shabu nobu
You'd wonder how the hell did I manage to eat out ALL the time? Well, school break my friend, is the key. Especially since my house rarely serves lunch and I had no choice but eat out. There's also the tendency for me to fulfill any sudden craving I had. That also explains the frequency of baking, no life would do that.
Anyway, Yesterday's lunch was at Shabu Nobu, a shabu-shabu cum sushi joint nearby my house. My parents and I have had enough with heavy food in Bali and we decided on something light and fresh. Shabu-shabu it is.
The Prep:
Boiling broth, a plate of assorted raw veggies (including tofu and udon) and beef (ours was US Black Angus), spices of your choice (spring onions, garlic and onion puree, and bird eye chilies) that you mix into the bowl of soy/mirin sauce for your cooked vegs and beef. A growing trend in shabu-shabu joint is the addition of peanut sauce. Even though I'm a traditionalist (only the mirin sauce thank you very much), this peanut sauce has got to be the best version I've yet to try.
The veggies were pretty fresh, the udon not so much. It gave a kind of acrid aftertaste, but that might just be me since no one else said anything and none of us had upset tummy afterwards.
A pack of gluttons that we are, we also ordered the Sushi. Sushi Nobu is after all, one of my fav fusion-sushi joint. In fact, we just ate there a week before. No, moderation has never been our virtue. Since I'm on a quest to sample ALL kinds of sushi they had, I tried not to order the same thing. This time was the Nobu Roll (on the right), which had salmon on top, asparagus, and tuna. What is a fusion sushi without the mandatory spicy-mayo-cream cheese mixture spread artistically? I forgot what was the other roll, it has avocado, asparagus, soft shell crab (that tasted just like crumbs, no crab) and probably turnips on top with ponzu sauce. I have no idea what the pink thing was.
Although none of them are bad, they're not that special either so I doubt I'd re-order them. Not when I have another menu page to sample.
We also ordered appetizers that came in form of Chawan Mushi (egg custard, a favorite of my dad), Wakame (seaweed) salad that was pretty tasty and fresh, and also salmon sashimi salad that came with creamy dressing. Bad news, I stuck my nose high up in the air when it comes to creamy dressing. Other than that, it was good. The sashimi was fresh and succulent. Good, good, good.
Now, the dessert! Both the ogura (red bean) and green tea ice cream came in miniscule size so yay! No guilt even though I finished BOTH of them. They're good but I prefer the more intense taste of green tea.
Overall Verdict:
Very nice, not the best Shabu ever (that belongs to Kahyangan). Since I am a shabu-shabu and Sushi fiend PLUS it's only 5 minutes drive from my house, I'd definitely go back here again and again, especially since the price isn't as ghastly as Kahyangan.
Btw, go read Christopher Moore. I'm almost finished reading Lamb and I just couldn't remember when was the last time a book made me laugh this much, not even Terry Pratchett. Seriously, it was that funny.
Also, even though this original song is absolutely fantastic, I still prefer the sexed-up version by this little dude that no one had ever heard of. That song never failed to get me all hot and bothered. That was of course, when Trent still had neck. Speaking of which, have you seen his recent pictures? Dude scared the hell out of me. He had NO NECK and all muscles that could crunch my tiny bones *shudders*
Meme, because I am BORED BORED BORED.
APPEARANCE:
[ ] I am shorter than 5'4.
[x] I think I'm ugly sometimes.
[x] I have many scars.
[x] I tan easily.
[ ] I wish my hair was a different color.
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
[ ] I have a tattoo.
[x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[x] I've had braces.
[x] wear glasses.
[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100 safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
[x] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
[ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.
[ ] I have freckles.
FAMILY/HOME LIFE:
[x] I've sworn at my parents.
[ ] I've run away from home.
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[ ] I want to have kids someday.
[ ] I've had children.
[ ] I've lost a child.
SCHOOL/WORK:
[x] I'm in school.
[x] I have a job.
[ ] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
[x] I almost always do my homework.
[x] I've missed a week or more of school.
[ ] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years no such thing here
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[ ] I've stolen something from my job.
[ ] I've been fired.
[x] I've skipped school.
EMBARRASSMENT:
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[ ] Disney movies still make me cry.
[x] I've peed from laughing.
[x] I've snorted while laughing.
[x] I've laughed so hard I've cried.
[x] I've glued my hand to something.
[x] I've laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
[ ] I've had my pants rip in public.
HEALTH;
[ ] I was born with a disease/impairment.
[ ] I've gotten stitches.
[ ] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.
[x] I've sat in a doctors office with a friend.
[x] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I had a serious surgery.
