>I love these suckers — banh khot — but I only like ’em at this place. Other restaurants uses the same mixture as banh xeo (Vietnamese crepes) to make these little “cups” but I don’t like that taste simply cuz it’s on the sweet side. Khanh Hoa uses the same mixture as banh beo to […]
>Canton — plate lunch Viet style
>So many types of Vietnamese plate lunches, so little time. Here’s one for ya. The com thit nuong cha gio (pictured) or bbq pork (thit nuong) and eggroll (cha gio) plate lunch from Canton restaurant is rather delish. The bbq pork is succulent and charred to perfection and the eggrolls are Vietnamese style, not Chinese […]
>Pupuseria San Sivar — a pupusa I finally like
>Chicken soup, carne asada, quesadillas, tacos, hey, it’s all here! Nope it ain’t a Mexican place, it’s El Salvadorean! They’re known for their pupusas and these puppies are goooooooood! I never liked pupusas before so I’ve tried to stay away, but these are totally different. Stuffed with various ingredients, they’re poofy and soft and very […]
>Kang Lac — breakfast Asian-style
>Think the only place to get soy milk, you tiao and porridge is at 99 Ranch Market or a Taiwanese place specializing in it? Think again. Kang Lac in Westminster is a bakery, but they have some of the yummiest porridge and soy milk around. I usually skip the you tiao since I’ve never found […]
>Mama’s Kitchen — oh Mama!
>Who doesn’t love dan dan noodles? But not everyone makes it well. One place you can expect to find good dan dan noodles is at this hole-in-the-wall where decor may be lacking, but more than makes up in terms of food. Their cold appetizers are all rather tasty and the noodles and rice dishes are […]
