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iwillhaveamoonbase · 4 years ago

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Love at First Bite

Rayla is taken by a client to eat at the Italian-Korean fusion place in town and falls in love with the food, and later, the chef.

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Rayla smiled at her client as they waited for their server to come. Her boss had told her that they had to keep the contract with the client’s company no matter what, and if that meant going to a Korean-Italian fusion restaurant that would probably be too spicy for Rayla’s Scottish, fried-food-loving taste buds, so be it. The client, Ms. Danvers, had been hyping the restaurant up all evening. “You said you like potatoes? This place as amazing kimchi-style potatoes and potato pancakes.”

Rayla nodded. “My grandmother is Irish and there are always potatoes cooking in her house.” Rayla subtly looked around the dining room. The walls were mostly white with a few panels a beautiful red. There was artwork on the walls, ranging from sceneries to portraits. They all looked to be done by the same artist but Rayla couldn’t place a name to them. The air was warm and smelled of spices and herbs and cheese. Rayla could see a row of cheeses on one of the shelves. “Do they use a lot of cheese here?”

“Korean food pairs wonderfully with cheese. There’s a rumor that all the vegetables here are from the local farmer’s market as are most of the cheeses. It’s fusion, but it’s as domestic as possible, too.”

“You’ve really been talking this place up.”

Ms. Danvers flushed. “It’s my favorite restaurant. I come here for lunch once a week and get take-away whenever I’m having a bad day. This place is known for Korean-Italian fusion, but they make a delicious Thai laksa and a vegetarian Tom Yum that is to die for.”

“Really?” Rayla didn’t know that much about Asian food, but she knew that Tom Yum was common in Thai eateries.

“The chef is a quarter-Thai and a quarter-Korean, his grandparents being from Thailand and South Korea. He knows the flavors well and plays with them, but when he goes authentic, he’s the best in town. He will also make almost any dish vegetarian if you request it.”

“How accommodating.”

A server came up, a smile on their face. “Good evening and welcome to Sarai’s Place. Any wine to start this evening?” Rayla shook her head, surprised when Ms. Danvers asked for Thai iced tea for the both of them. “And what can I get started for you?”

“Ms. Burrows?”

Rayla looked down at the menu again. “Hmm. I’m not sure what to get. I don’t have a very high spice tolerance.”

The server nodded. “Scale of 1 to 10?”

“Maybe a three.”

“Do you like kimchi?”

“Never had it.”

“Then I recommend trying the kimchi potatoes, if you like potatoes, or the risotto, which features chopped kimchi, sesame oil, and garlic. The chef makes two kinds of kimchi, one mild and one spicy, so he’ll use the mild for you. For the main dish, if you enjoy cheese, a pasta dish that has mussels, a Korean chili paste and tomato sauce, and fresh parmesan. Everything that can be local, is local and if you eat vegetarian, the mussels will be taken out and instead you will get mushrooms.”

“My grandmother is Irish so I’m very snobbish with my potatoes.”

“I would rate his potato pancakes a ten. He takes the traditional Korean recipe and adds parmesan cheese and some rosemary and its cooked with the house chili oil, so when you cut into it, it’s cheesy and subtly spicy. The house chili oil is made with both gochugaru and the type of dried chilis usually used to make olio di peperocino.”

“I’ll go with the pancakes and the mussels pasta you suggested.”

“Excellent choice. And for you?”

Ms. Danvers smiled. “Did he make Tom Yum or laksa today?”

“Laksa.”

“I will take a bowl of laksa while Ms. Burrows is eating her pancakes and I will also take the mussels pasta. Can we also get an order of garlic bread?”

“Of course. I’ll get your Thai iced teas ready. Anything else today?”

“What’s the dessert of the week?”

“Since it’s summer, mango pudding, Thai coconut pudding, and strawberry-lime cheesecake.”

“We’ll each take a slice of the strawberry-lime cheesecake.” The server nodded and walked away after reading back the list. “I hope you don’t mind me ordering dessert for you, but he only makes that cheesecake when the strawberries are in their peak season and it’s worth it.”

Rayla nodded. “No problem, Ms. Danvers. I wouldn’t really know what to order otherwise.”

They chatted while they waited, pausing when the garlic bread came to the table. Rayla had been expecting the kind of garlic bread Americans seemed to adore, buttery and almost artificially garlic-y. Instead, they got small, fresh loaves that had pieces of roasted garlic and thyme baked into it, served with the house chili oil and garlic that had been cooked until it spread like butter on the bread. Rayla was impressed with the flavor and how the pieces of garlic were not overpowering.

When the potato pancakes came, Rayla could smell the spice but trusted the server had not led her astray, eyeing her glass of Thai iced tea just in case. One bite and she was in heaven. The cheese and the heat from the chili only enhanced the potato flavor as did the light smattering of soy sauce and vinegar-based sauce. Rayla almost ignored Ms. Danvers when the pasta came, inhaling the dish. At the end of the meal, once the excellent cheesecake had been finished, Rayla was in love with the food. “Well, Ms. Danvers, I suppose I should be thanking you for introducing me to my new favorite restaurant.”

