北のもみたろう
On a certain holiday, I went to a restaurant famous for its bread in Stella Place underground, which is run by Colonne, who started a new brand specializing in rice flour noodles. The restaurant is located where Morozoff's cafe used to be, with a similar layout for the kitchen, etc. The stylish space has counter seats and table seats, opens at 10 am, and is quiet until 11 am, then suddenly gets crowded. Cool jazz music plays in the background. From the menu or QR code menu, the lunch options are mainly based on rice flour noodles, with variations in toppings and side dishes. This time, I ordered the recommended "Plenty of Aromatic Vegetables and Hokkaido Chicken Comen (980 yen)" and the intriguing "Fluffy Egg Over Rice with Luxurious Flavor (400 yen)." After a while, the dishes were ready. The aroma of herbs filled the air. I took a bite... The noodles, white and flat like the real thing, had a unique chewy texture and flavor, different from wheat flour noodles, which I personally liked. The soup was light at first, with a strong presence of coriander and fish sauce-like flavor that might not be for everyone but was enjoyable for those who like it. I found it guilt-free and finished it all without hesitation. Adding the garlic vinegar provided and a pinch of pepper enhanced the taste, while the chili oil added richness to the soup. The ingredients included coriander, watercress-like greens, scallions, leeks, sous-vide chicken, fried onions, and a squeeze of lemon for flavor variation. Next, the egg over rice... The mysterious Hokkaido rice added a nice touch to the dashi-flavored fluffy egg whites, which, when mixed with the rice, brought out the richness of the egg yolks, the saltiness of the salted kelp, and towards the end, I poured the remaining soup over the rice to create a refreshing porridge-like dish. Overall, I enjoyed the delicious rice flour noodles in this stylish setting. It could be even better with improved communication about self-cleaning dishes. Thank you for the meal.