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Oodles of Noodles

-Cut back to Reminisce Japan-

We had no lack of eating places in our three nights at Osaka, but we chose to visit Ippudo Ramen twice.

And it was there that I fell in love with noodles topped with oodles of sinfully fragrant garlic oil.

If you visit Ippudo, order this: the Akamaru with egg.

The Akamaru, which features pork broth enhanced with special blended miso paste, is served with thin Hakata-style noodles, buta bara (pork belly) and topped scallions… and a delightful dollop of aromatic brown garlic oil.

Stir a little with your spoon, and the inviting creamy-white broth beneath unveils itself.

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Yes: Ippudo’s Akamaru

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Ooo…toro!

You remind me of Gollum, a friend had commented as I devoured the copious mounts of sashimi on my plate.

My very candid friend then suggested I’d be able to gnaw the flesh directly off a freshly-caught tuna, not unlike the Lord of the Rings character.

I am a huugge fan of raw fish.

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It’s one of those dishes that, when well-prepared, brings me to a whole new level of euphoria.

And the clever husband knew how to please his wifey on my birthday a few weeks ago.

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