[ ] I've had chicken pox.
TRAVELING:
[ ] I've driven over 200 miles in one day. didn't do the driving
[x] I've been on a plane.
[ ] I've been to Canada.
[ ] I've been to Mexico.
[ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[ ] I've been to Japan.
[ ] I've Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[x] I've been to Europe.
[ ] I've been to Africa.
EXPERIENCES:
[x] I've gotten lost in my city.
[x] I've seen a shooting star.
[ ] I've wished on a shooting star.
[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.
[x] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
[x] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[ ] I've kicked a guy where it hurts.
[x] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been skydiving.
[ ] I've gone skinny dipping.
[x] I've played spin the bottle.
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[x] I've crashed a car.
[ ] I've been Skiing.
[ ] I've been in a play.
[x] I've met someone in person from the internet.
[x] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
[ ] I've seen the Northern Lights.
[ ] I've sat on a roof top at night.
[ ] I've played chicken. what?
[x] I've played a prank on someone.
[x] I've ridden in a taxi.
[ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[x] I've eaten Sushi.
[ ] I've been snowboarding.
RELATIONSHIP:
[x] I'm single.
[ ] I'm in a relationship.
[ ] I'm engaged.
[ ] I'm married.
[x] I've gone on a blind date.
[ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
[ ] I miss someone right now.
[ ] I have a fear of abandonment.
[ ] I've cheated in a relationship.
[ ] I've gotten divorced.
[ ] I have feelings for someone who doesn't have them back.
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[x] I've kept something from a past relationship.
SEXUALITY;
[x] I've had a crush on a teacher more like the assistant teacher
[x] I am a cuddler (depends)
[ ] I've been kissed in the rain.
[x] I've hugged a stranger.
[x] I have kissed a stranger.
HONESTY/CRIME:
[x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
[x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
[ ] I've snuck out of my house.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[x] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[x] I've cheated while playing a game.
[x] I've cheated on a test.
[x] I've run a red light.
[ ] I've been suspended from school.
[x] I've witnessed a crime.
[ ] I've been arrested.
[x] I've shoplifted. not intentional, honest!
DRUGS/ALCOHOL:
[x] I've consumed alcohol.
[ ] I regularly drink.
[x] I've passed out from drinking.
[x] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[x] I've smoked weed
[x] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I've eaten 'shrooms. (grrrooooosssssss)
[ ] I've popped E.
[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[x] I have taken cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem.
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[x] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
[ ] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[x] I've hurt myself on purpose.
[ ] I'm addicted to self harm.
[x] I've woken up crying.
DEATH & SUICIDE:
[ ] I'm afraid of dying.
[ ] I hate funerals.
[ ] I've seen someone dying.
[x] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
[x] I've planned my own suicide.
[ ] I've attempted suicide.
[x] I've written a eulogy for myself.
[x] I've considered suicide
MATERIALISM:
[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
[ ] I own something from Hot Topic don't have one
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun. WHat?
[x] I collect comic books.
[x] I own something from The Gap.
[x] I own something I got on e-bay.
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.
POLITICAL/SOCIAL ATTITUDES:
[x] In general, I don't like people.
[ ] I'm a feminist.
[ ] I'm outgoing.
[ ] I listen to political music.
[ ] I'm Democratic don't have these
[ ] I'm Republican.
[x] I'm Liberal.
[x] I'm religious.
[x] I dress fairly modestly.
RANDOM:
[ ] I can sing well.
[ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[ ] I open up to others easily.
[x] I watch the news.
[ ] I don't kill bugs.
[x] I hate bugs.
[ ] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[x] I curse regularly.
[ ] I sing in the shower.
[x] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
[x] I'm a snob about grammar.
[ ] I am a sports fanatic. (just hockey but "fanatic" is definitely accurate. sometimes i drive myself crazy).
[x] I twirl my hair.used to, but my hair is short-short now.. what? Didn't I tell you that?
[x] I have "x"s in my screen name.
[ ] I love being neat.
[ ] I love Spam.
[x] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day ripped to ipod?
[x] I bake well. Hmm.. you think?
[x] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue.
[ ] I would wear pajamas to school.
[x] I like Martha Stewart.
[ ] I know how to shoot a gun.
[ ] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes.
[ ] I eat fast food weekly.
[x] I believe in ghosts.
[ ] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
[x] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[ ] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x] I am really ticklish.
[ ] I love white chocolate. (hate it)
[x] I bite my nails. oral fixation, my friend
[ ] I play video games.
[ ] I'm good at remembering faces.
[ ] I'm good at remembering names.
[ ] I'm good at remembering dates.
[ ] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
[ ] My answers are totally honest. (i probably lied somewhere)
Anyway, Yesterday's lunch was at Shabu Nobu, a shabu-shabu cum sushi joint nearby my house. My parents and I have had enough with heavy food in Bali and we decided on something light and fresh. Shabu-shabu it is.
The Prep:
Boiling broth, a plate of assorted raw veggies (including tofu and udon) and beef (ours was US Black Angus), spices of your choice (spring onions, garlic and onion puree, and bird eye chilies) that you mix into the bowl of soy/mirin sauce for your cooked vegs and beef. A growing trend in shabu-shabu joint is the addition of peanut sauce. Even though I'm a traditionalist (only the mirin sauce thank you very much), this peanut sauce has got to be the best version I've yet to try.
The veggies were pretty fresh, the udon not so much. It gave a kind of acrid aftertaste, but that might just be me since no one else said anything and none of us had upset tummy afterwards.
A pack of gluttons that we are, we also ordered the Sushi. Sushi Nobu is after all, one of my fav fusion-sushi joint. In fact, we just ate there a week before. No, moderation has never been our virtue. Since I'm on a quest to sample ALL kinds of sushi they had, I tried not to order the same thing. This time was the Nobu Roll (on the right), which had salmon on top, asparagus, and tuna. What is a fusion sushi without the mandatory spicy-mayo-cream cheese mixture spread artistically? I forgot what was the other roll, it has avocado, asparagus, soft shell crab (that tasted just like crumbs, no crab) and probably turnips on top with ponzu sauce. I have no idea what the pink thing was.
Although none of them are bad, they're not that special either so I doubt I'd re-order them. Not when I have another menu page to sample.
We also ordered appetizers that came in form of Chawan Mushi (egg custard, a favorite of my dad), Wakame (seaweed) salad that was pretty tasty and fresh, and also salmon sashimi salad that came with creamy dressing. Bad news, I stuck my nose high up in the air when it comes to creamy dressing. Other than that, it was good. The sashimi was fresh and succulent. Good, good, good.
Now, the dessert! Both the ogura (red bean) and green tea ice cream came in miniscule size so yay! No guilt even though I finished BOTH of them. They're good but I prefer the more intense taste of green tea.
Overall Verdict:
Very nice, not the best Shabu ever (that belongs to Kahyangan). Since I am a shabu-shabu and Sushi fiend PLUS it's only 5 minutes drive from my house, I'd definitely go back here again and again, especially since the price isn't as ghastly as Kahyangan.
Btw, go read Christopher Moore. I'm almost finished reading Lamb and I just couldn't remember when was the last time a book made me laugh this much, not even Terry Pratchett. Seriously, it was that funny.
Also, even though this original song is absolutely fantastic, I still prefer the sexed-up version by this little dude that no one had ever heard of. That song never failed to get me all hot and bothered. That was of course, when Trent still had neck. Speaking of which, have you seen his recent pictures? Dude scared the hell out of me. He had NO NECK and all muscles that could crunch my tiny bones *shudders*
Meme, because I am BORED BORED BORED.
APPEARANCE:
[ ] I am shorter than 5'4.
[x] I think I'm ugly sometimes.
[x] I have many scars.
[x] I tan easily.
[ ] I wish my hair was a different color.
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
[ ] I have a tattoo.
[x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[x] I've had braces.
[x] wear glasses.
[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100 safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
[x] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
[ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.
[ ] I have freckles.
FAMILY/HOME LIFE:
[x] I've sworn at my parents.
[ ] I've run away from home.
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[ ] I want to have kids someday.
[ ] I've had children.
[ ] I've lost a child.
SCHOOL/WORK:
[x] I'm in school.
[x] I have a job.
[ ] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
[x] I almost always do my homework.
[x] I've missed a week or more of school.
[ ] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years no such thing here
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[ ] I've stolen something from my job.
[ ] I've been fired.
[x] I've skipped school.
EMBARRASSMENT:
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[ ] Disney movies still make me cry.
[x] I've peed from laughing.
[x] I've snorted while laughing.
[x] I've laughed so hard I've cried.
[x] I've glued my hand to something.
[x] I've laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
[ ] I've had my pants rip in public.
HEALTH;
[ ] I was born with a disease/impairment.
[ ] I've gotten stitches.
[ ] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.
[x] I've sat in a doctors office with a friend.
[x] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I had a serious surgery.
[ ] I've had chicken pox.
TRAVELING:
[ ] I've driven over 200 miles in one day. didn't do the driving
[x] I've been on a plane.
[ ] I've been to Canada.
[ ] I've been to Mexico.
[ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[ ] I've been to Japan.
