a 99-cent pizza place. When you're inside, you're supposed to wait to be seated. Take this time to look around you: the polished wooden seats and tables, the big blackboard with Ganso specials written all over it, and some interesting artwork on the wall. Once the server approaches, you have the option to sit by the bar/counter or at a table.<br /> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-qkzh8PyUc7fuC8O5TPALMBzmBnB0Pwf2KdOpH4yEfk-SIeQsXkNDrNHJReqW6qEg-qRRkdzWuDfuakhIZe7m-J2vZRanQHR0klFYhj6iOcHu2ptP9FdttBIFakF7UfkU1RLxFBlo0A/s1600/Ganso_Chopsticks-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-qkzh8PyUc7fuC8O5TPALMBzmBnB0Pwf2KdOpH4yEfk-SIeQsXkNDrNHJReqW6qEg-qRRkdzWuDfuakhIZe7m-J2vZRanQHR0klFYhj6iOcHu2ptP9FdttBIFakF7UfkU1RLxFBlo0A/s1600/Ganso_Chopsticks-1.jpg" height="640" width="420" /></a></div> I chose to sit by the counter so I could take a closer look at the open kitchen. Everything at Ganso is sleek and clean. They have disposable chopsticks and napkin holders for every table, which I found it's a smart thing to do. Their menu is simple and nicely laminated. There are 5 ramen and 13 appetizers available on the regular menu, and a few other lunch specials during lunch hours. I didn't bother to order their beverages because I know how they often jack up the prices. I ordered two simple yet the essences of every ramen shop: gyoza dumplings and the original Ganso ramen.</div> <div dir="ltr"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Crispy Gyoza (dumplings), $7</b></span><br /> Just like its name, the gyoza was decently crispy especially the crisp flake the chef created. When you bite on a sizzling hot gyoza, beware of the bursting juice! I spilled some across the counter wall, I hope nobody saw it. Overall it was very delicious, not too salty or greasy and it matched well with the vinegar soy sauce.<br /> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0QFYORj_i8EpCeYnNQXDFzJHv-I2k7hFBLy9i0N74TgJVvC5TBvQnWSFIWeKcleXef2MB1E8Tq3RzeEiKBxY18udX-s_94Y8b4HEoGR19VFR0HEhRmnjkBMf7N5RgHa-FTpFdFegJzI/s1600/Ganso_CrispyGyoza-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0QFYORj_i8EpCeYnNQXDFzJHv-I2k7hFBLy9i0N74TgJVvC5TBvQnWSFIWeKcleXef2MB1E8Tq3RzeEiKBxY18udX-s_94Y8b4HEoGR19VFR0HEhRmnjkBMf7N5RgHa-FTpFdFegJzI/s1600/Ganso_CrispyGyoza-1.jpg" height="640" width="572" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <span style="color: purple;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Original Ganso Ramen, $13</b></span><br /> <b>Broth:</b> light shoyu soy sauce broth<br /> <b>Noodles: </b>wavy <br /> <b>Toppings:</b> 2 pieces of soft pork belly, half an egg, 1 strand of Chinese broccoli, scallions<br /> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBCNtVq3hyTqG8Jxs3TnC8ByiH-cjT-79pxHZbd9u2ZIAE9tlswaOAGCqIdYCvGxCTsi9gJRi8B2sshKE506XmVMKOs4tMwGdC9uiYqw0S8oLDfk0g2tuDQk_pYPGw1HvQI6hNt2NWRY/s1600/Ganso_GansoRamen-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBCNtVq3hyTqG8Jxs3TnC8ByiH-cjT-79pxHZbd9u2ZIAE9tlswaOAGCqIdYCvGxCTsi9gJRi8B2sshKE506XmVMKOs4tMwGdC9uiYqw0S8oLDfk0g2tuDQk_pYPGw1HvQI6hNt2NWRY/s1600/Ganso_GansoRamen-1.jpg" height="640" width="497" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr"> This original ramen was simple and light. The shoyu based broth didn't overwhelm your taste buds. Those pork bellies were so tender and flavorful that you're just going to fall in love with them. I even drank all the broth, not afraid it would make me thirsty or whatsoever. The broth tasted so natural that I could tell no MSG was added. However, I did feel a little weird they put a strand of Chinese broccoli in the bowl. Quite odd.