MIYABI KITCHEN

Food Stylings, prepared and photographed in the bobarazzi studio @ Miyabi Compound.

Gyoza Dumpling Broth Bowl, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Gyoza Dumpling Broth Bowl, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Pork Gyoza in a steamy broth with fresh vegetables. Oishi Katta Desu!

Almond Poppyseed Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Almond Poppyseed Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Dark Food Photography style muffins moments before they became breakfasts’ first course.

Shakshuka, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Shakshuka, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

From the Middle East and Northern Africa, is an original one pan dish commonly for breakfast but good at anytime.

Morning Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Morning Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Nothing better than buttery muffins, steamy espresso and orange marmalade to start a lazy morning!

Breakfast Tater Tot Ramekin, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Breakfast Tater Tot Ramekin, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Breakfast sausage, egg, cheese and Mini Tater Tot topped with more cheese…hey we are in Wisconsin…it is required by law!

Boughatsa, Gardens of Salonica, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Boughatsa, Gardens of Salonica, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Flaky phyllo dough, wrapped around a generous piece of rich chocolate, the other fill with baklava nuts and honey.

Ham and Cheese Rollup. Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Ham and Cheese Rollup. Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Tortilla filled with RJ's Champion Ham, Baby Swiss cheese, diced tomatoes and kewpie, mustard & greens.

RJ's Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
RJ's Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Stack it high on plain white bread with some creamy American cheese, mayo and mustard Voila! a tasty bite.

NY Style Cheesecake, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
NY Style Cheesecake, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Nothing like a piece of New York Style Cheesecake with Cherry topping. My all time favorite dessert.

Smoked Bologna Sliders, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Smoked Bologna Sliders, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

An updated throwback to childhood.

Brunch Bagel, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Brunch Bagel, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Variation on classic New York style. Smoked Garlic Pepper Salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers and chives.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Broccoli, hand-grated Wisconsin extra sharp cheddar, carrot medallions all seasoned to perfection.

Gyoza Broth Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Gyoza Broth Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Searching for the right combinations to recreate some of the great soups from Japan. As always, Shujin, "the masters" make it look so easy.

Goong Sarong Platter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Goong Sarong Platter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Prawns wrapped in Vermicelli, deep fried and served with plum sauce and a spicy Sriracha style sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Chicken Tikka Masala, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Yogurt marinated chicken, curry, lots of onion, chopped tomatoes, garlic, ginger and a collection of don't worry about it spices.

Fresh Sweet Figs, Miyabi, River Falls. Wisconsin, USA
Fresh Sweet Figs, Miyabi, River Falls. Wisconsin, USA

Luscious sweet figs are prized for their honeyed flavor and soft, jammy texture.

Thai Vegetable Gyoza, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Thai Vegetable Gyoza, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Thai flavors without the traditional Thai heat. Kick it up if you like with the Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce.

Head-On Spicy Shrimp Dish, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Head-On Spicy Shrimp Dish, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Momofuku Spicy Salt, Hot Red Peppers and a Japanese Dried Chili I found in Osaka bring the heat.

Ritz Cracker and Peanut Butter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Ritz Cracker and Peanut Butter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

A classic American snack, this simple combo offers a buttery crispness and a smooth peanut butter taste.

Blueberry Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Blueberry Muffins, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Osaka Susie, craving Blueberry Muffins, got it done by creating these light, fluffy, three bite delights.

Spicy Shrimp Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Spicy Shrimp Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

A quick, easy and so delicious Shrimp Stack sitting atop Momofuku Chili Crunch with Japanese Ichimi Togarashi spice for a more intense heat.

Roasted Garlic Triscuit Appetizer, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Roasted Garlic Triscuit Appetizer, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Not always my first choice in crackers, dressed up, the Roasted Garlic Triscuit is loaded with umami flavor.

Spice Grid, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Spice Grid, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

It is the spices that can take an ordinary dish to the extraordinary.