[ ] I've Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[x] I've been to Europe.
[ ] I've been to Africa.
EXPERIENCES:
[x] I've gotten lost in my city.
[x] I've seen a shooting star.
[ ] I've wished on a shooting star.
[ ] I've seen a meteor shower.
[x] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
[x] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[ ] I've kicked a guy where it hurts.
[x] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been skydiving.
[ ] I've gone skinny dipping.
[x] I've played spin the bottle.
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[x] I've crashed a car.
[ ] I've been Skiing.
[ ] I've been in a play.
[x] I've met someone in person from the internet.
[x] I've caught a snowflake on my tongue.
[ ] I've seen the Northern Lights.
[ ] I've sat on a roof top at night.
[ ] I've played chicken. what?
[x] I've played a prank on someone.
[x] I've ridden in a taxi.
[ ] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[x] I've eaten Sushi.
[ ] I've been snowboarding.
RELATIONSHIP:
[x] I'm single.
[ ] I'm in a relationship.
[ ] I'm engaged.
[ ] I'm married.
[x] I've gone on a blind date.
[ ] I've been the dumpee more than the dumper.
[ ] I miss someone right now.
[ ] I have a fear of abandonment.
[ ] I've cheated in a relationship.
[ ] I've gotten divorced.
[ ] I have feelings for someone who doesn't have them back.
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[ ] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[x] I've kept something from a past relationship.
SEXUALITY;
[x] I've had a crush on a teacher more like the assistant teacher
[x] I am a cuddler (depends)
[ ] I've been kissed in the rain.
[x] I've hugged a stranger.
[x] I have kissed a stranger.
HONESTY/CRIME:
[x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
[x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
[ ] I've snuck out of my house.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[x] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[x] I've cheated while playing a game.
[x] I've cheated on a test.
[x] I've run a red light.
[ ] I've been suspended from school.
[x] I've witnessed a crime.
[ ] I've been arrested.
[x] I've shoplifted. not intentional, honest!
DRUGS/ALCOHOL:
[x] I've consumed alcohol.
[ ] I regularly drink.
[x] I've passed out from drinking.
[x] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[x] I've smoked weed
[x] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I've eaten 'shrooms. (grrrooooosssssss)
[ ] I've popped E.
[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[x] I have taken cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem.
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[x] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[ ] I'm anorexic or bulimic.
[ ] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[x] I've hurt myself on purpose.
[ ] I'm addicted to self harm.
[x] I've woken up crying.
DEATH & SUICIDE:
[ ] I'm afraid of dying.
[ ] I hate funerals.
[ ] I've seen someone dying.
[x] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[ ] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
[x] I've planned my own suicide.
[ ] I've attempted suicide.
[x] I've written a eulogy for myself.
[x] I've considered suicide
MATERIALISM:
[ ] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
[ ] I own something from Hot Topic don't have one
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun. WHat?
[x] I collect comic books.
[x] I own something from The Gap.
[x] I own something I got on e-bay.
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie.
POLITICAL/SOCIAL ATTITUDES:
[x] In general, I don't like people.
[ ] I'm a feminist.
[ ] I'm outgoing.
[ ] I listen to political music.
[ ] I'm Democratic don't have these
[ ] I'm Republican.
[x] I'm Liberal.
[x] I'm religious.
[x] I dress fairly modestly.
RANDOM:
[ ] I can sing well.
[ ] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[ ] I open up to others easily.
[x] I watch the news.
[ ] I don't kill bugs.
[x] I hate bugs.
[ ] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[x] I curse regularly.
[ ] I sing in the shower.
[x] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
[x] I'm a snob about grammar.
[ ] I am a sports fanatic. (just hockey but "fanatic" is definitely accurate. sometimes i drive myself crazy).
[x] I twirl my hair.used to, but my hair is short-short now.. what? Didn't I tell you that?
[x] I have "x"s in my screen name.
[ ] I love being neat.
[ ] I love Spam.
[x] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day ripped to ipod?
[x] I bake well. Hmm.. you think?
[x] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue.
[ ] I would wear pajamas to school.
[x] I like Martha Stewart.
[ ] I know how to shoot a gun.
[ ] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes.
[ ] I eat fast food weekly.
[x] I believe in ghosts.
[ ] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
[x] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[ ] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x] I am really ticklish.
[ ] I love white chocolate. (hate it)
[x] I bite my nails. oral fixation, my friend
[ ] I play video games.
[ ] I'm good at remembering faces.
[ ] I'm good at remembering names.
[ ] I'm good at remembering dates.
[ ] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
[ ] My answers are totally honest. (i probably lied somewhere)