and being an Asian, I have to admit I am absolutely sick of Dining hall's American food with all that cheese, oil, and deep fried-ness. So I take every opportunity I can to eat at an Asian restaurant. And personally, my favorite Asian cuisine is Japanese.
I have had plenty of sushi in United States ever since I came over from Singapore and though it is extremely different from what I had in Singapore and Japan, I must say, they are still AWESOME!!!American Sushi uses cheese (real sushi has no cheese in it), is more colorful and uses less traditional ingredients. I've also
noticed that West Lafayette's Japanese restaurants also has a lack of entrees and side dishes served elsewhere. For example, my favorites like Chawanmushi (steamed egg in a cup) and Ramen (not the instant stuff everyone thinks is ramen here, but the authentic kind). There is none of such in West Lafayette. Not in Maru sushi, not in Ah Z nor in Kokoro.
Just looking at the ramen is enough to make me salivate as my tongue misses the taste of that rich, thick and savory broth mixed with sweet seaweed. And that egg. the yolk is not fully cooked so it is very creamy and the white have been soaked in a special sauce to add a salty tinge to it. but my favorite part of that ramen I so miss is the noodle. GOD, japan makes the best noodles, firm and chewy. And when you slurp it up, you can hear the angels sing!
noticed that West Lafayette's Japanese restaurants also has a lack of entrees and side dishes served elsewhere. For example, my favorites like Chawanmushi (steamed egg in a cup) and Ramen (not the instant stuff everyone thinks is ramen here, but the authentic kind). There is none of such in West Lafayette. Not in Maru sushi, not in Ah Z nor in Kokoro.
Just looking at the ramen is enough to make me salivate as my tongue misses the taste of that rich, thick and savory broth mixed with sweet seaweed. And that egg. the yolk is not fully cooked so it is very creamy and the white have been soaked in a special sauce to add a salty tinge to it. but my favorite part of that ramen I so miss is the noodle. GOD, japan makes the best noodles, firm and chewy. And when you slurp it up, you can hear the angels sing!
So I say I am a little disappointed that's good to eat at the japanese restaurants are the sushi. Nothing else is worth the money (though the sushi themselves are really expensive).
I have been to both Maru and Ah Z(the original and the one in PMU). I wasn't available to try out the sushi in Kokoro as the owner was in a car accident and was still unable to open for business at the time of my visit. A pity really as from all the reviews I read, it served the best (though most inconvenient) sushi anywhere near school.
both Maru and Ah Z have their strong points and weak points.
Maru has a better, livelier atmosphere, but their sushi often varies in size. sometimes it they are larger , sometimes they are smaller and I always feel cheated when it appears smaller, especially if i was paying an average of US$9+tax per roll. But they make up for their shortcomings with a FREE set of appetizers.
Ah Z has faster service and has rolls of consistent size. However, they often put too much rice and not enough sauce to compensate for the rice. However, it is a young compared to Maru and has time to improve. Another plus is that it is mostly self service after you get the sushi, so there is no need for tips! =DD
All in all, beggars can't be choosers, so till I go back to Singapore, Ah Z and Maru will stand in for my beloved Japanese food.
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