Ms. Danvers chuckled. “It’s good, isn’t it?”

“I would marry the chef in a heartbeat if I got to eat like this every day for the rest of my life.”

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Rayla brought all her clients and her coworkers to Sarai’s Place in the following months. She tried almost everything on the menu, though she was still mildly terrified of the spiciness of the laksa if the smell alone was anything to go by. Every Monday and Thursday, she got take-away and ordered the dessert whenever she ate in on Saturdays. She was thankful she was single or else she would have to come here every week with someone and she liked dining alone in the quiet restaurant.

Sometimes, they played classical music, other times K-pop, and Rayla would always remember the night they had played an opera medley when several people with the Katolis Opera Company had dined that night. The chef seemed keenly aware of who came to his restaurants at what dates and times and played music to fit their tastes but also made sense with the theme.

It was a popular spot with not only Foodies and high school kids, but a lot of Asian-Americans dined there. Rayla had looked up the reviews and had seen it was highly recommended by the Katolis Korean and Thai communities, the Katolis restaurant circles, and the Commission for the Promotion of Local Ingredients and Farmer’s Markets. No one said anything bad about Sarai’s Place without at least ten people defending the restaurant’s choices.

And now Rayla was sitting with her boss, Ahling Patel, and having to stop herself from inhaling the food in front of her. The risotto was so satisfying and paired with chicken breast stuffed with kimchi, perilla, and ricotta. “What do you think, Mr. Ahling?”

“It’s delicious. I’ve always felt that fusion was a gimmick, but I’m sold by this young man’s food. Young lady,” Ahling called the server, smiling good-naturedly when she nodded at him and finished up with her current customer. When she came up to their table, she greeted them again. “Is there anyway we can speak to the chef?”

The server blinked before nodding. “I’m sure I can arrange it. Dinner service is almost over and there are only you and two other tables. Can I bring you dessert while I’m talking to him?”

“What do you recommend?”

“Our pastry chef made yakgwa, which are little honey pastries made with pine nuts, ginger, and sesame oil and they also made a yuja polenta cake and a play on Italian lemon cake, but with yuja.”

Rayla ordered the yakgwa and Ahling got the polenta cake and waited for the news. Rayla couldn’t recall having ever seen the chef even though she came there at least twice a week, closer to three. She hadn’t seen any pictures of him, either, surprisingly enough. He was said to keep to himself and shunned the limelight, which is why he never made TV appearances.

A few minutes later, it wasn’t their server, but a man who looked be about 26 arriving with their desserts. His green eyes were striking, as were his cheekbones and sharp jawline. He gave them both an awkward smile as Rayla noticed his ring finger was bare and didn’t seem to have a tan line. Was this the chef? His coat would seem to say so. “Nice to meet you both. I’m Callum Evans, the owner and executive chef here at Sarai’s Place.”

Ahling smiled. “It’s nice to meet you, young man. I’m Ahling Patel and this is my employee, Rayla Burrows.” Rayla nodded her head in acknowledgement. “Your food is delicious. How on Earth do you even think of this?”

The young man flushed, looking down at his feet. “Um, I’m not that special. Many people before me found that Korean and Italian food go well together. Most of my recipes are riffs on family recipes and all my Thai dishes are family recipes. I was originally going to go traditional Korean or Thai but there were no fusion places in the area and I’m part Irish and German on top of being a quarter-Thai and a quarter-Korean. It felt…right, I guess. I’m mixed and grew up with a variety of food cultures in my house, so why not do fusion? Korean and Italian just made the most sense, so…” He looked embarrassed at the praise, rubbing the back of his neck.

Rayla leaned forward a bit. “I’ve eaten here at least twice week for the past six months. I can tell you, without a doubt, it’s my favorite place to eat.”

“Thank you.”

Ahling cleared his throat. “Are you single, Mr. Evans?”

Callum flushed even deeper. “Ah. Yes. Being a chef requires long hours and running a restraint requires even more.”

“You need a good partner to help you find balance in your life!”

Rayla remained quiet as she watched them talk. The only thing going through her mind was ‘I’m going to marry this man for his food. I’ll eat well for the rest of my life.’ She stayed when Ahling said good night and while the restaurant emptied out. Callum stayed at the table, fidgeting under her gaze. “Is there anything else I can help you with?”

“A date.”

Callum blinked. “We have a sticky rice made with dates-”

“No. A romantic excursion. An outing.”

He gulped, looking her up and down. “A date? Really?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because I fell in love with your food almost immediately after I tasted it and would like the chance to know the man who cooks it.”

Callum blushed. “OK.” They exchanged info and Rayla smirked as she left with his number in her cellphone. There was no way she would be letting this one go.

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After four months of dating, Rayla could confidently say that she was now just as in love with Callum the man as she was with his cooking. Learning that his restaurant was named after his mother who died when he was in high school had endeared him to her, as had the knowledge that all the art on the walls were his paintings. Was there anything he couldn’t do?

