Originally Posted by
Visconti
These days, there a place in SF's Chinatown and on Clement that I like, and usually pick them up from there when the mood strikes. Of course, I always have them whenever I'm in HK & Singapore. I've never gotten a piece too fatty or appeared that it was meant for bacon, and often find it not fat enough. Like I said, I really really like fat!
RE: bitter melon - definitely an acquired taste, but, while it had taken some time, it's sort of grown on me, like those black eggs in congee.
Gaobest - those chicken things look really tasty. I've yet to try that place, and should place it on my to-do list.
Because I rarely eat Chinese bbq these days, it’s always good when I do have it, no matter where in Sf I am. I had it in early 2020 in the Bayview Chinatown - San Bruno Avenue. I have only had it in japanese ramen this year, including tonight, and it was fabulous.
bitter melon is definitely acquired ala foie gras, drunken live shrimp, snake, matcha soft serve, horse… it’s not usually available just anywhere and it’s not a typical dish. I still haven’t had cheval or Chow. Zero desire and interest. Anyway bitter melon is something I would have at restaurants, cooked with black bean sauce.
I also still haven’t had Goose anywhere And I would like it at a Chinese bbq place. One day. Still zero rush.
so yes - Ramenwell. It’s great. We will return for more carryout. I’m very impressed. Their pork ramen is great. You liked the chicken katsu and my spouse liked it much. I eschewed it only because I had more than enough to eat.
Originally Posted by
StuckInYYZ
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As for bitter melon, if you wash them in salt water, the bitterness is drawn out. Then stir fry it with egg and wood ear mushroom...
Now why would we want to wash out the bitter? :-) that’s the whole joy of bitter melon. it’s like letting ice cream melt so that it isn’t so cold. :-)