United Oriental Food Market is closed:
This one was from FOY, Saya, who mentioned in passing that United Oriental had closed. I always drive past this location, but I guess I wasn't paying much attention.
The sign doesn't say much. Too bad.......
More about the old Osaka Kitchen location:
In an earlier post, I mentioned that the folks who own Okan are taking over this spot. I recently had the pleasure of grabbing a bite with Ed from Yuma and Cathy at Okan. At the end of the meal, I had a chance to speak to Nanase, the young lady who does a fantastic job of managing Okan. I mentioned the Osaka Kitchen spot, and was told that this location will specialize in Nabe and grilled items. And was most surprised to learn that they intent to open this month! No wonder the place is being worked on during weekends as well.
From the it's right under my nose files:
This place has opened in Diane Village shopping center.
And being the bozo that I am....I didn't even notice until recently. Well, that's to be rectified soon...a post is coming right up.
A salute to all our FOYs:
I had notice something interesting a while back.......... the mention of oatmeal in the wonderful comments. At first I thought it was just "Judy", but after reading through some older posts, I noticed that Oatmeal seemed to be the FOY's (friends of yoso) breakfast item of choice. It all came to a head in the comments of this post. So let's hear it..... am I correct?
Anyway, to all our oatmeal eating FOYs, I salute you:
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
I got my pestle but not the mortar (it was too expensive) So, I use the mixing bowl instead. But, I made a delicious Som Tum. :)
Posted by: Saya | Saturday, 04 April 2009 at 09:33 PM
Awesome, thanks for the Okan update. I have never had nabemono before, but I like grilled dishes like gyutan... I can't wait to try some new food...!
Posted by: Hannah | Saturday, 04 April 2009 at 11:08 PM
Hi Kirk, did you try the kamo soba at okan? I saw their ad with it and was tempted. Nabe at the new place sounds great. My guess then would be they won't be open for lunch.. :(
Posted by: Dennis | Sunday, 05 April 2009 at 11:27 AM
Hi Saya - I hope you find a good, and reasonably priced mortar soon!
Hi Hannah - An April opening sounds a bit ambitious, but it'll be nice to have more variety i town.
Hi Dennis - No haven't tried that yet. When I was told it was going to be a Nabe place, I had the exact same thought.....
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 07:32 AM
Gotta keep that cholesterol in check!
Posted by: Janfrederick | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 08:34 AM
lol the oatmeal comment makes me laugh especially after reading this post... It's definitely not my personal favorite for breakfast, This FOY likes dinner for breakfast!
Posted by: foodhoe | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 09:59 AM
oops, forgot to include the link.. http://www.deliciouscoma.com/archives/2009/03/ye_may_restaurant.html
Posted by: foodhoe | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 10:00 AM
What a coincidence, today I'm having oatmeal for lunch for only the second time in three weeks, and I just saw this post.
It's like someone's watching me ... Quick Kirk, how many fingers am I holding up?
Posted by: The Office Goat | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 11:32 AM
OATMEAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!! lolololol :)
Posted by: Judy Lee | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 06:35 PM
Okan just put a section for Oton (the new restaurant's name) up on their website, so more info should be coming along soon. Yeah it won't be a lunch place.
Posted by: Saint | Monday, 06 April 2009 at 07:37 PM
Hi Jan - Yes....you must!
Hi FH - Love it....we've actually eaten there. The Missus loves soy milk(or porridge) and youtiao for breakfast.
Hi ToG - LOL! Are trying to trick me? Goat's don't have fingers! he-he-he....
Hi Judy - The one and only oatmeal eater!
Hi Saint - I wish they'd complete the English seection of the website.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 07 April 2009 at 07:54 AM