Godiva’s Dark Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream
About 2 big tastes (notice the missing top swirl?) into this deep dark chocolate soft serve, we decided this was good enough to remember. We were never fans of any of the Godiva drinks. They were just way too sweet. This was still very sweet, too. But, here that sweetness works. Simultaneously, this manages to be both super sweet and intensely rich with a creamy dark chocolate flavor that bonds to your tongue and gives each taste bud a chance to savor the chocolate. It’s probably closer to a very strong frozen hot chocolate sort of milky dark chocolate taste than a true dark chocolate. But, even the “Sweets, no thank you, that’s not my thing.” guy loved it. So, yeah, we’ll definitely be back to share another one.
Dark Chocolate & Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cone With Almond Praline
($6 cup or cone)
Godiva
Takoyaki
Crispy edged balls of octopus and vegetables are battered and fried in a round skillet. Then, those balls are topped with two sauces and bonito flakes. Paired with pickled cabbage on the side, this is one very satisfying way to start the meal.
Be careful, don’t blink.
They were quick to disappear.
Miso Ramen
(Chashu Slices, Miso, Corn, Bean Sprouts, & Green Onion)
Seafood Tonkotsu Ramen
Traditional house broth was topped with whole shrimp, octopus, mussels, chashu slices, egg, seaweed, bean sprouts, green onion slivers, and roasted sesame seeds.
One Gorgeously Rich & Creamy Egg
Raku Japanese Restaurant
(RakuRamen)
2550 Pleasant Hill Road
Suite 112
Duluth, GA 30096
770 476 1212
Shisito Peppers
They’re a perfect nibble.
Spicy Miso
This was a delicate spice. Not too spicy and rich with miso, this was a real winner.
You’ve got to love a perfectly creamy, custardy egg yolk.
Ultra Spicy Ramen
(Level 3)
Don’t be fooled by the low number. The heat builds by the end of this generous bowl. This was a pleasantly warm and tingly heat without being overpowering. The spicy level ranges from 1 to ?? … you choose.
…And Spicy Noodles, Too!
Love it!
Umaido
2790 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
#140
Suwanee, GA 30024
678 318 8568
Poppy Seed Danish
San Pancho Bakery
(Brooklyn, NY)
Surprisingly fresh, soft, fluffy, not too sweet, and jam-packed with poppy seeds, we loved these.
Buford Highway Farmers Market
5600 Buford Highway NE
Doraville, GA 30340
770 455 0770
Vosges Super Dark
Matcha Green Tea + Spirulina + Cocoa Nibs
Dark, luxurious and surprisingly creamy, this deep dark chocolate melts beautifully on your tongue and the cocoa nibs add even more complexity and dark chocolate kick. But, the aftertaste is odd. There’s an overwhelming powdery taste. It’s a residual flavor and texture that is reminiscent of powdery, grainy carob. …Or, maybe it’s a bit like a mix of chocolate malt powder and very light milky tea.
It’s interesting and quite good (bordering on very good) to start. But, we’re not in love with the finish. As a matter of fact, the finish leaves you with unpleasant dusty memories that might be best forgotten.
Vosges
World Market
($6.99 a bar at World Market)
Nori Nori
The Highlight of the Meal? Salmon Skewers
…And, A Variety of Seaweed Salads
Soft Serve Green Tea Ice Cream
This is the sole reason we made a return visit. Seriously.
It was slightly icier on the second visit. But, we still loved it.
We’ll happily pay the price of admission for this green tea ice cream. It makes us happy. And, it might just be the best soft serve green tea ice cream that we’ve ever tasted… more tastings will definitely be needed to be sure.
Soft Serve + Green Tea = Ice Cream Love
Nori Nori Japanese Buffet
6690 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404 257 1288
The sauces were unpleasantly (almost overwhelmingly) sweet on both the unagi and the agedashi tofu.
The fruit was nice.
Tokyo Bay Japanese Buffet
925 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
678 352 9937
Black & White Tofu
This was crispy and brittle with the added richness of sesame seeds on the outside. On the inside, silky smooth tofu melts delicately with your bite. What’s not to love?
Beef & Basil Salad
Topped with a generous amount of tender beef, this works.
Teramide Shrimp & Chicken
Teramide or Tamarind?
No, we should have gone with the Pepperlly Beef!!
Oh well, live and learn.
Desserts Included
New Saigon Vietnamese Bistro
3780 Old Norcross Road
Suite 106
Duluth, GA 30096
770 495 8828
Delimanjoo
Still yum…
If you eat them immediately, they’re delicately crisp on the outside. The inside is dotted with just enough pastry cream to make them a special treat. After a couple minutes of being bagged up, they get soft and a bit squishy. That’s good, too. And, 12 for just over $2. You’ve gotta love ’em.
Buford Highway Farmers Market
5600 Buford Highway
Doraville, GA 30340
770 455 0770
Georgia Olive Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Chef’s Blend)
It’s quite mild, pleasantly smooth, and a tiny touch buttery. If you’re looking for a light, bright, and mildly flavored olive oil, this will fit the bill. It’ll add a light and lovely background note. There will never be any fear that this olive oil will take over a dish.
At Buford Highway Farmers Market, it’s $28.99 for one 500 ml bottle.
Buford Highway Farmers Market
5600 Buford Highway NE
Doraville, GA 30340
770 455 0770
Georgia Olive Farms
Lakeland, GA
229 482 3505
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