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| - It's been two weeks, and I'm still dreaming about my meal at Futo Buta.
Crispy fried Brussel sprouts and perfect little fried pieces of chicken called Tori Kara Age to start, followed by the Shoyu (Good Time) - smoked pork belly, a poached egg, leeks, and noodles floating in a generous bowl of delicious broth. The pork belly was perfectly cooked, and when I broke the egg yolk, it added a creaminess to the broth. The dish names had me giggling like a 12-year-old boy, but that bowl definitely showed me a helluva good time!
Such a good time that I filled up on appetizers and ramen, leaving no room for dessert. DON'T DO THAT. Get a few to-go boxes and try the soft serve ice cream. I'm not sure when I'll be in Charlotte next, but not getting dessert at Futo Buta will haunt me until then. (This Public Service Announcement is brought to you by regret.)
OK, I can't talk about the food anymore, I'm salivating just thinking about it. So, atmosphere - this place was definitely trendy, inside and out. It was too hot to eat outside, but there seemed to be plenty of seating and shade. The tables inside were a little smaller, but we never felt crowded. Water was served in tall glass decanters, and our server was quick to refill the water and clear empty plates.
If you're not familiar with the place, it can be a little difficult to find - my coworker and I parked on South Blvd. and walked down Bland Street, following the railroad tracks until we reached our destination. It's less than a stone's throw from the Bland Street light rail station and is right across from Hot Taco (another great eatery my coworker and I tried and recommend).
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