Posts Tagged “noodles”

Japan Centre Celebrates Korea

Japan Centre Celebrates Korea

Instant Ramen with a Kick. Japan Centre offers a delicious wealth of Japanese foods. That’s no surprise, but they also stock a wide range of Korean food products including the ever-popular instant ramen. Delief Rabokki Original Sweet and Spicy Instant Rice Cake Noodles were new to me. The traditional noodles were joined by the classic…

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Ramen: 80 Easy Noodle Bowls and Broths

Ramen: 80 Easy Noodle Bowls and Broths

Pure Asian comfort. Ramen has become the latest food craze that’s captured the imagination of the whole world. It’s a versatile bowl of steaming goodness which can be made to the slurper’s exact needs. Ramen: 80 Easy Noodle Bowls and Broths offers delicious recipes for every taste and every budget. The author, Makiko Sano, was…

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The Asian Home Kitchen

The Asian Home Kitchen

Fresh, vibrant dishes from Kuala Lumpur to Kyoto. Cookbooks are popular, but so many of us are looking for comprehensive content in one volume rather than having to buy a library of books. The Asian Home Kitchen by Leemei Tan-Boisgillot is the perfect volume for anybody wanting to learn to cook classic recipes from across…

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Kabuto Ramen Meal Kit

Kabuto Ramen Meal Kit

“When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his noodles.” Well, I couldn’t put it better myself! A visit to the Kabuto web page is worth it not only for the food but also for the Zenish sayings. Those ramen noodles will linger just as long in the memory, too….

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Mushroom Kale Noodle Kugel

Mushroom Kale Noodle Kugel

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 8   This hearty dish features mushrooms, kale and egg noodles, bound with cottage cheese and sour cream for richness. Use a variety of mushrooms in place of the button mushrooms, if you like.   Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter, plus more for buttering 1 (16-ounce) package Wide Enriched…

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Kanada-Ya Panton Street – Haymarket

Kanada-Ya Panton Street – Haymarket

This is my second visit to this small but perfectly appointed chain of Japanese cafés. Kanada-Ya presents a casual den for those who love noodles. You can read my first article here …and it’s glowing. https://www.mostlyfood.co.uk/index.php/kanada-ya-or-how-i-found-my-noodle/ Specialising in authentic Tonkotsu ramen, the brand was founded by Kanada Kazuhiro in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 2009. …

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Ken Hom’s Vegan friendly Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

Ken Hom’s Vegan friendly Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles

Lee Kum Kee have some of the best Chinese ingredients available in the UK. Celebrated Chef, Ken Hom, takes advantage of these vibrant flavours in his recipe for spicy Vegan friendly Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. Serves four Ingredients 225g (8oz) whole wheat noodles 110g courgette, finely chopped 2 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Chilli Garlic Sauce…

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Lee Kum Kee and Smokin’ Lotus Noodles and Pork

Lee Kum Kee and Smokin’ Lotus Noodles and Pork

Lee Kum Kee is collaborating with Rosie Chik of Smokin’ Lotus, a street food company, that has a regular slot at Kerb in London (King’s Cross and West India Quay) – she has created some recipes ideal for al fresco eating and barbecues. Here are two of them with more to follow. Rosie was born…

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Ippudo in Villiers Street – restaurant review

Ippudo in Villiers Street – restaurant review

One couldn’t think of a better location for this latest Ippudo. I have visited one other branch, the one in St Giles Piazza, but I have never had the opportunity to review. The new Ippudo is just along from Embankment Underground station so it couldn’t be more convenient. Villiers Street connects the Strand with Victoria…

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Hot Pot in London’s Chinatown – restaurant review

Hot Pot in London’s Chinatown – restaurant review

Hot Pot: a sumptuous DIY event Hot Pot is a sociable activity that allows family and friends to gather together around the pot to celebrate the tradition of sharing – the tradition of Hot Pot. With over 150 Hot Pot restaurants in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, this particular branch in London’s Chinatown has won me…

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Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup

Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 4 An after-Thanksgiving tradition in some homes, this is a smart and satisfying way to use leftover turkey. Our version is loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients to help keep you healthy during this stressful season.   Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 yellow…

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Ichiryu Hakata Udon House – restaurant review

Ichiryu Hakata Udon House – restaurant review

Ichiryu Hakata Udon House is from the same stable that brings you Japan Centre and the chain of Japanese restaurants, Shoryu. Ichiryu is a well-placed eatery on New Oxford Street, and even after just a couple of months it’s enjoying a loyal following of office workers, shoppers, and I hear it’s been discovered by a…

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Den Udon at Kings Cross – restaurant review

Den Udon at Kings Cross – restaurant review

[This venue is now closed] Japanese food is becoming more popular. There have long been very smart Japanese restaurants in London and they have been serving the most delicious and most intricate dishes to customers who appreciate refined cuisine. Now we see a veritable rash of more reasonably priced Japanese noodle restaurants, but there are…

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Grilled Shrimp and Eggplant Summer Noodle Bowls

Grilled Shrimp and Eggplant Summer Noodle Bowls

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 6 This tasty noodle bowl can be made almost completely outdoors; it only needs one small pot of boiling water…which you may be able to heat on your grill.   Ingredients 1/3 cup apricot fruit spread 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 limes, divided 1 eggplant, cut…

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Salmon with Wasabi-Cream Sauce – recipe

Salmon with Wasabi-Cream Sauce – recipe

Fish with Japanese heat. This is a versatile recipe than can be made when you are home alone, or increase the quantities and you have a dinner party for six. It’s simple, with few ingredients.   Ingredients per person ½ tsp powdered seaweed, made from 4tbs of shredded seaweed (available from Japan Centre), for garnish…

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Shoryu Ramen, Soho – restaurant review

Shoryu Ramen, Soho – restaurant review

Shoryu Ramen launched in November 2012 and has already been recommended in the Michelin Guide of 2014 and 2015. It has fast become a small but reputable London chain. They specialise in, well, ramen of the Hakata tonkotsu style originating in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan’s southern island. Hakata tonkotsu broth is a classic thick and rich…

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Kanada-Ya (or how I found my noodle) – restaurant review

Kanada-Ya (or how I found my noodle) – restaurant review

I have wanted to visit for a while. No, this isn’t a Michelin-starred restaurant. No, one isn’t dazzled by drifts of white linen tablecloths or the shine of silverware. It’s a café, or at least a café of the Japanese kind. Kanada-Ya is a ramen bar. There is quite a bit of choice if one…

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The Noodle House, Soho – restaurant review

The Noodle House, Soho – restaurant review

This might be a new name in London but, in fact, The Noodle House is the premier restaurant brand of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, which was launched back in 2002.  It gained momentum and now has 16 outlets in the U.A.E, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, as well as Cyprus and Pakistan. It’s now a deliciously…

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Dutch Oven Beef and Noodle Casserole

Dutch Oven Beef and Noodle Casserole

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 6 to 8 A hearty thank you to Donna for sharing this satisfying one-pot meal. She explains: “My Irish grandmother used to make this dish for my Hungarian grandfather and my father. When my father and Polish mother married, my mom tried to learn some of my father’s favorite…

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Train2e@t Local Foodbook – Kuala Lumpur by Danny Chen – review

Train2e@t Local Foodbook – Kuala Lumpur by Danny Chen – review

Danny Chen is the author of Train2e@t, this small yet deliciously stuffed book. He is the complete modern man, being a lover not only of Malaysian cuisine but of music and travel too, and well placed to pen a volume that considers one of the best things in life: Food. Danny isn’t a full-time food…

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