They were currently in Callum’s kitchen, him developing a new recipe while Rayla took down notes for him. Even on his days off, he was always thinking about what he would do next and Rayla admired his passion to his craft. When he brought her up to try the dish, she groaned. “I will marry this man if it’s the last thing I do,” she muttered.

“I can hear you, you know,” Callum chuckled.

Rayla raised a brow. “Then why haven’t you accepted my proposal?”

“Because you proposed to my food?”

“I hardly see the difference.” Callum laughed at her, shaking his head. “Hey, move in with me.”

“We’ve been together for four months.”

��Is that a problem? Too short?”

Callum stared at her. “You’re serious.”

“I told you; I fully plan on marrying you to eat your cooking ‘til the day I die.”

“So, it’s my cooking you love?”

“When have I hidden this?” Rayla reached for his hand, pulling him closer. “I’m serious. Move in with me.”

“Why?”

Rayla shrugged. “I’m happy when we wake up next to each other. I like the idea of coming home to you or you coming home to me. I don’t like sleeping alone, and, for the past month, the two of us have been alternating sleeping at each other’s places and it doesn’t make sense to pay rent on two places when we could be happy together?”

“That and I’m the only person willing to put up with your stubborn ass.”

Rayla gave him a mock offended looking, giving his arm a playful smack. “You love my stubborn ass.”

“I do.” Callum leaned down and captured her lips, letting her taste the dish he had been working on for the past hour. When they pulled apart, he looked down into her eyes with his bright green ones. “I think I love you.”

“That’s good, because I think I love you, too.”

Rayla would take that for now. And in two years, when she would be standing next to him in front of their new house, matching rings on their fingers, and a very pregnant belly, she would remind him that he had his food to thank for their relationship. “I fell in love with your food first.”

“I’m glad you did, because you kept coming back.”

“Lucky you.”

“Lucky me.”

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handweavers · 4 years ago

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top 5 favorite things about your best friend ♥️♥️ no jk top 5 things you've ever baked/cooked

hmm i don't know who this best friend is 🤔 but i'll do both anyway

1. i love how much the philosophy of tikkun olam is so central to the way she interacts with the world and it's done in such a genuine way out of a core need and understanding that this world can always be a kinder gentler place and we each have a responsibility to each other to try our best to make that happen, and that informs everything about her

2. deeply analytical and thoughtful to the core, loves going over concepts and ideas and discussing them with me as we figure out how we feel about things together

3. ok capricorn

4. i feel understood by her on a fundamental level just as i feel like i understand her on a fundamental level, and not only is there understanding but deep respect, and that mutual knowledge and respect and love for each other is such a rare and beautiful thing

5. i find it funny when i send her terrible things and she tells me to fuck off ❤️

& my favourite things i've cooked:

1. my daal of course

2. whenever i make kari laksa with the big sponge tofu balls and shrimp and fish balls and chicken 🤤

3. similarly, my msian chicken curry with the same sponge tofu balls

4. my favourite fancy mac n cheese recipe where i use the big shell pasta and make a super cheesy bechamel sauce and mix them in a casserole dish with blanched greens and sprinkle lots of salt pepper and parmesan on top and bake it until crispy

5. my go-to sesame beef noodles

#food mention

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easyfoodnetwork · 5 years ago

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The Ultimate Guide to Instant Noodles

A variety of instant noodles from different countries

How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining

As a semi-professional noodle slurper and collector, I’ve eaten hundreds of noodles in my life, but I have a particular soft spot for one type, specifically: the instant kind. You know, those hard squiggly bricks of dried, fried noodles with accompanying seasoning packets that have long been the foundation of the American collegiate diet. Since the pandemic started, I’ve been showing off my impressive collection of instant noodles to my friends on FaceTime like a YouTube beauty guru flaunting their makeup stash.

I love instant noodles for many reasons: They have a nearly indefinite shelf life; they are an easy breakfast, snack, or — with the right bolstering — a full meal; and, they come in a panoply of shapes, textures, flavors, and colorful packaging styles. But while there is nothing wrong with eating instant noodles according to the instructions, it’s their versatility that’s made me a devoted fan. Here’s how to mash-up, deconstruct, and upgrade the dorm room staple.

1. Load up on protein

Yes, many instant noodles come with their own packets of dehydrated vegetable or meat flavoring, but they rarely provide much real taste and add zero in the way of texture. Supplementing your own additional proteins will do a lot to make your instant noodles more satisfying and nutrition-rich. Try simple items like ground meat, sausage, tofu, and leftover fried chicken — or my personal favorite ramen topping, pork char siu. Meat shortage got ya down? Just crack an egg. You can stir it right in to create an egg-drop soup effect, or poach the egg gently in the soup broth to enjoy breaking the creamy yolk.

Chicken-flavored ramen with garlicky sautéed kale, roasted chicken legs, and carrots.

2. Go big with toppings

Going nuts with the add-ons at ramen restaurants can mean spending $30 on a bowl of noodles (toppings normally cost between $1 and $3 each.) But at home, you can have as many toppings as the inventory of your fridge’s produce drawer allows: scallions, corn, mushrooms, kale, you name it. Not sure about what to do with all those weird greens in your CSA farm box? Add them to your instant noodles! Fact: There is no such thing as a lousy topping for instant noodles.

