Samurai Mama: 205 Grande Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211: ph:718.599.6161

Oh, Mama, don't let me resist this oasis of warm, savory noodles.  This newly openened center for all things traditionally Japanese for comfort, not only houses this opiatic glow of solid natural wood ambiance, but also leaves you with the Japanese version reminiscent of grilled cheese and tomato soup on a cold winter's day. 

You get a sampling of wasabi soy (takes the work out, which is nice), ginger soy, and soy.  Mmmm, girls gotta love options!

The lemongrass iced tea, and the personal pot of Genmai Cha were the perfect companions to our oodles of noodles, both with side of "pickled japanese veggies", and huge chunks of fatty pork, but only tempura and veggie broth, for the vegetarians.  Divine. Can't wait to return when it snows!