Provo needs a good teriyaki place. I find that in order to get decent teriyaki you must venture into sit-down restaurants with geisha attire wearing waitresses which can often be pricey. There is also Teriyaki Stix which I will sometimes frequent in order to fix an insatiable need for teriyaki. It takes an overpowering delirium (usually brought on by my lack of teriyaki bowls) which drives me to step foot in the establishment. The bowls at Teriyaki Stix are pre-made and only receive a quick zapping in the microwave before serving. The lack of preparation is obvious as you dabble through scant amounts of bland chicken and vegetables coupled with an unproportional amount of teriyaki sauce that overwhelms and stifles the rice from ever fully expressing itself. Notice how I just anthropomophized rice, a feat definitely worth noting.
In short, you're left wondering why you even went in the first place.
I miss the dismally dirty teriyaki venues at home. I miss the fact that they're a fusion of Asian fares: Chinese, Japanese, Korean. Kimchee with your beef bowl? No problem! I also miss the fact that I can hear more than just a microwave buzzing as the cooks make my meal to order. Nom, nom, nom.
So I've decided if all other plans fall through, ie. teaching English in China; finding a respectable job, I'll open up a teriyaki place. I've already come up with the name, "JessYaki" and the slogan, "Get your yaki on!" Because honestly, if a place like Provo/Orem can get a good pho place (plug for Pho Noodle House on State St.) it's about time they got a good teriyaki place.
JESSYAKI YA'LL! COMING TO PROVO WHENEVER JESSICA FIGURES OUT SHE CAN'T FIND A JOB.
2 comments:
jessyaki sounds similar to jess-yucky. i believe a name change is in order. maybe something like teryaki jessie. "let's get yaki!"
i like your photoshop too..hehe :)
I have an excellent Teriyaki sauce recipe. I'm glad you like the Pho Noodle House. I haven't been there yet.
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