Inspired

Still shopping. Almost done. Forgot to get a Christmas card for The Cat. Aargh! Other than that, I think we’re done.

New ramen shop where Japanese Ramen Kai (my favorite ramen shop on the island) used to be.

Plate

I’m funny (read weird), ramen shops that offer rice, I’ll take rice 99 percent of the time. Go figure. According to the menu, their rice is cooked in the old school way, over charcoal fire. Okay.

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Chasiu Rice (Small)

The brand is also supposed to be known for their gyoza, voted number 1 in 2004 in a TV poll.

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Manichi Gyoza

Outside was very good, crispy on one side, inside was okay, too chopped (I prefer chunky).

Christmas card tomorrow, faceplant. Sigh.

Oh, where does the inspired come in? We’re invited to a New Year’s potluck on new year’s eve. I’m thinking of making braised pork belly. Just trying to decide Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse