So you might be a little curious on how my body held up after eating ramen for 31 days straight. Well...let's just say I didn't gain a single pound. Initially, I thought I would be struggling after the first week, experiencing a Super Size Me like month, but this was not fast food and it honestly just felt like eating a good home cooked meal every night. A lot of it has to do with Murakami-san's fresh and organic ingredients and a non-pork based soup. I can't imagine how I would feel if I ate Daikokuya every day.
Another thing you might be wondering is what my favorite ramen was. It's hard to say because there was more than just one that I really liked and it really depends on the day. But if I had to choose a top 5, it would probably go something like this (in no particular order): Kimchee Ramen (Miso), Mabo Ramen, Ten-Shin Ramen, Tanmen, and Kakiage Ramen (Shoyu). And of course the Kokudama was incredible, but it's not exactly on the menu...yet.
The Rundown...
Day 1: Shoyu Ramen
Day 2: Shio Ramen
Day 3: Miso Ramen
Day 4: Torikara Ramen
Day 5: Mabo Ramen
Day 6: Hot & Sour Ramen
Day 7: Asari Ramen
Day 8: Shiitake Ramen
Day 9: Umani Ramen
Day 10: Oyster Ramen
Day 11: Ebi Wantan Men
Day 12:
Day 13: Pork & Miso Ramen
Day 13.5: Kokudama Shoyu Ramen (Prototype)
Day 14: Komu-Tan Ramen
Day 15: Kakiage Ramen
Day 16: Seafood Ramen
Day 17: Nanchatte Tonkotsu Ramen
Day 18: Kamo Negi Ramen
Day 19: Negi Daku Ramen
Day 20: Shin-Shin Ramen
Day 21: Ten-Shin Ramen
Day 22: Kimchee Ramen
Day 23: Tanmen
Day 24: Chanpon
Day 25: Tan Tan Men
Day 26: Ja-Jang Men
Day 27: Hiyashi Chuuka (Summer Only)
Day 28: Motsuni/Menudo Ramen
Day 29: Beef Tomato Ramen
Day 30: Curry Nanchatte Ramen
Day 31: Kata Yakisoba
Day 32: The Reward... (Beef Curry)
Day 33: The Day After... (Yasai Ramen makeup)
Well I hope I was able to give you an idea of what to expect from Foo-Foo Tei's 31 different types of ramen. It's been fun. I'll see you at Foo-Foo Tei! Remember, Hacienda Heights NOT Monterey Park.
Foo-Foo Tei
15018 Clark Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 937-6585
M-F (lunch): 11:30am to 2:30pm (last order 2:15pm)
M-F (dinner): 5:30pm to 10:00pm (last order 9:30pm)
Sat (all day): 12:00pm-10:00pm (last order 9:30pm)
Sun (all day): 12:00pm-9:00pm (last order 9:30pm)
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Keizo, thank for all the great reviews. I have been an advocate of Foo Foo Tei for all my friends, and they truly don't know what they are missing. With this whole month of reviews, and this wonderful recap blog... I'm armed with fire power now!!! =D
ReplyDeleteYou rocks! thanks! Keep up the ramen review. I'm loving it!
Thanks kelvlam!! I'm glad I could help! And yes, you're friends don't know what they are missing. I'll definitely keep up the reviews...after a little break...haha!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you *should* make a documentary: a whole month of eating nothing but ramen. Show everyone that ramen isn't just the cheap instant stuff most people in the U.S. are familiar with.
ReplyDeleteHey ed. Yeah, I thought about that too. How are your directing skills?
ReplyDeleteWell, I know "Action" and "Cut" :P
ReplyDelete2 years late, but never too late. I read every bowl tonight and there's a few bowls at Foo Foo Tei I want to try now!
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe you ate ramen for 33 days in a row......that curry does look fantastic and some of the appetizers I've never had looks great, ie: soft shell crab.
Does Foo Foo Tei offer Tonkotsu ramen as well?
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