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Tuesday, 02 July 2024

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Peter

Ah yes -- Niban. My wife and I used to go to Ichiban in PB almost every week back in the '90s -- my usual order was the Stamina Noodles and my wife usually ordered the curry. Good food at an affordable price. Then we switched to Niban when Ichiban's owners got that going -- much easier to get a seat. Haven't been in forever, but fond memories. Cool to see they still have Stamina Noodles/Udon on the menu all these years later.

Junichi

Funny the lantern in the first picture says Sanban (number three) but the restaurant is Niban (number two). I used to go a lot during my college days when I was on a budget. Prices are still quite reasonable.

kat

everything sounded reasonable and delicious

Sandy

Niban is on my rotation. Instead of the cut roll, I get the soft shell crab in a handroll. There's usually a white biard of daily specials in the window next to the door.

Som Tommy

Used to be a regular place for me. Need to return

Cathy

Considering how much I dislike change, the comforting consistency here is indeed why we return, Peter. When the weather is cold, both the Stamina Udon and the Curries are perfect choices. Nice to know you were here in the 90's, too.

That lantern is pretty new, Junichi; I think it may have been some sort of advertising giveaway. Niban is still a nice place to patronize.

Really it's all delicious, kat.

Yes, drop back in, ST. Just not for a Sunday lunch or a Monday dinner.

Peter

p.s. Cathy: You may have noticed that the Stamina Noodles/Udon ingredients have changed slightly over time. I see from your photo that there's broccoli in there now -- it used to be spinach (where the "stamina" came from I think, like Popeye), and the boiled egg used to be soft boiled not hard boiled. Have a happy 4th!

Cathy

You are correct, Peter! I love spinach (my favorite easy meal is the frozen Stouffers Spinach Soufflé; I will buy ten packages when it's on sale, none for use as a side dish). The soft boiled egg was always perfect. A small change, but I suppose it makes things easier in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy this Independence Day, too.

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