Lunche Munche

$22.00 (tax+tip+egg+spicy+soda) This ramen joint, like most is tucked away in a little block of buildings that have seen better days and are conglomeration of various services and businesses.  While the outside is rather bland, the interior is quite nicely decorated, while there is ample seating, at noon the place is packed (not sure about dinner), so plan accordingly. The ramen itself one of the better ramen I've had in the bay area, and while not as "spicy" as my favorite place in San Jose's Japan Town, Kumako Ramen  , their mix of flavors all meld well and add to the overall flavor profile.  Its really hard to say if this is better, as it seems while similar they are quite different.  There are a few things that make this ramen better in my opinion. The ramen I ordered was the Kome Miso Cha-Shu ramen which then I added a Miso Egg (+1.50), and Spicy Paste (+1.00) the red dollop in the middle of the pics, along with two potato wedg...

Today's entry is from guest blogger:    Melissa B $10.20/ 6pk  Shuei-Do Manju Shop Directions Bakery · 2.6 mi Popular tiny shop featuring Japanese pastries, simple snack items & shaved ices in a spartan space. Address:  217 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112 Phone: (408) 294-4148 Hours: Open today  ·  11:00 am – 5:00 pm Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

8.90 Ramen + 1.50 Egg +Tax And Tip Nice little place within walking distance to my work, and when in need of a "Ramen Emergency" can indulge there.  Only downside from making this place really great is that they seem to use the same "base broth" for everything, a pork broth, no salt, no miso, etc.  Still prefer my fave place #Kumko in Japantown. Ramen Mania Directions Address:  19541 Richwood Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone: ( 408) 873-1444 Hours: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm  Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

Everyone gets Veggies! Dipping Sauces Soy Milk and Miso Broth $20.00 (tax and tip included) 19648 STEVENS CREEK BLVD CUPERTINO, CA 95014 (408) 861-0688 Gave only two stars as the food wasn't remotely tasty, the entire meal was very bland. Perhaps if I got another broth, but I wouldn't go with the "house special" (soy milk and miso) again. (not pictured was the thinly sliced pork that I got for the meat option.) Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

$21.00 Gyu-Kaku 19620 Stevens Creek Blvd Cupertino, CA 95014 Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

Extra Spicy Ramen Ramen Dojo 805 S B St San Mateo ,  CA   94401 (650) 401-6568 Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

Tuna Sashimi Mizu Bar & Grill 1035 S Winchester Blvd San Jose ,  CA   95128 (408) 260-7200 http://www.mizusj.com Cherry Blossom Miso Soup Pink Godzilla Roll Dragon Roll Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!

$8.95 Kahoo Ramen 4330 Moorpark Ave  (@ btw Greenmeadow Way & Saratoga Ave) San Jose, CA 95129

The Vegan Black Metal Chef is back and this time he's making stir-fry!  His tribute is entitled "Hail Seitan" which is a fun little play on words.  Seitan, contrary to popular belief is not the fallen angel Lucifer from Christianity. Seitan is wheat gluten aka wheat meat, mock duck, gluten meat, or simply gluten, and is a food made from the gluten of wheat. It is made by washing wheat flour dough with water until all the starch dissolves, leaving insoluble gluten as an elastic mass which is then cooked before being eaten.  It is often  used in place of soy based products such as tofu when slightly different textures are required.  So sit back and enjoy this episode of The Vegan Black Metal Chef! Don't forget to subscribe to his   youtube channel , visit his   website , where he's got the   audio up , and to call on the dark arts if your own recipe doesn't turn out! Hehe. H...

Broth Starter Veggies! Shrimp Appetizer Steak n Chicken Main Course Two desserts!, because I was the special b-day boy! :D   Genji Japanese Steak House Inc 1 (989) 497-9900 3870 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI http://m.google.com/u/m/dfGMOR Hope you enjoyed this post and thanks for stopping by!