3. Deconstruct everything

Each element of the instant noodle package is a multi-purpose cooking superstar. The seasoning packets add a pop to stir-fried vegetables. Broken into bits, the uncooked noodles are an excellent crunchy topping for a salad or even another non-instant pasta dish. Do yourself a favor and add some ramen seasoning to mac and cheese, or how about using those instant noodles to make buns for an at-home ramen burger?

4. Switch up the liquid

To deepen the character of the soup, try cooking the noodles in vegetable or chicken broth instead of plain water. There are plenty of wilder recipes out there, including this one I’m skeptical of that uses milk, but homemade stock is a safe jumping off point.

5. Mash-up different styles

Mixing different instant noodle styles and seasoning packets is a culinary art form in itself, and can have big payoff. Jjapaguri (also called ram-don), the famous dish from the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, is actually just a hybrid of two different kinds of instant noodles — Neoguri and Jjappaghetti — and has become one of Korea’s national dishes. The magic comes from the mixing of Neguri’s spicy seafood powder with Jjappaghetti’s savory black bean powder, which ignites a lethal umami bomb. But jjapaguri is just the start. Try mixing Neoguri and curry noodles to create an exuberant, spicy curry broth. Combining super spicy noodles with something cheesy is also 100 percent never a bad idea.

Jjapaghetti goes well with fried egg

The Ones to Know

Here, then, are some of the best instant noodles to stock up on, categorized by whether or not they’re “brothy” (the noodle soup kind) or “saucy” (brothless noodles with a separate sauce).

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MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle If you love Penang curry, try adding this noodle to your cart. These wildly popular Malaysian instant noodles are considered some of the best in the world on this heavily opinionated ranking. Three whole flavor pouches — one of them is a paste — make for a deep, coconut-y taste and hearty portion size that you rarely get from instant noodles. Add toppings like fried tofu or prawns.

Neoguri, Spicy Seafood Udon Noodles Neoguri, a Korean word for raccoon dog (neither a raccoon nor a dog; discuss), has been my top choice for ramen since I started slurping noodles at the age of three. This beloved Korean instant noodle is known for two things: thick udon-like noodles and a spicy seafood broth with actual dried seafood. It’s fantastic with any fishy topping or add-ins.

Nongshim Shin Ramyun Noodle Soup Shin Ramyun might be the very first Korean instant noodle brand, as well as one of the easiest to find internationally: I still remember the exciting moment when I found Shin Ramyun in a random gas station in Alabama. It’s known for its spicy broth, and doubles as an excellent noodle for Korean ramen beginners. Top this with a slice of American cheese to tone down the spice and pump up the greatness.

Prima Taste Laksa Coconut Curry Lamian Noodles This Singaporean instant noodle inspired by traditional laksa has a paste sachet that can and should be used for stir-frying vegetables, too. The noodles are rounder and less wavy than others, and the white powder adds the signature creaminess.

Mama Noodles Thai cooking doesn’t shy away from acid, and neither do these Thai instant noodles, with just the right balance of acidic and salty flavors. The wavy noodles and the powdery seasonings make a great snack — though it may not be hearty enough to be a standalone meal. Beef it up with a hard-boiled egg and other vegetable toppings, like scallions.

Sapporo Ichiban Tokyo Chicken Momosan Ramen Think Japanese shoyu ramen, in instant form: salty, slightly smokey, and clean tasting. It’s great with plain old white-meat chicken breast — which is hard to say about anything, really.

Paldo Gomtang Oriental Style Noodles with Beef Soup Base Not all Korean instant noodles are spicy! This mild, creamy Korean noodle soup is inspired by gomtang, or beef bone broth. It has an intense beefiness and is excellent with hearty greens like cabbage or scallions. Add some ground beef to make it more filling.

Tseng noodles with black sesame sauce

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Nongshim, Jjapaghetti (Noodle Pasta with jjajang Sauce) “On Sundays, I’m the chef for Jjapaghetti” has been a Korean catchphrase for more than a decade. A combination of two dishes — jajangmyun (black bean noodles) and spaghetti— this saucy Korean instant noodle is also what spurred the ram-don trend after its crucial role in Parasite. The accompanying savory black bean sauce is all it really needs, though I highly recommend a luxe drizzle of truffle oil, too.

Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Stir Fry Noodles If you haven’t tried this Indonesian instant noodle, stop what you’re doing and fix that immediately. The package comes with a liquid seasoning mix of savory onion-flavored oil, sweet-spicy chili sauce, and sweet soy sauce, creating a salty-and-sweet coating for the wavy noodles. Any optional toppings like grilled steak or boiled eggs are just gravy.

Samyang Extra Hot Chicken Flavor Ramen Are you up for #FireNoodleChallenge? Join the leagues of people who’ve filmed themselves slurping these dangerously spicy noodles. There are multiple flavor options available, from carbonara to curry, and all of them equally fiery. Cover this with lots of mozzarella cheese to tone down the heat to the point where you might actually enjoy it.

