As I continue to slurp my way through a tour of Asian soups, I’ve encountered another possible favorite – sutamina ramen (a.k.a. stamina ramen). Some intense ramen research landed me at Ramen Dojo in San Mateo where I got acquainted with this timeless Japanese favorite. With the same owners as the mad-popular Santa Ramen, I knew [...]
Entries Tagged as 'soup'
The hunt for red ramen
July 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Japanese, Kimchi, Reviews, recommended, soup
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Pho Sot Vang at Quan An Ngan, Hanoi
January 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · 3 stars, Travel, Vietnamese, casual, comfort food, recommended, soup
With over 500 traditional dishes, Vietnamese cuisine is arguably unknowable. Food is practically everywhere in Vietnam, in markets, at street stands, on bikes, carts, store fronts; it’s unavoidable. Admittedly, I was a bit overwhelmed at all the possibilities. But, with a little prior research, a trusty guidebook, a willing companion and a healthy appetite, I managed to [...]
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Pozole Verde
November 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Mexican, comfort food, recipes, soup
On a whim, I ordered soup at a taqueria in the Mission. I was disappointed the minute the word “sopa” came out of my mouth: passing up my go-to carne asada burrito or carnitas tacos was a stupid, wasted order. But, when the soup arrived, my tune changed. It had a rich flavor, red fragrant [...]
Russian Cabbage Soup
October 21st, 2009 · No Comments · comfort food, recipes, soup
The more I explore food, the more I understand my own predilections. I discovered cabbage soup at a Max’s, a mediocre chain deli in San Francisco. It reminds me of the stuffed cabbage my mom and grandma used to make when I was a kid. This inspired me to start experimenting with my own version. Some recipes [...]