Spice Grid #2, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Spice Grid #2, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Rich in color and scent.

Smoky Chicken Pizza, Randy's Pizza, Farmington, Minnesota, USA
Smoky Chicken Pizza, Randy's Pizza, Farmington, Minnesota, USA

Test shot for Randy’s Pizza, adding a visual narrative to the pizza flavor.

Scallops with a French Crème D'échalote, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Scallops with a French Crème D'échalote, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Delicate scallops with creamy shallot sauce and chives.

Pan Fried Shrimp and Sweet Chili Sauce, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Pan Fried Shrimp and Sweet Chili Sauce, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Spicy shrimp counter balanced with a sweet chili sauce make a quick, tasty appetizer.

Blood Orange Old Fashioned, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Blood Orange Old Fashioned, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

This variation on the classic features blood orange with rye vs. classic straight bourbon for an elevated taste to my liking.

Hamburger Sauce Pour, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Hamburger Sauce Pour, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Social media is like a teenager with an appetite that is never satisfied. Part of the ongoing Jimmy Ray’s BBQ Sauce social media campaign is this saucy shot.

BBQ Beef Sandwich, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
BBQ Beef Sandwich, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

Part of a series of recipe support images for Jimmy Ray’s website, social media and consumer literature.

Blueberry Muffin, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Blueberry Muffin, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Test shot for Charles Froke of our local St. Croix Bakery applying the WIIFM visual strategy.

Crunchy Blueberry Parfait, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA
Crunchy Blueberry Parfait, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA

Tastes so good, how can it possibly be healthy?

Pancake Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Pancake Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

This morning just seemed like a good day for pancakes. The recipe had baking powder, baking soda and white vinegar and no sugar in the recipe which seemed odd, but the Bill Gensch hand-crafted Maple Syrup more than made up for the sweetness.

Jalapeño Eggs Benedict, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
Jalapeño Eggs Benedict, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

A recipe support image for Jimmy Ray’s BBQ Sauce for use in literature, website and social media marketing.

Southwest Egg Bake, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
Southwest Egg Bake, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

Spanning every meal of the day, Jimmy Ray’s BBQ sauces can take an ordinary meal and add pizazz.

Lime Cashews, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Lime Cashews, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

My favorite nut, the cashew. These lime flavored nuts were a great variation on the classic cashew.

Cheeseburger, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Cheeseburger, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Fat and juicy hamburger smothered in Jimmy Ray’s BBQ Sauce, topped with melty American cheese, red onion, tomato and leafy lettuce.

Peach Pork Ribs, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
Peach Pork Ribs, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

Nothing like sweet Pork Ribs, this shot is for Jimmy Ray’s social media campaign, website and consumer literature.

Pulled Pork Nachos, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
Pulled Pork Nachos, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

A combo of Mustard and BBQ Sauce give this Jimmy Ray’s BBQ support image a sweet and tangy bite.

Sweet Mustard Salmon, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA
Sweet Mustard Salmon, Jimmy Ray's BBQ Sauce, Circle Pines, Minnesota, USA

Another in the series for Jimmy Ray’s BBQ, this dish adds depth to the BBQ recipe collection.

Asiago Loaf, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Asiago Loaf, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

By itself, or with a slathering of Amish butter, nothing beats a good slice of “straight from the oven” bread.

Mini Bagel Trio, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Mini Bagel Trio, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Enough for two, these Smoked Garlic Pepper Salmon/Cream Cheese, Garden Vegetable Smear and Spicy Avocado Toast bagels will get you and a friend through the morning.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Not a fan of pie, Osaka Susie asked for carrot cake for dessert. A favorite of mine also, it was a let’s do it.

