My brother randomly saw an ad for a Japanese food fair the other day, and we decided that we had to go (even though we were both pretty broke). We are fans of Japanese food (it may be our favorite), and knew we had to go when we saw what was going to be sold at the fair.
The first thing we tried were the fish cakes. I used to eat this a lot as a child growing up in Japan. Whenever my parents would take me to the city, we would pass many street vendor that would offer a variety of fish cakes. I've always been fond of them. When I took my first bite, I knew I was in heaven. It was amazing.
Then we proceeded to try a bowl of ramen from Ippudo. IT WAS AMAZING. The broth wasn't too oily or salty, but was extremely flavorful. I've never had such a perfect bowl of ramen. A part of me is in pain because I knew that I won't be able to get another bowl for a long time, if ever. The locations of the restaurants are in Japan, France, and NYC. How can the closest restaurant be thousands of miles away? I will no longer be able to enjoy the ramen I usually eat, and my favorite ramen is not anywhere near me? HOW CRUEL! How I suffer...
We picked up a bunch of mochi (rice balls) that came in different flavors. There were the regular syrup ones, green tea, red bean, and plain ones. They were also really delicious. Squishy balls of deliciousness to be exact.
Takoyaki (octopus rice balls) were chewy and delicious. I really don't know how to describe how this taste except that is yummy in my tummy. You have to google, so you can see what I am talking about.
We bought a pie to take home. It wasn't just any pie; it was sweet potato apple pie. It is the strangest combination, but it goes surprisingly well with each other. It was weirdly delicious, and a fantastic food to end our Japanese food fair experience.
It was so yummy that I can't wait until I am able to go again next year. Going to fairs like these remind me of my childhood in Japan. It's always so sweet to "revisit" Japan once in awhile... :)
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