...because @dduane was getting another MRI then a haircut-style-colour.
NB, not both at the same place, multi-tasking has its limits.
Between medical and tonsorial we went to The Ramen Bar for an excellent late lunch: DD had prawn gyoza and Tonkutsu Red (mild)...
...while I had chicken kara-age and Spicy Torishio (hot)
There was just one small problem; the appetisers were correctly assigned but as the mains arrived we didn't notice (probably because we were merrily sharing dumplings and chicken pieces) a small but vital error in who got what.
At least not until I sampled mine and said "For so-called hot, this is pretty unimpressive!" then noticed DD was having rather the opposite response to her so-called mild.
I like spicy food. I like food that fights back. In her case the food was winning.
Once we'd swapped the mains back to their appropriate sides of the table and DD's startled palate cooled down, all was well again, with an extra bonus for the trip.
MRI scan, hairdo AND cleared sinuses.
*****
Memo 1 - we recommend The Ramen Bar, especially for lunch, when prices are lower than at dinner; the menus are otherwise identical and portions are very generous, i.e. fair at dinner and a bargain at lunch.
Memo 2 - Their hot spicing is pretty tingly, though not overwhelming regardless of DD's reaction; spicy is always spicier when you're not expecting it, and doubly so when you're not used to / don't like it.
They have something else, however, which I intend to try For Science. Also for curiosity, though DD reminds me what that proverbially does to cats...
Tsukemen with spicy nōkō broth and a yummy egg! I *love* the noodles at this place—such doughy, chewy goodness—but I'm not excited about their standard soups, so I have to wait for specials like this one. Which are so, so worth it.
so excited to be a part of &&gallery's upcoming group show, Cup O' Comfort!!
here's my piece :3 the gallery will be open feb 3-20, please go check it out if you're in the LA area! 💖💫
I think Maruchan ramen noodles should do a variety pack, but since the noodles are always the same and it’s just the flavor packets that differ, the pack is just several large bricks of ramen with break lines like still-connected Wheaties and then there’s a bag of 20 random flavor packets. Bonus points if the flavors are discreetly labeled so you have the option to totally Russian roulette your ramen selection.