Tseng Noodles Scallion With Sichuan Pepper Flavor This Taiwanese instant noodle is all about texture. Its curling, knife-cut-like strands are a perfect match for the sauce. There are many different flavors, besides this scallion one, such as black sesame and shallots. Depending on the sauce, the noodles textures vary. Think of this as gourmet-tier, since it costs slightly more than other noodles, but it’s totally worth the splurge.

Paldo Bibim Myun Cold Noodle The spicy, tangy, sweet sauce of these Korean noodles will wake up even the dullest of palates. Cook the noodles until they’re just al dente, or still a little firm, then rinse them under cold water to get rid of any residual starch and achieve peak bounce and chew. The sauce packet is an excellent salad dressing, too. Add some chopped cucumber and hard-boiled egg for a clutch midnight snack, or add some ice cubes for a cooling summer treat.

Mom’s Dry Noodle Sichuan Spicy The Taiwanese knife cut-style noodles cling to the oily, spicy sauce for maximum slurpability. Top with a fried egg or fried cubed tofu and you can almost pretend you’re at a restaurant.

Mom’s Dry Noodle has dried ribbon noodles which have ideal textures for the sauce

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A variety of instant noodles from different countries

How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining

1. Load up on protein

Chicken-flavored ramen with garlicky sautéed kale, roasted chicken legs, and carrots.

2. Go big with toppings

3. Deconstruct everything

4. Switch up the liquid

5. Mash-up different styles

Jjapaghetti goes well with fried egg

The Ones to Know

Here, then, are some of the best instant noodles to stock up on, categorized by whether or not they’re “brothy” (the noodle soup kind) or “saucy” (brothless noodles with a separate sauce).

BROTHY

Tseng noodles with black sesame sauce

SAUCY

Mom’s Dry Noodle has dried ribbon noodles which have ideal textures for the sauce

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fntasy4 · 3 years ago

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Malay Restaurants Near Stellar Damansara

Here I want to list some of the best Malay food restaurants near Stellar Damansara that really excite me because they are all easily accessible. Stellar Damansara offers a high-end property with a blend of aesthetic and modern designs that creates a nostalgic atmosphere and strives for a timeless design that will be admired for generations.

Capital Nasi Dagang

Capital Nasi Dagang Kelantan brings you one of the best Nasi Dagang in Petaling Jaya. Nasi Lemak is the east coast's version of Nasi Lemak, particularly in Kelantan and Terengganu. Its original recipe, ingredients, and methods are all inspired by the two mentioned states. Authentic Kelantanese dishes are difficult to come by, but Nasi Dagang in Damansara Utama Capital will attest to its pride in serving authentic dishes to its customers. Approximately took only 5 minutes driving from Stellar Damansara.

Village Park Restaurant

Located only 1.5 kilometers from Stellar Damansara. The nasi dagang was delicious. The glutinous rice was fragrant and slightly creamy when served with ikan tongkol and acar. The fish was firm and flavorful, with few bones. The curry was thick, with a strong lemongrass flavour. I was looking forward to the ayam goreng because Rif had told me they make a mean fried chicken. The chicken was well-marinated with plenty of spices, and it was crispy on the outside with tender, juicy flesh on the inside.

D' Timer Cafe

D'Timer Cafe, located in Damansara Utama (near Stellar Damansara), serves some of the best Johor dishes we've ever had. There are many dishes to choose from, including Mee Bandung Johor, Laksa Johor, Mee Rebus, Mee Kari, Lontong Kering, Roti Jala, Lempeng, and many more. This isn't your typical shop where you can get pastas and chicken chops; this is a place where you can get authentic Johor dishes. The atmosphere and design of the cafe are simple, but it has a classy feel to it.

#stellardamansara #property #kualalumpur #petalingjaya #damansarajaya

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zomatocommunity · 6 years ago

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Manila, welcome to Zomato Gold - the future of dining-out

Zomato Gold changes the way you dine out forever! Enjoy exclusive benefits that you can use any day, any time at more than 500 top-rated, upscale restaurants in the city.

Zomato Gold had a blast launching Metro Manila. The crazed, food-loving city has been raving about its experience, and with all the buzz, Gold is completely sold out! There are over 15,000 members who signed up in less than 20 hours, while 30,000 people are on the waitlist as of now.

Zomato Philippines has been working hard to add more Gold memberships. If you’ve been waiting, just sign up here to be notified when memberships re-open! Once you’ve signed up, why not refer to this curated list featuring the must-try restaurants in Metro Manila hand-picked by Zomato Gold.

Soru Izakaya

Gold Members: Enjoy 1+1 on food here; Where: Sikatuna Village

Rating - 4.8

Want to get instantly transported to an after-work-nightlife-scene in Japan? Wait no longer and rush to Soru Izakaya, one of the best Japanese-inspired gastropubs in the city. Go ahead and have a twist on your sushi by ordering one (or two) of their torched specialities like the Lava Maki. You’ll surely stay longer as you admire their modern, artsy interiors inspired by Tokyo’s nightlife and Japanese art. While you’re at it, you should try the great selection of cocktails they offer! What more can we ask from Soru Izakaya? They have everything that gets in you in the mood for Japanese food.

