Curry lunch at Had the Wagyu stone bowl and the tonkatsu pork curry
Curry lunch at Had the Wagyu stone bowl and the tonkatsu pork curry. The combo gave us miso soup and fries and cucumber salad. Yummy. Ate too much . . .
May 2024
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Some good ass noodles
Some good ass noodles. Hearty chicken broth that was over the top rich and not too savory. The chicken which was in the form of meat balls, slices, and thigh chunks made up this unique ramen. Unexpect
Taipei
Random photos of my Taiwan trip
Random photos of my Taiwan trip. Lots of first for me even though I’ve been here many times. Lots of lasting memories of my past. Saw my grandparents home in Tainan. My old apartment in Taipei. My old
Los Angeles
Piano island also known as Gulangyu
Piano island also known as Gulangyu. Small island located less than a 15 min boat ride away from Xiamen. Similar to Los Angeles’ Catalina island, this getaway island was home to the wealthy, has no ga
Gulangyu
Snacking on piano island , Gulangyu
Snacking on piano island , Gulangyu. Stuffed fish balls with pork. Also had the yellow ones with stuffed crab roe. The ginger duck was also unique. Interesting you also eat the braised slices of ginge
小埕戏 is one of the best design restaurants that I have ever been to
小埕戏 is one of the best design restaurants that I have ever been to. Amazing views, excellent blend of modern and traditional Chinese dining furnishings, and indoor, yet outdoor feel with a retractable
Northern Chinese Cuisine tonight on a rainy day
Northern Chinese Cuisine tonight on a rainy day. This famous restaurant has been around since the 1940’s and hosted dinners with dignitaries, like George H. W. Bush. They have the traditional cauldron
Beef Noodles Soup with a spicy broth or a clear broth
Beef Noodles Soup with a spicy broth or a clear broth. The spicy brother is the Taiwanese style that most people in Taiwan are familiar with. But the clear broth, which is quite flavorful too, is a Ch
Cantonese cuisine tonight
Cantonese cuisine tonight. Lobster, fish, clay pot rice, and more. And yet another bottle of Kaoliang. I think this was the third night this week I had Kaoliang. Harsh after the first shot, but taste
Taipei
Goose lunch in Taipei
Goose lunch in Taipei. Popular lunch spot with a long queue. Steamed stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage with mushroom, rice noodles, and of course roast goose. 阿城鵝肉 . . . restaurant
Taipei
Taipei DangDai art & ideas
Taipei DangDai art & ideas. Got to check out the Taipei art show. Taiwanese artist with artists from around the world including Japan, Europe and Africa. Galleries were also from around the world, too
Taipei
This was my friend favorite yakitori joint in Taipei
This was my friend favorite yakitori joint in Taipei. Low key and good environment with good food. Just the right price that young kids wouldn’t go to, so it had the right crowd. Outstanding service.
Taipei
Lunch at an old favorite with an old friend
Lunch at an old favorite with an old friend. I usually go here at least once every time I’m in Taipei. I realize I should have stopped by the one in Tainan - my mistake. My friend and I walked here fr
Taiwanese cuisine at 巷子口食堂
Taiwanese cuisine at 巷子口食堂. Traditional dishes that you won’t find at night markets or on the street. Pork and seafood dishes done well. We almost polished off a bottle of Kaoliang,Taiwanese white win
Taipei
Good whiskys and whiskeys at the Malt in Taipei
Good whiskys and whiskeys at the Malt in Taipei. Nice little bar tucked away off a small street in Taipei. They have a great selection of whiskeys and bourbons. They even had Pappys. I should have got
Taipei
Had barbecue with my relatives at one of the most popular American Barbecue r...
Had barbecue with my relatives at one of the most popular American Barbecue restaurants in Taipei. As a visitor to Taipei, I don’t look for western fare while overseas. But my friends know that I am a
is arguably the best outside of Japan
Japanese food in Taiwan, is arguably the best outside of Japan
Japanese food in Taiwan, is arguably the best outside of Japan. I doubt anywhere else has the diversity, quality of fish, and abundance of great Japanese restaurants than Taiwan. This neighborhood Jap
Taipei
Costco in Taipei
Costco in Taipei. Had to check it out. I had some free time and my buddy was going - so I decided to check it out - on a Saturday afternoon, the busiest day of the week. Yeah, I know I’m crazy. But wh
Taichung Night Market
Taichung Night Market. Lots of yummy things to eat. Lots of people, families, and kids. It has been a long time since I have been to a Taiwanese night market. Enjoyed it but I don’t think I could stay
Tainan oldest department store 林百貨 also known as Hayashi
Tainan oldest department store 林百貨 also known as Hayashi. Lots of interesting items from local purveyors. 5 floors of clothing, housewares, and trinkets. The rooftop had a couple of eateries to go alo
and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin ...
Beef Noodle Soup, dumplings, and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin ...
Beef Noodle Soup, dumplings, and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin in Hualien. This is one of favorites growing up in Hualien. The beef noodle soup has a nice hearty but not overpowering bro
Local dumpling joint not far from where I am staying
Local dumpling joint not far from where I am staying. Steamed dumplings with both puffy bread-like skin and thin skinned dumplings. I prefer the thin skinned ones. They more on the menu that I want to
Taroko National Park entrance
Taroko National Park entrance. Due to the recent earthquake, the park is shut down for at least 6 months. This iconic park brings back memories when I was kid visiting with my family, then later on wi