Tag: Japanese food

Ramen and Café

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 “Kitakata Ramen” Torrance, 2025

I treated myself to a solo lunch at Kitakata Ramen today, and it was excellent. I ordered their signature ramen, which surprised me in the best way. The flavor was light and subtle, but still deeply satisfying. I enjoyed every bite. I also added an order of gyoza, and it paired perfectly with the ramen.

After lunch, I drove over to a nearby café and ordered a Lavender Matcha Latte. With drink in hand, I spent some time catching up on the blog, tapping away and enjoying the calm atmosphere. All in all, it was a really nice, relaxing afternoon.

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 “Lavender Matcha” Torrance, 2025
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 “Café Catchup” Torrance, 2025

Takoyaki Dinner

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 “Takoyaki” Cedar Park, 2025

Our youngest son wrapped up his last class of the semester today, so we celebrated the best way we know how, with homemade takoyaki. It was absolutely delicious!

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 “Takoyaki” Cedar Park, 2025

Beef Curry

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 “Beef Curry” Cedar Park, 2025

A couple of days ago I mentioned that pizza is one of our comfort foods. Well, tonight we had another favorite – Japanese curry! This one was a classic mix of beef, carrots, and potatoes. I think there’s enough left for two more family meals, which is always a win. It’s the best!