Crinkle Cookies, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Crinkle Cookies, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

The Holidays are always a time to find comfort in the favorites. These are from Osaka Susie’s moms recipe

Goong Sarong, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Goong Sarong, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Thailand Street Food - marinated Prawns wrapped in Vermicelli noodles, then deep fried to a light golden crunch. Plum dipping sauce adds a nice sweetness. A pinch of Momofuku spicy seasoning adds a perfect umami heat.

Greek Salad Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Greek Salad Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

The full flavor of a Greek village salad in a single bite.

Red Bean Chili, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Red Bean Chili, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Warm and hearty bowl of Chili combats the chill in the winter air.

Redstone Cornbread/Maple Butter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Redstone Cornbread/Maple Butter, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

No trip to this Twin Cities institution is complete without at least one skillet for the table. Slathered in maple butter takes even this copycat recipe over the top.

Mini Pepper Collection, Miyabi, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Mini Pepper Collection, Miyabi, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

This mini pepper collection brings some much needed sunshine into the kitchen, displayed in a bowl made by my brother Jim, who coyly snuck off with a piece of wood from a fallen tree at our house, turning it into this one of a kind piece of usable art.

BBQ Baked Beans, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
BBQ Baked Beans, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

A classic at any BBQ or potluck, these were shot for Jimmy Ray’s BBQ Sauce ongoing social campaigns.

Ginger Miso Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Ginger Miso Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Fresh and bright, this soup is loaded with firm tofu, carrot, onion, red pepper, scallion and enoki mushrooms.

Shredded Chicken Taquitos, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Shredded Chicken Taquitos, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Shredded Chicken Taquitos drizzled with Jimmy Ray's Jalapeño Sauce and seasoned sour cream.

White Chicken Chili, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
White Chicken Chili, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, northern beans and a whole bunch of "don't worry about it!".

Soba Noodle Ramen, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Soba Noodle Ramen, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

First time in the Miyabi Kitchen making real Ramen Egg…soft boiled eggs, peeled, then soaked overnight in equal parts soy sauce and mirin. The result is a creamy yolk with a slight sweet flavor to the bite that balances out the heat of the spicy broth.

Veggie Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Veggie Stack, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Working on my knife/plating skills...and I thought the camera stuff was tough.

Dark Strawberries, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Dark Strawberries, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Main ingredient for margarita. Olé!

Fresh Figs, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Fresh Figs, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Luscious sweet figs are among the oldest cultivated fruits, prized for their honeyed flavor and soft, jammy texture. Weird thing is figs are technically not fruits but inverted flowers. Whatever they are, they’re delicious.

Cut Fresh Fig, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Cut Fresh Fig, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Renaissance lighting reveals the jammy texture of a fresh fig, evident the second you cut it.

Crispy Walleye Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Crispy Walleye Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Fresh walleye, tartar sauce, lettuce, cheese, creamy mixed coleslaw on a Brioche bun.

"Junk Heap" Brat, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
"Junk Heap" Brat, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Pilling it on, this brat caught a little bit of the this and that discovered in the fridge.

BBQ Baked Beans, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
BBQ Baked Beans, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Recipe support image, baked beans, mustard sauce and a lot of brown sugar. Oh yeah…bacon and onion too!

BBQ Beef Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA
BBQ Beef Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA

BBQ cookbook means a lot of meat, piled high with just the right amount of sauce to compliment the dish.

Glazed Chicken Wings, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Glazed Chicken Wings, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Saucy wings show off the Jimmy Ray’s Just Peachy BBQ Sauce.

Glazed Chicken Wing Baskets, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Glazed Chicken Wing Baskets, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Food truck time at Jimmy Ray’s BBQ with glazed wing baskets, crispy veggies and bleu cheese dressing.

Mini Tarts, Whole Foods, Woodbury, Minnesota, USA
Mini Tarts, Whole Foods, Woodbury, Minnesota, USA

Single Mini Tarts are the perfect dessert. Everyone can pick the flavors they enjoy and the guilt level is low since they disappear in a couple bites.

Carrot Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Carrot Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Chef Charles Froke relies on his vast experience to know what people want and how to make it.

