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Where to Get Japanese Noodles in LA
October 2, 2017
I am a junkie - a noodle junkie. It is my favorite food and carb...
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
Japanify: Ponzu-Dashi Udon
November 15, 2013
Last Friday, Kayoko hosted a girl's night at her house. While our other halves sulked...
Furochan Eats: Bukkake Udon at Sumita, All the Way in Akabane (Tokyo)
August 5, 2013
At first glance it didn't look like there would be anything out of the ordinary...
Upcoming Event: Home is Oakland, Home is Japan by Aya Brackett
January 28, 2013
Our next photo exhibition will be by the lovely and talented Aya Brackett in a...
UM Recession: Ikaho Onsen
January 25, 2013
I woke up on January 1, 2013 ready to shred on the tatami mats at...
Event Recap: Peko-Peko Udon Pop-Up
December 26, 2012
Photos by Jazmine Livingston On a cold December night, just days before Christmas, we hosted...
Upcoming Event: Hand-Pulled Udon by Peko-Peko
December 18, 2012
It's chilly out! Come by on Thursday for a bowl of udon, hand-pulled by Sylvan...
Great UM Noodletown: Gombei's Chicken Udon
June 7, 2012
We all have those comfort dishes that are close to our heart, and transport us...
Postcard from Tokyo: Oshibori Udon
February 22, 2012
"Oshibori Udon" is a famous udon from the Shinshu district of Nagano prefecture. It is...
Lazyass Cookin': Curry Udon
February 10, 2012
As we continue to celebrate the almighty noodle here, I give you one of my...
Lazyass Cookin': Nabeyaki Udon
January 10, 2012
I've been obsessed with making this dish for a few months now -- it is...