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Samurai Noodle | Houston, Texas

March 23, 2016 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Erin and I were supposed to go to a young professionals event after work at Karbach Brewery and I was supes excited since I’ve never been before but we both ended up stuck at work and by the time we left, it was too late.

We ended up chilling at her place talking about all the different things in life and work, bonding and getting to know each other more. We were both super tired but we trudged on with great conversation. It was great just talking and hanging out with her outside of work.

We started getting hungry and ended up at:

Samurai Noodle
1801 Durham Drive
Houston, Texas 77007
(832) 879-2982
http://samurainoodle.com

Geso [crunchy, flakey, and chewy Tempura fried squid legs] | $5.25

We both found this delicious and I want to go back for it. It’s nothing fancy but the tempura was great compared to other places. I thought it’d only be the legs but they had the body attached too.

Tonkotsu Ramen [Tonkotsu served with kikurage (wood ear mushrooms)] | $8.95

I went with the pork broth. The “thicker” broth. I never knew they had different ramen noodles for different broth. Learn something new every day. I do want to try the chicken broth ramen next time. Erin let me try the chicken broth and it was very refreshing.

Samurai Armor (Combo Topping) [3 slices of pork belly or shoulder, green onions, black mushrooms, marinated bamboo, a whole soft-boiled egg and roasted seaweed] | $5.50

I got this on the side just to see how it was and it didn’t disappoint. I would say next time, I’d probably just get an extra piece of pork belly, soft boiled egg, and seaweed. That was enough to make me happy.

I’m was never a big fan of ramen. But this might have changed my mind. It blew my mind. Or maybe I was just very hungry from all the conversations. If you couldn’t tell, I was definitely getting my foodie on since my wisdom teeth are to come out Thursday morning. Great meal. Gahhh I want to go back right now!

Sushi 9 and Bubble Clay Masks

January 5, 2016 by Mellie Dee 1 Comment

Running errands all morning one of which was waiting in line in the post office. The things I do to surprise people. Sent out Cantu’s gift since, due to a little mishap, I wasn’t able to give it to him this weekend.

Then Forest got an inspection along with a car wash with detailing. I felt so fancy doing so. I’ve never had my car detailed before. And I love it. Gah … this might be a problem. I did tell myself that every few months, I was going to get my car detailed. Too much love for him right now. He is a beaut.

Sushi 9
1830 S Mason Road
Katy, Texas 77450
(281)391-8898

June was off today as well so we decided to try this all you can eat sushi place and man …

Look at all the food we ordered. Actually we ordered more than this but I only took pictures of every new dish we ordered. The good thing about this all you can eat is that it comes out fresh. It’s not a buffet at all. You order what you want and they make it.

And because of that I would say service was quite slow. We were there for over an hour and if you know me and my people, we are fast eaters. Put down the dish and we’ll be done in less than 20 minutes. But I guess eating slower makes you eat more? I am not sure actually.

I already know what I would not order next time for sure so it was nice to have a variety to choose from.

The breakdown of everything we ordered. I did order a fried rice to go so just ignore that.

Lunch is only $15.99 all you can eat.
Dinner is only $25.99 all you can eat.
** 15% if you do not finish your food. Obviously because they don’t want waste.

Lunch already has a big array of choices but they kindly let me look at the dinner menu and there are a lot more choices. Note that sashimi is only for the dinner all you can eat. And because of that, I got a gift card so I can take my parents and June again. They’re doing a promotion where if you buy a $50 you get $10 or $100 for $20. I did the $100. I’m excited because I know they’ll love it!

If you’re not wanting the all you can eat choice, you can always order a la carte. And they even have Happy Hour. I’m hoping Mallory will join me one of these days.

Back in Hong Kong, I picked up Marion carbonated Piggy Clay Bubble Mask. I finally got a chance to open it up and do it.

I smeared that crap all over my face and waited for a good 5 minutes for it to bubble. It made me sneeze a few times. Then I massaged it in my face and washed it off with lukewarm water and now I have skin of a baby’s bottom.

Sissy copied me and bought one too and she and BIL used it and both love it. They believe it does help clean up the pores which is what I have been wanting. The only thing BIL said was that the fizzing annoyed him because it felt uncomfortable.

I’m going to use this once a month and see how it goes. Maybe I’ll order more. Eeps. Love when things work out perfectly!

San Antonio Weekend

April 20, 2015 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

I’m a week behind but I still want to capture it. Long update from a week or so ago that made me smile from ear to ear. You can just look at the little number of pictures I have embedded.

Friday, April 10th: I met Liliana at her house where we caught up for hours and started planning out our mini Austin trip for when we go to Lake Travis for a wedding. I cannot wait! Liliana then treated me to a dinner which I didn’t know she would do until we got the check. Thank you, Liliana!

Fujiya Japanese Garden
9030 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78240
(210) 615-7553
http://fujiya.japanesegarden.com

Egg rolls, quail eggs, three different types of sushi rolls, and a ceviche type salad. Everything was lovely. I would definitely go back to this place again. Hopefully then they’ll actually have that Love Shot we wanted to try.

During my time with Liliana, Cantu had texted me talking trash about how the Spurs were going to beat up the Rockets.Him contacting me was perfect timing because I was going to mail something to him when it neared his birthday. Before the night ended, we decided that if things work out, we would meet up for a bit the next day. I was really hoping we do since we hadn’t seen each other in 4 years. Crazy how time flies.

