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Jason Chambers
16th April 2006, 06:23
What would it be?

Tri-ring
16th April 2006, 09:57
Konichiwa Chambers-san

How about "Shio ramen" in clear chicken and hamaguri broth.
Some fresh mizuna, corn, and smoked duck instead of chashu as topping.

Actually I like various types of ramen but this came to mind on a fair spring day.

K.Miwa

Jock Armstrong
17th April 2006, 02:21
My own invention- bean shoots, bamboo shoots, broccoli, cauliflower, chopped small with the meat of choice soup [beef mince, ebi, chicken -tinned tuna in oil is remarkably good] with garlic, chillies, negi and a little shoyu to taste.

Jason Chambers
17th April 2006, 02:51
Fancy... fancy...

I eat mine OTB in boiling water. :D

Maruchan Ramen and Top Ramen was an Army staple that I have never been able to give up.

Prince Loeffler
17th April 2006, 03:41
Ah Ramen ! The gourmet choice for the poor bachelors :) One packet with loads of soy sauces and peppers and two eggs ...whew ! Boil all for 3 minutes, and its enough to make Belials stomach cramp in sheer pain ! :)

Tri-ring
17th April 2006, 13:00
Ah Ramen ! The gourmet choice for the poor bachelors :) One packet with loads of soy sauces and peppers and two eggs ...whew ! Boil all for 3 minutes, and its enough to make Belials stomach cramp in sheer pain ! :)

Konbanwa Loeffler-san

Ramen has come a long way since the instant bag types of the '70 and '80s. Nowadays there are some recipes that even a respected gastronome would drool.
Not just the topping but the ingredients in creating the broth is becoming ever more extravagant.
Pork bonemeal(Tonkotsu), chicken bonemeal(Torigara), various vegetables, various types of dried fish and dried kelp, various types of clams, and so on and so forth.
It is just great! !

K.Miwa

Malty
17th April 2006, 18:03
The only Ramen I've had has been at Wagamama's. The Salmon's my favorite.

BC
17th April 2006, 21:02
I like to add a little sesame oil, soy sauce, some peas, shredded chicken/pork, and a beaten egg. Now it's my 6-year old's favorite soup as well!

Brian Owens
18th April 2006, 08:07
...Top Ramen was an Army staple that I have never been able to give up.

Ramen has come a long way since the instant bag types of the '70 and '80s.
I actually liked the bag-o-noodles from the '70s. The cup-o-noodles we have now are just as good when I want something fast and cheap.

With the old style, I'd boil the noodles without the seasoning packet added, then drain off most of the water, then add the seasonings, mix thoroughly, then add some thinly sliced and grilled flank steak, chicken breast, or diced pork. Add some frozen peas, maybe some scrambled egg.

Then I'd fry the whole mix.

Sort of a poor boy's yakisoba.

Prince Loeffler
18th April 2006, 08:10
I actually liked the bag-o-noodles from the '70s. The cup-o-noodles we have now are just as good when I want something fast and cheap.

With the old style, I'd boil the noodles without the seasoning packet added, then drain off most of the water, then add the seasonings, mix thoroughly, then add some thinly sliced and grilled flank steak, chicken breast, or diced pork. Then I'd fry the whole mix.

Sort of a poor boy's yakisoba.


Darn you ! Now I have the sudden urge to go to the supermarket at midnight. Man this made my mouth water... :) :)

Brian Owens
18th April 2006, 08:19
Darn you ! Now I have the sudden urge to go to the supermarket at midnight. Man this made my mouth water... :) :)
If you ever make it to the Seattle area, let me know. I'll take you to Chang's Mongolian Grill.

I had lunch at their Everett location today.

You pick your own meat, vegetables, and sauces from a long selection, then stand at the grill as they cook it for you; beef, lamb, pork, shrimp, salmon; cabbage, broccolli, bean sprouts, yellow onions, green onions, carrots, tomatoes, pineapple, cilantro, jalapenos; noodles; salt water, soy sauce, pineapple juice, sherry, oyster sauce, garlic sauce, chile oil, sesame oil...did I miss anything?

Plus rice and wrappers at your table.

Yummm!

All you can eat for about $10.00.

Now I'm hungry. Thank goodness I get off work in an hour!