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Overall</b></span><br /> Considering the quality of their food, I would definitely come back to Ganso in the future to try their "stamina" ramen, which was just ranked as the number 1 ramen by <a href="http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/nyc/16860/10_Best_Ramens_in_New_York.htm">Tasting Tables</a>. [updated April 16, 2014]<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Location</b></span><br /> 25 Bond St (between Livingston St &amp; Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY 11201</div> <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-51072382-1', 'inquisitiveeating.com'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script></description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/02/ganso-ramen-spot-in-brooklyn.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1-qkzh8PyUc7fuC8O5TPALMBzmBnB0Pwf2KdOpH4yEfk-SIeQsXkNDrNHJReqW6qEg-qRRkdzWuDfuakhIZe7m-J2vZRanQHR0klFYhj6iOcHu2ptP9FdttBIFakF7UfkU1RLxFBlo0A/s72-c/Ganso_Chopsticks-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1540142759876341762</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2024-08-15T10:39:14.160-07:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">New York</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Reviews</category><title>Japanese Curry in NYC: Go! Go! Curry!</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/3rF-1it6s-7DkaCExvHKJQ/l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/3rF-1it6s-7DkaCExvHKJQ/l.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> Fancy for some Japanese curry? Then you must try<span style="color: purple;"> </span><b><span style="color: purple;">Go! Go! Curry</span>!&nbsp;</b>in NYC<b>.</b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/bC_VFO7HXs7wiccdKJIarg/l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/bC_VFO7HXs7wiccdKJIarg/l.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> In fact, not many Japanese restaurants in NYC are selling curry on their menu despite it being one of the popular dishes (and comfort food) in Japan. Introduced by the British between 1800s and 1900s, Japanese curry has a thicker texture and sometimes sweeter than regular Indian curry. It's often served with stew vegetables and different meats over white rice. Other variants including curry udon noodles and curry pan (bread) are also popular and convenient to buy in Japan.<br /> <br /> Being one of the few places that specializes in Japanese curry, Go Go Curry was opened in 2007 at Midtown/Time Square. It's a relative small store, with only 6-7 seats at the bar available and 4 tiny tables near the window.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/sUkttOVxNH_nQfIqBKFhkA/l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s3-media4.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/sUkttOVxNH_nQfIqBKFhkA/l.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> The store is famous for its thick, gravy-like curry sauce, in which it stated taking "55 process, 55 minutes to stew and 55 hour to mature to serve." All curry is served on a metal plate with thinly sliced cabbage as a &nbsp;side and your desired fried protein laying on top of rice. It offers Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Shrimp Tempura (2 pieces), and Sausage (3 pieces) as your protein choice. Additional add-ons are also available in the $2 budget, which includes boiled egg, cheese, and other fried meats.<br /> <br /> Go Go's fried chicken and pork is never disappointing: crispy and juicy inside! However, it could be a little greasy for some people.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Special Promotion</span></b><br /> Every 5th, 15th, 25th of the month is Go! Go! Day! Customers can receive a free topping/add on coupon when they order curry on one of those days.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Specials</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UIJdP2pGWc61m7CrP9FCQeZJ_dGfkzhsqJdSc8eBGbwfgG2TEunSlQeWaZNdvUPNnh3P-_LT7SriEiZ6sjHoTPN1hF9xMy15NdOo1dJX6l2d-oNU5jIIoKq1CZqwTd-zyOfPm4u2u_Q/s1600/GoGoCurry_HomeRunSpecial-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UIJdP2pGWc61m7CrP9FCQeZJ_dGfkzhsqJdSc8eBGbwfgG2TEunSlQeWaZNdvUPNnh3P-_LT7SriEiZ6sjHoTPN1hF9xMy15NdOo1dJX6l2d-oNU5jIIoKq1CZqwTd-zyOfPm4u2u_Q/s1600/GoGoCurry_HomeRunSpecial-1.jpg" height="361" width="550" /></a></div> <br /> Home Run is a special US menu that cost around $10. It's a mini version of Go Go Curry's grand slam: 1 katsu of your choice, 1 sausage, 1 shrimp tempura, an egg, all over a walk portion of rice. With a $3 upgrade to the Grand Slam, you get 1 more sausage and 1 more fried katsu on your plate.