delicious meal at menkuitei - m got a shoyu (tokyo) ramen and i got a mabo don, our favorites there.

then to end the yummy, savory meal, we got a zenzai for dessert - we hadn't gotten a japanese zenzai (we've eaten the korean version, patjuk before elsewhere) probably since living in california, and it was really delicious - with a huge chunky grilled mochi to balance out the flavors, making the adzuki beans taste a bit roastier/nuttier than usual. perfect way to end the meal. ♥