i find that because of the smaller-ish servings of the Japanese kitchen one can consume a huge overall amount of food. whereas Ukrainian (my home) food servings are generally overwhelmingly large.
I have had all of the dishes posted, except the curry. I have never liked the taste of the spices that make up curry powder and it something I avoid, though my mother had a reputation for making excellent curry.
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