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW2Piiav9Btx_3nF3c0QHNbvgG9s3wOwQhO76CgOKni25RUR3INCrdwMABiX4rtwl52elR5bu59sBmxOUlsXcG6JvraFOXbsRPIFd4iUhnXrJt7RkKXsU8-XeLxa0UsZjrmLjuvPufgY/s1600/Meal-GoGoCurryGrandSlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisW2Piiav9Btx_3nF3c0QHNbvgG9s3wOwQhO76CgOKni25RUR3INCrdwMABiX4rtwl52elR5bu59sBmxOUlsXcG6JvraFOXbsRPIFd4iUhnXrJt7RkKXsU8-XeLxa0UsZjrmLjuvPufgY/s400/Meal-GoGoCurryGrandSlam.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption">Grand Slam</td></tr> </tbody></table> Want to be a challenger? Try the "biggest curry in the USA"--World Champion Curry, which features 4 sausages, 2 pork and 2 chicken katsu, 2 shrimp, and 2 eggs at the price of $25.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Locations:</b>&nbsp;</span><br /> 273 West 38th Street&nbsp;&nbsp;Manhattan, NY 10018<br /> 231 Thompson St (between 3rd St &amp; Bleecker St) New York, NY 10012<br /> 144 W 19th St,&nbsp;New York, NY 10011<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/01/japanese-curry-in-nyc-go-go-curry.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UIJdP2pGWc61m7CrP9FCQeZJ_dGfkzhsqJdSc8eBGbwfgG2TEunSlQeWaZNdvUPNnh3P-_LT7SriEiZ6sjHoTPN1hF9xMy15NdOo1dJX6l2d-oNU5jIIoKq1CZqwTd-zyOfPm4u2u_Q/s72-c/GoGoCurry_HomeRunSpecial-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356200385785005291.post-1329197141607212122</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2014 23:26:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2015-12-17T15:30:58.255-08:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Simple Recipes</category><title>Super Easy Cherry Pie Recipe (for lazy people)</title><description><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1LbuRFUAfNOzppnmgkavHGkPAUwKAszxlIB3wUytb36zENYaTGpm-HXHPOu_8Apv-bY7UXcoaw-zyH11uTukuvfCbquA_uEWTZTDedjwEjKa3QxmpVnH8mL8u5uQG5p1YSaJOWm6ofE/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieSliceDisplay1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1LbuRFUAfNOzppnmgkavHGkPAUwKAszxlIB3wUytb36zENYaTGpm-HXHPOu_8Apv-bY7UXcoaw-zyH11uTukuvfCbquA_uEWTZTDedjwEjKa3QxmpVnH8mL8u5uQG5p1YSaJOWm6ofE/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieSliceDisplay1-1.jpg" height="280" width="560" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Baking a pie could seem like a mission impossible for starters, but this recipe would change your mind. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7tBCTFNxOdhmsXHOH1NJ4ZC7SeEGdbnVHRXIeNYyxAZ4ECRaIcZ2yv61iFGD3O-yFPgiE2f5jF9a62zCxGk1BuJxhFiHBUfpRS9a8RYNJLfBI4bM6FyyGE-mODosaa4Im4LnpCaw74E/s1600/EasyCherryPie_PieFilling1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7tBCTFNxOdhmsXHOH1NJ4ZC7SeEGdbnVHRXIeNYyxAZ4ECRaIcZ2yv61iFGD3O-yFPgiE2f5jF9a62zCxGk1BuJxhFiHBUfpRS9a8RYNJLfBI4bM6FyyGE-mODosaa4Im4LnpCaw74E/s1600/EasyCherryPie_PieFilling1-1.jpg" height="300" width="560" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I made my cherry pie based on a recipe from <a href="http://www.inspiredtaste.net/22872/easy-cherry-pie-recipe/" target="_blank">Inspired Taste</a>. The main modifications I made were the fact I used pie crust mix instead of making my own crust from scratch, and I didn't use just canned cherry fillings. Also, I didn't use a 9-inch glass baking pan like usual. I used an approximately 7-inch ceramic bowl instead because I learned that whenever the box said can make two 9-inch crusts, it's a big fat LIE. <br /> <br /> Let's begin!