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Sue’s Kitchen – like an old friend

01 Sunday Sep 2013

Posted by yummcha in Chinese food, Food, Uncategorized

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Beef noodle soup, Home, Noodle, Pickled cucumber, Pork, Soy sauce, Torrance California, Xiaolongbao

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After not having been to Sue’s Kitchen for about a year, the feeling was like seeing an old friend again. There was a new waiter that I had not seen before, some of the cold side dishes at the counter had changed.

I don’t really know why it took so long to come back here, I used to eat here at least a couple times a week, this was like my regular go-to-place for a casual meal.

The restaurant is small, around ten tables, so the place is usually packed during meal hours.

Most of the patrons here order the Stew Beef Noodle Soup, which is what this restaurant is known for. Thick chunks of tender beef and tendon atop a bed of chewy noodles in a dark red robust spicy broth. I, however, not being a big meat eater, usually opt for either the Minced Pork Noodle, or Vegetables with Noodle.

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This evening, a friend and I ordered the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed pork dumpling), which came only four to an order for around $3. I actually prefer the smaller portion size of the XLB here rather than the usual eight that most places offer. The skin was medium thickness, not too thin, the way I like it. The pork filling was moist and juicy.

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We also had the Minced Pork Noodle, long chewy noodles with a mixture of minced tofu and pork, julienne cucumber and 2 halves of an soy sauce egg. The Onion Pancakes that my friend ordered was soft, yet a tad crispy at the same time. She had no problem finishing most of the pancakes.

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One of the reason that patrons like me come here is probably because of the very fresh selections of cold side dishes that one can pick and choose from at the counter area. There are usually around ten items to pick from. We chose the Pickled Cucumbers, Spicy Sliced Beef Stomach, and the Bean Curd Skin. Each selection had its own distinct flavor and complimented our meal well.

Sue’s Kitchen: 23918 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505  Phone: 310-539-1992

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Soba Sojibo – Simple and Good

21 Friday Jun 2013

Posted by yummcha in Food, Japanese Food

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Cook, Japan, Noodle, Onigiri, Soba, Soy sauce, Takikomi Gohan, Vegetable

The first visit to Soba Sojibo was soon after the opening in 2012. The main dining area of the restaurant is not huge, but there are tatami sections on the side. The décor is simple –  minimalist; but the overall feeling is spacious, clean, comfortable. That first time we were there, some representatives from Japan came to do some sort of taste test/survey for these various pastries from Japan, so we got an extra treat in addition to our appetizing meal.

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The soba (buckwheat noodle) here is handmade, and the texture and taste reflect the freshness of the noodle. I usually order the Cold Sansai Tororo Soba which is a soba topped with a variety of mountain vegetables and grated mountain yam, and perhaps order a side of the Takikomi Gohan (rice cooked with dashi and soy sauce with small bits of vegetables) , or the Onigiri (rice balls). The soba is distinctly one of the best I’ve had.  The texture is slightly chewy, and along with the graininess of the buckwheat, one can almost picture the soba chef methodically making the noodles.

The soba-tsuyu (dipping sauce) is not overly salty and comes in a little ceramic container that one can pour with.  The assorted mountain vegetables are mildly flavored, and the grated mountain yam is extra foamy and slimy. I would mix all the delicate ingredients together with the noodles, add a big glob of wasabi, pour in ample amount of the sauce, and once inside the mouth, it becomes a gentle explosion of intriguing flavors and textures.

I like the slight stickiness of the grains and the light taste of the mixed rice in the small bowl of Takikomi Gohan. The Onigiri is soft, simple and fresh. I don’t particularly enjoy the small complimentary dish of fried soba noodle pieces, it was too dry and bland, even for my palate.

Soba Sojibo: 1757 West Carson St. Torrance, CA 90501  Phone: (310) 782-7356

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