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The hunt for red ramen

July 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Japanese, Kimchi, Reviews, recommended, soup

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 [...]

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Soon Du Boo – None too Soon

May 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Kimchi, Korean, Reviews, comfort food, recommended

Typically, I complain about going to Silicon Valley, especially when I have to go meet someone for lunch.   I have to miss my lunchtime workout and, to add insult to injury, my dining companions tend to pick safe, convenient places (Stacks or some bullshit Italian joint in the Silicon ‘burbs).
But today, I totally lucked [...]

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Kimchi Burritos: Experiment Gone Right

May 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Kimchi, Korean, San Francisco, casual, comfort food

Fact: you can wrap just about anything in a flour tortilla.  But, who would’ve ever thought about kimchi? Go ahead, turn your nose up or plug it. I used to.  That is, until I tried my first kimchi burrito at John’s Snack and Deli.  Loaded with tangy sautéed  kimchi, lettuce, salsa, onions, and your choice of [...]

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