<br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients for a 7-inch Cherry Pie</b></span><br /> <br /> 1 pack of Jiffy pie crust mix<br /> 1/2 can of cherry filling (about 1 1/2 cup)<br /> 1-2 cups of pitted fresh cherries<br /> 2 tablespoons of sugar<br /> 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract<br /> 1 egg yolk (for the crust while baking) <br /> 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter, cut in small squares<br /> Some flour to roll the pie dough <br /> Additional sugar to top the pie<br /> 1 tablespoon of cream (didn't use in this post, but definitely recommended)<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Directions</b></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple;">Prepare filling</span><br /> Pit your cherries with a pitter or chopstick. Try to avoid using firm cherries because it's harder to pit them.<br /> <br /> Heat up a pan, cook your pitted cherries for a few minutes to get the juice out. Turn the heat off and transfer the cooked cherries to a bowl. Pour pre-made cherry filling into the bowl and add sugar into the mixture. Stir the mixture evenly.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple;">Roll out your pie dough</span><br /> Follow the direction on the crust mix box. After you have formed a dough ball, refrigerate it for 20 minutes (I didn't because I didn't have time). After 20 minutes, evenly cut the ball into half then shape them into balls again. Flour an empty surface and start rolling out each ball with a rolling pin. Roll out the dough as much as you can. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0zkjkZjtOK9FYpWrkZZUce98gTQPwZC36OOeiUu4sMb-QHl1P7MdFrLEWv1JmyLAwA_pL-Cr0iLnP1QyO3u4uSGTHY2CbnTBzuP5HPGYnGxhDT3mBrUY14CyzpGAL4iWFhJY_zQ2hgY/s1600/EasyCherryPie_RollingPieCrust-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0zkjkZjtOK9FYpWrkZZUce98gTQPwZC36OOeiUu4sMb-QHl1P7MdFrLEWv1JmyLAwA_pL-Cr0iLnP1QyO3u4uSGTHY2CbnTBzuP5HPGYnGxhDT3mBrUY14CyzpGAL4iWFhJY_zQ2hgY/s1600/EasyCherryPie_RollingPieCrust-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a></div> <br /> <span style="color: purple;">Putting things together</span><br /> Apply some cooking spray to the baking bowl to prevent further sticking. Apply your first crust to the bowl gently. Spoon in your cherry mixture into pie crust. Evenly distribute your small squares of butter on top of the cherry mixture.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqAD47ErZBpSaSB61nrWrTqaiWQqe3filPLaLN5m_GpD4zun18wwT3qCuZwsVw2d3MCHUFIADLpU2jxqBZvTvNwDc4TAeJB5zDmYoCshmQAnnD7b8uxJxMtnzMt-aVvezq9P10hlP-MI/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryFilling-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmqAD47ErZBpSaSB61nrWrTqaiWQqe3filPLaLN5m_GpD4zun18wwT3qCuZwsVw2d3MCHUFIADLpU2jxqBZvTvNwDc4TAeJB5zDmYoCshmQAnnD7b8uxJxMtnzMt-aVvezq9P10hlP-MI/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryFilling-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a></div> <br /> Put your second pie crust on top of everything. Trim excessive pie edges. Fold edges of top crust underneath edges of bottom crust, press the edge to seal it. <br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple;">Baking the pie</span><br /> Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. <br /> <br /> Mix egg yolk and cream together and brush it over the top crust. Sprinkle some sugar, then cut 4-5 slits in top of pie.<br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsETzJ1h4zaIW1BsSVxU1OAw2ThKpeBFtPCOtQCrQUFrM7YrhnpndWwCKczOInnokd5TKmGzlpTFVoxz_bo5dBcSrrxaN-IbgHSqQ0dEnO23HMFoOgbHhDKd1mW7D1wom1IEwQbEScvA/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieUnbaked-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsETzJ1h4zaIW1BsSVxU1OAw2ThKpeBFtPCOtQCrQUFrM7YrhnpndWwCKczOInnokd5TKmGzlpTFVoxz_bo5dBcSrrxaN-IbgHSqQ0dEnO23HMFoOgbHhDKd1mW7D1wom1IEwQbEScvA/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieUnbaked-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I did a super bad job in sealing the edges. I strongly urge you to watch some videos about the process before trying it yourself :)</td></tr> </tbody></table> Put the pie on a cookie sheet and bake it for 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden.