We tried to reenact that scene when we arrived but this time with my three ramen boys who are crazy over Ramen! Unfortunately it was closed since we were delayed a bit in the airport. Even Ramen Dojo was closed that evening. So the next day, that was first on the agenda and this was where we had lunch! We tried Ramen Dojo first since we have not been here yet
Postings outside the door – we waited a bit outside since the place was full
Finally we get in- full house!
Menu again on the board
Since there is a minimum charge of US$ 9.75 per person, and I do not eat Ramen, they ordered these side dishes 🙂 I was still clueless as to what I was going to eat with the rice haha!!
Garlic Pork
First time for me to see boiled gyoza 🙂 Not so good according to the ramen boys
The next day, we went next door to Ramen Parlor. Ramen Parlor is just across the street from Ramen Dojo 😉
To compare the two:
1.) Both places always have a line of people waiting outside
2.) In terms of offering – Ramen Parlor has a wider assortment of ramen and other food to offer for non ramen eaters 🙂
3.) Staff in Ramen Parlor are much more friendly
4.) and they tell you nicely that there is a minimum per person- so both places impose a minimum of US$ 9.75
5.) No Take out in Ramen Dojo – Take out allowed in Ramen Parlor with one complimentary container per ramen 🙂 Even that is friendly, other places charge when you ask for take out containers
6.) Lots of parking space for Ramen Parlor and for Ramen Dojo, just park on the street nearby
7.) Since taste is always personal, the Ramen boys say Ramen Parlor is better for them
Deep Fried Gyoza
Takoyaki
Weekday Lunch Special – add to ramen order for $2.95 🙂 this was mine
Classic Ramen with deluxe topping Soft shell crab
Pork Tan tan men
Parlor Ramen
Parlor Ramen with Lobster Miso Flavor and corn
We went back one more time before we went home since Javier wanted Ramen. What a surprise to bump into Eric, Cinthy and their kids. They were in line outside while we were leaving. We were the first customer since we came before opening time at 1130am.
Ramen Dojo805 S B St San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 401-6568
Ramen Parlor 901 S B St San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 344-9728
To summarise, I don’t think the Ramen boys will ever find another ramen place that will beat Ukkokei Ramen. It seems like that is their basis for everything – and nothing beats Ukkokei.
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression “going bananas” is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting..
After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit.It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers:The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a “cooling” fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, “A banana a day keeps the doctor away!”
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PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe…polish with dry cloth…Amazing fruit!
Aunty Remy was giving away her chairs and she offered them to me. I was thinking of what I could do with it – maybe have Jia Santos Estrella paint them? 🙂 But I had an idea when I went to Antonio’s in Tagaytay and this is how it came out. Yes, frustrated designer! 🙂
Here is the inspiration from Antonio’s Tagaytay 🙂
I had the chairs painted first then I had my upholsterer pick it up from the painter. I spent P 1,200 per chair which includes already the materials and the labor. I think it is really very reasonable. I am including here the upholsterer I always use since I do a lot of restoration 🙂 His name is Clark and I promised him I would refer him to friends. Cellphone #: 0943-386-03-66 and land line no. 212-86-13.
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His company is Real Upholstery and he told me that he uses Uratex foam for his projects and I was happy because his father started off long ago in this business and was friends with the owner of Uratex who is the father of my friend, Bigboy Cheng 🙂
Pam is the family’s official cake provider 🙂 She takes care of ordering the cakes on most occassions. This was the most recent one – Dad’s birthday cake!
That TV was so big 🙂
Pam always orders from Michelle Teves who was there to deliver the cake and I was happy I was able to take her photo
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