20-Level Ramen

Aug 23, 11 20-Level Ramen

Posted by in Japanese, Restaurants

This is a bowl of ramen whose spice level goes up to 20. But your mouth won’t feel a thing.I’m a great fan of Anonymous Paul, part of the triumvirate over at the great website Table For Three, Please, one of the few local food blogs I read. I admire Paul’s photography skills and his talent as a jewelry designer – one...

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Coming Soon: An Artisanal Ramen Restaurant

Aug 16, 11 Coming Soon: An Artisanal Ramen Restaurant

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This ain’t yo’ mama-san’s ramen.Chef Him Uy de Baron is one of the first chefs I interviewed years ago as a fledgling food writer. Our initial meeting was in 2003 where I boldly asked him, “Is ‘Him’ really your real name?” and he shot back, “Yes!” We’ve kept in touch since then. I ask for his advice (mostly...

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Anniversary Party Baker #10: Paeng Soon of Ma Chicken Mami House

Mar 23, 11 Anniversary Party Baker #10: Paeng Soon of Ma Chicken Mami House

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You know North Park. Now meet Ma Chicken Mami House.Anniversary Party Bakers   Jill Sandique of Dèlize Ann Puno of Ann’s Kitchen Roselyn Tiangco of Kitchen’s Best Karen Young of Karen’s Kitchen Gina Lopez of Paisley Pastry Cristina Santiago-Rivera of Sweet Bella Desserts Len Lo of Carla &...

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Going Back To Mien San

Apr 06, 10 Going Back To Mien San

Posted by in Asian, Restaurants

Mien San is one of those restaurants that has been around for nearly two decades but I’m surprised at just how few people know about it.Very little has changed about Mien San since it first opened in 1995, the year I also started frequenting it. The commercial strip it sits on has seen many tenants come and go but Mien San...

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