Yesterday I went back to my usual Thai restaurant and, precisely because it was so hot, ordered piping hot tom yum goong noodles. Shrimp richness, chili heat, the sourness of lemongrass — the only Asian entry among the world's three great soups, and it deserves the title. It blew away the heat and humidity completely, and I am already looking forward to deciding what to have next time.
| あえて | あえて | daringly; on purpose |
| 熱々 | あつあつ | piping hot |
| 旨味 | うまみ | savory depth of flavor |
| 酸味 | さんみ | sourness; acidity |
| 吹き飛ばす | ふきとばす | to blow away |
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