Neil’s Kitchen

Gold members: Enjoy 1+1 on food; Where: Filinvest City

Rating - 4.7

Neil's Kitchen has a place in the hearts (and tummies) of everyone who can’t get enough of Filipino food. Not your ordinary restaurant, they put their own spin in classic Pinoy dishes such as their best-seller Sinigang Paella with Grilled Pork Belly. They truly elevate the Filipino cuisine while sticking close to local flavors. Their contemporary dishes are not the only thing that makes them notable, as they also have a five-star service with attentive staff that treats you like family.

Fino Deli

Gold members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks; Where: Marikina Heights

Rating - 4.7

Do you want to dazzle your date, your family, or your friends? Bring them to one of Marikina’s best-kept secrets that is Fino Deli! This fancy yet affordable restaurant is a classic favorite! From Tapas to Pasta, be delighted with their wide selection of Spanish and Italian offerings. Want to know the best news? They offer the best sangria, Italian soda, and wine! So wine not indulge yourself as you try their drinks with the most-raved cheese platter? Oh, and don’t forget pizza with that!

Da Gianni Cucina Italiana

Gold members: Enjoy 1+1 on food; Where: Filinvest City

Rating - 4.7

Da Gianni is the closest thing to heaven on earth. If you want insane Italian flavors partying in your tastebuds - this is the place to be! Da Gianni is a family-owned Italian restaurant with family-owned recipes that will surely rock your world. Order their crowd-favorites: Wild Mushroom Puff, Quattro Formaggi Pizza, Pappardelle with Truffle Cream, and for dessert the Coppa Tri Cioccialti. You may thank us later, Amore!

Locavore

Gold members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks, Where: Kapitolyo

Rating - 4.7

Kaibigan, do you love your mother’s cooking or your friend’s mother’s cooking? If so, head over to Locavore and experience Filipino comfort food at its finest. For the perfect night, try their sinful best-sellers: Sizzling Sinigang, Boneless Lechon Belly, and Mac’s Boneless Fried Chicken, coupled with their signature cocktails! Truly, you’ll get loka with Locavore.

Sushi Ninja

Gold Members: Enjoy 1+1 on food; Where: Filinvest City

Rating - 4.6

If you love both the traditional and modern take on Japanese sushi - the only place that’s right for you is Sushi Ninja! The man behind this beloved restaurant went all the way to California to study in a Sushi Academy. How lucky are we that he brought home sushi goodness to the Philippines? Today, Sushi Ninja is one of the highest rated Japanese restaurants in Metro Manila and for good reasons! Have you tried their signature Toshi Sushi? These are fried sushi balls with generous toppings that they pioneered in bringing in to the Philippines. Why not choose between Oedo-Toshi featuring seared wagyu beef as its main topping; or Okinawa-Toshi featuring torched salmon & cream cheese with truffle oil, as its main topping. After eating here, Toshi is the way to go with Sushi!

The Belle & Dragon

Gold Members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks, Where: Legaspi Village

Rating - 4.6

Located along one of the busiest streets in the Central Business District, the Belle & Dragon is one of the most popular high-end after-work hang out spot! Being one of the city’s most sophisticated gastropubs, The Belle & Dragon boasts a wide selection of draft beers and interesting cocktails, with a top-to-bottom, inside-out bar concept. There is no better place in fancying yourself a drink as the grand ambience is as playful as its drinks. But it only gets better from here as they also have elegant food offerings. So what are you waiting for? Visit The Belle & Dragon where East Meets Pub!

Providore

Gold Members: Enjoy 1+1 on food, Where: Bonifacio Global City

Rating - 4.6

Providore is just about two words: Good Food - reminding us what eating is all about. The menu is full of American and Filipino classics - from Fried Chicken (please try the Winner Winner Chicken Dinner) to the famous Salpicao (Steel Plate Cooked Garlic Butter “Salpicao” Steak). Providore is all about old-time favorites and old-time cooking methods, taking us back to simpler times, yet more delicious food! Visit Providore and check out their retail area with local artisanal items too!

Wildflour Cafe + Bakery

Gold Members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks, Where: Legaspi Village

Rating - 4.6

Wild Flour is a restaurant for all occasions. They offer amazing brunch plus fresh and delectable pastries. Other than that, they curate a well thought out menu with high-quality ingredients for you to enjoy in a cosy ambience. What more can you ask for from Wildflour? They’ve got everything covered.

Your Local

Gold Members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks, Where: Legaspi Village

Rating - 4.5

An Asian Fusion Restaurant, Your Local serves unconventional dishes that are highly celebrated by the Foodie community (also hailed as one of The Best Restaurants in the World)! The must-orders are the: Parmesan Fries, Laksa Fettuccini, and Torched Salmon Donburi. But the real winner is the Torched Salmon Donburi, served with shitake black rice! This dish truly complements Your Local’s well-curated Bar Menu. Be sure to treat yourself with a drink, because well, you deserve good food and drinks!

