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...]
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...]
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT REVIEW: Kiyo’s Japanese Restaurant
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...]
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Underbelly
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...]
MOTHER’S DAY: Chawan Mushi (and Sushi)
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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