 diva  i'm so pleased you guest posted on Rasa Malaysia. Her blog is really amazing. I like how she writes and goes so in depth into food. Lovely photo of udon and there's nothing quite like a simple, steaming bowl of udon that makes things right. I got a little nervous when you mentioned some dishes getting lost in translation - somehow I am quite sure I'm sometimes guilty of that! eeekk! x  marc  LOL, no need to be nervous, you always have ample disclaimers when you're not sure about something:-)  http://www.s