daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
Our son cooked up a big batch of spicy chicken the other day, and we had lots of leftovers. Tonight Mariko used some to make oyakodon for us. Our son asked, “Is it Papa’s birthday today?” since I usually request oyakodon for my birthday dinner. I was so happy he remembered!
Tonight Mariko taught me how to make my favorite dish: okonomiyaki. It was such a fun experience! There are many ways to make okonomiyaki, but tonight’s version started with a crepe-like batter fried on the griddle, then layered with seasoning, cabbage, pork, yakisoba, egg, and a mix of sauces. It turned out delicious! Next time, I’d like to try mixing the cabbage directly into the batter. I’m already looking forward to our next okonomiyaki night.
Tonight we attended a saké and cheese pairing event at Komé Sushi Kitchen, and it turned out to be such an eye-opening experience. I had no idea how well saké could complement different types of cheese! Each pairing brought out unique flavors and textures I wouldn’t have expected. I also realized how little I actually know about cheese, which has definitely sparked my curiosity. I’d love to dive deeper into it, so I’m thinking about signing up for a class or two at Antonelli’s sometime soon.
After the event, we decided to stick around for some sushi and other Japanese dishes. Everything we tried was fresh, beautifully prepared, and seriously delicious. A fun and flavorful night all around!
We made our obligatory trip to CoCo Ichibanya for some curry. It’s just a couple of minutes from my parents’ house, so it’s hard to resist! 😂
I ordered the pork cutlet with level 9 curry and added cheese. It was so good.
Tonight we had dinner at Yokocho, a Japanese restaurant that serves a variety of small izakaya-style dishes and drinks. They also offer ramen and udon if you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of noodles.
What makes Yokocho stand out is the decor—it feels like stepping into Japan from about 75 years ago. Very cool atmosphere!
As for the food, I thought it was just okay, but the overall experience was definitely interesting and worth checking out.
