DavidJS

Well, boca burger was just one substitute since I'm not a big fan of the 'other' white meat. Maybe tempeh flavored with the marinade and roast it.

This post is partially inspired from Anil Osaka topic I'm curious what everyone fave Hokkaido delicacies. Sapporo dishes is often simply and natural with flavors. Nothing fancy like Tokyo 'cityslicker' cuisine.

Are you talking about Sukiyaki? Cuz that's the only dish I can think of eating on occassion during my youth.

I usually avoid teriyaki dishes since no one makes it right. In NYC it's common to see it for lunch box among (un-authentic) Japanese restaurant. But it's a a good introduction for non-sophisticated Japanese cuisine among most gai-jins. Like my younger brother who prefers to eat at 'Teriyaki Boy' (Jap fastfood chain) than some chi chi Japanese restaurant. Jinmyo, your formula for teriyaki sounds very Korean - spicy! Morimoto would be proud. Pineapple sounds interesting is that using the juice or chunks. Could pass as a Hawaiian Teriyaki dish.

Weinoo, I'll let you know sometime in the next coming days since Nick's (UES) is walking distance from me. I just recently went on a recent pizza critique (Agata & Valentina, Francesca, Delizia, Gino's, Candido, Arturo's, Anna Maria) in this area last night. And it'll take me couple of days to not look at a plain slice of cheese without feeling ill.

Are you guys serious? The Italian food in LA can't compare to NYC everytime I order pasta its sum pseudo California experiment. Where does one find the REAL thing.

For something affordable try ZEN PALETTE in Union Square I can't get 'nuff of their veggie sandwich and yam fries (w. duck sauce on the side) - for $5! Re: Angelica Kitchen --- I found their meals lacking in taste and a tad spendy. You're better off heading to Country Cafe for their delicious vegetable tagine.

I personally prefer taro flavored ice cream.

I wish someone would make veggie roast pork buns. Say, substituting pork with boca burgers.

Any reason why roasted ducks is hanged like a slab out in the restaurant window. Douesn't it get dusty???

Monica wouldn't I need a tandorri oven to cook the lobster?

I thought teriyaki was a gai-jin invention?!?

The picture of the mutton and swine is 'nuff to turn me into a vegetarian. Somebody pass me a boca burger!

So far Lavagna is my fave Italian under $20 a dish I'll agree it isn't pure Italiana. But the creative cooking keeps me coming when I bring in out of town friends. Problem with most NY Italian restaurant is that their menu items is too common or uninspiring to justify their prices. So far I find E.Village Italian more ideal w. my wallet and taste buds. The ahi tuna and panna cotta dish is fantastic! I usually reserve pasta at home since the thought of paying $18 of complex carbohydrates isn't very appealing. Based on this forum recommendation I am curious about Arqua especially their $30 prix fixe.

Sounds like the feminist revolution is taking place in the bento age among Japanese woman.

I don't see what the big deal is especially in NYC where we have of all things CAJUN pizza - Two Boots!

Oooooooooooo, I luv Japanese bento especially the real stuff. When I pack my own bento it's usually an eclectic meal - a mix of East Indian, Korean, Japanese and American style.

rstarobi, have you considered getting a rice crocker that's how I cook my rice (organic short grain brown rice, organic basmati). You can probably find it in any Asian market. I usually add a touch of extra virgin olive oil and sum cardarmon for flavor.

I often come upon ghee at my Indian market in Curry Hill/ NYC what exactly is it and how do you cook this item. Is it fattening?

Has anyone come up with Tandoori lobster? Curious to try it.

Yeah, I clearly remember Leatherface (Tx.Chainsaw massacre) sayin that once. Or was that Jeffrey Dahmer.

I often see this among most Chinese tablemanners is there a reason?

Do they serve bouilabaisse?

It's called ZERFAPOLO a tangy Iranian berries mixed with basmati or saffron rice.

Ron, I'm surprised you didn't take any doggie bags with you cuz I doubt I can ever finish a 6 course meal. When I was in Paris being served a 4 course meal paralyzed my body from lifting off my seat. But it was the BEST meal I ever had.