Dinner on Feb 14, octopus hotpot at a restaurant in Jongno. Most restaurants were closed because of Korean New Year; the food alley near the area was one of the very few places which were in operation. … [Read more...] about Octopus hotpot in Jongno, Seoul, South Korea
My Food Journal
Burmurry Seoul restaurant, South Korea
Burmurry is a franchise in Seoul selling traditional Korean food, i.e. tteokbokki, odeng, sundae etc. There's a branch nearby my hostel which I frequent... I like their teokbokki. The rice cake is standard stuff, and it's a matter of different … [Read more...] about Burmurry Seoul restaurant, South Korea
Lotteria shrimp burger, Seoul, South Korea
Lotteria (famous for burgers) is one of the biggest fast food chain in Korea. It first opened in Japan, and now with branches in China, Korea and Vietnam. Its Korean operation is probably the most successful out of all. Tried their famous shrimp … [Read more...] about Lotteria shrimp burger, Seoul, South Korea
Dolsot bibimbap, Jeonju Jungang Hoekwan, Seoul
Bibimbap, literally mixed rice, is an iconic Korean dish with white rice topped with various ingredients (vege, egg, meat etc.) and chili paste. Dolsot bibimbap is the version where the bibimbap is served in a hot stone bowl. Had this last week at a famous … [Read more...] about Dolsot bibimbap, Jeonju Jungang Hoekwan, Seoul
Langkawi trip random food
Random food from my Langkawi holiday in August 2009… Nasi Pattaya (Pattaya rice) @ Oriental Village Fried rice wrapped in an omelette, a common dish in Malaysia; in fact pretty common in East Asia with slight variances. The Malaysian version, I assumed, … [Read more...] about Langkawi trip random food
Chao Yen Teochew restaurant, Sunway Pyramid, PJ
Dined at Chao Yen restaurant at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in July 2009, which branded itself for authentic Teochew cuisine. Teochew food focuses on braised, steamed and salt-preserved cooking methods; and probably most famous for its congee with variety … [Read more...] about Chao Yen Teochew restaurant, Sunway Pyramid, PJ
Kin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant, Tropicana, PJ
Lunch at Kin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort last Sunday. First heard about the restaurant from my ex Japanese boss years ago, who recommended the place for its authentic Japanese cuisine... Somehow it took me years to make … [Read more...] about Kin Shui Tei Japanese Restaurant, Tropicana, PJ
Meng Kee Char Siew, Glenmarie, Shah Alam
Saturday lunch at Meng Kee restaurant at Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam. Their char siew (Chinese barbecued pork) is one of the best I've ever had, nuff said... Meng Kee Char Siew Address: 20, Jln Pekedai U1/36, Hicom Glenmarie, Shah … [Read more...] about Meng Kee Char Siew, Glenmarie, Shah Alam
Toscani’s Wine & Dine, Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu
Dined at Toscani's Wine & Dine at Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, during my trip in March 2009; the restaurant is specialised in Italian and Spanish fusion... … [Read more...] about Toscani’s Wine & Dine, Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu
Cha Ca grilled fish, Hanoi, Vietnam
Cha Ca La Vong is a restaurant in Hanoi famous for its grilled fish (Cha Ca) dish which was created some 130 years ago. The restaurant/dish is so famous that the street is named after it, and it's featured in almost every single Hanoi's travel … [Read more...] about Cha Ca grilled fish, Hanoi, Vietnam