If you like rice and sashimi then this place is definitely worth a try! What more do you need if you get the perfect mix of fresh seafood and sweet sushi rice? Continue reading “Cafe de Riz 米販食堂.咖啡 – Must Try!”
Cafe de Riz 米販食堂.咖啡 – Must Try!
Dim Sum at Parents Restaurant 朝桂餐廳
You win some and lose some, but you can always dim sum! These Asian tapas-styled foods are one of my favorites because I have some of the fondest memories of them while growing up. I remembered watching one of my mom’s Chinese friends frantically chasing after the fresh-out-of-the-kitchen carts with her ordering paper. She would bring back plates and plates of yummy food and to me, it was a game with a guaranteed food reward. As we got older, dim sum became a special occasion meal on holidays, especially Chinese New Year, and on birthdays so I always look forward to eating it. Plus who can say no to endless dish selections — I love variety! Continue reading “Dim Sum at Parents Restaurant 朝桂餐廳”
Din Tai Fung
Now you can’t come to Taipei and not try the famous Xiao Long Bao — soup dumplings — from Din Tai Fung. I’ve been told by many locals and other ABC’s — American Born Chinese — that Din Tai Fung is not even that great, but who can turn down a Michelin starred restaurant, especially when I don’t have to starve myself the week before to afford it? Continue reading “Din Tai Fung”
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctors Away
Can I replace the apple with something more exotic from Asia and have that statement still be true? I hope so, because one of my favorite things when I visit a foreign country is checking out their exotic fruits. I know Asia has a lot of weird things like cuddle rooms in Japan, stinky tofu in Taiwan, and numerous of weird inventions that have us all say “what the…” However, trust me when I say this — weird looking fruits are gifts from Mother Earth! Continue reading “An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctors Away”
Heiankyo 平安京茶事: Japanese Tea House
I’m seriously addicted Matcha tea! If I go to a restaurant and it offers Matcha as a flavor on anything, you know for darn sure that I’ll get my hands on it. I just love the slight bitterness that it has — kinda wakes you up. A good punch for your taste buds. Well, if you share the same love or just love desserts then try this tea house. Continue reading “Heiankyo 平安京茶事: Japanese Tea House”
The Sweet Things in Life
Chocolate or any dessert: a friend that listens and loves me unconditionally. It takes all of my sad emotions away as it lifts me up to the highest of heavens. Plus, you can never get too much sweetness in life since we all know the world can be oh-so-bitter…
Too Fast, Too Delicious: Street Food
Dinner bells are a-ringing, and I am starving. Eyes calibrated, nostrils expanded, and stomach emptied — I am ready for yet another food search to satisfy this ravenous calling.
To my worst dismay, a smell of nightmares crept its way up my nostrils and attacked with all its might, and I surrendered unwilling. Continue reading “Too Fast, Too Delicious: Street Food”
Take Linh Out of America, But You Can’t Take ‘murican Food Out of Linh
This title also applies to my clothing size in Asia…If you ever want to feel depressed about yourself, then go clothes shopping here. In the States, I’m considered “normal” — a healthy, American size: small to medium. However, in Asia I’m, by-golly-darn-gosh, an elephant — I tried on some pants in the night market and I literally struggled to pull it over my knees…HA
On a much lighter note, I do miss my American meals, so eff their small thighs, toothpick arms and dainty figures, I’m going to feed my body right! Continue reading “Take Linh Out of America, But You Can’t Take ‘murican Food Out of Linh”
Failed Food Day
It’s 3 a.m. I’m tossing, kicking, eyes twitching, and cold sweat rolling –no it’s not from the Taiwan heat. I was having a horrific nightmare about the failure I consumed during the day. The perfect food bubble had burst, and I’m falling back to reality. Continue reading “Failed Food Day”
Birthday Food Day
A year older only means a bigger cake for a fuller stomach and a wiser mind. So let’s raise our chopsticks, loosen that belt, and eat to this celebration! Continue reading “Birthday Food Day”