Posted on May 29, 2008, 9:29 pm, by Louise, under
Food.
No, we didn’t have all this in one night but I’ve just been lazy with posting about dinner. From top to bottom we have:
okonomiyaki: I had a craving for some and the bf doesn’t get to eat it much being vegan and all, so I decided to make some. Besides the batter, it [...]
Posted on May 28, 2008, 8:50 pm, by Louise, under
Food,
Reviews.
The family and I went to Green Village for dinner over the weekend. The place was fancy compared to most of the Chinese restaurants we go to and the prices certainly reflect slightly more upscale decor.
We started off with a cold plate of koufu (vegan). It’s a famous Shanghainese dish made out of [...]
Posted on May 28, 2008, 1:37 pm, by Louise, under
Food,
Reviews.
I’m not really sure what the English name for this restaurant is, but it’s on the corner of Life Plaza. It initially was just a dessert place specializing in Chinese desserts like mango pudding and shaved ice, but now it’s on the hand-shaved (dao xiao) band-wagon.
The BF ordered the house special vegetarian noodle soup. [...]
Posted on May 28, 2008, 10:34 am, by Louise, under
Food.
The BF made kabocha (Japanese squash) Korroke (croquettes) last week but I forgot to post about them. They were delicious. He also made a creamy yuzu dipping sauce for them, which went perfectly. The yuzu really cut down on the oil of the croquette.
It’s time for Chinese Breakfast Showdown Part 2. Part 2? Where and what is Part 1? It’s Yi Mei vs. Yung Ho. This time, I will compare Yi Mei Monterey Park (review) to Four Sea in Hacienda Heights.
First and foremost is the savory dou jiang (soy milk). There was a bit [...]