Rich Chocolate Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Rich Chocolate Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

As rich & tasty as it looks. This tiny cake satisfied three of us.

Red Velvet Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Red Velvet Cake, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

The classic recipe on steroids.

Cupcake Six-Pack, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Cupcake Six-Pack, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Six cupcakes, enough for six, ok, three…what two? OK, if you insist!

White on White Cupcake, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
White on White Cupcake, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Confetti on anything turns it into a party!

Cupcake Cool Out, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Cupcake Cool Out, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Local grocery cupcakes, set out for display.

Steamy Gyoza Broth, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Steamy Gyoza Broth, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Asian influenced, Gyoza, Potstickers, Mandu…whatever they’re called, they aren’t around for long.

Satay Shrimp Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Satay Shrimp Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Satay Shrimp Skewers, or the Miyabi Kitchen version, uses the flavors of Indonesia for a super easy snack.

First Day of Spring Cocktails, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
First Day of Spring Cocktails, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

The bar has been reset to pair with the season, bright refreshing drinks and the fresh ingredients to match. Bottoms up!

Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Pan seared with Momofuku Spicy Salt, Serrano peppers slices atop a bed of noodles and cream sauce.

Veggie Maki Roll, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Veggie Maki Roll, County Market, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Local market does a pretty good job. Delicate dip into soy for a true Japanese bite.

Shrimp and Veggie Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Shrimp and Veggie Skewers, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

An impromptu skewer set with resident vegetables, shrimp and Momofuku spicy salt. Add a simple salad with Kewpie roasted sesame dressing and it turns into a Miyabi picnic.

Meat and Cheese Tray, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Meat and Cheese Tray, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Pungent bleu cheese, salami, crackers, nuts & grapes turns into a meal real quick.

Tortilla Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Tortilla Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Osaka Susie took a viral soup mix and made it her own with the addition of special spices and rebalancing the liquids.

Beef Brisket Tacos, Miyabi Kitchen, Wisconsin, USA
Beef Brisket Tacos, Miyabi Kitchen, Wisconsin, USA

Crumbled Brisket doused in bbq sauce and sweet peppers.

BBQ Beef Brisket Taco Trio, Miyabi Kitchen, Wisconsin, USA
BBQ Beef Brisket Taco Trio, Miyabi Kitchen, Wisconsin, USA

Three of these meaty tacos paired with some corn tortilla chips and spicy salsa will hold you ‘til dinner.

Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Social shot for Jimmy Ray’s BBQ, as juicy as it looks.

Focaccia Slice, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA
Focaccia Slice, St. Croix Bakery, Hudson, Wisconsin, USA

Small town bakery with big city merit offers tasty delights from savory to sweet.

Fettucinne & Scallops Alfredo, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Fettucinne & Scallops Alfredo, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

An enjoyable plate to combat the bleak months of winter with the taste of the sea and the flavors of sunny Italy.

Baked Apple with Caramel Sauce, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Baked Apple with Caramel Sauce, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

The tart flavors of the apples balanced well wth the brown sugar and butter caramel...like eating an apple pie with no crust!

Steamed Pork Shu Mai, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Steamed Pork Shu Mai, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

An ancient Chinese Secret? Not anymore. In Japan, over a million are sold each day. One bite and you’ll know why.

Pork Soup Dumpling, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Pork Soup Dumpling, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA

Approach with caution as soup dumplings have a hot and steamy surprise at first bite for the unaware.

Udon Noodle Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA
Udon Noodle Soup, Miyabi Kitchen, River falls, Wisconsin, USA

A peasant udon noodle soup...broth, noodles, tofu and scallion. Simple but quite delectable.

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Tina Yoshida, Fukui, Japan
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Butadon, Sukiya Restaurant, Otsu, Japan
Gyoza Dumpling Broth Bowl, Miyabi Kitchen, River Falls, Wisconsin, USA
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