Royal Indian Curry House

Gold members: Enjoy 1+1 on food; Where: Poblacion

Rating - 4.5

Do you want one of the most authentic, Indian gastronomic experience? The Royal Indian Curry House will fly your taste buds to India as they serve a wide variety of regional and traditional dishes through the hands and minds of Indian-born chefs and bakers. Try out their Buttered Chicken and Kebab Platter to start off your journey in the ever-famous South Asian country.

The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery

Gold members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks; Where: Diliman

Rating - 4.5

Perfect for family and friends, Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery is the place to be for all American and Asian food lovers. Feast on their mouth-watering dishes that’s worth every carb intake. Don’t miss on their Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Ube Waffle in Salted Egg Sauce! This is also the perfect place for the workaholics, as the ambience and coffee combo is stellar! Drink to your heart’s content while you marvel on their artistic wall murals.

Half Saints

Gold members: Enjoy 2+2 on drinks; Where: Tomas Morato

Rating - 4.5

Serving one of the most notable Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean food in the city, Half Saints hops you and your loved ones into sinfully satisfying and hearty selections all at ones. A haven of savoury dishes and delicacies, you must try their Chicharon Teriyaki, Risotto, and sugar-induced Tiramisu Cheesecake.

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thomasjoe963-blog · 5 years ago

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What and where to eat in Singapore

Singapore is a food lover's paradise. There are all kinds of cuisine that you want to try and the restaurants are entertaining. It is that eating out here is a panorama in itself.

Also, you don't have to be a millionaire to eat in Singapore, but you should know where to look. Because there are a lot of luxury restaurants, which are very good and very expensive. But there are also many other markets, places and small restaurants where you can eat well and for little money.

Know The Gastronomy And The Food Of Singapore

One of the first things that surprise us when we travel to Singapore is the rich variety of flavors that its cuisine has. Reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity, Singapore's cuisine is based on the mixture of the gastronomic roots of the different immigrant communities that settled in the area, immigrants from China, India and Malaysia.

This makes enjoying Pulut Hitam Recipe one of the best things we can do in Singapore. To give you an idea of the flavors that await you, we leave you with the following information about Singapore food and its most typical dishes.

Singapore Food - Typical Singapore Cuisine Dishes

As in the rest of the countries of Southeast Asia, Singaporean food is especially enjoyed in its street stalls. In Singapore, many of these street stalls are located in the famous Hawkers Center (Foods Courts) or group of restaurants with a common eating area. These Hawkers Centers are one of the emblems of the gastronomy and culture of the country because they can be used to try any of the most typical dishes of their cuisine (especially Chinese - Cantonese and Malay). The best things about these Hawkers Centers are their cheap prices and best Easy Butter Chicken Recipe available there...

Hainanese Chicken: Steamed chicken with rice and various sauces. It is possible to order it with boiled or toasted skin. You must try it.

Crab: Crab is the most typical dish in Singapore. The so-called "Chilli Crab" is Cangrejo al chili.

Hokkien Prawn Mee- Singapore Fried Prawn Noodles: Thai pad thai noodles

Satay: As if they were skewers in Spain and they are beef, lamb, chicken or pork with sauce.

Char KwayTeow: rice pasta with garlic, meat, shrimp and various sauces.

Laksa: Rice noodle soup with a very spicy sauce.

Nasi Campur Recipe

Rojak: Asianstyle salad

Chicken Rice: the classic chicken rice.

Roti Prata: original dish from India is a kind of bread spread in sauces and curries.

Chai tow kway- Fried Carrot Cake: Fried carrot cake.

Fish Head Curry: Spicy dish made with the head of the fish.

Where to Eat in Singapore?

If you want to know where to Eat in Singapore, then search on Google and you find a huge list of restaurant where you can get tasty food at reasonable rates.

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easyfoodnetwork · 5 years ago

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The Ultimate Guide to Instant Noodles

A variety of instant noodles from different countries | James Park

How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining

1. Load up on protein

James Park

Chicken-flavored ramen with garlicky sautéed kale, roasted chicken legs, and carrots.

2. Go big with toppings

3. Deconstruct everything

4. Switch up the liquid

5. Mash-up different styles

James Park

Jjapaghetti goes well with fried egg

The Ones to Know

Here, then, are some of the best instant noodles to stock up on, categorized by whether or not they’re “brothy” (the noodle soup kind) or “saucy” (brothless noodles with a separate sauce).

BROTHY

Tseung noodles with black bean sauce

SAUCY

James Park

Mom’s Dry Noodle has dried ribbon noodles which have ideal textures for the sauce

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A variety of instant noodles from different countries | James Park

How to mash-up, deconstruct, and altogether upgrade the versatile staple of dorm room dining

1. Load up on protein

James Park

Chicken-flavored ramen with garlicky sautéed kale, roasted chicken legs, and carrots.

2. Go big with toppings

3. Deconstruct everything

4. Switch up the liquid

5. Mash-up different styles

James Park

Jjapaghetti goes well with fried egg

The Ones to Know

Here, then, are some of the best instant noodles to stock up on, categorized by whether or not they’re “brothy” (the noodle soup kind) or “saucy” (brothless noodles with a separate sauce).