<br /> <br /> Let your finished pie cool for at least 2 hours before cutting.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Result</b></span></span><br /> My crust didn't end up being golden all the way through (I think it's because I skipped brushing with cream), but it's surely flaky. It tasted a little dry indeed, maybe more butter would help? That's left for Jiffy to decide.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPs714Yt4tteq6jAadB4C0mysIxnjvFxLPfhkeaWhvkc7695uXZUDloNWm5NPQpgdocSvXHyPHRJd74S4SB6sCrehiP1KUMP5Er9y_udoGqqiRtfhEL9mTkcC8XC2i5XOZ9QDiMIKFyc/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieAfterBaking2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPs714Yt4tteq6jAadB4C0mysIxnjvFxLPfhkeaWhvkc7695uXZUDloNWm5NPQpgdocSvXHyPHRJd74S4SB6sCrehiP1KUMP5Er9y_udoGqqiRtfhEL9mTkcC8XC2i5XOZ9QDiMIKFyc/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieAfterBaking2-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjM-CBJMhgwdl7AI-fF_ESQWGArUh-h-JQ-kJKqf4WGGIXycP2UPvKXnXDByHccTQaQ56r7t2XYFwCvvaNGPFsKmz6z-kIxdIPgYgE0MUVhJHY3Wr5zZZ1usa9buo6nMNDqhnXvS7a4I/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieAfterBaking-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjM-CBJMhgwdl7AI-fF_ESQWGArUh-h-JQ-kJKqf4WGGIXycP2UPvKXnXDByHccTQaQ56r7t2XYFwCvvaNGPFsKmz6z-kIxdIPgYgE0MUVhJHY3Wr5zZZ1usa9buo6nMNDqhnXvS7a4I/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieAfterBaking-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a></div> <br /> Why use half pre-made cherry filling and half fresh cherries? It saves time and still ends up being delicious! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bseQRik7MiVcB_VCvFkVoMS7xRm_npqSJxPx_9xJUcEZVY_Q7EG_YLp2tWPSPHd3YysqQyu2CS8CTBdV2dwudTAcBSeiIs4FTNOmCPl9OxS1vEXguQSEr4hVnfv8VJjQKVXcB6f_c70/s1600/EasyCherryPie_PieFilling2-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bseQRik7MiVcB_VCvFkVoMS7xRm_npqSJxPx_9xJUcEZVY_Q7EG_YLp2tWPSPHd3YysqQyu2CS8CTBdV2dwudTAcBSeiIs4FTNOmCPl9OxS1vEXguQSEr4hVnfv8VJjQKVXcB6f_c70/s1600/EasyCherryPie_PieFilling2-1.jpg" height="325" width="550" /></a></div> <span style="color: purple;"></span><br /> <span style="color: purple;"></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ccnUa5PFQmv2lOmQhRCFgDt5n4IOMgQRVn3fz3RAXykHv_y_3QqDm7rRUQqIHRLzcdW5nNwt50ciQDydmjIGCklL0WwdQvCV1moBYDaTKZpjT7bafvYVf8Xeyr4VwKtQhaY1fZ83j5E/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieSlice-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ccnUa5PFQmv2lOmQhRCFgDt5n4IOMgQRVn3fz3RAXykHv_y_3QqDm7rRUQqIHRLzcdW5nNwt50ciQDydmjIGCklL0WwdQvCV1moBYDaTKZpjT7bafvYVf8Xeyr4VwKtQhaY1fZ83j5E/s1600/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieSlice-1.jpg" height="313" width="550" /></a></div> <span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: black;">Who wants a slice?</span></span> <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Notes and tips</b></span></span><br /> <ul> <li>If you do want to make 9-inch pie, use 1 1/2 - 2 boxes of the so called 2-pie crust mix. The Betty Crocker mix I used last time for a 9-inch failed miserably; I only got to roll out 1 1/2 crusts and I had to make another crust from scratch</li> <li>Don't over flour the surface when you're rolling the pie dough</li> <li>Take a look at some crust folding videos to learn more about the folding procedure&nbsp;</li> <li>Always taste your cherry mixture to make adequate adjustments to sugar level</li> </ul> </description><link>https://www.inquisitiveeating.com/2014/01/super-easy-cherry-pie-recipe-for-lazy-people.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (inquisitive eating)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1LbuRFUAfNOzppnmgkavHGkPAUwKAszxlIB3wUytb36zENYaTGpm-HXHPOu_8Apv-bY7UXcoaw-zyH11uTukuvfCbquA_uEWTZTDedjwEjKa3QxmpVnH8mL8u5uQG5p1YSaJOWm6ofE/s72-c/EasyCherryPie_CherryPieSliceDisplay1-1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item></channel></rss>