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Awesome day in the city yesterday. Sasha promised to take me out for my favorite Japanese dish, Shabu Shabu. So we went in to go to Typhoon. One small problem, they were closed. This restaurant is one of the best in the East Village, one of a hand full that is run and owned by Japanese. Their menu when we first spotted the little treasure, was a 10 page menu with nothing but appetizers that ranged in the $3.00 to $4.00, which is a rarity in NYC. They had a great Sushi bar and 20 different kinds of Sake. Two years later they shaved down the menu a bit, but the variety and atmosphere were intact. So, disappointed as we were we looked into a Korean spot next door that had just opened. The waitress was the owner. I have to say we were very impressed. They had the traditional hot pot. It is a clay pot served piping hot and the rice, raw egg, mushrooms, onion, chicken, and seasoning is served on the top raw. Then you stir the mixture together and the heat from the pot cooks it. We had it in Kyoto. Great dish!
For me I had Kim chi Ramen. Great, Great, Great!! I have not had it sense I left Japan (except for making it at home with real raw ramen noodles). The Kim Chi was home made and very yummy. The great thing about Korean restaurants is the side dishes they serve with dinner. Some have served 10 little dishes, while others serve 4. We left the restaurant and walked through Thompkins Square Park. Great Time!