Food

Eating at Tulalip Casino

May 21, 2011
Tulalip Casion

On my way from Seattle to Vancouver after seeing the Space Needle my stomach started growling uncontrollably. It was lunch time and I was hungry. Luckily for me, I passed by a relatively large casino. I’ve never heard of Tulalip Casino but figuring that most casinos have a well stocked buffet with decently priced food, [...]

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World’s Best Chicken – San Tung

May 10, 2011
Fried chicken

I love chicken! Especially fried chicken wings. Who doesn’t? For a while, one restaurant remains on top of it all when it comes to their chicken.

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Japanese Octopus Balls Takoyaki

April 29, 2011
Takoyaki

Takoyaki, octopus ball is a popular street snack in Japan. It is a perfect blend of batter, pickled ginger, and onion cooked on a specially designed pan.

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Steak Fajita

April 16, 2011
Steak Fajitas

In a previous post I talked about the Peking Roast Duck Wrap, a Chinese concoction consisting of sliced roast duck, green onions, and melon slices. Today, I would like to talk about a comparable dish, the Mexican steak fajita.

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Conveyor Belt Sushi

March 23, 2011
Sushi belt sushi

A few days ago (I want to say that, but I haven’t posted for almost 3 weeks…sorry!) A while back, I wrote about the different types of sushi. Today, I am going to talk about a unique way in which they are served. Initially developed as a way to decrease staffing, conveyor belt sushi (a.k.a [...]

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Guide to Sushi

March 5, 2011
Sushi

Vinegar plus rice plus fish equals sushi. Sounds simple enough; right? Originating in Japan, sushi has a long line of history and it definitely shows with the styles and varieties that exist today. Nigiri, Gunkan, Maki, and Temaki. So what does all these terms actually mean and how many types of sushi are there? This [...]

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Chinese Sugar Roasted Chestnuts

February 17, 2011
chestnut stand

As I walk the cold streets of a small town in the middle of nowhere, China something draws my attention. Look! In the distance, a distinct aroma and rattling sound oh so unmistakable. As I walk closer and closer to the source, the smell got stronger and the rattling sounds of the wok grew louder. [...]

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Singapore Food Hunt

January 29, 2011
cuttlefish stick

From candy stores to the legendary hawker stalls, Singapore is widely known for their scrumptious foods and appetizing snacks. Thinking back to the past, even seconds after stepping foot into the airplane (Singapore-bound), my mind began uncontrollably drifting away. At first, developing in my mind were minute thoughts of food but as the aircraft drew [...]

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Dim Sum Guide

January 17, 2011
Dim Sum

Dim Sum is a Cantonese style of dining that usually takes place during the early mornings til late lunchtime. In a background of the usual hustling and bustling, barrels or plates of mini-meals ,each with its distinctive flavor make their way in specially designed heated Dim Sum karts across a field of customers (often times [...]

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King of Fruit – Durian

November 29, 2010
King of Fruit

Have you ever eaten a fruit so pungent that eating it in public will bring about rallies of stares and frowns? I am talking about the king of fruit, durian. Mostly found in Southern Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand, durian has a mace like appearance and a smell unlike anything else.

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