Liliana and I head home to find Patricia and Ricardo chilling in front of the telly to which I hung out with them a bit before we all headed to bed.

Saturday, April 11th: Liliana headed home for the Bluebonnet Festival so Patricia and I had our date day. IHOP for breakfast, HEB to buy goodie bag items for some FTKers, then went and watched an early bird showing of Furious 7. I wept like a baby. Ride In Paradise, Paul.

Patricia’s friend sold beauty products and invited a few friends over to see them while I put the goodie bags together. Once the last person from the event left, Patricia and I went off to UTSA for the 2015 FTK Dance Marathon. Midway through Patricia and I grabbed a late lunch at A&W — which I really don’t recommend. The floor was slippery and felt like it hadn’t been cleaned so everything just made my stomach turn.

We went back and stayed til the end to see FTK surpass the previous year in fundraising. So proud of them and thankful I was able to catch up with old friends and advisors. Many tears and laughter.

Since I had dinner plans with some FTK folks, I did a quick meetup with Cantu. I couldn’t stay long so I jumped out of Patricia’s car and stood outside where we did our hugs, gave him his gift, and caught up as fast as we can in the 5 minutes of what felt like 2 seconds. I was sad I couldn’t stay. He opened his gift after we departed and he loved it … or so he says. Which I am happy about. Love when people are happy because of the little things!

Hofbrau
18403 West Interstate 10
San Antonio, Texas
(210) 877-1500
http://hofbraurim.com

We met up with the other FTKers where everyone ordered alcohol and food and I stuck with wings. Which I regret getting because they were so delicious I couldn’t stop until I had a few left. Sigh … It was a grand time. I really do miss seeing these almost every day. Everyone move to Houston, puhlease.

Afterward it was back home to watch telly and fall asleep.

Sunday, April 12th: I drove home promptly after waking up (with the little sleep I had) and pretty much passed out from exhaustion.

Monday, April 13th: I got a text message from Matthew H. I hadn’t spoken or seen him in almost 2 years and catching up with him, seeing he’s doing well and even better than before makes my heart swell up so big! I love hearing from people from my past and how wonderful they are doing.

The fact I got to see Cantu and catch up with Matthew definitely made my month.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas

January 16, 2011 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Richard came into town to visit Jenny yesterday so we woke up and decided to try out Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki. The atmosphere was really peaceful with simple decorations. Their giant windows were enough to bring just the right amount of lighting into the restaurant giving it a romantic ambiance with dim lighting and light music playing in the background.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Miso Soup

Miso Soup [a soy bean paste soup with scallions, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and seaweed] | free

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Seaweed Salad

Hiyashi Wakame | $4.99

A fancy name for seaweed salad and for the cost, I’d say it’s worth it. They pile it on and Jenny wanted more when it was gone.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Sauces

Top: Lemon Soy Sauce • Hot Sauce • Spicy Mayo • Eel Sauce

The hot sauce was the best out of the bunch. It was a hint of sweet and spicy mixed together.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Hand Grenade

Hand Grenade [fresh sushi rice wrapped with shrimp and nori seaweed, topped with fresh scallop and spicy mayonnaise, baked and drizzled with our special sweet soy sauce] | $2.99

This was my favorite out of everything I ate. It’s pretty expensive but I would probably need to order fifteen to get full but I would so go back to get just this! Oh, if it counts for anything, Richard said it’s his favorite too.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Jalapeno Firecracker

Jalapeno Firecracker [fresh jalapeno stuffed with crab cream cheese, tempura fried and drizzled with our spicy mayonnaise and special sweet soy sauce] | $1.99

You can see Richard is already trying to cut through the jalapeno. Jenny kept saying it was too spicy so Richard had to finish it up. End result, not worth it.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Fried Philly Roll

Fried Philly Roll [fresh salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber, tempura and topped with sweet soy and scallions] | $6.49

A regular Philadelphia roll … fried. I thought this was pretty good and it’s cute how the sauce makes it look like a zebra print.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Fiji Roll

Fiji Roll [crab, cream cheese, tempura crumbs, tempura with spicy crab on top] | $7.19

Much better than the Fried Philly Roll.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Plaza Roll

Plaza Roll [salmon, tuna, white fish and avocado, tempura and topped with Masago, scallions, spicy mayo and sweet sauce] | $10.99

This was so worth the price. So much fish in one bite and the Masago makes it that much better. I would eat Masago by the bowl if I could.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki | San Antonio, Texas | Kalypso Roll

Kalypso Roll [sashimi grade salmon, cream cheese, and crab topped with shrimp, avocado, and masago] | $7.69

Richard seemed to like this the best. I was too full to eat anymore so I didn’t get to try it.

This was a real sushi experience. Usually, when I get sushi I get a bento box or a sushi boat. This was something different and it was perfect. After this we went to watch The Green Hornet. I suggest you make it to the theater. It’s a funny movie.

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki 700 East Sonterra Blvd. Suite 308, San Antonio, TX 78258 | (210) 853 – 2001 | Website | Yelp

Kumori Sushi & Teppanyaki
700 East Sonterra Blvd. Suite 308, San Antonio, TX 78258 | (210) 853 – 2001 | Website | Yelp