The Current Food Fad

All the rage over cupcakes has passed, as have the ones for donuts and fish tacos.

Currently, the big thing in restaurants is Ramen.  Yes, Ramen.  When we told TomDad and Lynda we thought we should go out and try it at the Japanese noodle house Kenzo, they did not look particularly enthused.  But they went with us and it was a fun experience.

Here's a bit of info for you:

These are not instant noodles.  These noodles are made the day before in a $30,000 machine, and then they sit out over night.  They are made with soft wheat, which is not the typical North American wheat used for bread.  The owners of the restaurant contacted over 100 millers in Canada before they found one in Manitoba who could provide soft wheat for them.

It's also not broth made from powder.  These broth is simmered for 24 hours to get maximum flavor.

We thought the food was good.