Friday Night I wanted to go out, but I didn't want to spend an arm and a leg doing it. There is just something about trying to make a fun Friday night and it happening naturally. I also wanted to celebrate this rare time where the weather was actually cold for a weekend in SoCal (Yes, even in October) and enjoy something warming. As we browsed the shops in Pasadena we decided on a good old friend: Mako Bowl.
Mako Bowl was a place that I regulared while I was attending Community College for a short time. There was one right across from the front of the campus. To summarize Mako Bowl, its basically a Japanese comfort food place, much like Yoshinoya except healthier and with much better options. Something that always made it a choice to go to was the affordable sushi, Eugene's favorite and choice without fail is the Salmon Bowl where they give you salmon sashimi laid on a fresh pile of sushi rice. You can also get it with slices of avocado if you want even more of an indulgence.
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| Veggie Tempura, Chicken Udon, & Salmon Bowl |
I for one was always a soup person so I'm a sucker for the Chicken Udon. Fresh skinless/boneless chicken boiled in Udon broth and loaded with noodles and green onions. It's the cheapest entree on the menu but so filling! to mix things up I usually order a side of something, usually its either California Rolls or Tempura, which I went for the Veggie Tempura this time.
By the time I was finished, you had to roll me out of the shop! It was cold enough of a night that we took a light stroll around to let the food settle; later to find our way into Old Town. If your in Pasadena and like Japanese food, give Mako Bowl a try. Trust me, it's a place your taste buds and wallet can agree on.
-Stef
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