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WORLD FARE: Not your college ramen at Yamadaya

January 1, 2014 MAG Leave a Comment

WORLD FARE:  Not your college ramen at Yamadaya

Momofuku Ando is either the best thing that ever happened to ramen or the worst. As the inventor of instant noodles and founder of Nissin Foods (with its iconic Cup Noodles and Top Ramen brands), no doubt he brought ramen to the masses. McDonald’s may seem to be the ultimate … [Read more...]

Asia, Japan, Other, Publications, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews, San Diego, San Diego CityBeat, The World Fare

WORLD FARE: Yokohama Yakitori Koubou: perfect antidote to the imperfect boss

November 20, 2013 MAG Leave a Comment

WORLD FARE:  Yokohama Yakitori Koubou: perfect antidote to the imperfect boss

It was 5:30 p.m. on a Friday night many years ago. I had ducked into my office and closed the door at 4:30 because I knew my boss would be trolling the halls looking for someone to keep him company on his weekend labors. He had no life to speak of. I did. Unfortunately, I was … [Read more...]

Asia, Japan, Other, Publications, Restaurant Reviews, Reviews, San Diego, San Diego CityBeat, The World Fare

SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT REVIEW: Kiyo’s Japanese Restaurant

May 3, 2012 MAG 6 Comments

As a reviewer – whether it is restaurant reviews, food truck reviews, music reviews or any other kind of review – I strive for neutrality and objectivity. On this one I cannot rightly say I am fully neutral, though I will try to be objective. I have known Kiyo since I was a … [Read more...]

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: Underbelly

March 24, 2012 MAG 1 Comment

With a name like Underbelly it had to be good. The suggestion of porky goodness and the hints of creative dissipation and human frailty were irresistible. So, it turned out, was the ramen. … [Read more...]

Asia, Japan, Other, Restaurant Reviews

MOTHER’S DAY: Chawan Mushi (and Sushi)

May 22, 2011 MAG Leave a Comment

Every family has its points of contention.  For our family, Mother’s Day was an annual conflagration-in-waiting.  My wife hated the notion of Mother’s Day Brunch on numerous grounds ranging from the culinary to the socio-political.  My mother and sister had their own ideas that … [Read more...]

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