@bokebowl: rice tater tots?! Oh yes please. #pdx #foodporn #ramen #pork #kimchee #asian #lunchdate cc’ @bokepatrick (at Boke Bowl)

first-player:

Lucy Liu | ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ [October 11th,2012]

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#Shrimp wonton #soup from scratch! #TiredLilAsianFingers #dumplings #origami #foodporn #asian (Taken with Instagram)

Recommended: @bokebowl #pork belly buns. Nom.
🐷 #asian #foodporn #pdx #dimsum (Taken with Instagram at Boke Bowl)

Pork belly…get in me belly!

I had a fun-filled, food-filled weekend to say the least. I FINALLY tried Biwa after numerous recommendations from friends. Let me tell you: it was delicious! Authentic Japanese cuisine at it’s finest. Most everything was made to order - setting up a relaxing atmosphere where the plates come out one by one vs. stuffing your face and losing track of the wonderful, presented tastes. 

My fave dishes: the pork belly (fatty goodness!) and the handmade (the wrap too!) pork-filled gyoza that was grilled to crisp perfection. 

I received many recommendations to try their ramen, and honestly, I didn’t fall in love. Not sure if it was the broth or the super strong shoyu soaked egg, but I think I might go for their steak tartar and udon next time. And yes, there will be a next time. 

We arrived right when the doors opened (5:00 p.m.) and within 15 minutes this small joint was filled - so prep accordingly. 

Cheers.