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April 14, 2021 (Wednesday) - 3rd revisit
On this day, I had some errands in Yurakucho from 9:00 in the morning, had wonton at Kotsu Kaikan at 11:00, and had a coffee float at Royal before walking to Shinbashi. I ate 8 pieces of sushi at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant and felt about 50% full, so I decided to go to Okubo for a spicy drink. This place operates without breaks, so due to the current situation, I scheduled a drinking party during the idle time starting at 2:00 pm. The members were three female followers and myself, the only guy. I'm called Junko, but I'm actually a man who loves spicy food and spicy things, so it's nice to be able to ask for dishes to be made spicier without hesitation. Here are the dishes and drinks we had for four people:
Dishes:
- Mura Timur Salad (complimentary)
- Haryo, Kursani, Kankro (cucumber)
- Al Skuti Sadeko (lamb & potato)
- Ghid Fry (lamb brain miso)
- Mix Bara (Nepalese okonomiyaki)
- Pork Sekwa (2 pieces)
- Chicken Sekwa (2 pieces)
- Duck Sekwa (2 pieces)
- Mutton Sekwa (2 pieces)
- Rafasun Poreko (2 pieces)
- Mix Chowmein (Nepalese fried noodles)
Drinks:
- Large amount of draft beer
- Kukri Lassi x2
We started with a toast with draft beer to celebrate the long-awaited reunion. The complimentary pickled radish dish was a Nepalese mustard and turmeric-flavored pickle, which had a perfect balance of acidity and mustard flavor. The cucumber salad with green pepper and red chili sauce was pleasantly spicy (spicy level according to personal preference). Al Skuti Sadeko, a traditional Nepalese dish of lamb and dried meat with potatoes, was made spicy as requested by the group members who have a high tolerance for spiciness. Ghid Fry, a stir-fry dish made from lamb brain miso, tasted delicious, similar to creamy cod milt. Mix Bara, a Nepalese version of chijimi or okonomiyaki, was fluffy and delightful, especially when paired with the unique sauce provided. Sekwa, Nepalese skewers, were ordered in four varieties (mutton, pork, chicken, duck) with two pieces each, and grilled using a charcoal fire on the table, resulting in delicious skewers. The skewers were enjoyed with a mint, coriander, and green chili chutney sauce, adding an exotic touch to the dining experience. For drinks, we ordered a Kukri Lassi, a probiotic drink mixed with rum, which complemented the Nepalese dishes perfectly. Adding Chaat Masala to the drink enhanced its flavor. Finally, we had Mix Chowmein, a Nepalese version of fried noodles with various toppings, which had a unique noodle texture that reminded us of Italian pasta, and was enjoyed with a tomato chutney sauce with garlic, providing a slightly Western flavor. After being captivated by Nepalese cuisine for ten years, I realized that it incorporates elements of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine, making it a truly diverse culinary experience. Nepalese cuisine is truly fascinating and offers a deep culinary journey.