Showing posts with label Gyoza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gyoza. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Food culture 101: とんこつラメン (Tonkotsu ramen)

This style of ramen is a speciality of the Kyushu area (i.e. the south western island where Fukuoka is located.... or "somewhere in Japan" for the really geographically challenged).

What you see below is a fine example of a big bowl of medium textured noodles in a rich broth, topped with a slice of succulent roast pork and finely slicednegi, served with a hearty helping of Japanese gyoza. 





Did you know? 
In this shop, there are at least 12 possible permutations of this soupy delight.

Noodle consistency: Soft, Medium, Hard
Soup: Very light, Light, Rich, Very rich.  

Plus, you've got the option to add in a number of extras as well, including half boiled egg, seaweed, etc. etc. etc...



Saturday, April 9, 2011

How much is that sandwich in the window? Part 1



Fried rice, Gyoza and Deep Fried chicken £6.00 (with discount coupons... I love these discount coupons)

Pork ramen, Gyoza, Rice & a half boiled egg £6.50

The fact that I don't have to eat a sandwich for lunch.... priceless.