Lahmacun (pronounced lahmajoon) is a Turkish flatbread covered with a layer of ground beef. Ever since I saw the host of National Geographic’s Street Food Around the World TV series eating it in Turkey, I’ve wanted to taste it and since my partner-in-crime is not around right now, I figured I’d ask my mom very…
Month: March 2016
Veggie Ramen at Ramen Jinya
Teng and I went to Jinya Ramen a while back–this was before they had spi cy creamy vegan ramen (which just means we have to go there again)–and both Teng and I had vegetable soup ramen which came with a vegetable broth with a whole lot of vegetables. We ordered seasoned eggs and spicy bean…
Heads Up, Bao Down
If you live in Vancouver, you will already know that we love our fusion food. Bao Down is quintessentially Vancouver-ian (imho). Located in the picturesque Gas Town (specifically 12 Powell Street) it offers a new version of a bao. A bao according to Wiki is: “A baozi or simply known as bao, bau, humbow, nunu,…
Recipes: Kabocha Muffins
I had kabocha muffins at Basho Cafe and fell in love with the taste. But as I said the cafe is a bit too far away from me to justify frequent trips so my mom and I decided to make our own version. Here’s the recipe. Just be warned that I’m not a professional baker…
Quick Stop: Basho Cafe
Last summer, two friends and I went out of our way to Basho Cafe because we had heard a lot about the place. They’re located on East Hastings and Victoria and we don’t have much reason to go that way but still, we were determined to Basho and Basho we did. The place is tiny…
Italian Pizza, Desi Style
When fusion food is mentioned, one doesn’t automatically think of pizza but here in Surrey, pizza has been appropriated by the desi community. When I say desi I mean people of Indian heritage. People from Pakistan, India and around those areas. People who speak some Indian language and eat a prodigious amount of curry. Now…
Quick Stop: Kimbap at Kimbap Cheonguk
I talked about how the kimbap at Seoul Cafe was not to my liking so I thought I would give an alternative if you get kimbap cravings and have to satisfy them. Kimbap Cheonguk is a tiny hole-the-wall joint located in Coquitlam. Address: 341 N Road Suite A3 Coquitlam, BC V3K 3V8 The kimbap offered…
Pure Bread: A Mecca for the Dessert-Loving Soul
One of the stops in our food adventure last December was Pure Bread. As you walk into the cafe, you are greeted by a sight that will have the angels singing. This is only a portion of all the food that was laid out for the perusal of the customers of whom there are many….
Lucky’s Doughnuts and 49th Parallel
Where: 49th Parallel with Lucky’s Doughnuts at the West 4th location When: Summer, 2015 I am not a fan of doughnuts as I do not quite like that much sugar in my food. However, Lucky’s Doughnuts subverted all expectations and because I have only eaten Tim Horton’s donuts as comparison, have become my favourite doughnuts….
Seoul Cafe, Burnaby: Not Quite Soul Food
I love Korean food. I love the spice, the flavours, and how vegetables become so delicious with a bit of gochujang and some sesame oil (with garlic and chili flakes). Seoul Cafe in Burnaby popped up on my IG feed and I liked what I saw so I decided to go there for a date…
Hipster’s Paradise: Medina Cafe
The first thing you need to know about Medina Cafe is that you’re going to have to line up for a long while, anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. If you are dedicated to your goal, you can withstand the vagaries of time until finally the food is before you. However, if you’re really…
A Case of the Munchies 