I realized with my last roundup of ramen joints in the Bay Area that I was only scratching the surface. It seems like ramen is the new obsession around these parts, and noodle lovers have their staunch favorites. Ramen in the Bay Area may not be the “fast food” item it is in Japan, but […]
Okonomiyaki from Ramen Taro with Beef and Cabbage Okonomiyaki is a dish that’s described many different ways: a savory pancake, Japanese pizza, or an Asian frittata. Whatever you call it, it can be hard to find around these parts. With the exception of San Francisco and San Jose, all places in between can be an […]
If you’ve ever had mochi (or manju), you’ll know that you can’t eat just one. Its contrast of light yet densely chewy texture and mild sweetness is filled with everything from the traditional red azuki or white lima bean paste, to green tea ice cream. Japanese mochi is a small ping pong ball-sized dessert made […]
From SF Weekly to the Wall Street Journal, the JapaCurry food truck has been getting a lot of press lately for ruffling feathers with San Francisco restaurants located in the areas where the truck is parked. But one question hasn’t been asked much through it all…How’s the food? Well, fortunately for owner Jay Hamada, it’s […]
The name “Muracci’s” sounds awfully Italian to me. Supposedly, it’s the nickname of the owners’ son. Instead, this restaurant serves up what is arguably one of the best Japanese curries outside of Japan…so I’ve been told. 7×7 Magazine even included it on their 100 Things to Try Before You Die list for 2010. But with […]
Yes, yes, another trip to the San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace. I know many of you may recall my endless affection for this foodie destination, but I can’t help it. I don’t get to go as often as I like, but when I do, I visit both my faves as well as manage to find […]
