#005 MAMY Clear Soup Flavor Vermicelli
If you prefer vermicelli noodles instead of flat noodles, here you go! Weird thing is that the broth itself is the same, but the different noodles change the taste of the soup slightly.
I added cilantro, green onion and fried red onions.
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instant noodles, Rice Noodles | Comments (3)# 004 MAMY Chand Clear Soup Rice Noodles
These noodles really hit the spot when I’m craving something sour and spicy. The broth is clear and has a strong onion powder taste. The cooking instructions say to add boiling water and cover, however, I’ve found that the noodles don’t really cook all the way through so I just cook it in a pot for a few minutes. Be careful to not cook for too long or the noodles will dissinegrate into oblivian. A couple of minutes will do.
I got my inspiration from the image on the package and added cilantro,green onions and a wedge of lemon. I also added fried onions for an extra dimension of flavor.
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Northern Vietnamese Pho located in the heart of T.L. This is different than the usual Pho…the noodles are soft and flat and a bit thicker…like ho fun…but better. Mmmmm…and the broth….how do you describe it? It’s so flavorful but, yet, fresh and clean. I’ve never had Pho like this anywhere else.
The shocker is that there’s no basil or bean sprouts to be served. AND no hoisin sauce! All the extra ingredients that I love about Pho. The only veggies you get are the cilantro and green onions in your soup and a side dish of lime and chopped jalepenos. I was skeptical of this new Pho the first time I had it…no basil? no bean sprouts? No way! However, with one spoonful of the broth and a slurp of the noodles – I was in flavor heaven. This is the only way I want my Pho.
I guess if you go to Turtle Tower 2 days in a row it’s worth trying something new on the menu. This is their Beef stew with wine. Again, it’s different from the usual beef stew, the broth is more clear and less oily. The beef is very tender and there are cilantro and scallions in the soup. All in all, very tasty but not as delicious as their Pho.
Turtle Tower
631 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 409-3333
Somewhere in Chiba, Japan: Mystery Restaurant…
These are some pictures from my friend Warren on his first trip to Japan. He found this place just walking around. I love the picture menu. Very helpful in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language. Just point and nod! Apparently there were even more pictures on the wall.
Here’s a picture of the actual food. He ordered ramen and potstickers. So simple but sooo good. Sorry that he totally forgot the name of the restaurant. But I’m sure if you take a stroll in Chiba, you will find this place and recognize the picture menu. : )
P.S. There were originally 8 potstickers but he ate 5 of them before he took the picture. HA!
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