Brian Owens
18th April 2006, 08:22
...did I miss anything?
Oh yeah, choice of egg flower or hot & sour soup!

http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/meat_bar1.jpg
http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/veggie3.jpg
http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/1k_grill.jpg

http://www.changsgrill.com/reviews.html

Is your mouth really watering now? :p

Prince Loeffler
18th April 2006, 08:34
Oh yeah, choice of egg flower or hot & sour soup!

http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/meat_bar1.jpg
http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/veggie3.jpg
http://www.changsgrill.com/images/reviews/grillpics/1k_grill.jpg

http://www.changsgrill.com/reviews.html

Is your mouth really watering now? :p

Man I hate you ! I really Really Really hate you ....... :D :D :D That's it I am off to Taco Bell.

Jock Armstrong
19th April 2006, 02:16
I am now preparing for my trans pacific swim [stopover Hawaii].You just had to show me that grill.... Damn your eyes Owens!!

Jason Chambers
19th April 2006, 03:41
Speaking of the Sea-Tac area, are the Charlie Chan Restaurants still in business up there?

They made a MEAN(!) Monglian Beef... :D

Brian Owens
19th April 2006, 04:49
Speaking of the Sea-Tac area, are the Charlie Chan Restaurants still in business up there?
Haven't heard of them. I'll have to look.

Brian Owens
19th April 2006, 04:57
Interesting coincidence; the Seattle Times (or is it the Post Intelligencer?) is doing a story tomorrow on people's favorite ramen creations.

If I see any good recipies I'll pass them on.

Brian Owens
19th April 2006, 05:08
...You just had to show me that grill.... Damn your eyes Owens!!
This one...

http://www.changsgrill.com/instructions/3_grill.jpg

is at their store in my town, Everett. I used to drive to Seattle several times a month for their food, and every time a restaurant would close in Everett I'd send Chang's a photo and a letter saying, "Here's a great location for your next store."

Finally, after several years, they took over a closed restaurant just a few miles from my house. Lucky me!

I love experimenting with different sauce combinations.

http://www.changsgrill.com/images/large/suce_bar_lg.jpg

Hey! Why are my eyes burning?

Jock Armstrong
19th April 2006, 07:52
Reminds me of a Korean yakiniku place call "Babinba" in Japan....wonderful memories of beer in steins and masses of food.....and sauces....

Prince Loeffler
19th April 2006, 08:15
I am never visiting this thread again ever ! :) Well, I may take a peep once in a while. ....Just to make sure you guys aren't getting rowdy in here :D

Tri-ring
19th April 2006, 11:00
I am never visiting this thread again ever ! :) Well, I may take a peep once in a while. ....Just to make sure you guys aren't getting rowdy in here :D

Konbnwa Loeffler-san

Here are some images of ramen I like to see you off.
I hope you like them.

K.Miwa

Jason Chambers
19th April 2006, 17:16
Well I only saw a Charlie Chan's in Lakewood (Tacoma), so it may not be a "franchise".

Prince Loeffler
19th April 2006, 17:41
Konbnwa Loeffler-san

Here are some images of ramen I like to see you off.
I hope you like them.

K.Miwa


Miwa San ! You are very evil..... :D :D

Sapporo Ichiban
19th April 2006, 18:09
I think it screams 'low class' when you've eaten so much of the instant stuff that it tastes much better than the good stuff . . . but my taste buds refuse to lie!

Brian Owens
23rd April 2006, 11:22
Interesting coincidence; the Seattle Times (or is it the Post Intelligencer?) is doing a story tomorrow on people's favorite ramen creations.

If I see any good recipies I'll pass them on.
I was mislead.

What they actually did was to have three judges rate 12 brands of instant ramen.

Myojo Chukazanmai Soy Suace flavor was rated number one. Comments included, "Good texture, more like handmade; nice umami (savory) flavor" and "Noodle is better quality than most; thick soup has complex flavor."

Sapporo Ichiban was represented by their Miso flavored variety. "Noodle has bounce, but isn't firm; soup is salty, but imitates miso flavor fine" and "Has red miso taste; it's just like I remember Ichiban tasting."

Maruchan Chicken flavor might be right up my alley. "Bullion taste is strong; reminds me of the "poor" days."

Ve Wong Peppered Beef flavor was rated the worst. "Smells and tastes terrible; indescribably unpleasant" and "The worst instant noodle I've ever tasted in my life."

"...indescribably unpleasant"

I think I'll avoid that one.