Ringer Hut seduces with hefty noodles

For Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By Nadine Kam

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 22, 2012

~~<p>Upon my introduction to Nagasaki champon and sara udon noodles at the newly open Ringer Hut, my first thought was, "This is Chinese."</p>
<p>Not that there's anything exactly like it in the Chinese repertoire, but the champon idea of noodles in broth stirred with bean sprouts, cabbage and other ingredients struck me as chop suey in soup form. Even more familiar were the sara udon components of crisp noodles layered with vegetables. Let's just say it's a lot more casual, with a thrown-together vibe, than the fastidious nature of Japanese culinary pursuits usually allow. Even Japanese fast food is carefully arranged. Just think of the bento with all its jewel compartments.</p>
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Upon my introduction to Nagasaki champon and sara udon noodles at the newly open Ringer Hut, my first thought was, "This is Chinese."

Not that there's anything exactly like it in the Chinese repertoire, but the champon idea of noodles in broth stirred with bean sprouts, cabbage and other ingredients struck me as chop suey in soup form. Even more familiar were the sara udon components of crisp noodles layered with vegetables. Let's just say it's a lot more casual, with a thrown-together vibe, than the fastidious nature of Japanese culinary pursuits usually allow. Even Japanese fast food is carefully arranged. Just think of the bento with all its jewel compartments. Login for more...