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| - I had serious ordering anxiety during my visit to YUME. I mean, how can you visit a place known for their ramen and not get ramen? But, the Hawaiian Ahi Poké was staring down at me from the specials board. And, I noticed the buns on the menu. The list of delicious sounding small plates goes on and on. After hemming and hawing for at least 10-minutes, I struck a deal with my friend (I'll order the poke, buns and seaweed salad; you order the kimchi ramen and we'll share tastes) and placed an order.
Happy to report, I made the right choice! YUME's Poké was the best I've ever had outside of Hawaii. Fresh, high quality ahi, just a little spicy, I think from the seaweed, tossed in nori for an interesting "burst" of texture and with slivers of green onion... Yum! YUME, if you're reading this, you should move this dish off your specials into your regular menu, stat. The thought of visiting again and this dish not being available just makes me sad.
Everything else I tasted was equally fresh and delicious. The bun was soft and savory. The seaweed salad was light and refreshing. The kimchi ramen was warm and satisfying.
Just last night, I went to Baku (a similar but more fancy-pants/upscale restaurant near South Park) and I found myself wishing I was at YUME instead... I see many visits to YUME in my future!
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