Ever since T&T was acquired by Loblaw’s the quality has gone downhill. Unless you go to one of the old locations everything has gone down. Sure the place is cleaner but the food is blah. This is where Foody world comes into play. It’s like T&T but without all the corporate stuff. Just be careful of the hot food…
Location: 3000 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 4K9
Now as we all know I love Asian food. But what some of you might not know is that I love spicy food too. Any chance I get to put some of this stuff onto my eggs or steak I’ll do it too. If it wasn’t staining I’d carry it around a flask too if I could. Chili Oil ladies and gentlemen. Now I’m sure some of you have had chilli oil. If you do then you’ll know what I’m talking about when it contains not only spicy goodness but a lovely earthy flavour from the cook of the chilis. As well a very fragrant aroma to match!
Now some of you might look at this and cringe. Fortunately being a Vancouverite I rarely encountered ‘fake’ Chinese food. It wasn’t until I travelled to the states that I discovered this stuff. This might be a tad controversial but I think some of the food is good. Now hold on! Put down the pitchforks and torches for a second and hear me out. I don’t consider this ‘Chinese’ food per-say. But I genuinely enjoy some of the food. I look at this food as foreigners attempting adopting to a different world. It’s 2018 I think most people know this stuff isn’t ‘real’ Chinese food. However, if someone does perhaps gently educating them might be helpful!
As I’ve talked about in previous posts Asian Fusion and how both Camps have positive and negatives to them. But like most things in life somewhere in the middle is the ideal situation. So today I’ll be talking about some of the best and wort fusion food I had and why it did or not work.
Using Baos as tacos or as a sandwich board. This stuff works surprisingly well. Bao’s have a nice neutral flavouring to them. As well they have a nice soft texture. So soft sometimes I want to rub my face against one. But I digress.
You know what I’m talking about. You’ve had a long week. You want to go out and relax with your family. So you go to Dim Sum and total go ham. Unforatnely all that grease and MSG is sinking you faster than Richmond. Have no fear! I got a couple tips that will help you get over the Dim Sum Hangover!
Here are my top 5 favourite snacks! Of course, it’s always changing depending on my mood, time of year and availability.
1. Lemon Tea: I love this stuff as a kid and I love it now. Is it total crap for you? Yes, but its still amazing! I had one every day when I was in Hong Kong.
2. Taiyaki: This stuff is amazing. It’s similar to the Japanese style but somehow Koreans do it better!
3. Korean Instant Ramen: You know I gotta give a shout out to instant ramen! But this isn’t any normal instant ramen. This is Korean instant ramen. SPICY, Korean instant ramen.
4. Pork Buns: Taste like childhood whether from the Mainland or HK they’re both amazing.
5.Matcha Icecream: Not only is this stuff my favourite Bubble Tea Flavor it goes great in pretty anything. Including Icecream.
Konbiniya: you gotta check this place out not only does it amazing Asian snacks from around the world AND in-house made Asian food it has Matcha Icecream. Recently this place has been stepping up its fanciness with Icecream it’s really good.
Location: 1238 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
Who doesn’t love hotpot? You can share with friends, you can drink, you way too much meat and occasionally someone gets food poisoning from eating an undercooked beef ball. Well today I’m going to show you a couple solid locations from hotpot in Vancouver
Location: 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1
Location: 168-7911 Alderbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2A4
We Vancouverites might be a bunch of softies compared to the rest of Canada, but DAMMIT it’s still cold here during winter, and some of us can’t afford Canada Gooses to warm ourselves. So will have to warm up ourselves with these tasty treats instead!
Ah, Spicy food… Who doesn’t like spicy food? Horrible people that’s who (joking).
Surprising though most people from the Northen parts of Asian prefer spicy food over their southern counterparts. So today I’ll be outlining some of the favourite spicy Asian foods.
Till We Eat Again 