Domo Kun Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Is anyone else into cooking Japanese food? I've really gotten into making ramen and other such noodle soup dishes because they're quick and taste so good. Miso is a God-send. Hah.
Supergrunch Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Well I'm interested in just about all aspects of Japanese language and culture, but I haven't investigated the food very much. I have attempted making smoked salmon sushi before, which worked to a degree, although the rolls were too big so the nori kept breaking. I would like to try other Japanese food, especially Ramen.
kopo Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 The 'ramen' we can buy in europe are far from what real japanese ramen are. Just like chinese, indian or even italian food, we get a variant that's more fast food. God bless the West eh. I know some real Japanese restorants (haven't been there though) where the cook puts on a show and stuff. Typicall Japanese food would be raw fish and all its variants, with some ramen, of course.
Supergrunch Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 I'm talking about Japanese ramen. That's why I haven't tried any yet; I'm waiting until I go to Japan (which could be ages). There are a few real ramen places in the UK, such as wagamamas.
Shino Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 I usualy eat a lot of sushi, but probably i's the fast food type kopo talked about, I go to an all you can eat japanese restaurant for less than 10€ :p , but it's still good.
Oli1983uk Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 I'm talking about Japanese ramen. That's why I haven't tried any yet; I'm waiting until I go to Japan (which could be ages). There are a few real ramen places in the UK, such as wagamamas. wagamamas in Leicester square is great! been there a couple of times! also planning a trip to japan soon!
Supergrunch Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Do you know what "wagamama" actually means?
Enigma Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Well I'm interested in just about all aspects of Japanese language and culture, but I haven't investigated the food very much. That pretty much sums it up about me.
Shenlong Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Well my friend was meant to bring some ramen around but he's so unreliable its just ridiculous so it hasn't happened yet. Love sake though!
Domo Kun Posted January 8, 2006 Author Posted January 8, 2006 One of my friends read somewhere that Japanese cuisine is going to be the hip thing to eat in 2006. I have no idea where he read it or anything.
Dawn Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Wagamama means wilful / naughty child iin Japanese if you translate it. I love Japanese food, loads of options if you are veggie too. I could eat rice all day long.
Hellfire Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 I'm very interested in the Jap culture, but I've never tried their food. Besides, raw food is not my thing :x
Dawn Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Right, thats it, Im going to have to have this for tea - My tummy is grumbling!
Domo Kun Posted January 9, 2006 Author Posted January 9, 2006 I made Onigiri once. I doused them in food colouring and used leaves from the cherry blossom tree in my garden. They fell apart and the leaves tasted horrible. I also doubt that I used the right kind of rice.
Supergrunch Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Wagamama means wilful / naughty child iin Japanese if you translate it. I love Japanese food, loads of options if you are veggie too. I could eat rice all day long. Yeah, they say that, but it actually means "selfish" (as from a Japanese person).
mario114 Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 I have enough trouble trying to cook english food .
Rocket_Executive Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 I'd like to cook Japanese food, but my target is something a little more useful; the language itself.
MoogleViper Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Wagamama means wilful / naughty child iin Japanese if you translate it. Sounds more like a Japanese porn star to me. I'd love to try sushi but I don't want any of that supermarket shit.
system_error Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 I really tried to like Sushi but it did not work out. I love fish, rice and vegetables and I die for smoked salmon but as soon as I get a mixed Sushi plate I am out. I can't help myself - besides being expensive Sushi doesn't taste very good in my opinion. I have been to 3 rather good Sushi restaurants. I definitly will check a common japanes restaurant too.
Dawn Posted January 10, 2006 Posted January 10, 2006 My friend lived in Japan teaching in a Uni for 5 years, and she tells me that the sushi from Marks and Spencer is just like the take out sushi you get over there from all the convenience places. I love it, got to have soy sauce on it though.
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