BROTHY

Tseung noodles with black bean sauce

SAUCY

James Park

Mom’s Dry Noodle has dried ribbon noodles which have ideal textures for the sauce

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#Blogger #cooking #Eater #food #recipes

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Week 8 of iso #homecooking: experiments and first-times 🤔 🔹 *The* broccoli + almond veggie balls, using a recipe from my friend @__hellyes were a huge success + heavily featured throughout the week 🥦 🔹 Veggie balls + homemade pasta sauce 🍝 🔹 Colby cheese, Maggie Beer's quince paste, wholegrain cracker was snack of the week 🍘 🔹 Mid-week packet meal - vegan green curry with extra rice because rice is life (and I needed to extend it over two meals) 🍚 🔹 Instant noodle laksa (PrimaTaste brand) with veggie balls - for when you need that spicy hit instantly 🌶️ 🔹 Lentil fridge-dive salad with jalapeños and, you guessed it, more veggie balls 🥗 🔹 Cinnamon honey roasted almonds with shredded coconut - I've not roasted nuts with sugar/honey before but it turned out great! 🍯 🔹 Made my first ever spring onion pancakes! Seemed simple enough to attempt, not perfect with a few small lessons learnt but very satisfying 💚 🔹 Vegan mapo tofu with TVP + eggplant made in a slow cooker (probably insulted my ancestors) but it resulted in the softest eggplant and really get those flavours in there while I could do other things 🍆 "Time flies when you eat good food, occupy yourself in the kitchen, and talk to yourself" https://www.instagram.com/p/CATlVRtgtg1/?igshid=vwrakr03pmyy

#homecooking

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Eatogether Food Hall, SM Megamall

Food Park is out of the Market. Food Hall is a new concept but it’s the same concept as the food park the difference is the food stalls have one provider or it’s just from one food group or one company.

I went to the first CASHLESS and instagrammable food hall in town – Eatogether Food Hall in SM Megamall. Just load, tap and eat your way at the stall/ cuisine of your choice. The concept is from Vikings group where they have 12 stalls to choose from.

The area is huge where it can accommodate around a hundred pax. The place is super IG-worthy you won't have a hard time getting a nice photo there. Here are food to try:

L’Italiano

Rigatoni Pasticciati by L'Italiano. If you really know me I really love pasta but the first stall really disappoints me. Pasticciati is a classic Italian recipe for pasta which involves combining béchamel cream, tomato sauce, and grated cheese together with cooked pasta. It’s super dry and the pasta is not that al dente. I was expecting a bit of creamy taste from the bechamel cream but it taste blunt for me.

Bag of Seafood

Cajun Seafood in a Bag. One of my favorite stalls. Seafood is life, I can eat seafood all day. I’m very specific when it comes to seafood. I love how fresh it was cooked, the shrimp is still fine it’s not overcooked and it’s not undercooked. the flavor is love especially if it’s squeezed with lemon.

Tong Yang Shabu-Shabu Express

One of Viking’s known buffet is Tong Yang. Their hot pot here is not unlimited, but you have the freedom to choose what will be your toppings, soup base, and noodles. The toppings range from 1 peso to 5 pesos per gram, you can cook it by yourself or ask them to cook it for you. I think for that bowl we spend 201 pesos only.

Mien Bao

Mien Bao serves Asian dishes.

I’m actually convincing my friends to try their dumplings but it’s kinda pricey for dumplings and decided to get their Laksa. We tried the Malaysian Prawn Laksa Noodle for P248. The soup is savory rich but I didn’t like the noodle, it was too stiff.

Frituen Batsoy

The most eye-catching dish, Chicharong Bulaklak. The putok batok dish of all the stall. It was best for me. Other than Chicharon Bulaklak they also serve Supreme Batsoy, its a classic Ilonggo soup dish made up of pork offal, crushed pork cracklings, chicken stock, beef loin, and round noodles.

Jeepney Avenue

This is one of their latest stalls. We tried the Paresilog, one of the classic street food for me. I never had this in the street but I always see this back in my college days. The meat was tender and flavorful, it was perfect with the soup. Okay, I did not try it with the rice because I’m too full to have rice. Please have it while it’s hot because of the mall temperature can make accumulate tallow.

Secret Chicken

This stall concept it the famous chicken steak in Taiwan. We tried the Chee-Z, the chicken has cheese toppings but the chicken taste like cumin, I don’t know I’m right but it has spices that I can taste. The chicken was tender and huge, It thought it was boneless though.

Yatai Yakitori Ramen

The menu of this stall doesn't really look appetizing. But the Chicken Karaage didn’t disappoint me. It was tender and flavorful and actually affordable for it’s serving.

Overall, I love the experience of exploring different kinds of food in one place. It’s a good idea for group of people who love to share food, All of the food I posted cost around 1,500 and we didn’t consume all the food we ordered. Though we are just 3 that’s why we didn’t finish it.

Eatogether Food Hall

SM Megamall, 2nd Floor Bldg A, Mandaluyong City

Operating Hours: Mon to Sun (10am-10pm)

#quick bites

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